2017 LINCOLN MKX Mirrors

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (If Equipped)
WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder
before changing lanes. The Blind Spot
Information System is not a replacement for
careful driving. The Blind Spot Information System is
designed to aid you in detecting vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone
(A). The detection area is on both sides of
your vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately
13 ft (4 m)
beyond the bumper. The system is designed
to alert you if certain vehicles enter the blind
spot zone while driving.
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,
people, animals or infrastructure (fences,
guardrails, trees). It’ s only designed to alert
you to vehicles in the blind spot zones.
Note: When a vehicle passes quickly through
the blind spot zone, typically fewer than two
seconds, the system does not trigger.
Using the System
The Blind Spot Information System turns on
when you start the engine and you drive your
vehicle forward above
5 mph (8 km/h). For automatic transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System remains on while the
transmission is in drive (D). If shifted into
reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot
Information System turns off. Once shifted
back into drive (D), the Blind Spot Information
System turns back on when you drive your
vehicle above
5 mph (8 km/h).
For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System is on for all gears except
the reverse (R).
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not function in reverse (R) or park (P).
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The Blind Spot Information System
illuminates an amber alert indicator in the
outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the
approaching vehicle is coming from. When
the Blind Spot Information System is alerting
on a vehicle and the corresponding turn
signal is ON, the Blind Spot Information
System alert indicator flashes as an
increased warning level.
The alert indicator dims when the system
detects nighttime darkness.
Note:
The alert indicator flashes in case of
an alert and the turn signal is set to that side
at the same time.
System Sensor Blockage WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder
before changing lanes. The Blind Spot
Information System is not a replacement for
careful driving. The system uses radar sensors that are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Any dirt, mud and snow
in front of the sensors and/or driving in heavy
rain can cause system degradation. Also,
other types of obstructions in front of the
sensor can cause system degradation. This
is referred to as a ‘blocked’ condition.
Note:
Do not apply bumper stickers and/or
repair compound to these areas, this can
cause degraded system performance. If the system detects a degraded
performance condition, a message warning
of a blocked sensor will appear in the
information display. Also the BLIS alert
indicators will remain ON and BLIS will no
longer provide any vehicle warnings. You
can clear the information display warning but
the alert indicators will remain illuminated.
A "blocked" condition can be cleared in two
ways:
•
After the blockage in front of the sensors
is removed or the rainfall/snowfall rate
decreases or stops, drive for a few
minutes in traffic to allow the sensors to
detect passing vehicles.
• By cycling the ignition from ON to OFF
and then back ON.
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Note:
If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Blind Spot Information
System off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but
no factory equipped trailer tow module, it is
recommended to turn the Blind Spot
Information System off manually. Operating
the Blind Spot Information System with a
trailer attached will cause poor system
performance.
System Errors
If the system senses a problem with the left
or right sensor, the telltale will illuminate and
a message will appear in the information
display. See Information Messages (page
121). Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot
Information System off in the information
display. See General Information (page 114).
When the Blind Spot Information System
switches off, you will not receive alerts and
the information display shows a system off
message. The telltale in the cluster also
illuminates. When you switch the Blind Spot
Information System on or off, the alert
indicators flash twice.
Note:
The Blind Spot Information System
remembers the last selected on or off setting.
You can also have the Blind Spot Information
System switched off permanently at an
authorized dealer. Once switched off
permanently, the system can only be
switched back on at an authorized dealer. CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(If Equipped) WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, NEVER
use the Cross Traffic Alert system as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors and looking over your
shoulder before backing out of a parking
space. Cross Traffic Alert is not a
replacement for careful driving. Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you
of vehicles approaching from the sides when
the transmission is in reverse (R).
Using the System
Cross Traffic Alert turns on when you start
the engine and you shift into reverse (R).
Once shifted out of reverse (R), Cross Traffic
Alert turns off.
Note:
Cross Traffic Alert only functions while
your transmission is in reverse (R).
