
A. T: Indicates a type of tire, designatedby the Tire and Rim Association, that isintended for temporary service on cars,sport-utility vehicles, minivans and lighttrucks.
B. 145: Indicates the nominal width ofthe tire in millimeters from sidewall edgeto sidewall edge. In general, the largerthe number, the wider the tire.
C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio, whichgives the tire's ratio of height to width.Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a shortsidewall.
D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchasenew tires to match the new wheeldiameter.
Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Label containing tireinflation pressure by tire size and otherimportant information located on theB-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle requiresthat your tires are properly inflated.Remember that a tire can lose up to halfof its air pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check yourtires. If one looks lower than the others,use a tire gauge to check pressure of alltires and adjust if required.
At least once a month and before longtrips, inspect each tire and check the tirepressure with a tire gauge (includingspare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to theinflation pressure recommended by FordMotor Company.
You are strongly urged to buy a reliabletire pressure gauge, as automaticservice station gauges may beinaccurate. Ford recommends the useof a digital or dial-type tire pressuregauge rather than a stick-type tirepressure gauge.
Use the recommended cold inflationpressure for optimum tire performanceand wear. Under-inflation orover-inflation may cause uneventreadwear patterns.
WARNING
Under-inflation is the most commoncause of tire failures and may resultin severe tire cracking, tread separationor blowout, with unexpected loss ofvehicle control and increased risk of
injury. Under-inflation increases sidewallflexing and rolling resistance, resultingin heat buildup and internal damage tothe tire. It also may result in unnecessarytire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehiclecontrol and accidents. A tire can lose upto half of its air pressure and not appearto be flat!
361
MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing
Wheels and Tires

Note:If you overfill the tire, release airby pressing on the metal stem in thecenter of the valve. Then recheck thepressure with your tire gauge.
4. Replace the valve cap.
5. Repeat this procedure for each tire,including the spare.
Note:Some spare tires operate at ahigher inflation pressure than the othertires. For T type mini-spare tires, see theDissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly section. Store and maintainat 60 psi (4.15 bar). For full-size anddissimilar spare tires, see the DissimilarSpare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation section. Store and maintainat the higher of the front and rearinflation pressure as shown on the Tire
Label.
6. Visually inspect the tires to make surethere are no nails or other objectsembedded that could poke a hole in thetire and cause an air leak.
7. Check the sidewalls to make surethere are no gouges, cuts or bulges.
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel ValveStems
Periodically inspect the tire treads foruneven or excessive wear and removeobjects such as stones, nails or glassthat may be wedged in the treadgrooves. Check the tire and valve stemsfor holes, cracks, or cuts that may permitair leakage and repair or replace the tireand replace the valve stem. Inspect thetire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruisesand other signs of damage or excessivewear. If internal damage to the tire issuspected, have the tire demounted andinspected in case it needs to be repairedor replaced. For your safety, tires thatare damaged or show signs of excessivewear should not be used because theyare more likely to blow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate vehiclemaintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires,including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of thefollowing conditions exist:
Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to onesixteenth of an inch (2 millimeters), tiresmust be replaced to help prevent yourvehicle from skidding and hydroplaning.Built-in treadwear indicators, or wearbars, which look like narrow strips ofsmooth rubber across the tread willappear on the tire when the tread isworn down to one sixteenth of an inch(2 millimeters).
When the tire tread wears down to thesame height as these wear bars, the tire
is worn out and must be replaced.
363
MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing
Wheels and TiresE142546

P
Parking Aids...................................................210Principle of Operation........................................210
Passive Anti-Theft System............................86SecuriLock™............................................................86
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................86
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................453During a Phone Call...........................................458Making Calls.........................................................457Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................453Phone Menu........................................................454Receiving Calls....................................................458Smartphone Connectivity................................460Text Messaging...................................................459
Post-Crash Alert System.............................278Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................72
Power Liftgate...................................................81Hands-Free Feature.............................................84Obstacle Detection..............................................84Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................82
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.....................83Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................83
Power Seats....................................................154Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion.............................................................................156Power Lumbar......................................................156
Power Windows.............................................104Accessory Delay..................................................105Bounce-Back........................................................104One-Touch Down................................................104One-Touch Up......................................................104Window Lock........................................................105
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................251Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........252
Protecting the Environment..........................16
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................210Obstacle Distance Indicator..............................211
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................162Rear Seats.......................................................159Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................159
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................257Cargo Management System............................257In-floor storage - second row..........................257
Rear View Camera.......................................223Camera Guidelines............................................224
Manual Zoom......................................................225Obstacle Distance Indicator............................225Rear Camera Delay............................................225Using the Rear View Camera System...........223
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................223
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............95Rear Window Washer..........................................95
Recommended Towing Weights..............265Reduced Engine Performance...................271Refueling.........................................................180System Warnings.................................................182
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................62Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Memory Feature....................................................64Remote Start..........................................................62Replacing the Battery..........................................60Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................62
Remote Start...................................................149Automatic Settings..............................................149
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................339Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
596
MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing
Index

Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................64Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................287Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......286Roadside Assistance...................................274Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................275Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................275Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................275Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................274Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................274
Roadside Emergencies...............................274Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................258Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................271
Running Out of Fuel......................................178Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer...........................................................179Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................179
S
Safety Canopy™...............................................54
Safety Precautions........................................177Scheduled Maintenance Record.............529Scheduled Maintenance..............................517Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts...........................................................36Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................42Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................150Security.............................................................86Settings...........................................................475911 Assist...............................................................483Ambient Lighting................................................492Bluetooth..............................................................478Clock......................................................................478Display...................................................................494General.................................................................489Media Player........................................................476Mobile Apps.........................................................488Navigation............................................................485Phone.....................................................................479Radio......................................................................484SiriusXM................................................................485Sound....................................................................475
Valet Mode...........................................................495Vehicle..................................................................492Voice Control.......................................................494Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................490
Side Airbags.....................................................53Side Sensing System...................................212Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................213
Sitting in the Correct Position....................150Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................368
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................525Exceptions............................................................527
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................229
Stability Control............................................208Principle of Operation.......................................208
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................172Automatic Engine Shutdown............................174Failure to Start......................................................173Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................175Important Ventilating Information....................175Keyless Starting...................................................172
597
MKX (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing
Index