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Lincoln 2008 MKX, Owner'S Manual

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Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine block
heater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts
of energy per hour. Your factory installed block heater system does not
have a thermostat; however, maximum temperature is attained after
approximately 3 hours of operation. Block heater operation longer than 3
hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use
additional electricity.

Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the
vehicle. While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals the
prongs of the engine block heater cord plug.

BRAKES

Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding
or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out
and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the vehicle has
continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the
vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer.

Refer to

Brake system warning

light

in the

Instrument Cluster

chapter for information on the brake
system warning light.

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This
system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by
keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and
brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the
brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is
done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal
characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern.

Using ABS

When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake
pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the
effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping
distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain
steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However,
the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.

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BRAKE

2008 MKX

(mkx)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Driving

222

Summary of Contents for 2008 MKX

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Page 2: ...tion system 59 SYNC 59 Climate Controls 60 Automatic temperature control 60 Rear window defroster 63 Lights 64 Headlamps 64 Turn signal control 68 Bulb replacement 69 Driver Controls 75 Windshield wiper washer control 75 Steering wheel adjustment 76 Power windows 80 Mirrors 81 Speed control 83 Message center 93 Locks and Security 109 Keys 109 Locks 111 Anti theft system 124 Table of Contents 1 200...

Page 3: ... 217 Starting 217 Brakes 222 Traction Control AdvanceTrac威 224 Transmission operation 228 Roadside Emergencies 240 Getting roadside assistance 240 Hazard flasher switch 242 Fuel pump shut off switch 242 Fuses and relays 243 Changing tires 250 Lug nut torque 256 Jump starting 257 Wrecker towing 262 Customer Assistance 264 Reporting safety defects U S only 271 Reporting safety defects Canada only 27...

Page 4: ...Index 318 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2007 Ford Motor Company Table of Contents 3 2...

Page 5: ...ow and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Mexico www ford com mx In Australia www ford com au Additional owner information is given in separate publications This Owner s Guide describes ever...

Page 6: ...IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in Drive your new vehicle at least 1 000 miles 1 600 km before towing a trailer For more detailed information about towing a trailer refer to Traile...

Page 7: ...r to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The re...

Page 8: ...ces in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable two way radios 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 that may take their focus off the road The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices ...

Page 9: ... Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 8 ...

Page 10: ...oolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 11: ...mally the Service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumination after the engine ...

Page 12: ... ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running or in a position between ON and START or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time seek service immediately from your authorized dealer Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake sy...

Page 13: ... detected Safety belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt A Belt Minder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate deactivate the Belt Minder威 chime feature Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range ref...

Page 14: ...when the speed control is engaged Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged O D off Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned OFF refer to the Driving chapter If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate have the transmission serviced soon or damage may occur Anti theft system Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive Anti theft System has been activ...

Page 15: ... ON chime Sounds when the parking brake is left ON and the vehicle is driven If the warning stays on after the park brake is off contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Message center activation chime Sounds when some warning messages appear in the message center display for the first time Overspeed chime if equipped Sounds when the vehicle speed reaches 75 mph 120 km h or higher GAUGES...

Page 16: ...icates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information Tachometer Indicates the engine speed ...

Page 17: ... Trip odometer Registers the miles kilometers of individual journeys Press and release the message center INFO button until TRIP appears in the display this represents the trip mode Press the control again to select Trip A and Trip B features Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 16 ...

Page 18: ...ipped with the THX威 II certified premium audio system This system creates optimal acoustic quality for all seating positions and road conditions The system offers an advanced speaker system amplifier subwoofer and equalization 1 Memory presets To set a station Select frequency band AM FM1 FM2 tune to a station press and hold a preset button until sound returns PRESET SAVED will appear in the displ...

Page 19: ...hannel In CATEGORY MODE press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel categories Pop Rock News etc Refer to Category Mode under Menu for further information Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability Phone Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC which has special phone features Refer to the SYNC supplement for...

Page 20: ...LACED will appear in the display DELETE SONG Press OK to delete a song from the system s memory Press to cycle through the saved songs When the song appears in the display that you would like to delete press OK The song will appear in the display for confirmation Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED If you do not want to delete the currently listed song press to select either RETU...

Page 21: ...uency band three times the search will stop The announcement categories are as follows Alert Searches for RBDS stations actively broadcasting important messages relating to weather or government emergencies Test Searches for RBDS stations actively broadcasting a test message Autoset Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for A...

Page 22: ... the playing media OK Use in various menu selections Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC which has special phone and media features For further information refer to the SYNC supplement 7 SEEK In radio or CD MP3 mode press to access the next strong station or track In satellite radio mode if equipped press SEEK to seek to the next channel If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc pre...

Page 23: ... 11 SEEK In radio and CD MP3 mode press to access the previous strong station or track In satellite radio mode if equipped press SEEK to seek to the previous channel If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SEEK to seek to the previous channel in the selected category Press and hold SEEK to fast seek through the previous channels In TEXT MODE press SEEK to view the previous disp...

Page 24: ... if equipped LINE IN auxiliary audio mode SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 modes satellite radio if equipped and SYNC if equipped For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter For further information on SYNC refer to the SYNC supplement Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for...

