2018 LINCOLN MKX tow

TachometerA
Information displayB
SpeedometerC
Fuel gaugeD
Engine coolant temperature gaugeE
Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the informationdisplay. Registers the accumulated distanceyour vehicle has traveled.
Trip Computer
See General Information (page 118).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 118).
Fuel Gauge
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightly whenyour vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel is leftin the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to thefuel pump symbol indicates on which side ofyour vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
The needle should move toward F when yourefuel your vehicle. If the needle points to Eafter adding fuel, this indicates your vehicleneeds service soon.
After refueling some variability in needleposition is normal:
•It may take a short time for the needle toreach full after leaving the gas station.This is normal and depends upon theslope of pavement at the gas station.
•The fuel amount dispensed into the tankis a little less or more than the gaugeindicated. This is normal and dependsupon the slope of pavement at the gasstation.
•If the gas station nozzle shuts off beforethe tank is full, try a different gas pumpnozzle.
•There is a small reserve left in the tankwhen the fuel gauge reaches empty.
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Instrument Cluster

Settings
Mislock
All Doors or Driver's DoorRemote Unlock
Switches Inhibit
AutofoldMirror
Hold OK to InitializeNeutral Tow
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil Life
Enable Switch or Disable SwitchPower Liftgate
Auto or Last SettingClimate ControlRemote Start
Auto or OffFront Seats & Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutesDuration
System
Seatbelts
RemoteWindows
Courtesy WipeWipers
Rain Sensing
MyKey StatusMyKey
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Information Displays

ActionMessage
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transmission to shift frompark.Depress Brake to Shift from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter neutral hold. See Auto-matic Transmission (page 188).Press N again to Enter Stay in NeutralMode
Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 188).Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active. See General Information (page 118).Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manualto Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park BrakeApply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans UsePark Brake to Secure Vehicle
See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to park. See an authorizeddealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting toPark
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to reverse. See an authorizeddealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse UnavailableService Required
See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable SelectS for Drive Service Required
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Information Displays

ActionMessage
See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral UnavailableService Required
See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport UnavailableService Required
Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned off. See Towing theVehicle on Four Wheels (page 269).Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off forTowing
Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and parkbutton selected to deactivate. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 269).Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake andSelect Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be released. See Towing theVehicle on Four Wheels (page 269).Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake forTowing
Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.Neutral Tow Disengaged
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Information Displays

Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1.Pull the head restraint up until it reachesits highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
Power Front Head Restraint (If Equipped)
Tilting Manual Head Restraints
The front seat head restraints tilt for extracomfort. To tilt the head restraint, do thefollowing:
1. Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, un-tiltedposition.
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GLOVE BOX
You can open the glove box by pressing thebutton on the instrument panel.
Note:The electronic glove box does notfunction if the vehicle battery is dead, or ifyou switch the ignition off and lock thevehicle.
Manual Entry
1. Open passenger door.
2. Remove end cap of instrument panel.
3. Insert a pen or pencil into the latchdevice to release glove box.
CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cup holder carefully asitems may become loose during hardbraking, acceleration or crashes, includinghot drinks which may spill.
Available console features include:
Front storage compartment.A
USB port.B
Center storage compartment.C
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•Check for heat anywhere in the electricalhookup once the system has beenoperating for approximately 30 minutes.
•Make sure the system is unplugged andproperly stowed before starting anddriving your vehicle. Make sure theprotective cover seals the prongs of theblock heater cord plug when not in use.
•Make sure the heater system is checkedfor proper operation before winter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals are cleanand dry prior to use. Clean them with a drycloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours ofenergy per hour of use. The system does nothave a thermostat. It achieves maximumtemperature after approximately three hoursof operation. Using the heater longer thanthree hours does not improve systemperformance and unnecessarily useselectricity.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Your vehicle is designed to operate onregular unleaded gasoline with a minimumpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in highaltitude areas, offer fuels posted as regularunleaded gasoline with an octane ratingbelow 87. We do not recommend these fuels.
For best overall vehicle and engineperformance, premium fuel with an octanerating of 91 or higher is recommended. Theperformance gained by using premium fuelis most noticeable in hot weather as well asother conditions, for example when towinga trailer. See Towing (page 264).
Do not use any fuel other than thoserecommended because they could lead toengine damage that will not be covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Note:Use of any fuel other than thoserecommended can impair the emissioncontrol system and cause a loss of vehicleperformance.
Do not use:
•Diesel fuel.
•Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
•Fuel containing more than 15% ethanolor E85 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic-based additives,including manganese-based compounds.
•Fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel isprohibited by law).
The use of fuels with metallic compoundssuch as methylcyclopentadienyl manganesetricarbonyl (commonly known as MMT), whichis a manganese-based fuel additive, willimpair engine performance and affect theemission control system.
Do not be concerned if the enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if theengine knocks heavily while using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, contact anauthorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
FUEL FILLER FUNNEL LOCATION
The fuel filler funnel is in the spare wheelstorage tray.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Running out of fuel can cause damage notcovered by the vehicle Warranty.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
•Add a minimum of 1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel torestart the engine.
•You may need to switch the ignition fromoff to on several times after refueling toallow the fuel system to pump the fuelfrom the tank to the engine. Whenrestarting, cranking time takes a fewseconds longer than normal.
Note:If your vehicle is on a steep slope,more fuel may be required.
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Fuel and Refueling