2012 LINCOLN MKX Owners Manual

Collision Warning
System MessagesAction / Description
COLLISION WARN
NOT AVAILABLEDisplayed when there is a system malfunction
with the collision warning system. The system
will be disabled.
COLLISION
WARNING NOT
AVAILABLE
SENSOR BLOCKED
SEE MANUALDisplayed when the collision warning system
radar is blocked because of poor radar
visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water
in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean
the sensor to resolve.
COLLISION
WARNING
MALFUNCTIONDisplayed when there is a system malfunction
with the collision warning system. The system
will be disabled.
Door Messages Action / Description
X DOOR AJARDisplayed when a door is not completely
closed.
LIFTGATE AJARDisplayed when the liftgate is not completely
closed.
Fuel Messages Action / Description
CHECK FUEL FILL
INLETDisplayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be
properly closed. Refer toEasy Fuel“no cap”
fuel systemin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
XXX MI TO EDisplayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
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General Messages Action / Description
SHIFT TO PARKDisplayed when the engine is turned off with
the shift select lever in any position other than
P (Park).
STEERING LOCK
TURN WHEEL TO
UNLOCKDisplays when you need to turn the steering
wheel in order to disengage the steering lock.
Keys and Intelligent
Access MessagesAction / Description
NO KEY DETECTEDDisplayed if the intelligent access key is not
detected by the system in the following three
scenarios:
•When the start/stop button is pressed in an
attempt to either start the engine or cycle
through the ignition states.
•When the engine is running and a door is
opened then closed.
•When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 10 mph
(16 km/h) for the first time after starting.
Refer toPush button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
KEY PROGRAMMED
3 KEYS TOTALDisplayed during spare key programming,
when a third intelligent access key is
programmed to the system.
KEY PROGRAMMED
4 KEYS TOTALDisplayed during spare key programming,
when a fourth intelligent access key is
programmed to the system.
MAX NUMBER OF
KEYS LEARNEDDisplayed during spare key programming when
the maximum number of keys have been
programmed.
PRESS BRAKE TO
STARTDisplayed when the start/stop button is
pressed without the brake pedal being applied.
This is a reminder that the brake pedal must
be applied when the start/stop button is
pressed in order to start the engine. Refer to
Push button start systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
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Keys and Intelligent
Access MessagesAction / Description
RESTART NOW OR
KEY IS NEEDEDDisplayed when the start/stop button is
pressed to shut off the engine and a Intelligent
Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle.
Refer toPush button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACCESSORY
POWER ACTIVEDisplayed when the vehicle is in the accessory
ignition state.
Maintenance
MessagesAction / Description
LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSUREStop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine. Check the oil level. See
Checking the engine oilin theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on with your
engine running, contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOONDisplayed when the engine oil life remaining is
10% or less.
OIL CHANGE
REQUIREDDisplayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
ENGINE COOLANT
OVER TEMPDisplayed when the engine coolant
temperature is excessively high.
WASHER FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level.
Refer toWindshield washer fluidin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
MyKeyMessages Action / Description
MYKEY ACTIVE
DRIVE SAFELYDisplayed when MyKeyis active.
MYKEY NOT
CREATEDDisplayed during key programming when
MyKeycannot be programmed.
SPEED LIMITED TO
80 MPHDisplayed when starting the vehicle and
MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is
on. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
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MyKeyMessages Action / Description
VEHICLE AT TOP
SPEED OF MYKEY
SETTINGDisplayed when a MyKeyis in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed
is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter for more
information.
VEHICLE NEAR
TOP SPEEDDisplayed when a MyKeyis in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed
is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to
MyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter
for more information.
CHECK SPEED
DRIVE SAFELYDisplayed when a MyKeyis in use and the
optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds
a preselected speed. Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter for more
information.
BUCKLE UP TO
UNMUTE AUDIODisplayed when a MyKeyis in use and
Belt-Minderis activated. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
COULD NOT
PROGRAM
INTEGRATED KEYDisplayed when an attempt is made to
program a spare key using two existing
MyKeys. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
COULD NOT
PROGRAM KEYDisplayed when an attempt is made to
program a spare key using two existing
MyKeys. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
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Park Aid Messages Action / Description
CHECK PARK AIDDisplayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
CHECK REAR PARK
AIDDisplayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled.
REAR PARK AID ON
OFFDisplays the rear park aid status.
Passenger Sensing
System MessageAction / Description
REMOVE OBJECTS
NEAR PASSENGER
SEATDisplayed when objects are by the passenger
seat. After the objects are moved away from
the seat, if the warning stays on or continues
to come on contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Tire Messages Action / Description
LOW TIRE
PRESSUREDisplayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to
Inflating Your Tiresin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR FAULTDisplayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays
on or continues to come on, have the system
inspected by your authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE
SENSOR FAULTDisplayed when a tire pressure sensor is
malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use.
For more information on how the system
operates under these conditions, refer to
Understanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)in theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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MYLINCOLN TOUCH™
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
This system utilizes a four corner strategy and dynamic menu listings to
provide quick access to vehicle features and settings.
For more information on this system, please refer to yourMyFord
Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ Supplement.
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Media hub
Your MyLincoln Touch™ system
comes equipped with a media hub
which is located behind a small
access door on your instrument
panel and contains the following:
1. USB ports
2. SD card slot
3. AV inputs
For more information on these components, please refer to the Media
chapter of yourMyLincoln Touch™supplement.
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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM
WITH MYTEMP
Note:Your climate control system is touch sensitive. You need only
lightly touch the control graphic to activate the feature.
Note:Your vehicle is also equipped with touchscreen climate control
features. To access, press the lower right corner (
)ofthe
touchscreen. Refer to the Climate chapter in yourMyFord / MyLincoln
Touch™ supplementfor more information.
Temperature conversion:To access the temperature setting, press
Menu on the touchscreen. Then press Settings > System > Temperature.
Select to view the temperature in either Fahrenheit and Celsius.
1.Passenger temperature control:Touch to activate dual zone
temperature and to increase (+) or decrease (-) the temperature on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
DUAL:Touch to activate dual zone (separate passenger temperature
control). Touch again to deactivate and return to single zone
temperature control (where the driver settings control the temperature
for the entire vehicle).
2.
(Recirculated air):Touch to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in
any airflow mode except
(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off
automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog
potential.
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