Page 25: ...o system Required equipment 1 Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2 An audio extension cable with stereo male 1 8 in 3 5 mm connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack 1 Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off 2 Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is t...

Page 26: ...roblems persists replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player 4 The portable music player must be controlled in the same way manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause etc over the attached portable music player 5 For safety reasons connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehic...

Page 27: ...07 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload When you pass a broadcast tower a stronger ...

Page 28: ...cs with a scratch protection film attached CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information Audio system warra...

Page 29: ...on Station overload When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute Unlike AM FM audible static you will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal interference Your radio display may display NO SIGNAL to indicate the interference SIRIUS satellite radio service SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription bas...

Page 30: ... system failure present If this message does not clear within a short period of time or with an ignition key cycle your receiver may have a fault See your authorized dealer for service INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available This previously available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button ...

Page 31: ...al should return UPDATING Update of channel programming in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle contr...

Page 32: ...tem can play DVD Video DVD R DVD R W discs as well as audio CDs and video CDs To ensure proper disc operation check the disc for finger prints scratches and cleanliness Clean with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position 2 Insert a DVD into the system label side up to turn on the system It will load automatically 3 Press the pow...

Page 33: ...r ACCESSORY position 2 Insert a CD into the system label side up to turn on the DVD system It will load and automatically begin to play If there is already a CD in the system press PLAY on the DVD player 3 The disc will begin to play and the CD Audio Disc screen will display From this screen you can also select from COMPRESSION SHUFFLE and SCAN features To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system 1 Ensu...

Page 34: ... video source by connecting RCA cords not included to the RCA jacks on the left hand side of the system Yellow 1 video input White 2 left channel audio input Red 3 right channel audio input 4 Press MEDIA on the DVD system to change the media source to AUX 5 Press VIDEO on the DVD system to change the video source to DVD AUX If your source is properly plugged in it will appear on the LCD Liquid Cry...

Page 35: ...ce AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD AUX Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources Note Refer to Single play Dual play for more information Using the infrared IR wireless headphones 1 Press the power control on the earpiece to turn the headphones ON 2 Select Channel A or B for each set of wireless headphones by using the A B control on the ear piece 3 Adjust the headphone volume using the rota...

Page 36: ... The brightness display will only appear when the menu is not displayed DVD player controls 1 Headphone control A B Press to select either the A or B headphone source Then press MEDIA to select the desired playing media for that headset When a headphone channel has been selected A or B selections will affect the source on that channel only A B VIDEO VOLUME MEDIA RETURN MENU ENTER 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 9 1...

Page 37: ...m on if it is off If a disc is present it will resume or begin to play Press Pause while playing a disc to pause a DVD or CD 6 On Off Press to turn the DVD system On Off 7 VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the following video state options which will be indicated on the bottom right hand corner of the display DVD DISC DVD AUX NON DVD and Off no indicator If you select the DVD AUX video sourc...

Page 38: ...eraction information refer to Single Play Dual play 12 MEDIA Press repeatedly to select from the various possible playing media sources AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD DVD AUX The media will show in the status display on the top of the screen when in Dual Play mode When in Single Play mode the media source will be displayed on the radio Note Channel A can access any possible media source AM FM1 ...

Page 39: ...djust the brightness A display bar will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the brightness levels Remote control Unless otherwise stated all operations can be carried out with the remote control Always point the remote control directly at the player Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 38...

Page 40: ...n to the previous menu screen 5 ANGLE DVD dependent Press to select the angle to view the scene 6 Channel A B Press to select either A or B headphones and then use the MEDIA control to select the desired playing media for the headphones 7 VOL Volume When in Single Play press to increase or decrease the volume over all speakers When in Dual Play press to increase or decrease the volume for the wire...

Page 41: ...EDIA Press to cycle through the possible media sources AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD LINE IN if equipped DVD AUX Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources 16 VIDEO Press to cycle through video states DVD DISC DVD AUX NON DVD Off 17 EJECT Press to eject a disc from the FES 18 Fast reverse Previous When a DVD is playing press and hold for a quick reverse within the DVD Press and release for ...

Page 42: ...limited shelf life replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 41 ...

Page 43: ...ing and to the road Your FES system is equipped with two sets of battery powered infrared wireless headphones Two AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones Batteries are included Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with the system Also wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of the system Refer to Wired...

Page 44: ...lightly press down on top and slide the cover off When replacing the batteries use two new batteries alkaline recommended and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 43 ...

Page 45: ...wireless headphones by using the A B selection switch on the ear piece Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use After approximately one minute of not being in use no infrared signal is received the wireless headphones will automatically turn off They will also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save featur...

Page 46: ...ten to the audio on wired headphones not included connect the wired headphones into the headphone jacks on the sides of the DVD system The wired headphone jack for Channel A is located on the left side of the FES and is labeled A Headphones plugged into this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel A source The wired headphone jack for Channel B is located on...

Page 47: ...are listening to the radio the rear seat passengers can also listen to the radio however they will be limited to listening to the same radio channel Press on the DVD player to listen to audio over the headphones The headphone control will now be active and a green light next to the A or B headphone control buttons will illuminate The system can output two different audio sources over the headphone...

