Lincoln MKX (2018 year). Manual — part 7

Type Two

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C

C

A

B

Door function.

A

All lamps on.

B

Individual dome lamps.

C

Note: You can switch individual lamps on
independently by pressing the lens.

Rear Interior Lamp

(If Equipped)

Type One

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Type Two

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Press the button to switch the lamps on or
off.

AMBIENT LIGHTING

(If Equipped)

Adjust the ambient lighting using the
touchscreen. See your SYNC information.

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Lighting

POWER WINDOWS

WARNINGS

Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play

with the power windows. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal injury.

When closing the power windows,
verify they are free of obstruction and

make sure that children and pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.

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Note: You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.

Press the switch to open the window.

Lift the switch to close the window.

One-Touch Down

Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.

One-Touch Up

Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or
lift it again to stop the window.

Resetting One-Touch Up

Start the engine.

1. Lift and hold the window switch until the

you fully close the door window.
Continue to hold the switch for a few
seconds after you close the window.

2. Release the window switch.

3. Press and hold the window switch until

you fully open the door window.

4. Release the window switch.

5. Lift and hold the window switch until you

fully close the window.

6. Test for correct window operation by

carrying out the one-touch down and
one-touch up features.

Bounce-Back

The window will stop automatically while
closing. It reverses some distance if there
is an obstacle in the way.

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING

When you override the bounce-back
feature the window will not reverse if

it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal injury
or damage to your vehicle.

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Windows and Mirrors

Pull up the window switch and hold within a
few seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window travels
up with no bounce-back protection. The
window stops if you release the switch
before the window fully closes.

Window Lock

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Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It illuminates when you
lock the rear window controls.

Accessory Delay

You can use the window switches for several
minutes after you switch the ignition off or
until you open either front door.

GLOBAL OPENING AND CLOSING

(If Equipped)

You can use the remote control to operate
the windows with the ignition off.

Note: You can enable or disable this feature
in the information display or see an
authorized dealer. See General Information
(page 118).

Note: To operate this feature, accessory
delay must not be active.

Opening the Windows

You can only open the windows for a short
time after you unlock your vehicle with the
remote control. After you unlock your vehicle,
press and hold the remote control unlock
button to open the windows. Release the
button once movement starts. Press the lock
or unlock button to stop movement.

Closing the Windows

WARNING

When closing the power windows, you
should verify they are free of

obstructions and make sure that children and
pets are not in the proximity of the window
openings.

To close the windows, press and hold the
remote control lock button. Release the
button once movement starts. Press the lock
or unlock button to stop movement.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power Exterior Mirrors

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving. This could result in

the loss of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death.

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Left-hand mirror.

A

Adjustment control.

B

Right-hand mirror.

C

To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicle
on (with the ignition in accessory mode or
the engine running) and then:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The

control lights.

2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the

position of the mirror.

3. Press the mirror control again. The

control light turns off.

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.

Auto-Folding Mirrors

(If Equipped)

The exterior mirrors automatically fold in
toward the glass after you place the
transmission into park (P), turn off the vehicle,
open and close the driver's side door and
lock the vehicle. The exterior mirrors
automatically unfold and return to their
driving position after you unlock the vehicle
and open and close the driver's side door.

You can switch this feature on and off
through the information display. See General
Information (page 118).

Note: If you switch this feature off through
the information display, the welcome lighting
also switches off.

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You can fold the mirrors on demand by
pressing the power-folding mirror control on
the door. The control lights and the mirrors
fold in toward the glass. Press the control
again to unfold the mirrors. The control light
turns off.

Note: If you switch the auto fold feature on
and use the power-folding control to fold the
mirrors on demand, you must use the control
again to unfold them.

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Windows and Mirrors

Loose Mirror

If you manually fold the power-folding
mirrors, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to reset
them if:
•

The mirrors vibrate when you drive.

•

The mirrors feel loose.

•

The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.

•

One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.

To reset the power-fold feature, use the
power-folding mirror control to fold and
unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud noise
as you reset the power-folding mirrors. This
sound is normal. Repeat this process as
needed each time you manually fold the
mirrors.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page
148).

Memory Mirrors

You can save and recall the mirror positions
through the memory function. See Memory
Function (page 158).

Auto-dimming Feature

(If Equipped)

The driver exterior mirror automatically dims
when the interior auto-dimming mirror turns
on.

Signal Indicator Mirrors

The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing blinks when you activate the
direction indicator.

