2015 LINCOLN MKX jump start

Driving Aids 194
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................194
Collision warning system................................199
Steering............................................202
Load Carrying 203
Cargo net...........................................203
Roof racks and load carriers.............................205
Utility hooks.........................................206
Vehicle loading.......................................206
Towing 214
Trailertowing........................................214
Wrecker towing......................................220
Recreational towing...................................221
Driving Hints 223
Economical driving....................................223
Driving through water..................................224
Floormats..........................................225
Roadside Emergencies 227
Getting roadside assistance..............................227
Hazard warning flashers................................229
Fuel cut-off switch....................................229
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................230
Customer Assistance 233
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................240
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................241
Fuses 242
Changing a fuse......................................242
Fuse specification chart................................243
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance
If you ever need help on the road, the Lincoln Motor Company is there
for you with nationwide, 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week assistance.
The service is available:
•Throughout the life of the vehicle for original owners.
•For six years or 70000 miles (112655 kilometers) (whichever comes
first) within the extended powertrain warranty coverage period for
subsequent owners.
•For the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner’s Manual portfolio.
This complimentary Roadside Assistance program is separate from the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and includes:
•A flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles supplied with a
tire inflation kit).
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility).
•Fuel delivery – independent service contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law, shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5 liters)
of gasoline or 5.0 gallons (18.9 liters) of diesel fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery service to two
no-charge occurrences within a 12-month period.
•Winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•Towing – Lincoln eligible vehicles to the client’s selling or preferred
dealer within 100 miles (161 kilometers) of the disablement location
or to the nearest Lincoln dealer. If a client requests a tow to a selling
or preferred dealer that is more than 100 miles (161 kilometers) from
the disablement location, the client shall be responsible for any
mileage costs in excess of 100 miles (161 kilometers).
Roadside Assistance will include up to $200 coverage for a towed trailer
if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized
dealer. If the towing vehicle is operational but the trailer is not, then the
trailer does not qualify for any roadside services.
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Note:When you try to restart your vehicle after a fuel shutoff, the
vehicle makes sure that various systems are safe to restart. Once your
vehicle determines that the systems are safe, then the vehicle will allow
you to restart.
Note:In the event that your vehicle does not restart after your third
attempt, contact an authorized dealer.
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNING:The gases around the battery can explode if exposed
to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING:Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle.
Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability. Attempting to
push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause
transmission damage.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may exhibit a combination of firm and soft shifts. This
operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability
of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully
update transmission operation.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note:Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
Note:Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
1. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making
sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles
and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
2. Check all battery terminals. Remove the positive terminal cover (if
equipped) and any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery
cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
3. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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Jump Starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at a
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Note:In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from
the ground metal surface.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearn its idle conditions.
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Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln Extended Service Plan
coverage expires, you can transfer any remaining coverage to the new
owner. Whenever you sell your vehicle, prospective buyers may have a
higher degree of confidence that vehicle was properly maintained with
Lincoln ESP, thereby improving resale value.
Avoid the Rising Cost of Properly Maintaining Your Vehicle!
Lincoln Extended Service Plan also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan
that covers all scheduled maintenance, and select items that routinely
wear out. The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about
affording your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of select items that require
periodic attention for normal wear:
•Windshield wiper blades.
•Spark plugs (except in California).
•The clutch disc.
•Brake pads and linings.
•Shock absorbers.
•Belts and hoses.
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
Interest Free Finance Options Available
Take advantage of our interest free installment payment plan. Just a 10%
down payment will provide you with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the security and benefits Lincoln ESP
has to offer while paying over time. You are pre-approved with no credit
checks, no hassles! To learn more, call our Lincoln ESP specialists at
800-367-3377.
Lincoln ESP
P.O. Box 8072
Royal Oak, MI 48068-0039
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....316
Cargo management system ......204
Cargo net ...................................203
CD ..............................................330
CD player ..........................328, 357
CD voice commands .................358
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................308
Child safety restraints ..........23, 25
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....25
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................23
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................27
Cleaning the touchscreen ........335
Cleaning your vehicle ...............274
engine compartment ..............276
instrument panel ....................280
interior .....................................278
plastic parts ............................275
washing ....................................274
waxing .....................................276
wheels ......................................281
wiper blades ............................277
Climate voice commands .........398
Clock ..................................330, 384
Collision Warning System .........199
Console ......................................143
overhead ..................................143
Coolant ......................................255
checking and adding ..............255
refill capacities ........................316specifications ..........................316
Cross Traffic Alert ....................194
Cruise control ...........................184
Customer Assistance ................227
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................325
Getting roadside assistance ...227
Getting the service you
need .........................................233
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................240
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................237
D
Defrost .......................................121
rear window ............................123
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................260
engine oil .................................254
Display settings .........................385
Driving under special
conditions ..................164, 166, 169
sand .........................................168
snow and ice ...........................170
through water .................168, 224
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................121
E
Electronic message center .......106
Electronic stability control ......177
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................230
running out of fuel .................152
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Information displays .................106
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................158
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................280
cluster ......................................100
Intelligent Access Key ................57
J
Jack ............................................308
positioning ...............................308
storage .....................................308
Jump-starting your vehicle ......230
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................68
keypad .......................................74
locking and unlocking doors ....75
programming entry code .........74
Keys .............................................76
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................273
headlamps, flash to pass ..........86
interior lamps .....................91–92
replacing bulbs .......................269
LATCH anchors ...........................23
Liftgate ..........................67, 70, 206
Lights, warning and indicator ..100
Listening to music ....................344
Load limits .................................206Locks
autolock .....................................68
childproof ..................................31
doors ..........................................66
Lubricant specifications ...........316
Lug nuts ....................................313
M
Making and receiving calls .......367
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................367
Map icons ..................................407
Map mode ..................................405
Map preferences .......................403
Map updates ......................338, 408
Message center .........................106
warning messages ...................112
Mirrors ...................................95, 97
fold away ...................................95
programmable memory ............58
side view mirrors (power) .......95
Moon roof ....................................98
Motorcraft® parts .............274, 320
MyFord Touch™ system ..........332
MyKey ..........................................62
MyLincoln Touch™ system ......330
N
Navigation features ...................399
Navigation voice commands ....409
Notifications ..............................379
O
Octane rating ............................152
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for adults .............................34, 36
for children ...............................19
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................47
safety belt maintenance ...........41
seat belt maintenance ..............41
warning light and chime ..........38
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................23
Safety seats for children ............19
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................322
Satellite Radio ...................330, 352
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............434
SD card ......................331, 358, 399
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............34
Seats ..........................................134
child safety seats ......................19
climate control ........................133
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................131
front seats .......................129, 132
heated ......................................135
memory seat .....................58, 131
second row seats ....................134
Second-row power fold seat ....134
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................73
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................76
Sending new text messages .....369
Setting a destination ................399
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................400Settings ......................................384
Setting the clock ...............330, 384
Side air curtain ...........................52
Side-curtain airbags system .......52
SIRIUS® satellite radio ............352
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................353
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................376
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................377
SOS Post Crash Alert .................44
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................315, 320
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................316
Stability system .........................177
Starting your vehicle ................145
jump starting ..........................230
push button start system .......144
Steering wheel ............................79
controls ......................................81
tilting ...................................79–80
Sun visor ......................................97
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................45
Supported media file types ......362
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................362
SYNC® customer support ........336
SYNC® Services ........................372
System settings .........................387
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