Page 48: ...be capable of providing audio to the speakers The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD DISC and DVD AUX regardless of headphone channel A or B When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode both headphone channels A B will be connected to FES DISC Menu mode Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the DVD disc menu if available Press MENU twice to access the D...

Page 49: ...en This is disc dependent You can select from WIDE LETTER BOX or PAN SCAN Once you have made your selection press ENTER to confirm The LCD screen display will immediately change to your selection after the system resumes playback of the DVD The system default is WIDE 16 9 Language Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output English Spanish French This is disc depe...

Page 50: ...lt is OFF Once you have made your selection press ENTER to confirm This is disc dependent Audio CDs To play audio CDs on your DVD system 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position 2 Ensure that the DVD system is ON 3 Insert an audio CD into the DVD system label side up 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 49 ...

Page 51: ... stop Playing MP3 discs To play an MP3 disc on your DVD system 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position 2 Ensure that the DVD system is ON 3 Insert the MP3 disc into the DVD system label side up 4 The folder track and elapsed time will appear in the status bar The screen will list the Artist Title Album and File Name COMP Compression Compression brings soft and loud C...

Page 52: ...mputer s resources Follow the PC configuration recommendations of the encoder software vendor We recommend that you avoid running other software applications on your PC during MP3 encoding to avoid undesirable noise and distortion CD MP3 and CD player care Handle discs by their edges only Never touch the playing surface Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of...

Page 53: ...ded that homemade CDs or DVDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ball point pens may damage CDs or DVDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information Playing a DVD 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position 2 Ensure that the navigation system is on 3 Insert a DVD label side up into the system 4 Use the DVD bezel cont...

Page 54: ... Frame by frame 1 With a DVD playing press pause 2 Press the right cursor button The DVD will advance one frame Each press of the right cursor button will advance the DVD video by one frame Headphone auxiliary jacks There are wired headphones not included and auxiliary jacks on the left and right side of your DVD system They can be used to plug in wired headphones or to connect and play auxiliary ...

Page 55: ... 1 Yellow video input 2 White left channel audio input 3 Red right channel audio input 4 Black wired headphone jack not included The B headphone jack 5 is located on the right side of the DVD system Plug in wired headphones not included here Note The B headphones can only access DVD and AUX modes They cannot access radio sources Audio displays Your DVD system interacts closely with the front audio...

Page 56: ... preset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls The control level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneously The three states are described as FULL enabled The FES has control over the primary speaker and secondary headphone audio sources LOCAL The FES has control over the secondary source headphones only The radio will ignore button presses that affect the pri...

Page 57: ...ing or disassembly is prohibited MP3 Supply of this product only conveys a license for private non commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial i e revenue generating real time broadcasting terrestrial satellite cable and or any other media broadcasting streaming via internet intranets and or other networks or in other electronic content di...

Page 58: ...A remote control is included in the system to allow the rear seat occupants to operate the FES functions without distracting the driver Do not expose the liquid crystal display LCD flip down screen to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive periods of time Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game equipment whe...

Page 59: ...ted to harsh environmental conditions may be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability To avoid these outcomes whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to extremely hot or cold temperatures direct sunlight high humidity a dusty environment locations where strong magnetic fields are generated Temperature extremes When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely c...

Page 60: ...ects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle the FES will work in a state referred to as Headphone Only Mode This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system without interface to the radio While operating in Headphone Only Mode the system will have limited functionality The system will only output audio to the headphones It will not be cap...

Page 61: ...ce window fogging To exit defrost select another distribution mode 2 Passenger side temperature control Press to increase decrease the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle Allows the passenger to choose and control a different temperature than the driver if desired 3 R Rear defroster Press to activate deactivate the rear window defroster Refer to the Rear window defroster section in th...

Page 62: ...at Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 9 Driver cooled seat Press to control the driver cooled seat Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 10 Fan Speed Press to manually increase or decrease the fan speed To return to automatic fan operation press AUTO 11 Recirculated air Pres...

Page 63: ...off Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield To improve the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out For maximum cooling performance in MAX A C mode Automatic operation 1 Press AU...

Page 64: ...ects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty CABIN AIR FILTER The cabin air filter element is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle The presence of a...

Page 65: ...ve automatic on off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for approximately 20 seconds or if equipped with a message center you can select a delay from 0 180 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to OFF See Message Center if equipped in the Driver Controls chapter To turn autolamps on rotate the control counter...

Page 66: ...will illuminate High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Pull the lever towards you to deactivate Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on at reduced intensity output To activate the ignition must be in the ON position and the headlamp control must be in the OFF or Parking lamp...

Page 67: ...mate control unit do not change with the dimmer control till the dash mounted sensor senses full night conditions Note If the battery is disconnected discharged or a new battery is installed the dimmer switch requires re calibration Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full Dome ON position to reset This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions...

Page 68: ...rom one headlamp while adjusting the other 4 On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line if not the beam will need to be adjusted using the next step 5 Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver turn the adjuster either clockwise to adjust down or counterclockw...

Page 69: ...anel dimmer switch is rotated until the courtesy lamps come on the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF Map dome lamp if equipped The dome lamp lights when any door is opened the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on and any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF The map lamps are activated by pressing the contr...

Page 70: ...bs are specified in the chart below Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to ensure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamp high beam 2 9005 Head...

