2013 Lincoln Mkx Owner's Manual

2013 Lincoln Mkx owners manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Lincoln
Model:
Mkx
Rating:
(10)

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Size:
6.41 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction
9
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
9
Protecting the Environment
9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
10
DATA RECORDING
11
Service Data Recording
11
Event Data Recording
12
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
13
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
13
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES (U.S. ONLY)
14
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION
14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
14
Collision Repairs
14
Warranty on Replacement Parts
14
SPECIAL NOTICES
15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
15
Special Instructions
15
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
15
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
16
Child Safety
17
GENERAL INFORMATION
17
CHILD SEATS
19
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
19
BOOSTER SEATS
21
Types of Booster Seats
22
INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEATS
24
Using lap and shoulder belts
24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
27
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)
29
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
29
Using Tether Straps
29
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
31
Safety Belts
32
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
32
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS
34
Restraint of Pregnant Women
35
Safety Belt Locking Modes
36
Vehicle sensitive mode
36
Automatic locking mode
36
When to use the automatic locking mode
36
How to use the automatic locking mode
37
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
37
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
37
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
38
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME
38
Conditions of operation
38
SAFETY BELT-MINDER?
39
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder? Feature
40
One-time Belt-Minder? Disable
41
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE
41
Personal Safety System
42
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™
42
How does the Personal Safety System work?
42
Supplementary Restraints System
43
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
43
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™
44
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS
45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment
45
Children and Airbags
46
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM
46
SIDE AIRBAGS
50
SAFETY CANOPY? CURTAIN AIRBAGS
51
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR
53
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
54
Keys and Remote Control
55
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
55
Intelligent Access
55
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
55
Intelligent Access
56
REMOTE CONTROL
56
Intelligent Access Key
56
Replacing the Battery
57
Intelligent Access Transmitter
57
Memory Feature
58
Programming Memory To the Transmitter
58
Deactivating Memory From the Transmitter
58
Car Finder
59
Sounding a Panic Alarm
59
Remote Start
59
Remote Starting the Engine
60
Extending the Engine Run Time
60
Turning the Engine Off After Remote Starting
61
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL
61
MyKey
62
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
62
Standard Settings
62
Optional Settings
62
CREATING A MYKEY
63
Programming/Changing Optional Settings
63
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
64
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS
64
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS
64
Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys
64
Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)
65
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
66
Locks
68
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
68
Power Door Locks
68
Remote Control
68
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
68
Locking the Doors
68
Power Liftgate
69
Activating Intelligent Access
69
At the Front Doors
69
At the Liftgate
69
Smart Unlocks
70
Autolock Feature (If Enabled)
70
Autounlock Feature (If Enabled)
70
Deactivating or Activating
71
Illuminated Entry
71
Illuminated Exit
71
Battery Saver
72
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
72
LIFTGATE
72
Power Liftgate
72
Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate
73
Obstacle Detection
74
Resetting the Power Liftgate
74
Manual Operation
75
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
76
Programming a Personal Entry Code
76
Erasing a Personal Code
77
Anti-Scan Feature
77
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
77
Security
78
SECURILOCK? PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
78
Automatic Arming
78
Automatic Disarming
78
Replacement Keys
78
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Keys
78
ANTI-THEFT ALARM
80
Arming the Alarm
80
Disarming the Alarm
80
Steering Wheel
81
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
81
Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped)
82
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
82
Memory Feature
82
AUDIO CONTROL
83
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
83
CRUISE CONTROL
84
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
85
Cluster Display Control Features
85
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
85
Wipers and Washers
86
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
86
Speed Dependent Wipers (If Equipped)
86
RAIN-SENSING WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
86
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
87
REAR-WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS
87
Lighting
88
LIGHTING CONTROL
88
High Beams
88
Headlamp Flasher
88
AUTOLAMPS
88
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
89
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
89
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
90
FRONT FOG LAMPS
91
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS (if equipped)
91
DIRECTION INDICATORS
92
INTERIOR LAMPS
92
Dome lamp control
92
Front Row Map Lamps (If Equipped)
92
Map/dome lamp (if equipped)
93
Rear courtesy lamp
93
Windows and Mirrors
94
POWER WINDOWS
94
