2018 LINCOLN MKX check engine

Antenna PositionsMaximum output power Watt (Peak RMS)Frequency Band MHz
2, 350142-176
2, 350380-512
2, 310806-870
Note:After the installation of radio frequencytransmitters, check for disturbances fromand to all electrical equipment in yourvehicle, both in the standby and transmitmodes.
Check all electrical equipment:
•With the ignition ON.
•With the engine running.
•During a road test at various speeds.
Check that electromagnetic fields generatedinside your vehicle cabin by the transmitterinstalled do not exceed applicable humanexposure requirements.
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Automatic Transmission..............................188Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................192Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................191If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................192Push Button Shift Transmission.......................188SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.7L............................................321Adding Transmission Fluid ..............................322Checking the Transmission Fluid Level ........321
Autowipers.......................................................94Autowipers Settings.............................................94
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................16712 Volt DC Power Point......................................167Locations................................................................167
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................193
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................324
Blind Spot Information System.................244Switching the System Off and On..................245System Errors......................................................245
Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................244
Body Styling Kits...........................................342Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............308
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................323Brakes..............................................................199General Information............................................199
Breaking-In......................................................271Bulb Specification Chart.............................329
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................148California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™....................................................387Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................392Specifications......................................................388
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........394Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................399Specifications......................................................395
Capacities and Specifications....................381Cargo Nets.....................................................257
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................334
Catalytic Converter.......................................185On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................186Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................187
Center Console.............................................169Changing a Bulb...........................................328Headlamp.............................................................329LED Lamps...........................................................329
Changing a Fuse..........................................305Fuses.....................................................................305
Changing a Road Wheel.............................373Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................374Stowing the flat tire ...........................................377Tire Change Procedure....................................375
Changing the 12V Battery..........................324Changing the Engine Air Filter..................332Changing the Wiper Blades......................326Changing the Rear Window WiperBlade.................................................................326Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......326
Checking MyKey System Status.................69Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33
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Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................34Left-Hand Side.......................................................35Right-Hand Side....................................................35
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................339Cleaning Products........................................333Materials................................................................333
Cleaning the Engine....................................335Cleaning the Exterior...................................334Cleaning the Headlamps..................................334Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................334Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................335Stripes or Graphics............................................335Underbody...........................................................335Under Hood.........................................................335
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................338Cleaning the Interior....................................336Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior...............................................................337
Cleaning the Wheels...................................339Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................336Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67Climate............................................................449Climate Control..............................................145
Climate Controlled Seats.............................161Cooled Seats........................................................162
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................316
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................66Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................66
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................246Blocked Sensors................................................249Switching the System Off and On..................249System Errors......................................................249System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................249System Limitations.............................................249Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.............246
Cruise Control.................................................92Principle of Operation.......................................229
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................229
Customer Assistance..................................280
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................98Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................99Type Two - Configurable....................................99
Direction Indicators.......................................101Doors and Locks.............................................72Drive Control.................................................255LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................255
Driver Alert.....................................................237PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................237USING DRIVER ALERT......................................237
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........54Driving Aids....................................................237Driving Hints...................................................271Driving Through Water................................272DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................98
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Economical Driving.......................................271Electric Parking Brake................................200Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............200Battery With No Charge...................................202
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Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.............201
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................549Emission Law..................................................184Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance.............185Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................184
End User License Agreement...................554VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................554
Engine Block Heater.....................................175Using the Engine Block Heater.......................176
Engine Coolant Check.................................316Adding Coolant....................................................317Coolant Change...................................................319Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................320Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................319Recycled Coolant................................................318Severe Climates...................................................318
Engine Emission Control.............................184Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................86
Engine Oil Check...........................................314Adding Engine Oil...............................................315
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......314Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................314
Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.....................................................381Drivebelt Routing.................................................381
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................382Drivebelt Routing................................................382
Entertainment................................................436AM/FM Radio.......................................................438Apps.......................................................................449Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................447CD (If equipped)..................................................446HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............442SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........438Sources.................................................................437Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................449USB Ports.............................................................449
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake.............................200
Essential Towing Checks............................267Before Towing a Trailer.....................................268Hitches..................................................................267Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................268Safety Chains.......................................................267Trailer Brakes.......................................................267Trailer Lamps.......................................................267When Towing a Trailer......................................268
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors..............................................105Auto-dimming Feature.......................................107Auto-Folding Mirrors..........................................106Blind Spot Information System........................108Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................106Heated Exterior Mirrors ....................................107Integrated Blind Spot Mirror.............................107Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................107Memory Mirrors ...................................................107Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................105Signal Indicator Mirrors .....................................107
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using a Sliding Clip...............................................37Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345
Floor Mats.......................................................273Front Parking Aid............................................211Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................212
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50
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Fuel and Refueling........................................177Fuel Consumption.........................................182Calculating Fuel Economy................................182Filling the Fuel Tank............................................182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178Fuel Filter........................................................324Fuel Quality.....................................................177Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177
Fuel Shutoff....................................................275Fuses...............................................................288Fuse Specification Chart............................288Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........299Power Distribution Box.....................................288
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............163
Gauges...............................................................111Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............113Fuel Gauge............................................................112Information Display..............................................112
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................188
