2018 LINCOLN MKX Owners Manual

Make sure that you dispose of old batteriesin an environmentally friendly way. Seekadvice from your local authority aboutrecycling old batteries.
If storing your vehicle for more than 30 dayswithout recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect the batterycables to maintain battery charge for quickstarting.
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid orwater applied with a soft sponge or cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. See Vehicle Care (page 333). If that does not resolve the issue, installnew wiper blades. See Changing the WiperBlades (page 326).
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
1. Lift the wiper arm and then press thewiper blade locking buttons together.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
Note:Make sure the windshield is cleanbefore using new wiper blades. See VehicleCare (page 333).
Changing the Rear Window WiperBlade
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
1. Lift the wiper arm.
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2. Remove the wiper blade.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
Note:Make sure the rear window is cleanbefore using a new wiper blade. SeeVehicle Care (page 333).
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are properlyaimed at the assembly plant. If your vehiclehas been involved in a crash, have the aimof the headlamp beam checked by anauthorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters).A
Center height of lamp to ground.B
25 feet (7.6 meters).C
Horizontal reference line.D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of a wallor screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
2.Measure the height of the headlamp bulbcenter from the ground and mark an 8foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference lineon the vertical wall or screen at thisheight.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
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4.On the wall or screen you will observe aflat zone of high intensity light located atthe top of the right hand portion of thebeam pattern. If the top edge of the highintensity light zone is not at the horizontalreference line, the headlamp will needto be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto adjust the vertical aim of theheadlamp. The horizontal edge of thebrighter light should touch the horizontalreference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
CHANGING A BULB
WARNINGS
Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in serious personal injury.
Bulbs become hot when in use. Letthem cool down before you removethem.
Use the correct specification bulb.
See Bulb Specification Chart (page 329).
Install in the reverse order unless otherwisestated.
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Headlamp
Headlamp low and high beam -vehicles with high-intensitydischarge headlamps.
A
Front direction indicator.B
Note:Vehicles with LED headlamps do notcontain servicable bulbs. See anauthorized dealer if they fail.
Front Direction Indicator
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
2.Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps
These lamps operate at a high voltage. Seean authorized dealer if they fail.
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable items. See anauthorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
•Front parking lamps.
•Front side marker lamps.
•Front signature lamps.
•Daytime running lamps.
•Side direction indicators.
•Rear side marker lamps.
•Brake and rear lamps.
•Central high mounted brake lamp.
•Rear direction indicators.
•Reversing lamps.
•License plate lamp.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chartbelow. Headlamp bulbs must be marked withan authorized D.O.T. marking for NorthAmerica to make sure they have the properlamp performance, light brightness, lightpattern, and safe visibility. The correct bulbswill not damage the lamp assembly or voidthe lamp assembly warranty and will providequality bulb illumination time.
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Exterior Lamps
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
LEDLEDFront parking lamp.
LEDLEDFront side marker lamp.
21T20Front direction indicator.
LEDLEDDaytime running lamps.
LEDLEDFront signature lamp.
HIDD3SHigh-intensity discharge headlamps.
LEDLEDSide direction indicator.
LEDLEDRear side marker lamp.
LEDLEDBrake and rear lamp.
LEDLEDCentral high mounted brake lamp.
LEDLEDRear direction indicator.
LEDLEDReversing lamps.
LEDLEDLicense plate lamp.
Note:LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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Interior Lamps
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
LEDLEDInterior lamp.
LEDLEDLuggage compartment lamp.
Note:LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand/or personal burn injuries do notstart your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page 381).
For EcoBoost equipped vehicles: Whenservicing the air cleaner, it is important thatno foreign material enter the air inductionsystem. The engine and turbocharger aresusceptible to damage from even smallparticles.
Change the air filter element at the properinterval. See Scheduled Maintenance (page517).
Note:Failure to use the correct air filterelement may result in severe enginedamage. The customer warranty may bevoid for any damage to the engine if thecorrect air filter element is not used.
1. Release the clamps that secure the airfilter housing cover.
2. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
3.Remove the air filter element from the airfilter housing.
4. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filterhousing and cover to make sure no dirtgets in the engine and to make sure youhave a good seal.
5.Install a new air filter element. Be carefulnot to crimp the filter element edgesbetween the air filter housing and cover.This could cause filter damage and allowunfiltered air to enter the engine if notproperly seated.
6. Install the air filter housing cover.
7.Engage the clamps to secure the air filterhousing cover to the air filter housing.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Your dealer has many quality productsavailable to clean your vehicle and protectits finishes.
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Materials
For best results, use the following productsor products of equivalent quality:
SpecificationName
Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover ZC-42 (U.S. & Canada)
ESR-M5B194-BMotorcraft® Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC-15 (U.S. & Canada)
ESR-M14P4-AMotorcraft® Detail Wash ZC-3-A (U.S. & Canada)
ESR-M14P3-AMotorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC-20 (U.S.)
Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo CXC-66-A (Canada)
WSS-M99P43-BMotorcraft® Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC-56 (U.S. & Canada)
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Cleaner CXC-101 (Canada)
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant ZC-32-B2 (U.S.)
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid CXC-37-A/B/D/F (Canada)
Motorcraft® Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner ZC-54 (U.S. & Canada)
ESR-M14P5-AMotorcraft® Premium Glass Cleaner CXC-100 (Canada)
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