Lincoln Welcome Mat

Projection lights, on the bottom of the mirror
housings, project an image onto the ground
a short distance from the vehicle. See
Lighting (page 96).

Integrated Blind Spot Mirror

(If Equipped)

WARNING

Objects in the mirror are closer than
they appear.

Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex
mirror built into the upper outboard corner
of the exterior mirrors. They can assist you
by increasing visibility along the side of your
vehicle.

Check the main mirror first before a lane
change, then check the blind spot mirror. If
no vehicles are present in the blind spot
mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane is
at a safe distance, signal that you are going
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder
to verify traffic is clear, and carefully change
lanes.

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Windows and Mirrors

A

B

C

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The image of the approaching vehicle is
small and near the inboard edge of the main
mirror when it is at a distance. The image
becomes larger and begins to move
outboard across the main mirror as the
vehicle approaches (A). The image transitions
from the main mirror and begins to appear
in the blind spot mirror as the vehicle
approaches (B). The vehicle transitions to
your peripheral field of view as it leaves the
blind spot mirror (C).

Blind Spot Information System

(If Equipped)

See Blind Spot Information System (page
245).

INTERIOR MIRROR

WARNING

Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.

Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.

You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a second
pivot point. This lets you move the mirror
head up or down and from side to side.

Auto-Dimming Mirror

Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger
or raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.

The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.

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SUN VISORS

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Rotate the sun visor toward the side window
and extend it rearward for extra shade.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.

MOONROOF

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play

with the moonroof. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

When closing the moonroof, verify that
it is free of obstruction and make sure

that children and pets are not in the proximity
of the roof opening.

Note: With the panoramic moonroof panel
fully open and vehicle speed increasing to
approximately 50 mph (80 km/h), the
moonroof opening panel automatically
closes approximately 8 in (20 cm) to reduce
excessive wind noise at higher speeds. This
feature only functions one time per key cycle,
so you can open the glass further if desired.

The moonroof controls are located on the
overhead console and have a one-touch
open and close feature. To stop its
movement during one-touch operation, press
the control a second time.

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Opening and Closing the Moonroof

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Moonroof open.

A

Moonroof vent.

B

Sunshade open.

C

Sunshade close.

D

Moonroof close.

E

Moonroof Open

Press and release to open the moonroof.
The moonroof opens to the fully open
position. When vehicle speed increases
higher than 50 mph (80 km/h), the moonroof
panel automatically closes to the comfort
stop position to reduce excessive wind noise.
Once you reduce vehicle speed, press and
release the control again to return to the fully
open position.

Moonroof Vent

Press and release to vent the moonroof.

Sunshade Open

Press and release to open the sunshade.
The sunshade opens automatically with the
moonroof. You can also open the sunshade
with the moonroof closed.

Note: The sunshade stops short of its fully
opened position for the comfort of rear
passengers. To open the sunshade fully,
press the control again.

Sunshade Close

Press and release to close the sunshade. If
fully open, the sunshade stops after covering
the rear glass panel. Press and release again
to fully close the sunshade.

Moonroof Close

Press and release to close the moonroof
from either the open or vent positions.

Bounce-Back

The moonroof automatically reverses some
distance if an obstacle is detected while
closing.

To override this feature, press and hold the
moonroof close control within two seconds
after the roof comes to a stop following a
bounce-back reversal or two successive
reversals if equipped with a retractable
panoramic roof.

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GAUGES

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Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

A

Information display

B

Speedometer

C

Fuel gauge

D

Engine coolant temperature gauge

E

Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display. Registers the accumulated distance
your vehicle has traveled.

Trip Computer

See General Information (page 118).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 118).

Fuel Gauge

Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly when
your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of
your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

The needle should move toward F when you
refuel your vehicle. If the needle points to E
after adding fuel, this indicates your vehicle
needs service soon.

After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:

•

It may take a short time for the needle to
reach full after leaving the gas station.
This is normal and depends upon the
slope of pavement at the gas station.

•

The fuel amount dispensed into the tank
is a little less or more than the gauge
indicated. This is normal and depends
upon the slope of pavement at the gas
station.

•

If the gas station nozzle shuts off before
the tank is full, try a different gas pump
nozzle.

•

There is a small reserve left in the tank
when the fuel gauge reaches empty.

Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty reaches
50 mi (80 km) to empty for MyKey, and at
35 mi (60 km), 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km)
and 0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.

Variations:

Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let
the engine cool.

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Instrument Cluster

WARNING

Do not remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the cooling system is hot.

