2015 LINCOLN MKS Owners Manual

Bulb Specification Chart................................253
C
Cabin Air Filter....................................................108
California Proposition 65...................................11
Capacities and Specifications....................290 Technical Specifications...................................... 294
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................... 257
Center Console
...................................................125
Changing a Bulb................................................252
Lamp Assembly Condensation......................... 252
Replacing Brake, Tail, Rear Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs................................ 253
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)............................................................. 253
Replacing Front Parking, Direction Indicator and Sidemarker Bulbs...................................... 253
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs........................ 252
Replacing High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs....................................................................... 253
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb........253
Changing a Fuse................................................232 Fuses........................................................................\
.... 232
Changing a Road Wheel
................................283
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................... 283
Stowing the flat tire................................................ 287
Tire Change Procedure......................................... 285Changing the 12V Battery..............................248
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)............................................................. 250
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.....................255
3.5L EcoBoost Engine........................................... 255
3.7L Engine................................................................. 255
Changing the Wiper Blades.........................250
Checking MyKey System Status....................53
Checking the Wiper Blades..........................250
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance......................................................33
Child Safety............................................................14 General Information.................................................. 14
Child Safety Locks..............................................25 Left-Hand Side........................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side........................................................ 26
Child Seat Positioning.......................................24
Cleaning Leather Seats.................................260
Cleaning Products
............................................257
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.............................261
Cleaning the Engine
........................................258
Cleaning the Exterior.......................................257 Exterior Chrome Parts........................................... 258
Exterior Plastic Parts............................................. 258
Stripes or Graphics................................................. 258
Underbody................................................................ 258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.............................260
Cleaning the Interior
........................................259
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades................................................................259
Clearing All MyKeys.............................................51 Climate................................................................360
Climate Control Voice Commands.................. 363
Climate Control
.................................................105
Climate Controlled Seats................................115
Cooled Seats.............................................................. 115
Collision Warning System..............................182 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION................................. 182
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check................................. 240
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator............43
Creating a MyKey
.................................................51
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings..................................................................... 51
Cruise Control
......................................................66
Principle of Operation............................................ 163
Type 1........................................................................\
..... 66
Type 2........................................................................\
.... 66
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control..................................... 163
Customer Assistance
.......................................212
D
Data Recording
.......................................................9
Event Data Recording................................................. 9
Service Data Recording............................................. 9
Daytime Running Lamps..................................73 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)............................................. 73
Type 2 - Configurable............................................... 73
Direction Indicators
............................................76
Lane Change................................................................ 76
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Drive Control.......................................................185
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL................................. 185
Driver Alert.............................................................171 Using Driver Alert....................................................... 171
Driver and Passenger Airbags.........................37 Children and Airbags................................................ 38
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment.............................................................. 37
Driving Aids
...........................................................171
Driving Hints.......................................................204
Driving Through Water...................................204
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................... 73
E
Economical Driving
.........................................204
Emission Control System...............................136 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)......................... 137
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................................... 138
End User License Agreement.......................375 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).................................................................... 375
Engine Block Heater.........................................129 Using the Engine Block Heater........................... 130Engine Coolant Check
....................................240
Adding Engine Coolant.......................................... 241
Checking the Engine Coolant.............................. 241
Recycled Engine Coolant..................................... 242
Severe Climates....................................................... 242
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling................................................................... 242
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.......................... 63
Engine Oil Check...............................................239 Adding Engine Oil................................................... 240
Engine Oil Dipstick...........................................239
Engine Specifications.....................................290 Drivebelt Routing.................................................... 290
Entertainment...................................................325 A/V Inputs.................................................................. 342
AM/FM Radio............................................................ 327
Bluetooth Audio...................................................... 342
Browsing Device Content..................................... 326
CD........................................................................\
.......... 337
SD Card Slot and USB Port................................. 338
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..............333
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................... 342Essential Towing Checks..............................200
Before Towing a Trailer.......................................... 201
Hitches....................................................................... 200
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).............................................. 201
Safety Chains........................................................... 200
Trailer Brakes........................................................... 200
Trailer Lamps........................................................... 200
When Towing a Trailer........................................... 201
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording................................................... 9
Export Unique Options......................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
.....................390
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................. 391
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................. 390
Exterior Mirrors.....................................................79 Auto-Dimming Feature........................................... 79
Blind Spot Monitor................................................... 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors..................................... 79
Heated Exterior Mirrors............................................ 79
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors................................ 79
Memory Mirrors.......................................................... 79
Power Exterior Mirrors.............................................. 79
