2014 LINCOLN MKS Owners Manual

April 2013
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKS
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Owner’s Manual
2014 MKS
Owner’s Manual
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child seats....................................24
Child safety locks......................................32
Safety Belts 33
Fastening the safety belts................................35
Safety belt height adjustment.............................38
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................39
Safety belt-minder.....................................39
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................42
Personal Safety System 43
Supplementary Restraints System 44
Driver and passenger airbags.............................46
Front passenger sensing system...........................48
Side airbags..........................................51
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................53
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................55
Airbag disposal........................................56
Keys and Remote Control 57
General information on radio frequencies.....................57
Remote control.......................................58
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................63
MyKey 64
Settings, MyKey.......................................64
Creating.............................................65
Clearing.............................................66
System status.........................................66
Remote start, MyKey...................................67
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................67
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Locks 68
Locking and unlocking..................................68
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................72
Trunk release.........................................74
Interior luggage compartment release.......................75
Security 77
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................77
Anti-theft alarm.......................................79
Steering Wheel 80
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................80
Steering wheel controls.................................81
Pedals 84
Adjustable pedals......................................84
Wipers and Washers 85
Windshield wipers.....................................85
Rain-sensing wipers....................................85
Windshield washers....................................86
Lighting 87
Lighting control.......................................87
Autolamps...........................................88
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................88
Headlamp exit delay....................................88
Automatic high beam control.............................89
Front fog lamps.......................................91
Adaptive headlamps....................................92
Turn signal control.....................................93
Interior lamps........................................93
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Windows and Mirrors 94
Power windows.......................................94
Exteriormirrors.......................................96
Interior mirrors.......................................98
Sun visors...........................................98
Sunshade............................................99
Moonroof...........................................100
Instrument Cluster 102
Gauges.............................................102
Warning lamps and indicators............................102
Audible warnings and indicators..........................107
Information Displays 108
Controls............................................108
Information messages..................................114
Climate Control 123
Dual automatic temperature control........................123
Rear window defroster.................................125
Cabin air filter.......................................126
Seats 128
Sitting in the correct position............................128
Head restraints.......................................129
Power seats.........................................132
Memory function.....................................134
Heated and cooled seats................................135
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 140
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................140
Auxiliary Power Points 145
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Storage Compartments 146
Center console.......................................146
Overhead console.....................................146
Starting and Stopping the Engine 147
Keyless starting......................................147
Engine block heater...................................152
Fuel and Refueling 154
Fuel quality.........................................155
Running out of fuel....................................156
Refueling...........................................158
Fuel consumption.....................................160
Transmission 165
Automatic transmission.................................165
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 170
All wheel drive.......................................170
Brakes 177
Brakes.............................................177
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................178
Parking brake........................................178
Traction Control 179
TractionControl™ ....................................179
Stability Control 180
AdvanceTrac®.......................................181
Parking Aids 182
Sensing system.......................................182
Active park assist.....................................184
Rear-view camera system...............................189
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Cruise Control 194
Using cruise control...................................194
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................195
Driving Aids 204
Driveralert .........................................204
Lane keeping system...................................206
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................210
Collision warning system................................215
Lincoln drive control...................................218
Steering............................................220
Load Carrying 222
Vehicle loading.......................................222
Towing 229
Trailertowing........................................229
Wrecker towing......................................233
Recreational towing...................................234
Driving Hints 236
Economical driving....................................236
Driving through water..................................237
Floormats..........................................238
Roadside Emergencies 240
Getting roadside assistance..............................240
Hazard warning flashers................................241
Fuel cut-off switch....................................241
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................242
Customer Assistance 245
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................252
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................252
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Fuses 253
Changing a fuse......................................253
Fuse specification chart................................254
Maintenance 262
General information...................................262
Opening and closing the hood............................263
Under hood overview..................................264
Engine oil dipstick....................................266
Engine oil check......................................266
Engine coolant check..................................267
Automatic transmission fluid check........................272
Brake fluid check.....................................277
Fuel filter...........................................277
Washer fluid check....................................278
Battery ............................................278
Checking the wiper blades..............................279
Air filter(s).........................................280
Adjusting the headlamps................................282
Changing a bulb......................................283
Bulb specification chart.................................286
Vehicle Care 287
Cleaning products.....................................287
Cleaning the exterior..................................287
Waxing.............................................289
Repairing minor paint damage............................289
Cleaning the engine...................................289
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................290
Cleaning the interior...................................291
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......291
Cleaning leather seats..................................292
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................293
Vehicle storage.......................................293
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Wheels and Tires 296
Tire care...........................................296
Using snow chains....................................311
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................312
Changing a road wheel.................................316
Technical specifications.................................322
Wheel lug nut torque..................................322
Capacities and Specifications 323
Engine specifications..................................323
Part numbers........................................328
Vehicle identification number............................328
Vehicle certification label...............................329
Transmission code designation............................330
Accessories 331
Accessories.........................................331
Ford Extended Service Plan 333
Audio System 336
MyLincoln Touch™ system..............................338
MyLincoln Touch™ 340
Infotainment display...................................346
Voice recognition.....................................347
Listening to music....................................351
Phone features.......................................373
Information Menu.....................................380
Settings............................................392
Climatefeatures......................................404
Navigation system.....................................407
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