Wait 10 minutes for the cooling system to
cool down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility
of scalding and slowly remove the cap.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury.

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and indicators
alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure
they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective
system warning lamp for further information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator

(If

Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch the
system on.

It illuminates white when the

system is in standby mode. It illuminates
green when you set the adaptive cruise
speed.

See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
231).

Adaptive Steering

(If Equipped)

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The adaptive steering system
indicator illuminates if the system
detects a fault during the

continuous diagnostic checks.

Adaptive Steering Initialization (yellow,
flashing): The adaptive steering system has
detected a difference between steering
wheel angle and the desired road wheel
angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to
correct this difference. This adjustment is
part of normal system operation.

Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): The
adaptive steering system is off. It is possible
that the steering wheel may not be straight
when the vehicle is driving straight ahead. If
this message persists, see an authorized
dealer.

Adaptive Steering Loss (red, solid): The
adaptive steering system integrity cannot be
verified. Do not drive the vehicle and contact
an authorized dealer immediately. See
Steering (page 251).

Airbag Warning Lamp

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If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the

engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.

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Instrument Cluster

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle

continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Auto Hold Active

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It illuminates when the system
holds your vehicle stationary.

Auto Hold Unavailable

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It illuminates when the system is
on, but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.

Automatic High Beam Control

(If Equipped)

It illuminates when the system
automatically turns the headlamp
high beam on.

See Automatic High Beam Control (page
99).

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical

equipment and have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Information System
Indicator

(If Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch the
system off.

See Blind Spot Information

System (page 245).

Brake System Warning Lamp

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant

decrease in braking performance may occur.
It may take you longer to stop your vehicle.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Driving extended distances with
the parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.

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It illuminates when you engage the
parking brake and the ignition is
on.

If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving,
make sure the parking brake is disengaged.
If the parking brake is disengaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system fault. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.

Cruise Control Indicator

(If Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch the
system on.

See Using Cruise Control (page

230).

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on.

Flashes during operation. An increase in the
rate of flashing warns of a failed indicator
bulb.

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Instrument Cluster

Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.

Electric Park Brake

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It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See Electric Parking

Brake (page 201).

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Lamp

If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your

vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp

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It illuminates and a chime sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.

Heads Up Display

(If Equipped)

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A red beam of lights illuminates on
the windshield in certain instances
when using adaptive cruise control

and/or the collision warning system. It also
illuminates momentarily when you start your
vehicle to make sure the display works.

Headlamp High Beam Indicator

It illuminates when you switch the
headlamp high beam on.

Hood Ajar

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Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.

Liftgate Ajar

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Illuminates when the liftgate is not
completely closed.

Low Beam Malfunction Warning

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It will illuminate when there is a
malfunction with the low beam
headlamp bulb.

Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp

It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp remains
on with the engine running or

when driving, check your tire pressure as
soon as possible.

It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by your
authorized dealer.

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Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp

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It illuminates when the washer fluid
is low.

Oil Pressure Warning Lamp

It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.

If it illuminates when the engine is

running this indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the engine
oil level. If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

See Engine Oil Check (page 313).

Parking Lamps

It illuminates when you switch the
parking lamps on.

Powertrain Fault

Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or an AWD
fault. Contact an authorized dealer

as soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If it illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring.
Increased exhaust gas temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
immediately serviced.

It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb and
to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.

Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.

See Catalytic Converter (page 186).

Stability Control and Traction Control
Indicator

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Flashes during operation.

If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains

on when the engine is running, this indicates
a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Note: The system automatically turns off if
there is a malfunction.

See Using Stability Control (page 210). See
Using Traction Control (page 207).

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Instrument Cluster

Stability Control and Traction Control
Off Warning Lamp

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It illuminates when you switch the
system off.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Keyless Warning Alert

The horn will sound twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key and
your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle
is still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.

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Instrument Cluster

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.

We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving.

You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display controls
on the steering wheel. Corresponding
information appears in the information
display.

Information Display Controls

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•

Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through and highlight the options
within a menu.

•

Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.

•

Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.

•

Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).

•

Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.

Main menu

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This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A check
in the box indicates the feature is

on, and unchecked indicates the feature is
off.

From the main menu bar on the left side of
the information display, you can choose from
the following categories:

•

Trip 1 & 2

•

Fuel Economy

•

Driver Assist

•

Settings

Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories and then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that category. Press
the left arrow key as needed to exit back to
the main menu.

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