Lincoln 2011 MKX - Manuals

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in ...

authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may beused for any purpose. See your SYNC 威 supplement for more information. Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-like ...

CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metric similar Warning lights can alert you to a vehicle condition that may becomeserious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights ...

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-boarddiagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic co...

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning lightalso is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate...

Grade assist (RTT): Illuminates when the grade assist is turned on. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is opened. Parking brake on chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left on and...

MESSAGE CENTER WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehic...

Press the OK button to selecthighlighted options and confirmchoices/messages. Main menu From the main menu screen you can choose the following: • Display Mode • Trip 1 & 2 • Fuel Economy • Settings • Information Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrowkey or OK ...

The selected gear will be displayedat the bottom of the vertical bartachometer (if selected). The selected gear will be displayedwithin the full analog tachometer (ifselected). Trip 1 & 2 Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button whentrip 1 & 2 is selected. The boxes in...

• Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a giventrip. • Estimated amount of fuel consumed — shows the amount of fuel usedfor a given trip. • Elapsed trip time — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off andrestarts when the vehicle is restarted. Standard trip mode Shown with vert...

Fuel Economy Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button whenfuel economy is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of thescreen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigatethrough. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screenuntil the l...

To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following: 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed controlsystem engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press RESET in order to reset the function ...

Vehicle Autolamp Delay Off, 10 / 20 (default setting) / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 /180 seconds Easy Entry/Exit On (default on key cycle) / Off Fuel DTE Calculation Normal, Towing Long Term Econ Hold OK to Reset... Locks Autolock, On (default on key cycle) / Off Autounlock On (default on key cycle) / Off Re...

*MyKey Create MyKey Press and hold OK to create MyKey Traction Control Always On / User Selectable Speed Warning Off, 65 mph (105 km/h), 55 mph (89 km/h), 45 mph(72 km/h) Max Speed Set to 80 MPH (130 km/h) / Off Volume Limiter On / Off Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys *Some MyKey items will only...

System Check* Oil Life Wash Fluid Doors Liftgate B lind spot Cross Traffic Brakes Fuel (distance to empty) *Some items will only display during a system check if a problem hasbeen detected. If an issue exists on one of the monitored systems, themessage center will display the number of warnings that...

message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed orafter the system is allowed to cool. CHECK AWD — Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/Transmission/AWD light when the AWD system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,contact y...

TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE — Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on thedriver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system fromtriggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the12 second chime expires. See Perimet...

MYLINCOLN TOUCH™ WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the veh...

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEMWITH MYTEMP Note: Your climate control system is touch sensitive. You need only lightly touch the control graphic to activate the feature. Note: Your vehicle is also equipped with touchscreen climate control features. To access, press the lower right c...

economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduceundesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Touch MAX A/C again fornormal A/C operation. 4. A/C control: Touch to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engagesauto...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,select (defrost) or (floor/defrost). • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem off or with (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will i...

• Press to control the heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seat and Safety Restraints chapter. • Press to control the cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seat and Safety Restraints chapter. • Press and hold MyTemp to select a temperature you would like thevehicle to...

*Note: If you have said “Temperature”, you can then say any of the following commands: • High • Low • <15.5–29.5> degrees • <60–85> degrees For more information on your touchscreen system, refer to the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroste...

Automatic climate control For hot weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be cooled to 72°F (22°C). • The cooled seats (if equipped) will be set to high. For cold weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated to 72°F (22°C). • The heated seats (if equipped) will be set to high. • Rea...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Adaptive headlamps (if equipped) The headlamp beams move in the same direction as the steering wheelwhich provides more visibility when driving around ...

Autolamp control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. • To turn autolamps on, rotate thecontrol to . • To turn autolamps off, rotate thecontrol from the autolampposition. The autolamp system also keeps ...

Fog lamp control The fog lamps can be turned onwhen the headlamp control is in the , , or positions and the high beams are not turnedon. Press the top of the control, locatedon the instrument panel, to activatethe fog lamps. The fog lampindicator will illuminate when thefog lamps are on. Press the f...

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may notprovide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activateyour headlamps under these conditions may result i...

4. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise (to adjust down) orcounterclockwise (to adjust up).The horizontal edge of the brighterlight should touch the horizontalreference line. 5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. HORIZONT...

INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press theouter edge of the clear lens. Thefront row map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the dome lamp button on theinstrument panel is activated. • the remote entry controls arepressed and the ignition is off. Map/d...

