2015 LINCOLN MKX Owners Manual

Front Seat and Rear Seat
Outboard Head Restraints
Rear Seat Center Head
Restraint
The head restraints consist of:
A. An energy absorbing head restraint.
B. Two steel stems.
C. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button.
D. Guide sleeve adjust and release button.
To adjust the head restraint, do the following:
•Raise: Pull up on the head restraint (A).
•Lower: Press and hold the guide sleeve adjust and release button (D)
and push down on the head restraint (A).
•Remove: Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest
adjustment position and then press and hold both the adjust and
release button (D) and the unlock and remove button (C), then pull
up on the head restraint.
•Reinstall: Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the
head restraint down until it locks.
A
C
B
D
D
B
A
B
C
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Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints may tilt for extra comfort. To tilt the head
restraint, do the following:
1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving or riding
position.
2. Tilt the head restraint forward by gently pulling
the top of the head restraint.
Once it is in its forward-most position, tilt it forward once more to
release it to the upright position.
Note:Do not attempt to force the head restraint backward after it is
tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint releases
to the upright position.
POWER SEATS
WARNING:Do not adjust the driver seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement,
causing loss of control of your vehicle.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback.
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Power Lumbar
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MEMORY FUNCTION
The memory control, located on the instrument panel,
allows automatic positioning of the following features to two
programmable positions:
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Optional power steering column.
Programming a Memory Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your desired positions using the
associated controls.
3. Press and hold the desired pre-set button for about two seconds until
you hear a single tone.
You can save up to two pre-set memory positions. You can save a pre-set
memory position at any time.
Recalling a Memory Position
Press and release the desired memory pre-set button to recall a saved
memory position.
You can recall a programmed memory position:
•In any gearshift position if the ignition is not on.
•Only in park (P) or neutral (N) if the ignition is on.
Recalling a Memory Position with the Remote Control
The memory positions are also recalled when you press unlock on your
remote control (if the transmitter is programmed to a memory position).
To program the memory feature to a remote control, seeKeys and
Remote Controlchapter.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
This feature can move the seat rearward and the steering column up and
forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
This occurs when:
•You place the transmission in park (P) or neutral (N).
•You switch the keyless ignition off.
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The seat and steering wheel will move to their original positions when:
•You place the transmission in park (P) or neutral (N).
•You switch the keyless ignition on.
Turn the Easy Entry and Exit feature on or off through the information
display settings menu. See theInformation Displayschapter.
HEATED AND COOLED SEATS
Heated Seats
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element
which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
The heated seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the heated seats:
Press the heated seat symbol located on the touchscreen
to cycle through the various heat settings and off. Warmer
settings are indicated by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the heated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off. You will need to reactivate it.
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Cooled Seats
The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:
Press the cooled seat symbol located on the touchscreen to
cycle through the various cooling settings and off. Cooler
settings are indicated by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off. You will need to reactivate it.
Climate Controlled Seat Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters. You must replace
them periodically. See thescheduled maintenance information.
Locate the filters under each front seat and access them from the
second-row foot-well area. Move the front seats all the way forward and
to the full up positions to ease access.
To remove an air filter:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter and rotate
counterclockwise once the tabs are
released, then remove the filter.
To install a filter:
1. First, position the filter in its
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in the
housing.
2. Push in on the center of the
outside edge of the filter and rotate
up into the housing until it clips
into position.
A/C
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REAR SEATS
WARNING:To prevent possible damage to the seat or safety
belts, make sure that the safety belts are not buckled when
folding the seatback.
•Reclining the seatback: With the seat
occupied, pull the lever up to recline the
seatback.
•Folding the seatback: With the seat empty,
pull the lever up to fold the seatback forward.
•Unfolding the seatback: Rotate the seatback
upward until the seatback latches in the
upright position. The seatback will click when
it is locked into position.
EasyFold™ Folding Seat
WARNING:Make sure that the seat is unoccupied when folding
it down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in damage
to the seat or injury.
Note:The power feature is operational when the vehicle is in park (P)
and the liftgate has been open for less than 10 minutes.
The control buttons are located on the left-hand rear quarter trim panel
(accessible from the liftgate area).
•Folding the seatback: Press and hold the control
mechanism to lower the seatback. The top portion
lowers the right seatback, and the bottom portion
lowers the left seatback.
•Unfolding the seatback: Rotate the seatback upward
until the seatback latches in the upright position. The
seatback will click when it is locked into position.
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REAR SEAT ARMREST
Fold the armrest down to use the armrest
and cupholder. To close the armrest,
rotate the armrest rearward until the latch
clicks.
Rear Heated Seats
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element
which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
The rear seat heat controls are located on the rear door panels.
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