Page 71: ... noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your authorized dealer To replace these lamps see your authorized dealer Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently Replacing headlamp bulbs 1 Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position 2 Open the hood 3 Reach over the front bolste...

Page 72: ...ildren s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 8 Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned turn the new bulb clockwise to install 9 Install the bulb cover Replacing front parking lamp turn signal bulb...

Page 73: ...pening Rotate lamp from the wheel opening away from the vehicle as the lamp separates from the vehicle slide the lamp towards the wheel opening to disengage lamp 3 Rotate the lamp clockwise while holding the electrical connector in place with your other hand After rotating the lamp 90 degrees clockwise pull and disengage the wire harness and bulb from the lamp 4 With the bulb exposed carefully rem...

Page 74: ... NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 5 Pull bulb straight out of socket and snap in the new bulb 6 Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise 7 Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle by securing the lamp assembly with two bolts Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly Your vehicle ...

Page 75: ... Install new bulb s in reverse order Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the OFF position 2 From underneath the vehicle remove the splash shield and rotate the harness bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove from the fog lamp 3 Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two snap clips Install the new bulb in reverse order 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide p...

Page 76: ...conds after washing the front window to clear any water that is dripping down from the top of the windshield caused by the washing Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wi...

Page 77: ... position the control will automatically return to the INT 2 or OFF position TILT TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column 2 While the lever is in the down position move the steering wheel up or down and in or out until you find the desired position 3 While holding the steering wheel in place pull the lever up to its original positio...

Page 78: ...or back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Forward storage bin if equipped The storage compartment may be used to store a pair of sunglasses Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment The door...

Page 79: ... the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel A second auxiliary power point is located in the center console utility compartment Do not use the power point for operating...

Page 80: ...int is located on the rear side of the center console The power point is accessible from the rear seats The rear auxiliary power point is located on the left rear quarter panel The power point is accessible from the liftgate or behind the rear seat Cigar Cigarette lighter if equipped Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket Do not hold the lighter in with your ...

Page 81: ...s the driver and passenger s window to open fully without holding the control down Push the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly The window will open fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation Express Up One Touch Up Front windows only Allows the driver and passenger s window to close fully without holding the control up Pull the swit...

Page 82: ... delay being active the window will stop Security override can be used if the window movement is restricted in some way for example if there is ice on the window or seals Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver and front passenger to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver and front passenger press the right side of the control Press t...

Page 83: ...ed Navigation System or SYNC With voice activated Navigation System or SYNC The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror w...

Page 84: ...ed outside mirrors if equipped Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors SPEED CONTROL With speed control set you can maintain a set speed without keeping your fo...

Page 85: ...n Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Depress the brake ped...

Page 86: ...mounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap Down function Press and re...

Page 87: ...ury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use steering wheel controls and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so These controls allow you to operate some radio control features Radio control features Press ...

Page 88: ...ny mode Press VOL or to adjust the volume Navigation system hands free control features if equipped Press and hold control briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature Press to complete a voice command For further information on the Navigation system refer to the Navigation supplement 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls...

Page 89: ...ress to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press and hold to exit phone mode or end call For further information on the Navigation system SYNC system refer to the Navigation and SYNC supplements PANORAMIC VISTA ROOF AND POWER SUNSHADES IF EQUIPPED The panoramic Vista Roof and power sunshade controls are located on the overhead console Do not let children play with the panoramic Vista Roof ...

Page 90: ...ess and hold to open manually The panoramic Vista Roof is equipped with a one touch open feature Firmly press and release the rear control The panoramic Vista Roof will open to the comfort position Firmly press and release the control again to fully open To stop the one touch open feature press any control again Note Opening the panoramic Vista Roof will also open the sunshades if closed Note The ...

Page 91: ...afety stop and reverse features as required by U S federal safety standards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards For more information contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Retain the original transmitter for u...

Page 92: ...ressed and released If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Programming Steps 4 through 6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 4 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attache...

Page 93: ...onds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威 The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System To operate simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button Activation will now occur for ...

Page 94: ...old the desired HomeLink威 button Do NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink威 button follow Step 1 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the RUN position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays impo...

Page 95: ...l remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km to empty If you RESET this warning message this display will return within 10 minutes DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is...

Page 96: ...r to reset the function after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings For more information refer to Fuel Information in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Average Speed Select this function from the INFO menu to display AVERAGE SPEED and press the RESET control press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the function Your average speed from that poi...

Page 97: ...icle doors are shut 1 Turn ignition to the RUN position 2 Start the engine 3 Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer are displayed Do not select Trip DTE or AFE The top of the message center must be blank Note If the compass displays CAL 000000 0 mi instead of heading information the compass will need to be calibrated Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph 5 k...

Page 98: ...indicator changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED This will take up to three circles to complete calibration 10 The compass is now calibrated Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following 1 Press and release RESET in order to start the timer 2 Press and release RESET to pause the timer 3 Press and hold RESET...

Page 99: ...ESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the system check report is as follows 1 DOORS CLOSED 2 ENGINE TEMPERATURE 3 OIL PRESSURE 4 BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 5 WASHER FLUID LEVEL 6 FUEL LEVEL 7 DISTANCE TO EMPTY Units English Metric 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed 2 Press the RESET control to change ...

