2018 LINCOLN MKX engine

Memory Function...........................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................159
Heated Seats.................................................160
Climate Controlled Seats.............................161
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................162
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................163
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167
Storage Compartments
Glove Box........................................................169
Center Console.............................................169
Overhead Console........................................170
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.......................................171
Keyless Starting..............................................171
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................172
Engine Block Heater.....................................175
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................177
Fuel Quality.....................................................177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178
Running Out of Fuel......................................178
Refueling.........................................................180
Fuel Consumption.........................................182
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................184
Catalytic Converter.......................................185
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................188
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................193
Brakes
General Information......................................199
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.........................................................200
Electric Parking Brake................................200
Hill Start Assist..............................................203
Auto Hold.......................................................204
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................206
Using Traction Control................................206
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................208
Using Stability Control................................209
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................210
Rear Parking Aid............................................210
Front Parking Aid............................................211
Side Sensing System...................................212
Active Park Assist..........................................214
Rear View Camera.......................................223
360 Degree Camera...................................225
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................229
Using Cruise Control...................................229
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................237
Lane Keeping System.................................239
Blind Spot Information System.................244
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................246
Steering..........................................................250
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................251
Drive Control.................................................255
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................257
Cargo Nets.....................................................257
Luggage Covers...........................................258
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................258
Load Limit.......................................................259
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................264
Trailer Sway Control....................................265
Recommended Towing Weights..............265
Essential Towing Checks............................267
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......269
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................271
Reduced Engine Performance...................271
Economical Driving.......................................271
Driving Through Water................................272
Floor Mats.......................................................273
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................274
Hazard Flashers............................................275
Fuel Shutoff....................................................275
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................276
Post-Crash Alert System.............................278
Transporting the Vehicle............................279
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................280
In California (U.S. Only)................................281
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................282
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)...........................................283
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................284
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......286
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)............................................................287
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................288
Changing a Fuse..........................................305
Maintenance
General Information.....................................308
Opening and Closing the Hood...............308
Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™...................................................310
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L......................312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......314
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................314
Engine Oil Check...........................................314
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................315
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Engine Coolant Check.................................316
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.7L..........................................321
Brake Fluid Check........................................323
Washer Fluid Check.....................................324
Fuel Filter........................................................324
Changing the 12V Battery..........................324
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326
Changing the Wiper Blades......................326
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................327
Changing a Bulb...........................................328
Bulb Specification Chart.............................329
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................332
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................333
Cleaning Products........................................333
Cleaning the Exterior...................................334
Waxing.............................................................335
Cleaning the Engine....................................335
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades.........................................................336
Cleaning the Interior....................................336
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................338
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................339
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................339
Cleaning the Wheels...................................339
Vehicle Storage............................................340
Body Styling Kits...........................................342
Wheels and Tires
General Information.....................................343
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................345
Tire Care.........................................................352
Using Summer Tires....................................367
Using Snow Chains......................................368
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............369
Changing a Road Wheel.............................373
Technical Specifications.............................379
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™...................................................381
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................382
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™............383
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................384
Vehicle Identification Number..................385
Vehicle Certification Label.........................385
Transmission Code Designation..............386
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™..................................................387
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........394
Audio System
General Information......................................401
Audio Unit......................................................402
USB Port.........................................................404
SYNC™ 3
General Information.....................................406
Home Screen................................................424
Using Voice Recognition............................425
Entertainment................................................436
Climate............................................................449
Phone..............................................................453
Navigation.......................................................461
Apps.................................................................472
Settings...........................................................475
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Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
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Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storing diagnosticinformation about your vehicle. Thispotentially includes information about theperformance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine,throttle, steering or brake systems. In orderto properly diagnose and service yourvehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford ofCanada in Canada), and service and repairfacilities may access or share among themvehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehiclewhen diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
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Additionally, when you connect to Traffic,Directions and Information (if equipped,U.S. only), the service uses GPS technologyand advanced vehicle sensors to collectthe vehicle’s current location, traveldirection, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”), only to help provide you withthe directions, traffic reports, or businesssearches that you request. If you do notwant Ford or its vendors to receive thisinformation, do not activate the service. Formore information, see Traffic, Directionsand Information, Terms and Conditions.See SYNC™ 3 (page 406).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNINGS
Some constituents of engine exhaust,certain vehicle components, certainfluids contained in vehicles and certainproducts of component wear contain or emitchemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm.
WARNINGS
Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and leadcompounds, chemicals known to the Stateof California to cause cancer andreproductive harm. Batteries also containother chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer. Wash your handsafter handling.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such asairbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners andremote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handling mayapply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-ouswaste/perchlorate
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offersa full range of financing and lease plans tohelp you acquire your vehicle. We arededicated to providing answers, informationand a truly extraordinary experience.
Use the options below to contact us withquestions about your account or financingand we will respond promptly:
Web Address
www.LincolnAFS.com
Phone: 1-888-498-8801
Mail: Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
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Introduction

Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehiclefrom outside the vehicle. The transmitter hasan extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control canbe configured to operate when the vehicleis remote started. See Automatic ClimateControl (page 145).
Many states and provinces have restrictionsfor the use of remote start. Check your localand state or provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding remote startsystems.
The remote start system does not work if:
•The ignition is on.
•The alarm system is triggered.
•You switch off the feature in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 118).
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
•The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
The tag with your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2.Press the remote start button twice. Theexterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start.See General Information (page 118).
The power windows do not work duringremote starting and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and the vehiclewill run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, dependingon the setting. See General Information(page 118).
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. Ifyou programmed the duration to last 10minutes, the second 10 minutes will beginafter what is left of the first activation time. For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 5minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 20 minutes. You can extendthe remote start up to a maximum of 35minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
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Turning the Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to yourvehicle to remotely switch off your vehicleafter remote starting. This is due to theadded noise of your running vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote startsystem through the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 118).
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides statusfeedback of remote start or stop commands.
StatusLED
Remote start orextension successfulSolid green
Remote stopsuccessful; engineoff
Solid red
Remote start or stopfailedBlinking red
Waiting for statusupdate from vehicleBlinking green
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent access keyto recall memory positions. See MemoryFunction (page 157).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 86).
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