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
..............................28
Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy................28
Floor Mats...........................................................205
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Fog Lamps - Front
See: Front Fog Lamps.............................................. 75
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals...................................... 68
Front Fog Lamps.................................................75
Front Passenger Sensing System.................38
Fuel and Refueling.............................................131
Fuel Consumption
............................................135
Calculating Fuel Economy................................... 136
Filling the Tank.......................................................... 135
Fuel Filter
.............................................................248
Fuel Quality..........................................................132
Choosing the Right Fuel........................................ 132
Octane Recommendations.................................. 132
Fuel Shutoff.......................................................208
Fuses......................................................................218
Fuse Specification Chart
................................218
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.............226
Power Distribution Box.......................................... 218
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.................. 119
Gauges....................................................................83
General Information on Radio Frequencies........................................................45
Intelligent Access...................................................... 45General Maintenance Information............392
Multi-Point Inspection.......................................... 395
Owner Checks and Services............................... 393
Protecting Your Investment................................ 392
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................... 392
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.......................................................... 392
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...............................................................215
Getting the Services You Need.....................212 Away From Home.................................................... 212
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.................................................. 148
Hazard Warning Flashers..............................208
Headlamp Exit Delay.........................................73
Head Restraints.................................................109
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................... 110
Tilting Head Restraints ........................................... 111
Heated Steering Wheel
.....................................67
Heated Windows and Mirrors.......................107
Heated Exterior Mirror............................................ 107
Heated Rear Window............................................. 107
Heating See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
Hill Start Assist..................................................148 Switching the System On and Off.................... 149
Using Hill Start Assist............................................ 148Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..............................................................106
Cooling the Interior Quickly.................................. 107
General Hints............................................................ 106
Heating the Interior Quickly.................................. 107
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...............107
Recommended Settings for Heating................107
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.................................................................. 107
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..................................................................147
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...............234
I
In California (U.S. Only)..................................213
Information Display Control
............................67
Cluster Display Control Features......................... 67
Information Displays
.........................................88
General Information................................................. 88
Information..........................................................351 911 Assist..................................................................... 357
Alerts........................................................................\
.... 357
Calendar..................................................................... 357
Sirius Travel Link...................................................... 355
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)....................................................................... 352
Vehicle Health Report........................................... 359
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Information Messages......................................94
Adaptive Cruise Control.......................................... 95
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
..... 95
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................... 96
AWD........................................................................\
....... 96
Battery and Charging System............................... 97
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................................... 97
Brake System.............................................................. 98
Collision Warning System...................................... 98
Doors and Locks........................................................ 99
Fuel........................................................................\
......... 99
Keys and Intelligent Access................................... 99
Lane Keeping System............................................ 100
Maintenance............................................................... 101
MyKey........................................................................\
.... 101
Park Aid....................................................................... 102
Power Steering......................................................... 103
Seats........................................................................\
..... 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...................... 104
Transmission............................................................. 104
Installing Child Seats
..........................................16
Child Seats.................................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................... 16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).................................................................... 19
Using Tether Straps.................................................. 20
Instrument Cluster
.............................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer...........................72 Interior Lamps......................................................76
Front Row Map Lamps............................................ 76
Second Row Map Lamps........................................ 77
Interior Luggage Compartment Release.................................................................61
Interior Mirror
.......................................................80
Auto-Dimming Mirror................................................ 81
Introduction.............................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................209 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................... 209
Jump Starting............................................................ 210
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................... 209
Removing the Jumper Cables............................. 210
K
Keyless Entry........................................................59 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.................................................................... 59
Keyless Starting
.................................................126
Ignition Modes........................................................... 126
Keys and Remote Controls.............................45
L
Lane Keeping System
.......................................172
Switching the System On and Off..................... 172Lighting Control
....................................................71
Headlamp Flasher...................................................... 71
High Beams................................................................... 71
Lighting.....................................................................71
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services........11
Load Carrying
......................................................187
Load Limit.............................................................187
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles................................................................... 197
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer....................................................................... 187
Locking and Unlocking.....................................56 Activating Intelligent Access ................................ 56
Autolock Feature (If Enabled).............................. 57
Battery Saver.............................................................. 58
Illuminated Entry....................................................... 58
Illuminated Exit.......................................................... 58
Luggage Compartment Release......................... 58
Power Door Locks..................................................... 56
Remote Control......................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks ........................................................... 57
Locks.......................................................................56
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel............................. 283
M