Function Number of Bulbs Trade Number * Rear sidemarker lamp N/A LED * Stop/tail/turn lamp N/A LED Backup lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 C5W * High-mount brake lamp N/A LED Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H11 Front row map lamp 2 1600XB Second row dome/reading lamp 3 211-2XB Rear courtesy lamp 1 211-2XB V...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers (ifequipped): When the wiper control is set to any of the interval settings except the longest pause settin...

Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick press and hold: thewipers will swipe three times withwasher fluid. • a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated forup to ten seconds. Note: Do not op...

From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O(off) position. Reverse wiper feature: The rear wiper will be automatically activated in an intermittent setting when shifting into R (Reverse) if the frontwipers are activated. This feature may be enabled/disabled through them...

Easy entry/exit feature When the ignition is turned off, the column will move to the full up andin position if this feature is activated through the message center. Referto Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. When the ignition is turned on, the column will return to the previous settin...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. Slide-on-rod feature The visor will slide back and forthon the rod for increased sunlightcoverage. Rotate the visor towardsthe side window and extend itrearward for additional sunlightcoverage. Note: To stow the visor ba...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: 1. Cupholders 2. Utility compartment with in-binpower point and a removable coinholder tray (two grooves on trayslide onto tracks in main bin). 3. Rear power point WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cuphold...

To operate one-touch up, pull the switch completely up to the seconddetent and release quickly. The window will close fully. Momentarilypress the switch to any position to stop the window operation. Global open windows Press and hold to begin opening the two front windows and venting the panoramic r...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver and front passenger tooperate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls(except for the driver and frontpassenger) press the right side ofthe control. Press the left side torestore the window controls. Accessory delay With accesso...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish t...

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. Blind spot mirrors (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot mirrors or a blind spotinformation system. Refer to Blind spot mirrors or Blind spot information system (B...

Turning off speed control To turn off the speed control, press OFF downward or turn off theignition. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED) Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is much like speed ...

WARNING: Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain, spray or snow. Using adaptive cruise control Note: It is the drivers responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. The controls for using your cruisecontrol are located on the steeringwheel. S...

Following a vehicle WARNING: When following a vehicle in front of you, the vehicle will not decelerate automatically to a stop, nor will the vehicle always decelerate quickly enough to avoid a collision without driverintervention. Always apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do somay result in...

Cause Action The surface of the radar in thegrille is dirty or obstructed insome way Clean the grille surface in front ofthe radar or remove the objectcausing the obstruction The surface of the radar in thegrille is clean but the messageremains in the display Wait a short time. It may takeseveral mi...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSAudio control features SEEK: Press up or down to select the next/previous radio stationpreset, CD track or satellite radiochannel (if equipped) presetdepending on which media modeyou are in. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll through available audio modes. MUTE: Press to silenc...

HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System (if equipped) The HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System, located on the driver’s visor,provides a convenient way toreplace up to three hand-heldtransmitters with a single built-indevice. This feature will learn theradio frequency codes of mosttransmitters to operate g...

1. Position the end of yourhand-held transmitter 1–3 inches(2–8 cm) away from the HomeLink 威 button you wish to program (locatedon your visor) while keeping theindicator light in view. 2. Simultaneously press and holdboth the chosen HomeLink 威 and hand-held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink 威 i...

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourhand-held transmitter mayautomatically stop transmitting —not allowing enough time forHomeLink 威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing Step 1 outlined inthe Programming section, replace Step 2 with the f...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...

Note: Cycling the ignition prior to completely latching the liftgate could result in damage to the liftgate and/or its power components. Make surethe liftgate is fully latched before operating the vehicle. Care should be exercised in starting the engine before the liftgate is fullyclosed (latched). ...

To power open the liftgate withoutside liftgate control button: 1. Unlock the liftgate with thetransmitter or power door unlockcontrol. If the intelligent accesstransmitter is within 3 feet(1 meter) of the liftgate, the liftgatewill unlock when you press theliftgate release button. 2. To open the li...

Obstacle detection: The power liftgate system is equipped with an obstacle detection feature. If the power liftgate is closing, the system will reverse to full open whenit detects an obstacle. A chime will sound three times when an obstacleis detected as the liftgate begins to reopen. Once the obsta...

Manual liftgate operation The liftgate cargo area is only intended for cargo, not for passengers. To open the liftgate, press thebutton located in the top of theliftgate pull cup handle to unlatchthe liftgate, then pull on the handle. • Exercise care when opening orclosing the liftgate in a garage o...

CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo management system (if equipped) The cargo management systemconsists of storage compartmentslocated in the floor of the rear cargoarea. 1. To open, lift the release handleand the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid. Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweightobject...

Utility hook The utility hook can be used tohang small items such as grocerybags, etc. Do not hang more than10 lb (4.5 kg) on the hook. ROOF RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Loads should never be placed directly on the roof panel. For properfunction of the roof rack system, loads must be placed directly on...

INTELLIGENT ACCESS KEY (IA KEY) Your vehicle is equipped with twointelligent access keys whichoperate the power locks and theremote entry system. The IA keymust be in the vehicle to activatethe push button start system. The IA key also contains aremovable mechanical key bladethat can be used to unlo...

feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use systemcheck in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and admin keysare programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance the vehicle hasbeen driven with the MyKey™ active. MyKey™ restricted features Standard settings – these setti...

MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you candistinguish it from the admin keys. Note: To program the optional settings go to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey™ optional settings section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see the Using MyKey™ with remote start syste...

Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey™ system warnings displays. Using MyKey™ with remote start systems MyKey™ is not compatible with non Ford-approved aftermarket remotestart systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please seeyour authorized dealer for a...

POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Smart unlocks The smart unlock feature is intended to prevent you from unintentionallylocking your IA key inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment or rearcargo area. When you lock your vehicle using t...

Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition on, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened then cl...

1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 5. Turn the ignition back on. Thehorn will chirp one time to confirmprogramming mode has been entered and is acti...

Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entrycode. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8 a second ti...

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment. The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet(10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions...

Your intelligent access system uses a radio frequency (RF) signal tocommunicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlockwhen commanded (either by touching the inside of the driver or frontpassenger exterior door handle, the power liftgate button, or a button onthe transmitter itself). ...

2. Within three seconds press the . 3. Repeat this procedure for transmitter if desired. Memory profiles The memory feature also coordinates with user-created profile settingsutilizing the infotainment touchscreen system (if equipped). See the Creating a user profile section in the MyLincoln Touch™ ...

Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys) If you would like to have your IA keys reprogrammed because you lostone, or would like to buy additional transmitters you can eitherreprogram them yourself, or take all transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming. How to reprogram your in...

• If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, thebattery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has beenturned off. • If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doorsor the trunk was opened, the battery saver will shut them off10 minutes afte...

The remote start system will not work if: • The ignition is on. • The alarm system is triggered. • The feature has been disabled. • The hood is not closed. • Two remote vehicle starts have already been attempted within the lasthour. • The vehicle is not in P (Park). Starting the engine with remote s...

The ignition must be turned on and then back off or allow one hour topass before using remote start again. Turning the engine off after using remote start • Press one time. The parking lamps will turn off. You may have to be closer to the vehicle than when starting due toground reflection and the ad...

Tips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personalcode. Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad ...

SECURILOCK 姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless an intelligent access key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead ...

If your intelligent access key are lost or stolen and you don’t have anextra key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorizeddealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new keyswill need to be programmed. Replacing intelligent access keys can be very costly. Store an ...

been programmed to your vehicle, you cannot program anymore and themessage MAX # OF KEYS LEARNED will be displayed on the messagecenter. 7. Remove intelligent access key from utility compartment pocket andpress the or control on the newly programmed intelligent access keys to exit programming mode. ...

FRONT SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Befo...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Adjusting the front power seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of ...

Press the front or rear portion to tiltthe seat. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Move the switch to recline theseatback forward or rearward. Using the power lumbar support The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the con...

To install a filter: 1. First, position the filter in itshousing making sure that the farforward end is all the way up in thehousing. 2. Push in on the center of theoutside edge of the filter and rotateup into the housing until it clips intoposition. Memory feature This system allows automaticpositi...

Press and hold the controlmechanism to lower the seatback.The top portion lowers the right(40%) seatback, and the bottomportion lowers the left (60%)seatback. Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo ...

Seat-mounted armrest and cupholders Your vehicle is equipped with a rearseat armrest. To fold the armrestdown, release the latch located onthe seatback by pressing down andpulling forward. To access the cup holders, lift upone of the slotted areas on thecover. WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cuph...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System™ The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash s...

longitudinal deceleration. The pretensioners are designed to activate infrontal and near-frontal collisions, and in rollovers and side collisionswhen the Safety Canopy 威 is activated. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor...

WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the frontpassenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. The system isdesigned to help protect small...

The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuitsand the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s),safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seatposition sensor, and front passenger sensing system. In addition, theRCM also monitor...

