2016 LINCOLN MKC height adjustment

Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65................................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Special Notices
.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14
Export Unique Options...................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
Child Safety
General Information........................................16
Installing Child Seats......................................18
Booster Seats
..................................................24
Child Seat Positioning
....................................27
Child Safety Locks..........................................28 Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................30
Fastening the Safety Belts............................31
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................34
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime
............................................................35
Safety Belt Minder..........................................36
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
................................................38
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..............................40
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation
.....................................41
Driver and Passenger Airbags
....................42
Front Passenger Sensing System..............44
Side Airbags.....................................................47
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................48
Safety Canopy™
...............................................48
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........49
Airbag Disposal
................................................51 Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................52
Remote Control...............................................53
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................56
MyKey™
Principle of Operation
....................................57
Creating a MyKey...........................................58
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................59
Checking MyKey System Status..................61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................62
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................62
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................64
Manual Liftgate
................................................69
Power Liftgate
..................................................70
Keyless Entry
....................................................73
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How to Disengage the Automatic Locking
Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder
belt and allow it to retract completely to
disengage the automatic locking mode and
turn on the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
locking mode.
How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions
Safety belts in the rear outboard positions
can lock if the seatback is returned firmly to
its upright position. You can unlock the safety
belts using the following procedures.
For vehicles where the rear seats recline:
1. Recline the seat to its full rear recline
position.
2. The safety belt should then unlock.
3. Return the seatback to its desired upright
position.
For vehicles with rear seats that do not
recline or are locked with the seat in its full
rear recline position: 1.
Grasp the safety belt webbing at the top
of the seatback.
2. Pull the safety belt webbing forward, firmly.
3. After pulling the safety belt forward, allow
the safety belt to feed back into the
safety belt retractor as much as possible.
If necessary, press the seatback down to
allow the safety belt webbing to retract
further.
4. The safety belt should then unlock.
5. If the safety belt does not unlock, repeat
steps 1-3.
Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING
Do not use extensions to change the
fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
If the safety belt is too short when fully
extended, you can obtain a safety belt
extension assembly from an authorized
dealer.Use only extensions manufactured by the
same supplier as the safety belt.
Manufacturer identification is on a label
located either at the end of the webbing or
on the retractor behind the trim. Also, use
the safety belt extension only if the safety
belt is too short for you when fully extended.
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt height adjusters
so that the belt rests across the middle
of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety
belt correctly could reduce the effectiveness
of the safety belt and increase the risk of
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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600
kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation
and adjustment specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives you.
You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's load
in the Load Carrying chapter. See Load Limit
(page 232).
Remember to account for the trailer tongue
weight as part of your vehicle load when
calculating the total vehicle weight. Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Weight-distributing Hitches
WARNING
Do not adjust a weight-distributing
hitch to any position where the rear
bumper of the vehicle is higher than it was
before attaching the trailer. Doing so will
defeat the function of the weight-distributing
hitch, which may cause unpredictable
handling, and could result in serious personal
injury. When hooking-up a trailer using a
weight-distributing hitch, always use the
following procedure:
1. Park the loaded vehicle, without the
trailer, on a level surface.
2. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle's front wheel opening on the
fender. This is H1. 3. Attach the loaded trailer to your vehicle
without the weight-distributing bars
connected.
4. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle's front wheel opening on the
fender a second time. This is H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars so that the height
of your vehicle's front wheel opening on
the fender is approximately half the way
down from H2, toward H1.
6. Check that the trailer is level or slightly nose down toward your vehicle. If not,
adjust the ball height accordingly and
repeat Steps 2-6.
When the trailer is level or slightly nose down
toward the vehicle:
• Lock the bar tension adjuster in place.
• Check that the trailer tongue securely
attaches and locks onto the hitch.
• Install safety chains, lighting, and trailer
brake controls as required by law or the
trailer manufacturer.
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Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place. Lower the wiper arm and blade
back to the windshield. The wiper arms will
automatically return to their normal position
when you switch the ignition on.
Rear Wiper Blade
Lift the wiper arms away from the rear
window. 1. Remove the wiper blade.
2. Install in the reverse order.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The assembly plant properly aims the
headlamps on your vehicle. If your vehicle
has been in an accident, have the alignment
of your headlamps checked by your
authorized dealer. 8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall
or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb
center from the ground and mark an 8
foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
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Power Liftgate..................................................70
Hands-Free Feature.............................................73
Obstacle Detection...............................................72
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.....................
71
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................72
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................72
Power Seats
....................................................142
Power Lumbar......................................................144
Power Windows
..............................................94
Accessory Delay...................................................95
Bounce-Back..........................................................94
One-Touch Down..................................................94
One-Touch Up.......................................................94
Window Lock.........................................................95
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................193
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................148
Rear Seats
.......................................................145
Folding the Seatback.........................................146
Recline Adjustment.............................................146
Unfolding the Seatback.....................................146
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................231 Cargo Management System.............................231
Rear View Camera........................................199 Using the Rear View Camera System..........
200 Rear View Camera
See: Rear View Camera.....................................199
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............85 Rear Window Washer..........................................86
Rear Window Wiper.............................................85
Recommended Towing Weights...............241
Refueling.........................................................166 Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.....................167
Remote Control...............................................53 Car Finder...............................................................54
Intelligent Access Key.........................................53
Memory Feature....................................................56
Remote Start..........................................................54
Replacing the Battery..........................................53
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................54
Remote Start
...................................................137
Automatic Settings..............................................137
Removing a Headlamp
...............................298
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................310
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs....................................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts........................12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................56
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................264 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......263
Roadside Assistance
...................................252
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................253
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................253
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance....................................252
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance....................................252
Roadside Emergencies
...............................252
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................231
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................249
Running Out of Fuel.....................................165 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................165
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................165
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................34
Safety Belt Minder..........................................36 Belt-Minder™...........................................................36
Safety Belts......................................................30 Principle of Operation.........................................30
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