Rear Window Buffeting
94
One-Touch Up or Down (Front Windows)
94
Global Opening
94
Bounce-Back
94
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
95
Accessory Delay
95
Window Lock
95
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
95
Power Exterior Mirrors
95
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
96
Heated Exterior Mirror
96
Memory Mirrors
96
Auto-Dimming Feature
96
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
96
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)
96
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS?) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (If Equipped)
97
INTERIOR MIRROR
97
Auto-Dimming Mirror
98
SUN VISORS
98
Slide-On-Rod
98
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
98
PANORAMIC VISTA ROOF™ AND POWER SUNSHADES (IF EQUIPPED)
99
Opening the Sunshade and Moonroof
100
Closing the Moonroof and Sunshades
100
Venting the Moonroof
100
Instrument Cluster
101
GAUGES
101
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
101
Adaptive cruise control (if equipped) (RTT)
101
Airbag readiness
102
Anti-lock brake system
102
Brake system warning light
102
Charging system (RTT)
103
Door ajar (RTT)
103
Engine oil pressure (RTT)
103
Engine coolant temperature (RTT)
103
Grade assist (if equipped) (RTT)
103
Heads up display (if equipped)
103
High beams
103
Low fuel (RTT)
103
Low tire pressure warning
104
Low washer fluid (RTT)
104
Powertrain malfunction/reduced power
104
Safety belt
104
Service engine soon
104
Speed control (if equipped) (RTT)
105
Stability Control System
105
Stability Control System Off
105
Direction Indicator
105
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
106
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
106
Headlamps On Warning Chime
106
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
106
Information Displays
107
GENERAL INFORMATION
107
Information Display Controls
107
Main menu
107
Display Mode
108
Trip 1 & 2
109
Fuel Economy
110
Settings
110
Information
112
Menu control
113
INFORMATION MESSAGES
113
Audio System
122
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
122
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors
122
CD/CD Player Information
122
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
123
MyLincoln TOUCH™ SYSTEM
124
MEDIA HUB
125
Climate Control
126
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
126
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS
127
HEATED REAR WINDOW
128
CABIN AIR FILTER
128
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
129
Automatic Climate Systems
129
Automatic Settings
129
Last Settings
130
Heated and Cooled Devices
130
Seats
131
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
131
HEAD RESTRAINTS
132
Front Seat and Rear Seat Outboard Head Restraints
132
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
133
POWER SEATS
134
Power Lumbar
135
MEMORY FUNCTION
135
Programming a Memory Position
135
Recalling a Memory Position
135
Recalling a Memory Position with the Remote Control
136
Easy Entry/Exit Feature
136
HEATED AND COOLED SEATS
136
Heated Seats
136
Cooled Seats
137
Heated and Cooled Seat Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)
137
REAR SEATS
138
EasyFold™ Folding Seat (If Equipped)
139
REAR SEAT ARMREST
140
Rear Heated Seats
141
Universal Garage Door Opener
142
HOMELINK? WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
142
Programming
143
Erasing the Function Button Codes
144
Reprogramming a single button
144
Programming HomeLink? to a Genie Intellicode? 2 garage door opener
145
Programing the transmitters
145
Programming HomeLink? to the Genie Intellicode? garage door opener motor
146
Clearing a HomeLink? device
146
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
147
Auxiliary Power Points
148
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS
148
Storage Compartments
149
CENTER CONSOLE
149
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
149
Starting and Stopping the Engine
150
GENERAL INFORMATION
150
IGNITION
150
KEYLESS STARTING
151
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
153
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
154
Important Ventilating Information
154
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
154
Using the Engine Block Heater
155
Fuel and Refueling
156
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
156
FUEL QUALITY
157
Choosing the Right Fuel
157
Octane Recommendations
157
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
158
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
158
REFUELING
159
Easy Fuel? “No Cap” Fuel System
160
FUEL CONSUMPTION
161
Calculating fuel economy
161
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
162
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
163
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
164
Transmission
165
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
165
SelectShift Automatic? Transmission (If Equipped)
166
Automatic transmission adaptive learning
168
Brake-shift interlock
168
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
169
HILL START ASSIST
169
Using Hill Start Assist
170
All-Wheel Drive
171
USING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
171
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
171
Basic operating principles in special conditions
172
If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement
172
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
172
Emergency Maneuvers
173
Sand
173
Mud and Water
174
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
174
Driving on Snow and Ice
175
Maintenance and Modifications
176
Brakes
177
GENERAL INFORMATION
177
Brake Over Accelerator
177
Brake Assist
177
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
178
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
178
PARKING BRAKE
178
Traction Control
179
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
179
USING TRACTION CONTROL
179
System Indicator Lights and Messages
179
Stability Control
180
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
180
USING ADVANCETRAC? WITH RSC?
181
Parking Aids
182
SENSING SYSTEM
182
Using the Rear Sensing System
183
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM
184
Using the Rear View Camera System
185
Adjusting the Rear View Camera Settings
185
Guidelines and the Centerline
186
Visual Park Aid Alert
186
Manual Zoom
187
Rear Camera Delay
187
Cruise Control
188
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
188
USING CRUISE CONTROL
188
Switching On Cruise Control