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................58Intelligent Access.................................................58
General Maintenance Information............517Multi-Point Inspection.......................................520Owner Checks and Services............................518Protecting Your Investment...............................517Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..............................517Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.......................................................517
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................284Getting the Services You Need................280Away From Home..............................................280
Global Opening and Closing......................105Closing the Windows.........................................105Opening the Windows.......................................105
Glove Box........................................................169Manual Entry.........................................................169
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Hazard Flashers............................................275Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................327
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................98Head Restraints.............................................150Front Seat Manual Head Restraints.................151Rear Seat Center Head Restraint....................152Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints...........152
Heated Seats.................................................160Front Seats............................................................160Rear Seats..............................................................161
Heated Steering Wheel................................92Heated Windows and Mirrors....................148Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................148Heated Rear Window.........................................148Windshield Wiper De-icer.................................148
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................145
Hill Start Assist..............................................203Switching the System On and Off..................203Using Hill Start Assist........................................203
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................147Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................148General Hints........................................................147Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................147Quickly Heating the Interior..............................147Recommended Settings for Cooling..............148Recommended Settings for Heating..............147
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..........................................................200Home Screen................................................424Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............308
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Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............258
Load Carrying................................................257Load Limit.......................................................259Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................263Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................259
Locking and Unlocking..................................72Activating Intelligent Access..............................74Autolock..................................................................75Auto Relock............................................................75Autounlock..............................................................76Battery Saver..........................................................76Illuminated Entry....................................................76Illuminated Exit......................................................76Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade............................................................73Power Door Locks................................................72Remote Control.....................................................72Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys......................................................................75
Luggage Covers...........................................258Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................373
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Maintenance..................................................308General Information...........................................308
Manual Liftgate................................................80Closing the Liftgate...............................................81Opening the Liftgate............................................80
Memory Function...........................................157Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................159Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......158Saving a PreSet Position...................................158
Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................118
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................148See: Windows and Mirrors................................104
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................109Bounce-Back.........................................................110Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............110
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™............383Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................384MyKey Troubleshooting................................70MyKey™..............................................................65Principle of Operation.........................................65
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Navigation.......................................................461cityseeker.............................................................470Destination Mode...............................................462Map Mode.............................................................461Navigation Map Updates...................................471Navigation Menu.................................................467SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.......................471SYNC AppLink.....................................................470Waypoints.............................................................469
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............521Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................521Normal Maintenance Intervals........................522
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................315Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................314
Opening and Closing the Hood...............308Closing the Hood...............................................309Opening the Hood.............................................308
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................286Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............286
Overhead Console........................................170
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Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................174Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................174
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............171General Information.............................................171
Steering..........................................................250Adaptive Steering...............................................251Electric Power Steering....................................250
Steering Wheel................................................89Storage Compartments...............................169SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................109
Sun Visors.......................................................109Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................109
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3.........................................................406General Information...........................................406
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................495
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications................381
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................282
Tire Care.........................................................352Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................355Important Information About Low-ProfileTires...................................................................352Important Information About Sport Tires andWheels..............................................................353Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................354Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................356Notice to Crossover Vehicle Owners............353Temperature A B C............................................355Tire Rotation........................................................366Traction AA A B C...............................................355Treadwear............................................................354
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............369Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................370Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................370
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................345First Stage: Inflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................347General Information...........................................346
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.......350Tips for Use of the Kit........................................346What to Do After the Tire has BeenSealed...............................................................350What to do When a Tire Is Punctured...........347
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................343
Towing a Trailer.............................................264Load Placement..................................................264
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......269Emergency Towing............................................269Recreational Towing..........................................269
Towing.............................................................264Traction Control............................................206Principle of Operation.......................................206
Trailer Sway Control....................................265Transmission Code Designation..............386Transmission...................................................188Transporting the Vehicle............................279Type Approvals.............................................585RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................585
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Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™.....................................................310Under Hood Overview - 3.7L......................312
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Direction Indicator................................................115Door Ajar................................................................115Electric Park Brake...............................................115Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp....................................................................115Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp........................115Headlamp High Beam Indicator.......................115Heads Up Display................................................115Hood Ajar...............................................................115Liftgate Ajar............................................................115Low Beam Malfunction Warning.......................115Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp..........................115Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp....................116Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........116Oil Pressure Warning Lamp...............................116Parking Lamps.......................................................116Powertrain Fault....................................................116Service Engine Soon...........................................116Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator..............................................................117Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp...................................................117
Washer Fluid Check.....................................324WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................334See: Wipers and Washers...................................93
Waxing.............................................................335Welcome Lighting..........................................101
Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................373
Wheels and Tires..........................................343General Information...........................................343Technical Specifications...................................379
Windows and Mirrors...................................104Windshield Washers......................................94Front Camera Washer.........................................95
Windshield Wipers..........................................93Intermittent Wipe..................................................93Speed Dependent Wipers..................................93
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades...................326
Wipers and Washers......................................93
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