2019 LINCOLN MKT Owners Manual

July 2018
Second Printing
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2019 MKT
Owner’s Manual
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reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
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hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
Perchlorate.......................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................12
Special Notices...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment.........14
Export Unique Options..................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................16
Child Safety
General Information.......................................18
Installing Child Restraints............................20
Booster Seats.................................................32
Child Restraint Positioning..........................35
Child Safety Locks.........................................37
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................38
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment........................43
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...........................................................44
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................45
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.........................................................................46
Seatbelt Extension.........................................47
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.............................48
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................49
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................50
Front Passenger Sensing System.............52
Side Airbags....................................................54
Safety Canopy™..............................................55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........57
Airbag Disposal..............................................58
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies........................................................................59
Remote Control..............................................60
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.........................................................................63
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................64
Creating a MyKey..........................................65
Clearing All MyKeys......................................66
Checking MyKey System Status................66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................................66
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................66
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................68
Keyless Entry....................................................71
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Liftgate
Power Liftgate.................................................74
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................79
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................80
Audio Control..................................................81
Voice Control...................................................81
Cruise Control.................................................81
Information Display Control........................82
Heated Steering Wheel...............................82
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................83
Wipers and Washers
Autowipers......................................................84
Windshield Washers.....................................84
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............85
Lighting
General Information......................................86
Lighting Control.............................................86
Autolamps........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................88
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................88
Daytime Running Lamps..............................89
Automatic High Beam Control...................89
Front Fog Lamps.............................................91
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................91
Direction Indicators.......................................92
Interior Lamps.................................................92
Ambient Lighting...........................................93
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................94
Global Opening and Closing......................95
Exterior Mirrors...............................................95
Interior Mirror..................................................97
Sun Visors........................................................97
Moonroof.........................................................98
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................100
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................101
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............104
Information Displays
General Information....................................105
Information Messages.................................112
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control........................125
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................126
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............127
Heated Rear Window..................................128
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................128
Cabin Air Filter..............................................129
Remote Start..................................................129
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................130
Head Restraints.............................................131
Power Seats...................................................133
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Memory Function.........................................135
Rear Seats......................................................137
Heated Seats.................................................146
Climate Controlled Seats...........................147
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............149
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................154
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................156
Overhead Console.......................................157
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................158
Keyless Starting............................................158
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................159
Engine Block Heater...................................162
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................164
Fuel Quality...................................................165
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................165
Running Out of Fuel....................................166
Refueling.........................................................167
Fuel Consumption........................................170
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................171
Catalytic Converter......................................172
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................175
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................179
Brakes
General Information.....................................187
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................188
Parking Brake................................................188
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................189
Using Traction Control................................189
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................190
Using Stability Control.................................191
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................192
Rear Parking Aid...........................................192
Active Park Assist.........................................193
Rear View Camera.......................................199
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................203
Using Cruise Control..................................203
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................204
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................212
Lane Keeping System.................................214
Blind Spot Information System.................219
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Cross Traffic Alert........................................222
Steering.........................................................225
Collision Warning System.........................226
Drive Control................................................229
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................231
Cargo Nets.....................................................231
Luggage Covers...........................................231
Load Limit......................................................232
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................237
Trailer Sway Control...................................238
Recommended Towing Weights.............238
Essential Towing Checks..........................240
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......243
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...................................................245
Economical Driving.....................................245
Driving Through Water..............................245
Floor Mats.....................................................246
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................248
Hazard Flashers..........................................249
Fuel Shutoff..................................................249
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................250
Post-Crash Alert System...........................252
Transporting the Vehicle...........................253
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............254
In California (U.S. Only)..............................255
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................256
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................257
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada......................................................258
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......260
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).......................................................................261
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................262
Changing a Fuse.........................................278
Maintenance
General Information....................................281
Opening and Closing the Hood..............282
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L...................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L...................284
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................286
Engine Oil Check........................................286
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................287
Engine Coolant Check...............................288
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.....292
Brake Fluid Check......................................294
Power Steering Fluid Check....................295
Washer Fluid Check...................................295
Changing the 12V Battery.........................295
Checking the Wiper Blades......................297
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................297
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................298
Removing a Headlamp..............................300
Changing a Bulb..........................................300
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Changing the Engine Air Filter.................301
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................303
Cleaning Products......................................303
Cleaning the Exterior.................................304
Waxing...........................................................305
Cleaning the Engine...................................306
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades......................................................................306
Cleaning the Interior...................................307
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................309
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................309
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................310
Cleaning the Wheels...................................310
Vehicle Storage.............................................311
Body Styling Kits...........................................312
Wheels and Tires
General Information.....................................313
Tire Care.........................................................315
Using Snow Chains....................................328
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........329
Changing a Road Wheel............................333
Technical Specifications............................340
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 3.5L.....................343
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................344
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L...............................345
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L................................346
Vehicle Identification Number..................347
Vehicle Certification Label........................347
Transmission Code Designation.............348
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L......349
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L......355
Bulb Specification Chart............................362
Audio System
General Information....................................364
Audio Unit.....................................................366
USB Port........................................................367
Media Hub.....................................................367
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................369
Home Screen...............................................384
Using Voice Recognition...........................386
Entertainment...............................................396
Climate............................................................410
Phone..............................................................414
Navigation.....................................................422
Apps................................................................433
Settings..........................................................436
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting........................456
Accessories
Accessories...................................................474
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect.............................................476
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information..........479
Normal Scheduled Maintenance............483
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................487
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