Maintenance......................................................234 General Information............................................... 234
Media Hub
...........................................................302
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Memory Function...............................................114
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.................................. 115
Linking a Preset Position to Your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key................... 114
Saving a Preset Position......................................... 114
Message Center See: Information Displays...................................... 88
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................... 107
See: Windows and Mirrors..................................... 78
Mobile Communications Equipment...........12
Moonroof................................................................81 Bounce-Back.............................................................. 82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof................... 82
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen.................82
Venting the Moonroof.............................................. 82
Motorcraft Parts
................................................291
MyKey Troubleshooting....................................54
MyKey ™
.................................................................50
Principle of Operation............................................. 50
MyLincoln Touch ™
..........................................303
General Information.............................................. 303N
Navigation...........................................................364
cityseekr..................................................................... 366
Map Mode................................................................. 368
Navigation Map Updates....................................... 371
Navigation Voice Commands.............................. 371
Point of Interest (POI) Categories.................... 365
Quick-touch Buttons............................................. 370
Setting a Destination............................................ 364
Setting Your Navigation Preferences...............367
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...............396
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®.............................. 396
Maintenance Intervals........................................... 397
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset...........................240
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................... 239
Opening and Closing the Hood...................234
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature...........................................................216
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual................216
Overhead Console.............................................125
P
Parking Aid
...........................................................153
Front Sensing System............................................ 154
Rear Sensing System.............................................. 153
Parking Aids
.........................................................153 Parking Brake
......................................................148
Passive Anti-Theft System.............................63 SecuriLock.................................................................... 63
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.......................... 63
Pedals.....................................................................68
Perchlorate..............................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
...............................35
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?........................................................................\
35
Phone
...................................................................344
Making Calls............................................................. 346
Pairing Subsequent Phones............................... 346
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time.............345
Phone Menu Options............................................. 347
Phone Settings........................................................ 348
Phone Voice Commands..................................... 349
Receiving Calls......................................................... 346
Text Messaging........................................................ 347
Post-Crash Alert System.................................211
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.................................. 56
Power Seats..........................................................111 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion
(If Equipped).......................................................... 113
Power Lumbar............................................................ 113
Power Steering Fluid Check..........................247
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Power Windows...................................................78
Accessory Delay......................................................... 79
Bounce-Back............................................................... 78
Global Opening.......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down...................................................... 78
One-Touch Up............................................................ 78
Window Lock............................................................... 79
R
Rear Seat Armrest..............................................117 Armrest pass-through............................................. 117
Rear View Camera............................................160 Using the Rear View Camera System..............160
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera........................................ 160
Recommended Towing Weights.................199
Refueling...............................................................134 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System..................... 134
Remote Control
...................................................46
Car Finder...................................................................... 47
Intelligent Access Key.............................................. 46
Remote Start............................................................... 47
Replacing the Battery.............................................. 46
Sounding a Panic Alarm.......................................... 47
Remote Start......................................................108 Automatic Settings................................................ 108
Repairing Minor Paint Damage....................261 Replacement Parts Recommendation.........11
Collision Repairs.......................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs........................................................................\
11
Warranty on Replacement Parts.......................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.................................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)....................................................................217
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)........217
Roadside Assistance
.......................................207
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance............................................................. 207
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance............................................................ 208
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance......................................... 207
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance......................................... 207
Roadside Emergencies...................................207
Running-In See: Breaking-In...................................................... 204
Running Out of Fuel..........................................132 Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container.........133
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.....................30
Safety Belt Minder
..............................................32
Belt-Minder™.............................................................. 32
Safety Belts
...........................................................27
Principle of Operation.............................................. 27Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime....................................................................31
Conditions of operation........................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™
..................................................41
Safety Precautions.............................................131
Scheduled Maintenance Record................402
Scheduled Maintenance
...............................392
Seats......................................................................109
Security...................................................................63
Settings.................................................................313 Clock........................................................................\
..... 314
Display........................................................................\
.. 314
Settings....................................................................... 316
Sound........................................................................\
... 315
Vehicle........................................................................\
.. 315
Side Airbags
.........................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position......................109
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains....................................... 279
Special Notices
.....................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.............................. 12
Special Instructions................................................... 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...................................................399
Exceptions .................................................................. 401
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.................................................. 163
