2013 LINCOLN MKX 148

Auxiliary Power Points 147
Storage Compartments 148
Center console.......................................148
Overhead console.....................................148
Starting and Stopping the Engine 149
Keyless starting......................................150
Starting the engine....................................152
Engine block heater...................................153
Fuel and Refueling 155
Fuel quality.........................................156
Running out of fuel....................................157
Refueling ...........................................158
Fuel consumption.....................................160
Transmission 164
Automatic transmission.................................164
Hill start assist.......................................168
All-Wheel Drive 170
All wheel drive.......................................170
Brakes 176
Brakes.............................................176
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................177
Parking brake........................................177
Traction Control 178
TractionControl™ ....................................178
Stability Control 179
AdvanceTrac........................................180
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CENTER CONSOLE
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features.
A. Cupholders
B. Utility compartment with in-bin
powerpoint, removable coin holder,
removable storage tray and
intelligent access key slot.
C. Rear powerpoint
D. An individual latch will either
open the entire armrest to access
the utility compartment or allow
each armrest to slide separately.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The appearance of the overhead console will vary according to your
option package.
Press near the rear edge of the door
to open it.
AB
CD
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CD .............................................. 125
CD player .......................... 123, 376
CD voice commands ................. 376
Cell phone use ............................ 14
Changing a tire ......................... 305
Child safety restraints .......... 26, 28
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 28
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 35
LATCH ....................................... 26
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 21
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 348
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 273
engine compartment .............. 275
instrument panel .................... 277
interior ..................................... 276
plastic parts ............................ 274
washing .................................... 273
waxing ..................................... 275
wheels ...................................... 278
wiper blades ............................ 276
Climate voice commands ......... 416
Clock .................................. 125, 405
Collision Warning System ......... 201
Console ...................................... 148
overhead .................................. 148
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 254
refill capacities ........................ 313
specifications .......................... 313
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 196
Cruise control ........................... 187
Customer Assistance ................ 228Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 322, 325
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada ..................... 237
Getting roadside assistance ... 228
Getting the service you
need ......................................... 233
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 239
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 237
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 347
D
Defrost ....................................... 127
rear window ............................ 129
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 258
engine oil ................................. 253
Display settings ......................... 406
Driving under special
conditions .................. 168, 171, 174
sand ......................................... 172
snow and ice ........................... 174
through water ................. 173, 225
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......................... 127
E
Electronic message center ....... 107
Electronic stability control ...... 180
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 230
running out of fuel ................. 157
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2013 MKX(mkx)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing
USA(fus)