Page 100: ...nlocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off 1 To disable enable the autounlock feature select this function from the SETUP MENU 2 Press and hold the RESET control switch to turn the autounlock ON or OFF 3 Press the RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU Easy entry ...

Page 101: ... disable enable the reverse sensing system feature select this function from the SETUP menu or put the vehicle in R Reverse 2 Press the RESET control to turn the rear park aid OFF or ON Language 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed 2 Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices Selectable languages are Engl...

Page 102: ...pleted This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle Warnings Status Driver door ajar Warning cannot be reset PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be displayed Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Park brake engaged RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be displayed Low fuel level Warning returns after 10 minutes Check brake system Low brake fluid level Warning r...

Page 103: ...e tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning If the warning stays on or continues to come on have the system inspected by your authorized dealer TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or ...

Page 104: ...le It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area Note In the event of a power failure the latch can be accessed and released through the access panel in the liftgate trim To open push the control button located above the liftgate outside handle to unlatch the liftgate then pull on the outside handle to access the cargo area Exercise care when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other e...

Page 105: ...RNING Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control Keep keys out of reach of children Do not allow children to play near an open or moving power liftgate The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P Park When the liftgate is being power closed a chime will sound three times as the liftgate begins to power close A single chime indicates ...

Page 106: ...ower Liftgate feature can be enabled or disabled using the Message Center With the control in the OFF position power operation is disabled from the liftgate handle button and from the rear cargo area button The integrated keyhead transmitter and instrument panel switch will operate the liftgate regardless of the position state of the Message Center Refer to the Message Center section in this chapt...

Page 107: ...ar quarter panel to close the liftgate Note The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is latched Warning keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch Note The liftgate movement direction can be reversed with a second press of the instrument panel or the rear cargo area control button or a second double press of the integrated keyhead transmitter button To manua...

Page 108: ...isconnected battery the liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six 6 hours To reset the power liftgate 1 Ensure the battery is properly connected and charged 2 Manually close and fully latch the liftgate 3 Power open the liftgate by using the integrated keyhead transmitter or the instrument panel control button The outside liftgate control button can also be used if the power liftg...

Page 109: ...imum load for the roof rack is 100 lb 44 kg Your fuel economy will decrease when you drive with items on the luggage rack When the rack is loaded check the tightness of the load before driving and at each refueling stop Loaded vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be take...

Page 110: ...KTs are available through your authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehicle s ...

Page 111: ...ylinder place your thumb on the center thumb rest of the IKT and forefinger on the logo badge on the opposite side To gain more leverage when rotating the IKT in the ignition lock cylinder you can readjust the location of your thumb to grasp the IKT on the outer edge next to the control Likewise when rotating the IKT to the 1 LOCK position in the ignition lock cylinder the bottom edge of the IKT a...

Page 112: ...ter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or locking the vehicle with the keyless entry keypad If both front doors and the liftgate are closed the vehicle can be locked from any method regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the ignition is in the 3 RUN position you shift into any g...

Page 113: ...to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 RUN position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the 3 RUN position to the 1 LOCK position 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignit...

Page 114: ...a stop and the ignition is turned to the 1 LOCK or 2 ACC position and the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the 1 LOCK or 2 ACC position Note The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened Deactivating activating autounlock feature Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated ther...

Page 115: ...amming mode has been entered and is active 6 To enable disable the autounlock feature press the lock control then press the unlock control The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autounlock was activated 7 Turn the ignition to the 1 LOCK position The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry key pad autounlock en...

Page 116: ... the key and turn to the unlock position key vertical to disengage the childproof locks REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interferen...

Page 117: ...gate The typical operating range for your IKT is approximately 33 feet 10 meters A decrease in operating range could be caused by weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Locks and Security 116 ...

Page 118: ...n three seconds to unlock all the doors The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature this feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the 3 RUN position The inside lights will not turn off if they have been turned on using the dimmer control or any door is open The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the igniti...

Page 119: ...n the liftgate Make sure all persons are clear of the liftgate area before using power liftgate control In order to fully lower and latch the liftgate press the control twice If the liftgate stops mid travel it may have detected an obstacle Check to ensure the liftgate swing zone is free from obstruction and reset the power assist by manually closing the liftgate Normal operation can then be resum...

Page 120: ...ted keyhead Transmitter and then press the 1 or 2 control on the driver s door panel which you would like to associate with the seat and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions 4 Repeat this procedure for another Integrated Keyhead Transmitter if desired Deactivating the memory feature To deactivate this feature 1 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel 2 Within five seconds press the lock or unlo...

Page 121: ...cement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional IKTs you can either reprogram them yourself or take all IKTs to your author...

Page 122: ...he lamps will automatically turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 RUN position or the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed or the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad or after 25 seconds of illumination Note On some vehicles the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will not activate in daylight conditions Deactivating activating perimeter lamps illum...

Page 123: ...edure is complete Illuminated exit When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the ignition the interior dome lamps and the exterior mirror puddle lamps if equipped will illuminate The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and 25 seconds elapse or the key is inserted in the ignition Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after th...