Stability Control..................................................151 Principle of Operation............................................. 151
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Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................127
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................. 128
Failure to Start.......................................................... 128
Fast Restart................................................................ 127
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................... 129
Important Ventilating Information.................... 129
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving..................................................................... 129
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.............................................................. 128
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............126 General Information............................................... 126
Steering..................................................................181 Electric Power Steering.......................................... 181
Steering Wheel....................................................65
Storage Compartments
..................................125
Sunroof See: Moonroof............................................................. 81
Sun Shades
............................................................81
Sun Visors...............................................................81
Illuminated Vanity Mirror......................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System
..............36
Principle of Operation.............................................. 36
Symbols Glossary..................................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.................290
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).............................214 Tire Care..............................................................264
Glossary of Tire Terminology.............................. 265
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................................................................. 264
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall................................................................ 266
Temperature A B C................................................. 265
Traction AA A B C.................................................... 265
Treadwear..................................................................264
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
................279
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System................................................................... 280
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ................................................................... 281
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................... 264
Towing a Trailer
..................................................198
Load Placement...................................................... 198
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........202 Emergency Towing................................................. 202
Recreational Towing.............................................. 203
Towing...................................................................198
Traction Control
.................................................150
Principle of Operation............................................ 150
Transmission Code Designation
.................293
Transmission.......................................................139
Transmission See: Transmission................................................... 139
Transporting the Vehicle...............................202 U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™......................................................236
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L........................238 Engine Shield............................................................ 239
Universal Garage Door Opener
.....................119
HomeLink Wireless Control System.................. 119
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.....................164
Blocked Sensor........................................................ 169
Changing the Set Speed....................................... 167
Detection Issues...................................................... 168
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control..............166
Following a Vehicle................................................. 165
Hilly Condition Usage............................................. 167
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation.................167
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control................... 167
Resuming the Set Speed....................................... 167
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control........................ 164
Setting a Speed........................................................ 164
Setting the Gap Distance..................................... 165
Switching the System Off..................................... 167
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.................170
Using All-Wheel Drive......................................142 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................... 142
Using Cruise Control........................................163 Switching Cruise Control Off............................... 163
Switching Cruise Control On............................... 163
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...............................................................54
Using Snow Chains
..........................................279
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Using Stability Control....................................152
AdvanceTrac® .......................................................... 152
Using Traction Control....................................150 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch..................................................................... 150
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls......................... 150
System Indicator Lights and Messages..........150
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).................................................215
V
Vehicle Care
........................................................257
General Information............................................... 257
Vehicle Certification Label
............................292
Vehicle Identification Number......................291
Vehicle Storage
.................................................262
Battery........................................................................\
. 263
Body........................................................................\
..... 262
Brakes........................................................................\
.. 263
Cooling system........................................................ 262
Engine........................................................................\
.. 262
Fuel system............................................................... 262
General....................................................................... 262
Miscellaneous.......................................................... 263
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................... 263
Tires........................................................................\
...... 263
Ventilation See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.................. 291Voice Control
........................................................66
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.....................84 Adaptive Cruise Control.......................................... 84
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................... 84
Battery........................................................................\
... 84
Brake System.............................................................. 84
Cruise Control............................................................. 84
Direction Indicator.................................................... 84
Door Ajar....................................................................... 84
Engine Coolant Temperature............................... 85
Engine Oil..................................................................... 85
Fasten Safety Belt..................................................... 85
Front Airbag................................................................. 85
Front Fog Lamps....................................................... 85
Grade Assist................................................................ 85
Heads Up Display...................................................... 85
High Beam................................................................... 85
Low Fuel Level............................................................ 85
Low Tire Pressure Warning.................................... 85
Low Washer Fluid...................................................... 85
Parking Lamps........................................................... 86
Powertrain Fault........................................................ 86
Service Engine Soon................................................ 86
Stability Control......................................................... 86
Stability Control Off................................................. 86
Washer Fluid Check
.........................................248
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................... 257
See: Wipers and Washers...................................... 69Waxing
..................................................................
258
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel............................. 283
Wheels and Tires.............................................264 Technical Specifications...................................... 288
Windows and Mirrors.........................................78
Windshield Washers
..........................................70
Windshield Wipers.............................................69
Wipers and Washers.........................................69
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