2018 LINCOLN MKX key

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360 Degree Camera...................................225Camera Views.....................................................226Front Camera.......................................................227Side Camera........................................................227
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................145
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................199
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................200
Accessories....................................................512Exterior Style........................................................512Interior Style..........................................................512Lifestyle..................................................................512Peace of Mind......................................................512
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............230
Active Park Assist..........................................214Deactivating the Active Park AssistFeature.............................................................220Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking,Parallel Park Out Assist.................................214Troubleshooting the System............................221
Adaptive Headlamps...................................100Adjusting the Headlamps...........................327Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................327
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................90Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................89End of Travel Position..........................................89
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps................................100
Airbag Disposal...............................................57Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................145
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............332
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................88
All-Wheel Drive..............................................193Ambient Lighting...........................................103
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................88Arming the Alarm..................................................88Disarming the Alarm............................................88
Appendices....................................................549Apps.................................................................472.................................................................................472SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................474
At a Glance........................................................17Audible Warnings and Indicators...............117Headlamps On Warning Chime........................117Keyless Warning Alert.........................................117Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................117
Audio Control....................................................91Seek, Next or Previous.........................................91
Audio System.................................................401General Information............................................401
Audio Unit......................................................402Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse...................404Tune ......................................................................404Volume and Power.............................................404
Auto Hold.......................................................204Using Auto Hold.................................................205
Autolamps.........................................................97Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........98
Automatic Climate Control..........................145Automatic High Beam Control....................99Automatic High Beam Indicator......................100Switching the System On and Off..................100
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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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In California (U.S. Only)................................281Information Display Control.........................92Information Displays......................................118General Information.............................................118
Information Messages.................................125Active Park............................................................125Adaptive Cruise Control....................................126Adaptive Steering................................................127AdvanceTrac™.......................................................127Airbag.....................................................................128Alarm......................................................................128Automatic Engine Shutdown............................128AWD........................................................................129Battery and Charging System..........................130Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem................................................................131Collision Warning System..................................132Doors and Locks..................................................132Driver Alert............................................................133Fuel.........................................................................133Hill Start Assist.....................................................134Keys and Intelligent Access..............................134Lane Keeping System........................................135Maintenance.........................................................136MyKey.....................................................................137Park Aid..................................................................138
Park Brake.............................................................138Power Steering....................................................139Remote Start.........................................................140Seats.......................................................................140Starting System ...................................................140Tire Pressure Monitoring System.....................141Traction Control....................................................141Transmission.........................................................142
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster...........................................111Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................98Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps................................................102Front Interior Lamp.............................................102Rear Interior Lamp...............................................103
Interior Mirror.................................................108Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................108
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................276Connecting the Jumper Cables......................277
Jump Starting.......................................................277Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................276Removing the Jumper Cables.........................278
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Keyless Entry....................................................77SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............77
Keyless Starting..............................................171Ignition Modes.......................................................171
Keys and Remote Controls..........................58
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Lane Keeping System.................................239Switching the System On and Off..................239
Liftgate...............................................................80Lighting Control..............................................96Headlamp Flasher.................................................97Headlamp High Beam.........................................97
Lighting..............................................................96General Information.............................................96
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect...............................................514Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................515Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................514
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Universal Garage Door Opener................163HomeLink Wireless Control System...............163
USB Port.........................................................404Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230Automatic Cancellation.....................................233Blocked Sensor...................................................235Canceling the Set Speed.................................233Changing the Set Speed..................................233Detection Issues.................................................234Following a Vehicle.............................................231Hilly Condition Usage.......................................233Overriding the Set Speed................................232Resuming the Set Speed..................................233Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................231Setting the Gap Distance.................................232Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........233Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........230Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............236System Not Available........................................235
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................193Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD)......................................................193
Using Cruise Control...................................229Switching Cruise Control Off...........................230Switching Cruise Control On...........................229
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................70Using Snow Chains......................................368
Using Stability Control................................209Using Summer Tires....................................367Using Traction Control................................206Switching the System Off.................................206System Indicator Lights and Messages.......206Using a Switch....................................................206Using the Information Display Controls.......206
Using Voice Recognition............................425Audio Voice Commands...................................427Climate Voice Commands................................428Mobile App Voice Commands........................433Navigation Voice Commands...........................431Phone Voice Commands..................................428SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands.......................................................433Voice Settings Commands...............................434
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................283
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Vehicle Care..................................................333General Information...........................................333
Vehicle Certification Label.........................385Vehicle Identification Number..................385Vehicle Storage............................................340Battery....................................................................341Body.......................................................................340
Brakes.....................................................................341Cooling system....................................................341Engine.....................................................................341Fuel system...........................................................341General.................................................................340Miscellaneous.......................................................341Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................341Tires........................................................................341
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................145
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............385
Voice Control....................................................91
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................113Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator....................113Adaptive Steering.................................................113Airbag Warning Lamp..........................................114Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.........114Auto Hold Active..................................................114Auto Hold Unavailable........................................114Automatic High Beam Control..........................114Battery.....................................................................114Blind Spot Information System Indicator........114Brake System Warning Lamp............................114Cruise Control Indicator......................................114
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