2014 LINCOLN MKX warning

WARNING:Changes or modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Check every six months
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point Inspection
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires (including spare) for wear and
proper pressure
**
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window
washer
**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
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911 Assist™ ..............................380
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................173
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................359
Accessing your calendar ..........380
Accessory delay ..........................95
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........186
Adding (pairing) a phone ........367
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................56
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 52
Air cleaner filter .......267–268, 320
Air filter, cabin ..........................125
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................166
Ambient mood/lighting .............387
AM/FM .......................................346
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................256
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................173
Anti-theft system ..................77, 79
arming the system ..............77, 79
disarming a triggered system ..79
Armrests ....................................136
Audio system
Single CD ................................330
Audio system (see Radio) .......330Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................161
fluid, adding ............................261
fluid, checking ........................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............317
fluid, specification ..................317
Selectshift (SST) ....................162
Auxiliary Input Jack .................355
Auxiliary powerpoint ................143
A/V inputs ..........................331, 363
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........317
B
Battery .......................................263
acid, treating emergencies .....263
jumping a disabled battery ....230
maintenance-free ....................263
replacement, specifications ...320
servicing ..................................263
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................195
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................173
anti-lock ...................................173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................173
brake warning light ................173
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacities ..............317
fluid, specifications .................317
lubricant specifications ..........317
parking ....................................174
shift interlock ..........................164
trailer .......................................219
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....317
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Cargo management system ......206
Cargo net ...................................205
CD ..............................................330
CD player ..........................328, 358
CD voice commands .................358
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................308
Child safety restraints ..........28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........335
Cleaning your vehicle ...............276
engine compartment ..............278
instrument panel ....................280
interior .....................................280
plastic parts ............................277
washing ....................................276
waxing .....................................278
wheels ......................................282
wiper blades ............................279
Climate voice commands .........399
Clock ..................................330, 385
Collision Warning System .........200
Console ......................................144
overhead ..................................144
Coolant ......................................256
checking and adding ..............256
refill capacities ........................317
specifications ..........................317
Cross Traffic Alert ....................195
Cruise control ...........................185Customer Assistance ................228
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................325
Getting roadside assistance ...228
Getting the service you
need .........................................234
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................240
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................238
D
Defrost .......................................122
rear window ............................124
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................255
Display settings .........................386
Driving under special
conditions ..................165, 167, 170
sand .........................................168
snow and ice ...........................171
through water .................169, 226
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................122
E
Electronic message center .......107
Electronic stability control ......178
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................230
running out of fuel .................153
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................174
Emission control system ..........157
End user license agreement ....412
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................280
cluster ......................................101
Intelligent Access Key ................58
J
Jack ............................................308
positioning ...............................308
storage .....................................308
Jump-starting your vehicle ......230
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................69
keypad .......................................75
locking and unlocking doors ....76
programming entry code .........75
Keys .............................................77
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................274
headlamps, flash to pass ..........87
interior lamps .....................92–93
replacing bulbs .......................270
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Liftgate ..........................68, 71, 208
Lights, warning and indicator ..101
Listening to music ....................344
Load limits .................................208
Locks
autolock .....................................69
childproof ..................................32
doors ..........................................67
Lubricant specifications ...........317Lug nuts ....................................314
M
Making and receiving calls .......367
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................367
Map icons ..................................407
Map mode ..................................406
Map preferences .......................404
Map updates ..............................409
Message center .........................107
warning messages ...................113
Mirrors ...................................95, 97
fold away ...................................96
programmable memory ............59
side view mirrors (power) .......95
Moon roof ....................................99
Motorcraft® parts .............276, 320
MyFord Touch™ system ..........332
MyKey ..........................................63
MyLincoln Touch™ system ......330
N
Navigation features ...................400
Navigation voice commands ....410
Notifications ..............................380
O
Octane rating ............................153
P
Pairing other phones ................367
Pairing your phone ...................366
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safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................321
Satellite Radio ...................330, 352
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............436
SD card ......................331, 359, 400
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................35
Seats ..........................................135
child safety seats ......................24
climate control ........................134
easy access/easyout feature ..133
front seats .......................130, 133
heated ......................................136
memory seat .....................59, 132
second row seats ....................135
Second-row power fold seat ....135
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................75
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................77
Sending new text messages .....369
Setting a destination ................400
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................401
Settings ......................................385
Setting the clock ...............330, 385
Side air curtain ...........................53
Side-curtain airbags system .......53SIRIUS® satellite radio ............352
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................354
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................377
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................378
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................316, 320
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................317
Stability system .........................178
Starting your vehicle ................146
jump starting ..........................230
push button start system .......145
Steering wheel ............................80
controls ......................................82
tilting .........................................80
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
Supported media file types ......362
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................362
SYNC® customer support ........336
SYNC® Services ........................373
System settings .........................388
T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ................122, 397
Text messaging .........................369
Tilt steering wheel ......................80
Tires ...........................288–289, 308
alignment ................................302
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care ..........................................288
changing ..........................308, 311
checking the pressure ............298
inflating ...................................296
label .........................................295
replacing ..................................300
rotating ....................................303
safety practices .......................302
sidewall information ...............291
snow tires and chains ............303
spare tire .................................309
terminology .............................290
tire grades ...............................289
treadwear ........................289, 298
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................397
Towing .......................216, 222–223
recreational towing .................223
trailer towing ..........................216
wrecker ....................................222
Traction control ........................176
Traffic preferences ...................404
Trailer sway control ..................217
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....164
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............317
lubricant specifications ..........317Turn signal ..................................91
U
USB port ............................331, 359
V
Vehicle health report ................383
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................320
Vehicle loading ..........................208
Ventilating your vehicle ...........148
Voice recognition ......................340
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....101
Washer fluid ..............................263
Water, Driving through .............226
Windows
power .........................................94
rear wiper/washer .....................86
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................85
checking and adding fluid .....263
replacing wiper blades ...266–267
Wrecker towing .........................222
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