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Note:
See an authorized dealer for battery
access, testing, or replacement.
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection directly
to the battery negative post. This can cause
inaccurate measurements of the battery
condition and potential incorrect system
operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
If you see any corrosion on the battery or
terminals, remove the cables from the
terminals and clean with a wire brush. You
can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water.
Because your vehicle ’s engine is
electronically-controlled by a computer,
some engine control settings are maintained
by power from the battery. Some engine
computer settings, like the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy, optimize the driveability and performance of the engine. The clock and
radio station presets are also maintained in
memory by power from the low-voltage
battery. These settings are erased when a
technician disconnects and connects the
low-voltage battery.
To restore the settings, do the following:
Note:
Until you switch the ignition to the on
position, you will receive a message in your
information display stating that your vehicle
is not in park.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Press the brake pedal and start your vehicle.
5. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. While the engine
is warming up, complete the following:
Reset the clock. See Audio System
(page 399). Reset the power windows
bounce-back feature. See Windows and
Mirrors (page 100).
Reset the radio station
presets. See Audio System (page 399). 6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
7. Drive the vehicle at least 10 mi (16 km) to
completely relearn the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel trim
strategy.
Note: Certain features may not operate if
the battery monitor system is not reset with
a scan tool following a jump start or battery
replacement. Normal electrical accessory
operation should resume after your vehicle
is left undisturbed for 8 hours.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days
without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the battery
cables to maintain battery charge for quick
starting.
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Note: This feature only functions when you switch the engine on.
Touch this icon to switch the heated steering wheel on and off. It takes about 5 minutes to warm the steering wheel to 74°F (23.3°C)
in temperatures as low as -4°F (-20°C). The wheel maintains an a\
pproximate temperature of 90°F (32.2°C) and operates independently
from the heated seats and other climate-control functions. The heating e\
lement is in between the leather covering and foam core
to help provide maximum heat without adversely affecting the feel of the\
steering wheel.
Note:
For steering wheels with wood trim, the heating feature will not heat t\
he wheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost:
A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.
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MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through the windshield\
vents, the fan automatically adjusts to the
highest speed and the driver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. Y\
ou can use this setting to defog or clear a thin covering
of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically tu\
rns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vent\
s.
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 144).
AUTO:
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired tem\
perature using the temperature control. The
system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, \
and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the
vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.
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Power:
Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from enteri\
ng
the vehicle.
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DUAL:
This button lights up when the passenger temperature controls are activ\
e. To switch the passenger temperature controls
off and link the passenger temperature to the driver temperature, touch the DUAL button.
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Note:
the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automatically turn on when you or your passenger adjust th\
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passenger temperature.
Passenger temperature:
Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
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End User License Agreement...................542
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................542
Engine Block Heater......................................171
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................172
Engine Coolant Check.................................314 Adding Coolant....................................................315
Coolant Change...................................................317
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management....................................................318
Fail-Safe Cooling..................................................317
Recycled Coolant................................................316
Severe Climates...................................................316
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................
81
Engine Oil Check...........................................312 Adding Engine Oil...............................................313
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................312
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™....................................................379
Drivebelt Routing................................................379
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................380 Drivebelt Routing................................................380
Entertainment
................................................433
AM/FM Radio.......................................................435
Apps.......................................................................446
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................444 CD (If equipped)..................................................443
HD Radio
™ Information (If Available)..............439
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............435
Sources.................................................................434
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................446
USB Ports.............................................................446
Environment......................................................16
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................196
Essential Towing Checks ............................