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the ...

2. To unfasten, press the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. Restraint of pregnant women WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. Theshou...

(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers.In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled outtoo quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbingout again in a slow and controlle...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is an 8 inch(20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the sa...

Second row comfort guide The second row outboardlap/shoulder belt is equipped with abelt comfort guide. This guide isattached to the head restraint and isstored in a pocket in the seatback.It is used to adjust the comfort ofthe shoulder belt for smalleroccupants in the outboard secondrow seats. To a...

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned t...

One-time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbucklesthe safety belt for that seating position, the Belt-Minder 威 is disabled for the current ignition cycle. The Belt-Minder 威 feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains b...

3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle thesafety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckledstate. • After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds. 4. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, bucklethen ...

Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying airbag is greatest close tothe trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belt...

The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects inthe front seat. • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infantseat that is installed according...

WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resultingin serious injury or death in a crash.Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the f...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision. Seat-mounted side airbag system WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on...

WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again.The side airbag system(including the seat) must beinspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepairedarea will increase the risk of injuryin a collision. Determining if the system is...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. Any difficulty with the syst...

Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in ani...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infantsor tod-dlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddlerseat). Small...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Re-straintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated be- low by “X” LATCH(loweran-chorsandtoptetheran-chor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safet...

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adultpassengers in your vehicle. If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by yourchild safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can berestrained properly, then restrain the child in the c...

Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions(center seating use) The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced460 mm (18 inches) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH loweranchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. A child seat with rigidLATCH at...

2. Locate the correct anchor behindthe gap cover for the selectedseating position. 3. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. WARNING: If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not beretained properly in the event of acollision. 4. Tighten the child safety seattether...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS Crossover vehicles handle differentlythan passenger cars in the variousdriving conditions that areencountered on streets, highwaysand off-road. Crossover vehicles arenot designed for cornering at speedsas high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars ar...

driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwisesimilar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicleunder other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessivestress which might result in damage which is not covered under yourwarranty. For AWD vehicl...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increasedrisk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heat buildup a...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to fiveseconds. WARNING: Do not spin th...

• Front-wheel drive(FWD)/All-wheel drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalprobl...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporaryspare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind youthat the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back onyour vehicle. To restore the full functionality o...

Low tirepressurewarninglight Possiblecause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Sparetire inuse Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repairthe damaged road wheel and re-mount it onthe vehicle to restore system functionality.For a description of how the system func-tions under these conditi...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicle design p...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loadweight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb wei...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. Tires, Wheels and Lo...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that willbe riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combin...

calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 -540 = -103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, thenthe load calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now yo...

For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) Maximum Trailer Weight - lb (kg) 3.7L FWD Class I 677...

Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to theaxle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of thetotal weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the hook retainers on thevehicle. To conne...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • U...

STARTING Ignition modes 1. Off — This position shuts the engine and all electrical accessories off.Press and release the START/STOP button without applying the brakepedal when your vehicle is in accessory or on modes or when the engineis running. Note: When the vehicle is in motion, a single press a...

• Make sure the gearshift lever is inP (Park). Push button start system Your vehicle is equipped with thepush button start system. You canstart your vehicle by pressing thestart button in combination with thebrake pedal rather than using a key.The start button is located on theinstrument panel to th...

when you press the START/STOP button, it may be necessary to moveyour IA key to another area within the vehicle. The IA key may not bedetected near the roof (between the driver or passenger sunvisor andthe roof, or in the overhead console area) or in the extreme corners ofthe rear package tray, near...

Absence of the Intelligent Access key: Once the vehicle has started, the vehicle will remain running until being turned off by theSTART/STOP button, even if the IA key is no longer found in the vehicle.Whenever a door is opened and then closed while the vehicle is running,the system will search for ...

How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blockheater will use .4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use. Yourfactory installed block hea...

Brake assist The brake assist system provides full braking force during panic brakingsituations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and uses theABS system to achieve maximum braking pressure. Once a panic brakeapplication is detected, the system will remain activated as long as thebra...

Electronic stability control (ESC) Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severelyor avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes toone or more of the wheels individually and, if nece...

STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level(below the MIN mark on the reservoir)...

N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) with Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through six. M (Manual) • Provides m...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 - 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 - 5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5 - 6 50 mph (80 km/h) The message center display in the instrumen...

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM The reverse sensing system (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver ofobstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and thevehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is noteffective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rear video camera system,located on the liftgate, provides avideo image of the area behind thevehicle. It adds assistance to thedriver while reversing or reverseparking the vehicle. To use the rearvideo camera system, place thetransmission in R (Reverse). Ani...

Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the greenzone (4) to the yellow (3) or red zones (2). Use the side mirrors andrearview mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of thevehicle. Visual park aid alert (if equipped) Visual park aid alert allows the driver to see t...

When manual zoom is enabled, onlythe centerline will be shown. Rear camera delay After shifting out of R (Reverse) and into any gear other than P (Park),the image will remain until the vehicle speed reaches five mph (8 km/h).This will only occur if the rear camera delay feature is on, or until anyra...

Note: If the camera system image is not clear or seems distorted, it may be covered with water droplets, snow, mud or any other substance. Ifthis occurs, clean the camera lens before using the camera system. WARNING: The rearview camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires t...

Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), havethe system inspected by your authorized dealer. • If the image is not clear, check if anything is covering the lens such asdirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. If the image is still not clear after cleaning,have your system inspect...

Operation The radar sensor detects vehiclesahead that are moving in the samedirection as your vehicle. If the radar detects that yourvehicle is rapidly closing on anothervehicle a red warning light willilluminate and an audible warningchime will sound. After that, if the risk of collisionfurther inc...

WARNING: The collision warning system’s brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle’s brakes. The brake pedal must be pressedjust like for any typical braking situation. Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blockedsensor is displayed,...

Note: If the system cannot be turned off in a MyKey™ equipped vehicle, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Note: If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced, though themanufacturer recommends ...

WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS 姞 ) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) The BLIS 威 is a convenience feature that aids the driver in assessingwhether a vehicle is within an areaon either side of the vehicleextending r...

BLIS 威 False Alerts Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be certain instanceswhen the BLIS 威 will alert with no object present in the blind zone. This is known as a false alert. Some level of false alerts are normal.Circumstances that may cause a false alert are guardrails, freewayconcre...

The CTA system detects vehicles approaching up to 45 feet (14 meters)away. Coverage decreases when vehicles and objects in close proximityblock the CTA sensors (refer to figure for approximate zone coverageareas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left] ). Backing slowly from the parking spot in these...

The following table lists possible causes and actions for this messagebeing displayed: The surface of the radar isdirty or obstructed in someway Clean the fascia area in front of the radar,either side, or remove obstruction. The surface of the radar isnot dirty or obstructed Drive normally in traffi...

All components of the AWD system are sealed for life and require nomaintenance. Note: When an AWD system fault is present, the warning CHECK AWD will display in the message center. The AWD system is not functioningcorrectly and defaulted to front-wheel drive. When this warning isdisplayed, have your...

the system has cooled down, normal AWD function will return. Whendriving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outside temperatures,use L (Low) gear when possible. L (Low) gear operation will maximizethe engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycl...

Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest andother public and private lands by “treading lightly.” Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive stra...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the...

Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card isfound in the Warranty Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require RoadsideAssistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1-800-665-2006. If...

WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury. Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspectedby an authorized dealer after any collision. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow 70A — — Tan — Brown 80A — — Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located behind a trim panel on the left side of thedriver’s footwell near the ...

WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. The hig...

CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when...

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead toimpairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (...

Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Lift the carpeted load floor panellocated in the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the spare tire cover (ifequipped). 3. Remove the wing nut securingthe spare tire by turning itcounterclockwise. 4. Remove the washer. 5. Lift and remove the temporaryspare tire from th...

If you are stowing a flat 22 inch tire and wheel assembly, temporarily remove the load floor, plastic stowage bins (if equipped), andthe foam load floor supports to make space for the 22 inch tire andwheel assembly. Place the 22 inch tire & wheel assembly in the spare tirewell with the valve ste...

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there isvisible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,remove loose particles by wipingwith clean rag and apply grease.Apply grease only to the wheel pilothole surface by smearing a “dime”(1 square cm) sized glob of greasearound the wheel pilot sur...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, theautomatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, thetransmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation isconsidered normal and will not affect function or durability of thetransmi...

1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable tothe negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the fi...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on thenega...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

You can get more information by calling BBB AUTO LINE at1-800-955-5100, or writing to: BBB AUTO LINE4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800Arlington, Virginia 22203–1833 BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be requested by calling the FordMotor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: F...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can ...

• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roofracks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowlarea. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer...

• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all partsthat require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, useMotorcraft Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or r...

may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking andsmearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips: • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned witha non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft 威 Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), availabl...

• Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s seatbelts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. LEATHER SEA...