Page 124: ...d 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other 4 To associate the entry code with a memory setting enter a sixth digit to indicate which driver should be set in a memory recalled by the personal entry code Pressing 1 2 recalls Driver 1 settings Pressing 3 4 recalls Driver 2 settings Pressing other keypad buttons or not pressing a keypad button as...

Page 125: ... s door enter the factory set 5 digit code or your personal code Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other The interior lamps will illuminate Note If the two stage unlocking feature is disabled all doors will unlock for more information regarding two stage unlocking refer to the Two stage unlocking section earlier in this chapter To unlock all doors enter the factory set code o...

Page 126: ...m touching the coded IKT while starting the engine These objects will not cause damage to the coded IKT but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the IKT when starting the engine If a problem occurs turn the ignition off remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded IKT and restart the engine Anti theft indicator The anti theft indicator is located in the instrument panel ...

Page 127: ... don t have an extra coded key you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or...

Page 128: ... seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 LOCK position and removing the previously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 LOCK position to the 3 RUN position Keep the ignition in the 3 RUN position for at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has been successfully prog...

Page 129: ...m system Press the control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors the hood and the liftgate are closed If any of these are not closed the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door the hood ...

Page 130: ... full rearward toward the rear of the vehicle to ensure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to the 3 ON position with a valid SecuriLock key or Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT This will only shut off the horn and turn lamps when the alarm is sounding The alarm system will still be armed Pressing the power door UNLOCK contro...

Page 131: ...latched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion Head restraints h...

Page 132: ... the hips 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 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 resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upri...

Page 133: ...r to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward backward up or down Tilt Function Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to tilt the seat fo...

Page 134: ...ght is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park automatic transmission A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control and the transmitter is programmed to a m...

Page 135: ...the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thor...

Page 136: ...ed seats air filter replacement The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be replaced periodically Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for more information There is a filter located under each front seat The filter can be accessed from the first row seat Move the front seats all the way back and up to ease access To remove an air filter Remove key from ignition Push up...

Page 137: ...er of the outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position REAR SEATS Head restraints Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head The head restraints can be moved up by pulling up on the head restraint 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 136 ...

Page 138: ...t cushion before actuating the release lever to cycle the seats to the load floor position To prevent possible damage to the seat or safety belts ensure that the safety belts are not buckled when moving the seat to the load floor position 2nd row manual folding seat To fold down the rear seat pull up on the lever on the outboard side of the seat cushion and let the seatback rotate downward into th...

Page 139: ...owers the right 40 seatback and the bottom portion lowers the left 60 seatback Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that the latches are engaged An unlatched seat may bec...

Page 140: ...additional comfort To adjust the second row seatback to the desired position while seated pull the release lever up and push the seatback rearward Seat mounted armrest and cupholders Your vehicle is equipped with a rear seat armrest To fold the armrest down release the latch located on the seatback by pressing down and pulling forward 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Saf...

Page 141: ...e when using the seat heater The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause ...

Page 142: ...improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag related injuries The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System...

Page 143: ... usage etc were not appropriate to activate these safety devices Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollovers side impacts or rear impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration The pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and near frontal collisions and in rollovers and side collisions when the Safety Canopy is...

Page 144: ...at in front of an active air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back 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 front passenger airbag and passenger seat mounted side airbag The system is designed to h...

Page 145: ...g light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required The Restraints Control Module RCM monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front s...

Page 146: ...ed or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of ...

Page 147: ...e receives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement Energy Management Feature Front Outboard This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision The energy management feature has a retractor assembly that is designed ...

Page 148: ... corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract...

Page 149: ...king properly Safety belt assemblies should be inspected by an authorized dealer and must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensiti...

Page 150: ...the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Second row comfort guide The second row outboard lap shoulder belt is equipped with a belt comfort guide This guide is attached to the head restraint and is stored in a ...

Page 151: ...xtension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended there is a 8 inch 20 cm safety belt extension assembly that can be added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extens...

Page 152: ... collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly unde...

Page 153: ...safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating the Belt Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat warnings wil...

Page 154: ...t warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph 5 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON The B...

Page 155: ...right as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belt...

Page 156: ...eating 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 buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independently...

Page 157: ...tes Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 For the seating position being disabled at a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt nine times ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds...

Page 158: ...er should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and the driver airbag mod...

Page 159: ...ing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system SRS or its fuses See your authorized dealer Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and tow hoo...

Page 160: ... airbag supplemental restraint system work The safety belt pretensioner and airbag SRS are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates pretensioner activation and airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system R...

Page 161: ...cial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after i...

Page 162: ...senger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disabl...

Page 163: ...aint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the...

Page 164: ...y can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased 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...

Page 165: ...ar passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in seat b...

Page 166: ...nated If the airbag readiness light remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number...

Page 167: ...t on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of inju...

Page 168: ...t side impact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat the front passenger seat mounted side airbag will be deactivated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant...

Page 169: ... in the Instrument cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as used for front airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned to the RUN position A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pat...

Page 170: ...from the headliner Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety Canopy system its fuses the A B C or D pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy See your authorized dealer All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety Canopy system is provided To reduce risk of injury do not obstruct or...

