2017 LINCOLN MKX tire pressure

Customer action required
Possible cause
Low tire pressure warning light
Make sure tires are at the proper pressure. See Inflating your tires
in this chapter. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s
recommended pressure as shown on the Tire Label (located on
the edge of driver’ s door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven
for at least two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light
turns off.
Tire(s) under-inflated
Solid warning light
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall
it on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description on
how the system functions, see
When your temporary spare tire
is installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TPMS malfunction
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall
it on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description on
how the system functions, see
When your temporary spare tire
is installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
Flashing warning light
If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TPMS malfunction
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When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a
gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over
20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn off after
you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
tire pressure in each pneumatic tire. While
driving in a normal manner, a typical
passenger tire inflation pressure may
increase about 2–4 psi (14–28 kPa) from a
cold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary
overnight with the outside temperature
significantly lower than the daytime
temperature, the tire pressure may decrease
about
3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C)
in ambient temperature. This lower pressure
value may be detected by the tire pressure
monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation pressure and activate the system warning
light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
pressure warning light is on, visually check
each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one or
more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the
vehicle to the nearest location where air can
be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to
the recommended inflation pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
Do not use tire sealants as they may
damage the tire pressure monitoring
system. If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged it may not function. Note:
The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system and
should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be used.
The tire pressure monitoring system sensor
and valve stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized dealer after use
of the sealant.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply
the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place
on the side of the road.
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Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer
in order to prevent damage to the tire
pressure monitoring system sensors. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 367).
Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible. During repairing or
replacing of the flat tire, have an authorized
dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines could
result in an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, injury or death. If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,
then it is intended for temporary use only.
This means that if you need to use it, you
should replace it as soon as possible with a
road wheel and tire assembly that is the
same size and type as the road tires and
wheels that were originally provided by Ford.
If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is
damaged, it should be replaced rather than
repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire assembly
that is different in brand, size or appearance
from the road tires and wheels and can be
one of three types:
1.
T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins
with the letter T for tire size and may have
Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
2.
Full-size dissimilar spare with label on
wheel: This spare tire has a label on the
wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIRE
ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare
tires listed above, do not: •
Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed
above at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if applicable).
3.
Full-size dissimilar spare without label
on wheel
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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Multi-Point inspection
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
you use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your
vehicle and reduces environmental waste at
the same time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying a message in
the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use.
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Alarm......................................................................124
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................124
AWD........................................................................\
125
Battery and Charging System..........................126
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................127
Collision Warning System.................................128
Doors and Locks..................................................128
Driver Alert............................................................129
Fuel........................................................................\
.129
Hill Start Assist.....................................................130
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................130
Lane Keeping System.........................................131
Maintenance.........................................................132
MyKey.....................................................................133
Park Aid..................................................................134
Park Brake.............................................................134
Power Steering....................................................135
Remote Start.........................................................136
Seats.......................................................................136
Starting System ...................................................136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................
137
Traction Control....................................................137
Transmission.........................................................138
Installing Child Restraints
..............................19
Child Seats..............................................................19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................19 Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................25
Using Tether Straps..............................................27
Instrument Cluster.........................................107
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................93
Interior Lamps
..................................................98
Front Interior Lamp...............................................98
Rear Interior Lamp................................................99
Interior Mirror
.................................................104
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................104
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................273 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................
274
Jump Starting......................................................275
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................274
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................
275
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................77
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............77
Keyless Starting.............................................167 Ignition Modes......................................................167
Keys and Remote Controls..........................56 L
Lane Keeping System.................................235
Switching the System On and Off..................235
Lighting Control
................................................91
Headlamp Flasher................................................92
High Beams............................................................92
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information..............................................91
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect..............................................507 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................508
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)..................................................................507
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............
256
Load Carrying
................................................254
Load Limit.......................................................256
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................260
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................256
Locking and Unlocking
.................................68
Activating Intelligent Access..............................70
Autolock...................................................................71
Auto Relock.............................................................71
Autounlock...............................................................71
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Supplementary Restraints System.............45
Principle of Operation..........................................45
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
SYNC™ 3..........................................................403
General Information...........................................403
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................488
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate............................................72
See: Power Liftgate..............................................74
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications................379
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................280
Tire Care
.........................................................350
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................353
Important Information About Low-Profile Tires..................................................................350
Important Information About Sport Tires and Wheels...............................................................351
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................352
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................354
Notice to Crossover Vehicle Owners.............
351
Temperature A B C.............................................353 Tire Rotation........................................................364
Traction AA A B C...............................................353
Treadwear............................................................352
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................343
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
.............367
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................368
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................368
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................343
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................343 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................345
General Information...........................................344
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........348
Tips for Use of the Kit........................................344
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed...............................................................348
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured...........345
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................341
Towing a Trailer
..............................................261
Load Placement...................................................261
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......266 Emergency Towing............................................266
Recreational Towing..........................................266 Towing..............................................................261
Traction Control
............................................202
Principle of Operation.......................................202
Trailer Sway Control
....................................262
Transmission Code Designation..............384
Transmission...................................................183
Transmission See: Transmission...............................................183
Transporting the Vehicle............................276
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™...................................................308
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................310
Universal Garage Door Opener................158 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............
158
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................225 Automatic Cancellation....................................229
Blocked Sensor....................................................231
Canceling the Set Speed.................................229
Changing the Set Speed..................................229
Detection Issues.................................................230
Following a Vehicle...........................................226
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................229
Overriding the System......................................228
Resuming the Set Speed.................................229
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............
226
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Setting the Gap Distance.................................227
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........229
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........
226
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............232
System Not Available.........................................231
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................189 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................189
Using Cruise Control
...................................224
Switching Cruise Control Off...........................225
Switching Cruise Control On...........................224
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains......................................366
Using Stability Control................................205
Using Summer Tires....................................365
Using Traction Control................................202 Switching the System Off.................................202
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......202
Using a Switch....................................................202
Using the Information Display Controls.......202
Using Voice Recognition............................422 Audio Voice Commands...................................424
Climate Voice Commands...............................425
Mobile App Voice Commands........................429
Navigation Voice Commands..........................428
Phone Voice Commands..................................426 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice
Commands......................................................430
Voice Settings Commands................................431
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
..............................................281
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................331
General Information............................................331
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................383
Vehicle Identification Number..................383
Vehicle Storage.............................................338
Battery...................................................................339
Body.......................................................................338
Brakes...................................................................339
Cooling system...................................................339
Engine...................................................................339
Fuel system..........................................................339
General..................................................................338
Miscellaneous......................................................339
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................339
Tires.......................................................................339
Ventilation See: Climate Control............................................141
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............383
Voice Control
...................................................86 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................109
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................109
Adaptive Steering...............................................109
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................110
Autohold Active....................................................110
Autohold Unavailable..........................................110
Automatic High Beam Control..........................110
Battery.....................................................................110
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................110
Brake System........................................................110
Cruise Control.......................................................110
Direction Indicator.................................................111
Door Ajar.................................................................111
Electric Park Brake................................................111
Engine Coolant Temperature.............................111
Engine Oil................................................................111
Fasten Seatbelt......................................................111
Front Airbag............................................................111
Heads Up Display..................................................111
High Beam...............................................................111
Hood Ajar...............................................................112
Liftgate Ajar............................................................112
Low Beam Malfunction Warning.......................
112
Low Fuel Level......................................................112
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................112
Low Washer Fluid.................................................112
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