188
Setting a Speed
188
Changing the Set Speed
189
Canceling a Set Speed
189
Resuming a Set Speed
189
Switching Off Cruise Control
189
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
189
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
190
Following a Vehicle
191
Setting the Gap Distance
192
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control
192
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control
192
Changing the Set Speed
193
Resuming the Set Speed
193
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation
193
Hilly Condition Usage
193
Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control
194
Detection Issues
194
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
195
Blocked Sensor
195
Switching to Normal Cruise Control
196
Driving Aids
197
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS?) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)
197
Using the Systems
198
System Lights and Messages
199
System Sensors
200
System Limitations
201
False Alerts
201
System Errors
201
Switching the Systems Off and On
202
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
202
Using the Collision Warning System
203
Blocked Sensors
204
System Limitations
205
STEERING
206
Load Carrying
207
CARGO NETS
207
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
208
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS (IF EQUIPPED)
209
UTILITY HOOK
210
LOAD LIMIT
210
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer
210
Towing
218
TOWING A TRAILER
218
Load Placement
218
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
218
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
219
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
220
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles Equipped with a Trailer Towing/Prep Package)
220
Hitches
220
Safety Chains
220
Trailer Brakes
221
Trailer Lamps
221
Before Towing a Trailer
221
When Towing a Trailer
221
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)
222
WRECKER TOWING
223
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS
224
Emergency Towing
224
Recreational Towing
224
Driving Hints
226
BREAKING-IN
226
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
226
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
227
FLOOR MATS
228
Roadside Emergencies
230
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
230
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance
230
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance
230
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance
231
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance
231
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
231
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
231
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE
232
Preparing Your Vehicle
232
Connecting the Jumper Cables
233
Jump Starting
234
Removing the Jumper Cables
234
Customer Assistance
235
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
235
Away from home
235
Additional assistance
236
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
237
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
238
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
239
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
239
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
241
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual
241
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
242
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
242
Fuses
243
CHANGING A FUSE
243
Fuses
243
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
243
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
244
Power Distribution Box
244
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
248
Maintenance
252
GENERAL INFORMATION
252
Precautions
252
Working with the Engine Off
252
Working with the Engine On
252
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
253
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
254
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
255
ENGINE OIL CHECK
255
Adding engine oil
255
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
256
Checking the Engine Coolant
256
Adding Engine Coolant
256
Recycled engine coolant
257
Severe Climates
258
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
258
How fail-safe cooling works
258
When fail-safe mode is activated
259
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK
260
260
Low fluid level
260
Correct fluid level
261
High fluid level
261
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
261
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
262
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK
262
FUEL FILTER
262
WASHER FLUID CHECK
262
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
263
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
265
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
266
Changing rear window wiper blade
266
AIR FILTER CHECK
267
Changing the air filter element
267
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
268
Vertical aim adjustment
268
CHANGING A BULB
269
Lamp Assembly Condensation
269
Replacing headlamp bulbs
270
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
271
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
271
Replacing side marker bulbs
272
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
272
Replacing backup lamp bulbs
272
Replacing tail/stop/turn/side marker lamp bulbs
273
Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly
273
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
273
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
273
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
274
Vehicle Care
275
GENERAL INFORMATION
275
CLEANING PRODUCTS
275
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
275
Exterior Chrome
276
Underbody
276
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
276
WAXING
277
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE
277
CLEANING THE ENGINE
277
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
278
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
278
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS
279
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
280
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS
280
VEHICLE STORAGE
281
Removing Vehicle from Storage
283
Wheels and Tires
284
GENERAL INFORMATION
284
Important Information for P265/40R22 Low-profile Tires and Wheels
284
Notice to Crossover Vehicle Owners
284
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (If Equipped)