• Clean spills as quickly as possible. • Test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous part of theleather as cleaners may darken the leather. • Do not spill coffee, ketchup, mustard, orange juice or oil-basedproducts on the leather as they may permanently stain the leather. • Do not use hous...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out wh...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel nearthe steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the secondary hood latchthat is located under the frontcenter of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and support it with th...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Transmission fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshield washer flu...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such aswindshield water repellent type fluidor bug wash. They may causesque...

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of thewiper rubber element. Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed withou...

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insertthe dipstick fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is be...

• If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must beremoved from the engine by anauthorized dealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in an...

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American PetroleumInstitute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to thecurrent engine and emission system protection standards and fueleconomy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization andAppr...

If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean anddry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened tothe battery terminals. If you see any corro...

Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Whenthe battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine mustrelearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability andperformance. To...

ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at theintervals listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Co...

Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. If coolant is filled to the COLD FILL RANGE or FULL COLD level when the en...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposi...

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engine protection. What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven tempo...

WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read a...

2. Open the fuel filler door. 3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system and leavethe nozzle fully inserted until you are done pumping. Pump fuel asnormal. 4. After you are done pumping fuel, wait about five seconds beforeslowly removing the fuel filler nozzle. This allows re...

Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may notbe covered under warranty. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.Some stations offer fu...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine....

1. After lifting the trunk cargocover, locate the white plasticfunnel. It is attached to the rear,lower edge of the spare tirecompartment. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into theEasy Fuel™ system. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container. 4. When done, clean the funnel or properly...

Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempt...

Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fueleconomy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping reco...

• Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checksfound in scheduled maintenance information. Conditions • Heavily loadi...

If other than Ford, Motorcraft 威 or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affectingemission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuineFord Motor Company parts in performance and durability. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your...

The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control systemduring normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consistingof mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an ex...

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the MIN andMAX lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operatingrange, the performan...

Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may causeinternal transmission component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint(250 ml) increments through thefiller tube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. An overfill condi...

housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfilteredair to enter the engine if not properly seated. 6. Replace the air filter housingcover and secure the clamps. Besure that the air cleaner cover tabsare engaged into the slots of the aircleaner housing. Note: Failure to use the cor...

Tires • Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle arecovered with grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricateworking parts and prevent corrosion. Removing vehicle from storage When yo...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.7L V6 engine Engine air filter element FA-1884 Battery BXT-65 Oil filter FL-500-S Spark plugs SP-520 1 1 Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford materia...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintDevices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant ...

LINCOLN CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Lincoln Custom Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer. Thesequality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to comple...

Peace of mind • Remote start • Vehicle tracking and recovery* • Keyless entry keypad • Protective seat covers* • Cargo security shade • Windshield wiper shaker* • Wheel locks • Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessorymanufacturer’s war...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discoveredthe powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty cove...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company. Depending on the plan you purchase,Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • Rental reimbursement...

Genuine Ford parts and service When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford andLincoln Mercury dealership for all your vehicle’s needs. Get the most from your service and maintenance visits There are a lot of reasons why visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercurydealership for all your ser...

Multi-point inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have thesystems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identifypotential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Companyrecommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at everyschedule...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message centerwhich determines the proper oil change service interval. You shouldperform the engine oil change as indicated by the instrument clustermessage center. The message center will display ENGINE OIL C...

Oil Change S ervice Interval* 1 23456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Change engine oil and filter • •••••••••••••• Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth • •••••••••••••• Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag • •••••••••••••• Perform multi-po...

Maintenance schedule log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not...

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery As required – Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated bymessage center and perform services as listed in theNormal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fi...

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently, service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). – Replace engine air filter. Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect the wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.– Rotate tir...

Special operating condition log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. Theyare listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-designaxles are lubricated for life. These lubricants...

COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Engine coolant ❑ 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first). ❑ After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). Scheduled Maintenance Guide 359 2011 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M...

A Accessory delay ..........................65 Adaptive Cruise Control .............69 AdvanceTrac ..............................218 Air cleaner filter ...............324, 328 Air conditioning ..........................36 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................143–144, 152, 155 and chil...

SecuriCode keyless entrysystem ........................................110 SecuriLock passive anti-theftsystem ........................................112 Servicing your vehicle ..............294 SOS Post Crash Alert ...............158 Spare tire(see Changing the Tire) ...........268 Spark plugs,spe...

W Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................297 Water, Driving through .............253 Windows power .........................................63rear wiper/washer .....................59 Windshield washer fluid andwipers ...........................................