264
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................265
Hitches..................................................................264
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................265
Safety Chains......................................................264
Trailer Brakes.......................................................264
Trailer Lamps.......................................................264
When Towing a Trailer......................................265
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................101
Auto-dimming Feature.......................................103
Auto-Folding Mirrors..........................................102
Blind Spot Information System........................104
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................102
Heated Exterior Mirrors ....................................103 Integrated Blind Spot Mirror.............................103
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................103
Memory Mirrors ..................................................103
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................101
Signal Indicator Mirrors .....................................103
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................35 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................36
Using a Sliding Clip..............................................35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................36
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................343
Floor Mats
......................................................270
Front Parking Aid..........................................207 Obstacle Distance Indicator............................208
Front Passenger Sensing System..............48
Fuel and Refueling
........................................173
Fuel Consumption.........................................179
Calculating Fuel Economy................................179
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................179
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................175
Fuel Filter
........................................................322
Fuel Quality.....................................................174
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................174
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................272
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Fuses...............................................................286
Fuse Specification Chart............................286
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........297
Power Distribution Box.....................................286
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Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............
158
Gauges.............................................................107 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............109
Fuel Gauge...........................................................108
Information Display.............................................108
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................56
Intelligent Access.................................................56
General Maintenance Information............510 Multi-Point Inspection.........................................513
Owner Checks and Services............................512
Protecting Your Investment..............................510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................
510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................510
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................282
Getting the Services You Need................278 Away From Home...............................................278 Global Opening and Closing
.......................101
Closing the Windows..........................................101
Opening the Windows........................................101
Glove Box
........................................................165
Manual Entry.........................................................165
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Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................272
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................325
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................94
Head Restraints
.............................................146
Front seat manual head restraints..................147
Rear seat center head restraint.......................148
Rear seat outboard head restraints................148
Heated Seats
..................................................155
Front Seats............................................................155
Rear Seats.............................................................156
Heated Steering Wheel
.................................87
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................144 Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................144
Heated Rear Window.........................................144
Heated Wiper Park..............................................144
Heating See: Climate Control............................................141
Hill Start Assist...............................................198 Switching the System On and Off...................
199 Using Hill Start Assist.........................................199
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................143
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................144
General Hints........................................................143
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................143
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............144
Recommended Settings for Heating..............143
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................144
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................195
Home Screen.................................................421
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............306
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................279
Information Display Control.........................87
Information Displays
......................................114
General Information.............................................114
Information Messages..................................121 Active Park.............................................................121
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................122
Adaptive Steering................................................123
AdvanceTrac ™.......................................................123
Airbag.....................................................................124
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Battery Saver..........................................................72
Illuminated Entry....................................................72
Illuminated Exit......................................................72
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the
Key Blade...........................................................69
Power Door Locks................................................68
Remote Control.....................................................68
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys.......................................................................71
Luggage Covers...........................................255
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel..........................371
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Maintenance..................................................306 General Information...........................................306
Manual Liftgate
................................................72
Closing the Liftgate..............................................73
Opening the Liftgate............................................73
Media Hub
.....................................................402
Memory Function..........................................152 Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................154
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......153
Saving a PreSet Position...................................153
Message Center See: Information Displays..................................114 Mirrors
See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................144
See: Windows and Mirrors................................100
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14
Moonroof.........................................................105 Bounce-Back........................................................106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............106
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™
.............381
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................382
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................66
MyKey™...............................................................61 Principle of Operation..........................................61
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Navigation......................................................458 cityseeker.............................................................467
Destination Mode...............................................459
Map Mode............................................................458
Navigation Map Updates.................................468
Navigation Menu................................................464
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................468
Waypoints.............................................................466
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..............514
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™...............................514
Normal Maintenance Intervals.........................516 O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................313
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check.......................................312
Opening and Closing the Hood...............306 Closing the Hood...............................................307
Opening the Hood.............................................306
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.....................................................284
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............284
Overhead Console.......................................166
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Parking Aids
..................................................206
Principle of Operation.......................................206
Passive Anti-Theft System.............................81 SecuriLock®.............................................................81
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................
81
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personal Safety System ™
..............................44
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................44
Phone..............................................................450 During a Phone Call...........................................455
Making Calls........................................................454
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