285
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
286
TIRE CARE
286
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
286
Treadwear
287
Traction AA A B C
287
Temperature A B C
287
Glossary of Tire Terminology
288
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
289
Information on “P” Type Tires
289
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT ” Type Tires
292
Information on “T” Type Tires
293
Location of the Tire Label
293
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
294
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
296
Tire Wear
296
Damage
297
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
297
Tire Replacement Requirements
298
Safety Practices
299
Highway Hazards
299
Tire and Wheel Alignment
300
Tire Rotation
300
USING SNOW CHAINS
301
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
302
Changing Tires with a TPMS
303
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
303
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
303
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
304
When Inflating Your Tires
305
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
305
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
306
Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information
306
Tire Change Procedure
308
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire and Jack
311
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
312
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
312
Capacities and Specifications
313
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
313
Engine drivebelt routing
313
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
314
Motorcraft part numbers
317
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
317
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
318
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION
319
Accessories
320
ACCESSORIES
320
Exterior style
320
Interior style
320
Lifestyle
320
Peace of mind
320
Ford Extended Service Plan
322
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)
322
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
324
Scheduled Maintenance
325
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
325
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
325
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?
325
Factory-Trained Technicians
325
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft? Replacement Parts
325
Convenience
325
Protecting Your Investment
326
Additives and Chemicals
326
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
327
Owner Checks and Services
327
Multi-point Inspection
328
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
330
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor?
330
Maintenance Schedule Log
333
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
336
Special Operating Condition Log
340
EXCEPTIONS
342
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
343
Engine Coolant Change Log
343
MyLincoln Touch™
344
INTRODUCTION
344
Using the Touch-sensitive Controls on Your System
346
Cleaning the Touchscreen Display
347
Support
347
Safety Information
347
Speed-Restricted Features
348
Privacy Information
349
ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR INFOTAINMENT DISPLAY
350
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
351
How to Use Voice Commands with Your System
352
What Can I Say?
352
To Access a List of Available Commands
352
Helpful Hints
353
Voice Settings
353
Using Voice Commands with the Touchscreen Options
354
ENTERTAINMENT
357
Browsing Device Content
357
AM/FM Radio
358
HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
360
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
362
Radio Voice Commands
364
SIRIUS? Satellite Radio (If Activated)
365
Satellite Radio Voice Commands
368
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
369
CD
372
CD Voice Commands
372
SD Card Slot and USB Port
373
SD Card Slot
373
USB Port
373
Playing Music from Your Device
374
SD Card and USB Voice Commands
376
377
Bluetooth Audio
377
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands
377
A/V Inputs
379
Troubleshooting
380
PHONE
380
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time
381
Pairing Subsequent Phones
381
Making Calls
382
Receiving Calls
382
Phone Menu Options
382
Text Messaging
384
Composing a Text Message
384
Receiving a Text Message
385
Phone Settings
385
Phone Voice Commands
386
INFORMATION
387
SYNC Services (If Equipped, U.S. Only)
387
Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands
388
Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Touchscreen
389
Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions
389
Disconnecting from SYNC Services
390
SYNC Services Voice Commands
390
SIRIUS Travel Link (If Equipped and If Activated)
391
SIRIUS Travel Link Voice Commands
392
Notifications
394
Calendar
394
911 Assist? (If Equipped)
394
Setting 911 Assist On
395
To Ensure that 911 Assist Works Properly
395
In the Event of a Crash
396
911 Assist May Not Work If
396
911 Assist Privacy Notice
396
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, U.S. Only)
397
Making a Report
398
Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice
398
MENU
398
Setting the Clock
398
Display Settings
399
Uploading Photos for Your Home Screen Wallpaper
399
Photo Display Limitations
399
Sound
399
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
400
Rear View Camera (If Equipped)
400
Valet Mode
400
Changing Your Door Keypad Code (If Equipped)
400
Active Park Assist (If Equipped)
400
Settings
401
System Settings
401
Voice Settings
401
Media Player Settings
402
Navigation Settings
402
Phone Settings
402
Wireless & Internet
403
Wi-Fi
404
USB Mobile Broadband
405
Prioritize Connection Methods
405
Bluetooth Settings
405
Help!
406
TOUCHSCREEN CLIMATE CONTROLS
407
Climate Control Voice Commands
409
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
410
Setting a Destination
411
POI Categories
412
cityseekr (If Available)
413
Setting Your Navigation Preferences
415
Map Mode
416
Map Icons
417
Quick-Touch Buttons
418
Navigation Map Updates
419
Navigation Voice Commands
420
Appendices
422
GENERAL INFORMATION
422
SYNC? End User License Agreement (EULA)
422
End user notice
427
Microsoft? Windows? Mobile for Automotive Important Safety Information
427
General operation
427
TeleNav Software End User License Agreement
429
NavTeq End User License Agreement
434
Gracenote? Copyright
437
Gracenote? End User License Agreement (EULA)
437
Index
440