Page 171: ...ag light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags Two crash sensors mounted on the B pillar one on each side of the vehicle Two crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the rear doors one on each side of the vehicle Rollover sensor in the restraints control module RCM The Safety Canopy system in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuri...

Page 172: ...rong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or rollover events not in rear impact frontal or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover If the Safety Canopy system has deployed the Safety Canopy will not function aga...

Page 173: ...r for special instructions about using airbags Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U S and Canada If small children generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 40 lb 18 kg or less ride in your vehicle you must put them in safety seats made especially for children Many states require that children use appr...

Page 174: ...4 years of age Although the lap shoulder belt will provide some protection these children are still too small for lap shoulder belts to fit properly which could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt positioning booster Booster seats position a c...

Page 175: ...able shield remove the shield and use the lap shoulder belt If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head top of ear level above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap shoulder belts Those with a high back If with a backless booster seat you cannot f...

Page 176: ...he risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only It is best to use a booster seat with lap shoulder belts in the back seat the safest place for children to ride Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay positioned on the shoulder during use Follow all instructions provided ...

Page 177: ...ld seat and the release button to prevent accidental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 48 lb 22 kg in a child restraint Top tether anchors can be used for children up to 60 lb 27 kg in a child restraint and to provide upper torso restraint for...

Page 178: ...talling child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 1 Position the child safety seat in ...

Page 179: ...e child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints...

Page 180: ... in the belt 9 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic l...

Page 181: ...bols shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Do not use seat anchors as cargo tie downs 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Route the child saf...

Page 182: ...seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminates the need to use s...

Page 183: ...ches 500 mm apart Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the r...

Page 184: ... the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatl...

Page 185: ... than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat belts and children infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection Study your Owner s Guide for specific information about equipment features instructions for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS All Wheel Drive AWD System...

Page 186: ...on situations it won t stop any faster than two wheel drive vehicles Always drive at a safe speed How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Crossover vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways Your vehicle may be Higher to allow higher load carrying capacity Shorter to give it the capability to approach inclines All other things held equal a shorter wheelbase may make...

Page 187: ...quires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a ti...

Page 188: ...d Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflation pres...

Page 189: ...h the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if required At least once a month and before long t...

Page 190: ... which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Cer...

Page 191: ... see Dissimilar Spare Tire Wheel Information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts or bulges TIRE CARE Inspec...

Page 192: ...such as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use load ...

Page 193: ...re defect requires a recall Tire replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on ...

Page 194: ...g Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 366 cm away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels ...

Page 195: ...e and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignment Have ...

Page 196: ...om the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized info...

Page 197: ...ndicates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this informat...

Page 198: ...ur numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall 9 M S or M S Mud and Snow or AT All Terrain or AS ...

Page 199: ... representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the m...

Page 200: ...cks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressu...

Page 201: ...e In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Lo...

Page 202: ... the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously ill...

Page 203: ...checked periodically at least monthly using an accurate tire gauge refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle The Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low Once the l...

Page 204: ... Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter 2 After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your te...

Page 205: ...perature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the...

Page 206: ...sly If you hear the cable chains rub or bang against your vehicle stop and re tighten the cable chains If this does not work remove the cable chains to prevent damage to your vehicle If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle Remove the tire cable chains when they are no longer needed Do not use tire cable chains on dry roads The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage...

Page 207: ...ximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available ...

Page 208: ...o and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 207 ...

Page 209: ...is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The GVW must never exceed the GVWR Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label veh...

Page 210: ...ptions no cargo internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than...

Page 211: ...d capacity to carry you 4 of your friends and all the golf bags You and four friends average 220 lb 99 kg each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 lb 13 5 kg each The calculation would be 1 400 5 x 220 5 x 30 1 400 1 100 150 150 lb Yes you have enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends and your golf bags In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 5 x 99 kg 5 x 13 5 k...

Page 212: ...tem may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheating This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure Stay within your vehicle s load limits Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing Refer to Driving while you tow in this ...

Page 213: ...0 907 0 200 0 91 3 5L Class II towing optional 8720 3955 0 3500 0 1588 0 350 0 159 Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage transmission damage structural damage loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and personal injury Preparing t...

Page 214: ...hicle by an authorized dealer Do not connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle s brake system Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights br...

Page 215: ...s during the first 500 miles 800 km of trailer towing drive no faster than 70 mph 112 km h with no full throttle starts Turn off the speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer To eliminate excessive shifting use a lower gear This will also assist in transmission cooling ...

Page 216: ... 800 km of towing be done at no faster than 70 mph 112 km h with no full throttle starts After you have traveled 50 miles 80 km thoroughly check your hitch electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts To aid in engine transmission cooling and A C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic place the gearshift lever in P Park Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If...

Page 217: ...he instruction specified by the equipment provider Note If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground follow these instructions Tow only in the forward direction Release the parking brake Place the transmission shift lever in Neutral N Turn the key in the ignition to the ACC position refer to Starting in the Driving chapter The ACC position also unlocks the steering wheel Do not excee...

Page 218: ...e starting is controlled by the powertrain control system This system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starti...

Page 219: ...ll exhaust fumes Important safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants buckle their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter 2 Mak...

