2017 LINCOLN MKX windshield wipers

Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.............................81
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................83
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................84
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................84
Audio Control
..................................................85
Voice Control
...................................................86
Cruise Control
.................................................86
Information Display Control.........................87
Heated Steering Wheel
.................................87
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................88
Autowipers.......................................................89
Windshield Washers
......................................90
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
.............90 Lighting
General Information........................................91
Lighting Control
................................................91
Autolamps........................................................92
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................93
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................94
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................94
Automatic High Beam Control....................95
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................96
Direction Indicators
........................................97
Welcome Lighting
...........................................97
Interior Lamps
..................................................98
Ambient Lighting............................................99
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................100
Global Opening and Closing
.......................101
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................101
Interior Mirror
.................................................104
Sun Visors.......................................................105
Moonroof.........................................................105 Instrument Cluster
Gauges.............................................................107
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................109
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............113
Information Displays
General Information
.......................................114
Information Messages..................................121
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control...........................141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................143
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................144
Cabin Air Filter...............................................144
Remote Start
...................................................145
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................146
Head Restraints
.............................................146
Power Seats....................................................149
Memory Function..........................................152
Rear Seats
.......................................................154
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades
if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If
that does not resolve the issue, install new
wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the windshield
washers before wiping a dry windshield. Single wipe
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Normal wipe
C
High speed wipe
D Intermittent Wipe Shortest wipe interval
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Longest wipe interval
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.
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AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades.
See Checking the Wiper
Blades (page 324). If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Wiper Blades (page 324).
Autowipers uses a rain sensor located in the
area around the interior mirror. The rain
sensor will continue to monitor the amount
of water on the windshield and automatically
adjust the speed of the wipers. High sensitivity
A
OnB
Low sensitivity
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity
of the autowipers. When you select low
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when the
sensor detects a large amount of water on
the windshield. When you select high
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when the
sensor detects a small amount of water on
the windshield. Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit
the windshield.
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.
In these conditions, you can do the following:
•
Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on the
windshield.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch autowipers off.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.
Autowipers Settings
(If Equipped)
Autowipers default to on and remain on until
you switch it off in the information display.
With autowipers switched off, the wipers
operate in intermittent mode.
See General
Information (page 114).
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WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:
Do not operate the washers when the
washer reservoir is empty. This may cause
the washer pump to overheat. To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing to clear any remaining washer fluid.
This feature can be switched on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 114). Front Camera Washer
(If Equipped)
Operating the windshield washer will also
operate the front camera washer.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
Note: Make sure you switch the rear window
wiper and ignition off before using an
automatic car wash. Intermittent wipe.
A
Low speed wipe.
B
Off.C Press the top of the button to switch
intermittent wipe on. Press the top of the
button again to switch low speed wipe on.
Press the bottom of the button to switch the
rear window wiper off.
When you switch on the front wipers and
move the gearshift lever to reverse (R), rear
intermittent wipe automatically turns on.
Rear Window Washer
Push the lever away from you to operate the
rear window washer. When you release the
lever, wiping continues for a short period of
time.
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The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use the
information display controls to adjust the
period of time that the headlamps remain
on. See Information Displays (page 114).
Note: With the headlamps in the autolamps
position, you cannot switch the high beam
headlamps on until the autolamps system
turns the low beam headlamps on.
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after you
switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:
• During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode. Note:
If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting. Press repeatedly or press and hold
to dim.
A
Press repeatedly or press and hold
to brighten.
B
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When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold water
to avoid cracking the engine block or
other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the
area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution box,
and air filter assembly to prevent water
damage when cleaning the engine. CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a non-abrasive
glass cleaner. When cleaning the interior
of the windshield, avoid getting any glass
cleaner on the instrument panel or door
panels. Wipe any glass cleaner off these
surfaces immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with tree
sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean the
entire windshield using steel wool (no
greater than 0000 grade) in a circular
motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate. Note:
Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals from
the inside of the heated rear window. The
vehicle warranty does not cover damage
caused to the heated rear window grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle
’s safety belts, as
these actions may weaken the belt webbing. On vehicles equipped with
seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such
products could contaminate the side airbag
system and affect performance of the side
airbag in a collision. Note:
Follow the same procedure for
cleaning leather seats when cleaning leather
interior. See Cleaning Leather Seats (page
337).
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• 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.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
pins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every
15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label.
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Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................187
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow..................................................................188
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................183
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission.............185
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.7L............................................319
Adding Transmission Fluid .............................320
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level ........319
Autowipers.......................................................89 Autowipers Settings.............................................89
Auxiliary Power Points.................................163 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................163
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................163
Locations...............................................................163
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................189
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................322
Blind Spot Information System.................240 Switching the System Off and On..................242
System Errors......................................................242
Using the System...............................................240
Body Styling Kits...........................................340 Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood............306
Booster Seats
..................................................28
Types of Booster Seats.......................................29
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................321
Brakes..............................................................195 General Information............................................195
Breaking-In.....................................................268
Bulb Specification Chart.............................327
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................144
California Proposition 65
...............................12
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™....................................................385
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................390
Specifications......................................................386
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........392 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................397
Specifications......................................................393
Capacities and Specifications...................379
Cargo Nets
.....................................................254
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................332
Center Console
.............................................165 Changing a Bulb
...........................................326
Headlamp.............................................................327
LED Lamps...........................................................327
Changing a Fuse..........................................303 Fuses.....................................................................303
Changing a Road Wheel..............................371 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................372
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................375
Tire Change Procedure.....................................373
Changing the 12V Battery..........................322
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................330
Changing the Wiper Blades......................324 Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade.................................................................324
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......324
Checking MyKey System Status
.................65
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................324
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
............................31
Child Safety.......................................................17
General Information...............................................17
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side.......................................................33
Right-Hand Side....................................................33
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................337
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