2013 Lincoln Mkx Overview

Introduction

The 2013 Lincoln MKX is a sophisticated midsize luxury SUV that combines elegant design, advanced technology, and a smooth driving experience. With its standout exterior styling and upscale interior, it appeals to those seeking both comfort and performance. The MKX is designed to meet the demands of modern drivers while providing a touch of class with every journey.

Powertrains

Under the hood, the 2013 Lincoln MKX boasts a potent 3.7-liter V6 engine that generates 303 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. The powertrain is coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission, which ensures a seamless driving experience. For those who desire enhanced control and traction, an all-wheel-drive option is available, providing confidence in various driving conditions.

Trims

The MKX is offered in a single luxurious trim level, which comes well-equipped with numerous features to satisfy discerning drivers. Optional packages, such as the technology package, further enhance the vehicle's capabilities, adding upgraded audio systems, navigation, and innovative safety technologies. The standalone options allow buyers to personalize their MKX according to their specific preferences.

Features

Inside the MKX, drivers are treated to a sumptuous cabin adorned with high-quality materials and comprehensive technology. Notable features include leather seating, dual-zone climate control, and a panoramic sunroof to enhance the open feel of the interior. The vehicle is equipped with the Lincoln MyLincoln Touch system, offering Bluetooth connectivity, voice-activated navigation, and a premium sound system, ensuring all passengers enjoy the latest in convenience and entertainment.

Owners Manual

The 2013 Lincoln MKX comes with a comprehensive owner's manual, providing detailed information on operating the vehicle, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting tips, and extensive feature explanations. This manual serves as an invaluable resource for owners to understand their MKX fully and make the most of its luxurious capabilities.

User manual download

The Lincoln Mkx owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2013 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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