2018 LINCOLN MKX transmission

Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime yousubmerge the rear axle in water. Water maycontaminate the rear axle lubricant, which isnot a normal maintenance inspection itemunless there is a possibility of a leak or otheraxle repair is required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS
Emergency Towing
You can flat-tow (all wheels on the ground,regardless of the powertrain/transmissionconfiguration) your disabled vehicle (withoutaccess to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer,or flatbed transport vehicle) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward so you towit in a forward direction.
•You place the transmission in position N.If you cannot place the transmission inposition N, you may need to override it.See Transmission (page 188).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 145).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure you do notdamage the transmission during towing.
You can tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground using the Neutral Tow feature,or with all four wheels off the ground usinga vehicle transport trailer. If you are using avehicle transport trailer, follow the instructionspecified by the equipment provider.
Neutral Tow
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground:
•Tow only in the forward direction.
•Release the parking brake.
Enter Neutral Tow mode by doing thefollowing:
1. Put the ignition in accessory mode bypressing the engine START buttonwithout pressing the brake pedal.
2. Select Neutral Tow under the VehicleSettings menu in the information display.See General Information (page 118).
3.Press and hold the OK button to start theneutral tow process.
4. Press the brake pedal and select N onthe push-button transmission.
5. Turn the ignition off by pressing theengine START button without pressingthe brake pedal.
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If the process is completes successfully:
•the N on the push-button transmissionblinks slowly
•Neutral Tow Engaged turn ignition offfor towing appears in the informationdisplay.
Note:If the parking brake is applied, NeutralTow remove park brake for towing appearsin the information display.
Note:Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).
Note:Start the engine and allow it to run forfive minutes at the beginning of each dayand every six hours (or fewer). Shut theengine off and verify that Neutral towengaged appears in the display beforecontinuing to tow.
Exit Neutral Tow mode, make sure theignition is on (engine can be on or off ), pressthe brake pedal and select P on thepush-button transmission.
If the process is completed successfully,Neutral Tow disengaged appears in theinformation display and both the instrumentcluster and push-button transmission displayP.
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Note: When you try to restart your vehicleafter a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes surethat various systems are safe to restart. Once the vehicle determines the systemsare safe, then the vehicle allows you torestart.
Note: In the event that your vehicle doesnot restart after your third attempt, contacta qualified technician.
The fuel pump shutoff stops the flow of fuelto the engine in the event of a moderate tosevere crash. Not every impact causes ashutoff.
Should your vehicle shut off after a crash,you may restart your vehicle.
1. Press START/STOP to switch off yourvehicle.
2.Press the brake pedal and START/STOPto switch on your vehicle.
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedaland press START/STOP to switch offyour vehicle.
4. You can attempt to start the vehicle bypressing the brake pedal andSTART/STOP, or press START/STOPwithout pressing the brake pedal.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosivegases which can cause personal injury.Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks orlighted substances to come near the battery.When working near the battery, always shieldyour face and protect your eyes. Alwaysprovide correct ventilation.
WARNINGS
Keep batteries out of reach of children.Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoidcontact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shieldyour eyes when working near the battery toprotect against possible splashing of acidsolution. In case of acid contact with skin oreyes, flush immediately with water for aminimum of 15 minutes and get promptmedical attention. If acid is swallowed, call aphysician immediately.
Use only adequately sized cables withinsulated clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Do not attempt to push-start your automatictransmission vehicle.
Note:Attempting to push-start a vehicle withan automatic transmission may causetransmission damage.
Note:Use only a 12-volt supply to start yourvehicle.
Note:Do not disconnect the battery of thedisabled vehicle as this could damage thevehicle electrical system.
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Roadside Emergencies

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLEIf you need to tow your vehicle, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are amember of a roadside assistance program,your roadside assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment to tow yourvehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. LincolnMotor Company does not approve a slingbelttowing procedure. If you tow your vehicleincorrectly, or by any other means, vehicledamage may occur.
Lincoln Motor Company produces a towingmanual for all authorized tow truck operators.Have your tow truck operator refer to thismanual for proper hook-up and towingprocedures for your vehicle.
It is acceptable to have your front-wheeldrive vehicle towed from the front if usingproper wheel lift equipment to raise the frontwheels off the ground. When towing in thismanner, the rear wheels can remain on theground.
Front-wheel drive vehicles must have thefront wheels placed on a tow dolly whentowing your vehicle from the rear usingwheel lift equipment. This prevents damageto the transmission.
Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle requiresthat all wheels be off the ground, such asusing a wheel lift and dollies or flatbedequipment. This prevents damage to thetransmission, all-wheel drive system andvehicle.
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Not used.—14
Run-start relay.—15
Power point 2 - console bin.20A 216
Power point 4 - luggage compartment.20A 217
RH HID headlamp.20A 118
Run-start electronic power assist steering.10A 119
Run/start lighting.10A 120
Transmission oil pump logic power (start/stop).15A 121
Air conditioner clutch solenoid.10A 122
Front split view camera.15A 123Rear view camera.Front split view camera module.Gear shift actuator.
Not used (spare).10A 124
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Fuses

Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Heated rear window.40A 168
Anti-lock brake system valves.30A 169
Passenger seat.30A 170
Active front steering.50A 171
Transmission oil pump (start/stop).20A 172
Rear heated seats.20A 173
Driver seat module.30A 174
Wiper motor 1.25A 175
Power liftgate module.30A 176
Climate control seat module.30A 177
Trailer lighting module.40A 178
Blower motor.40A 279
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Fuses

Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 332).E
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 321).F
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 314).G
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 314).H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 324).I
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Maintenance

Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 323).D.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 324).E.
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 288).F.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 332).G.
Automatic transmission dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 321).H.
Washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 324).I.
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