2018 LINCOLN MKX reset

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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Table of Contents

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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Potential CausesCondition
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 86).I lost a key.
MyKey distances do not accumulate.•The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
•An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
•The key system has been reset.
•An admin transmitter is present at vehicle start.
•No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 66).
No MyKey functions with the keylessentry transmitter.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
- VEHICLES WITH: POWER
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel whenyour vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 150).
Use the control on the side of the steeringcolumn to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•Tilt: Press the top or bottom of thecontrol.
•Telescope: Press the front or rear of thecontrol.
End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping positionjust short of the end of the column positionto prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position sets if the steeringcolumn encounters an object when tilting ortelescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normalstopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing themotion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering columncontrol until the steering column stopsmoving.
3.Press the steering column control again.
Note:The steering column may begin tomove again.
4. When the steering column stops,continue holding the control for a fewseconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
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3. Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions withthe control:
Volume up.A
Volume down.B
Seek up or next.C
Seek down or previous.D
Mute.E
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next or previousstored preset.
•Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
•Tune the radio to the next station up ordown the frequency band.
•Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL
Voice recognition.A
End call.B
Answer call.C
See your SYNC information.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended inyour vehicle and do not let them playwith the power windows. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personal injury.
When closing the power windows,verify they are free of obstruction andmake sure that children and pets are not inthe proximity of the window openings.
Note: You may hear a pulsing noise whenjust one of the windows is open. Lower theopposite window slightly to reduce thisnoise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press orlift it again to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1.Lift and hold the window switch until theyou fully close the door window.Continue to hold the switch for a fewseconds after you close the window.
2. Release the window switch.
3. Press and hold the window switch untilyou fully open the door window.
4. Release the window switch.
5.Lift and hold the window switch until youfully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation bycarrying out the one-touch down andone-touch up features.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically whileclosing. It reverses some distance if thereis an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING
When you override the bounce-backfeature the window will not reverse ifit detects an obstacle. Take care whenclosing the windows to avoid personal injuryor damage to your vehicle.
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Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manuallyfolded, they may not work properly evenafter you re-position them. You need to resetthem if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use thepower-folding mirror control to fold andunfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud noiseas you reset the power-folding mirrors. Thissound is normal. Repeat this process asneeded each time the mirrors are manuallyfolded.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page148).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror positionsthrough the memory function. See MemoryFunction (page 157).
Auto-dimming Feature (If Equipped)
The driver exterior mirror automatically dimswhen the interior auto-dimming mirror turnson.
Signal Indicator Mirrors
The outer portion of the appropriate mirrorhousing blinks when you activate the turnsignal.
Lincoln Welcome Mat
Projection lights, on the bottom of the mirrorhousings, project an image onto the grounda short distance from the vehicle. SeeLighting (page 96).
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped)
WARNING
Objects in the blind spot mirror arecloser than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convexmirror built into the upper outboard cornerof the exterior mirrors. They can assist youby increasing visibility along the side of yourvehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lanechange, then check the blind spot mirror. Ifno vehicles are present in the blind spotmirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane isat a safe distance, signal that you are goingto change lanes. Glance over your shoulderto verify traffic is clear, and carefully changelanes.
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Windows and Mirrors

Trip 1 & 2You can access the menu using theinformation display control.
Trip 1 & 2
Trip Odometer
Average Fuel Economy
Trip Timer
Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
•Trip odometer — Shows the accumulated trip distance.
•Average fuel economy — Shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
•Trip Timer— Timer stops when you switch off the vehicle and restarts when you restart the vehicle.
Fuel Economy
Use the left or right arrow buttons to choosethe desired fuel economy display.
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Information Displays