Page 220: ...hts and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights Starting the engine 1 Turn the key to 3 RUN without turning the key to 4 START 2 Turn the key to 4 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driving 219 ...

Page 221: ...t fumes Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least one inch 2 5 cm or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater defroster system to respond quickly If your vehi...

Page 222: ...To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Also ensure that the block heater especially the cord is in good condition before use Make sure that when in operation the extension cord plug engine block heater cord plug connection is free and clear of water in order to prevent possible shock or fire Be sure that area...

Page 223: ...hould be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light Four wheel anti lock brake system ABS Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti lock Braking System ABS This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking Noise from the ABS pump motor a...

Page 224: ...g brake press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated when the ignition is turned ON until the parking brake is released Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal b...

Page 225: ... braking During AdvanceTrac威 with RSC operation you may experience the following A rumble grunting or grinding noise after startup and when driving off A slight deceleration of the vehicle The AdvanceTrac威 with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated If your foot is on the brake pedal you will feel a vibration in the pedal Traction Control Traction Control helps your vehicle ma...

Page 226: ...lps the driver maintain steering control AdvanceTrac威 with RSC will attempt to correct the vehicle motion by applying brake force at individual tires and if necessary by reducing engine power During Electronic Stability Control events the sliding car icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily Driving maneuvers which may activate AdvanceTrac威 with RSC system include Taking a turn too fas...

Page 227: ...any of the components of the system are affecting the vehicle s performance otherwise the light will remain off Consequently the sliding car icon will not be illuminated during most of your normal driving The AdvanceTrac威 with RSC button located on the center stack of the instrument panel allows the driver to control certain features of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC system below 45 mph 70 km h If the ...

Page 228: ...t its furthest turning points until it stops 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 Some noise is normal during operation If the noise is excessive check for a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be cau...

Page 229: ...r similar tool into the access hole and press downward while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P Park position and into the N Neutral position 4 Remove the tool and reinstall the protective cover 5 Start the vehicle and release the parking brake If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not op...

Page 230: ...e A new vehicle or transaxle may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transaxle Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transaxle operation Additionally whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed the strategy must be relearned Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6 speed aut...

Page 231: ... free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Drive with Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transaxle operates in gears one through six D Drive with Grade Assist Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever This will also activate Grade Assist Transaxle operates in gears one through five ...

Page 232: ...rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat It may be beneficial to turn the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC system off so the wheels are allowed to spin REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Reverse Sensing System RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is ...

Page 233: ...ed coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas As you move closer to the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the obstacle is less than 10 inches 25 0 cm away the tone will sound continuously If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 inches 25 0 cm from the side of the vehicle the tone will sound for onl...

Page 234: ...hould never be used A dissimilar spare tire size other than the spare tire provided or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive and could damage the system Note Your AWD vehicle is not intended for severe off road use The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off road capabilities in which dri...

Page 235: ...dden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover Remember your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each...

Page 236: ...le control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel In the event of an emergency stop avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another i e from concrete to gravel there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver ...

Page 237: ...ugh water determine the depth avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel rims for cars or the bottom of the hubs for trucks if possible and proceed slowly If the ignition system gets wet the vehicle may stall Once through water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressur...

Page 238: ...ive in reverse over a hill without the aid of an observer When climbing a steep slope or hill start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling If you do stall out do not try to turnaround because you might roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just e...

Page 239: ...mp the brakes Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti lock brake system Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability For this reason Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that ...

Page 240: ...y may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Wet b...

Page 241: ...allons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to t...

Page 242: ...nce for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford or Mercury vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 521 4140 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665...

Page 243: ... down your battery FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt After an accident if the engine cranks but does not start this switch may have been activated This switch is located behind a panel on the left side of the cargo area To reset the switch 1 Turn the ignition OFF 2 Check the fuel system fo...

Page 244: ...fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse p...

Page 245: ...rt of the cover until it clicks into place Gently pull on the cover to make sure it is secure To reinstall the trim panel align the tabs on the bottom of the panel with the grooves push the panel shut and slide the release lever to the left to secure the panel To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergen...

Page 246: ... beam headlamps left 8 10A Low beam headlamps right 9 15A Interior lights Cargo lamps 10 15A Backlighting Puddle lamps 11 10A All wheel drive 12 7 5A Power mirror switch Driver side power seat memory Driver seat module Keep alive power KA 13 5A Not used 14 10A Power liftgate module 15 10A Climate control 16 15A Not used Spare 17 20A All power lock motor feeds Liftgate release Moon roof 18 20A THX ...

Page 247: ... Rear park assist AWD Heated seat module 36 5A PATS transceiver 37 10A Climate control 38 20A THX System 39 20A Radio 40 20A Not used Spare 41 15A Delayed accessory function for radio and lock switch illumination 42 10A Not used Spare 43 10A Rear wiper logic 44 10A Customer accessory feed 45 5A Front wiper logic Climate control relay feed 46 7 5A Occupant Classification Sensor OCS Passenger Airbag...

Page 248: ...trical 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 high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 Not used 2 Blower motor r...

Page 249: ...Not used 13 Not used 14 Not used 15 40A ABS pump motor 16 30A Front heated seats 17 20A Cigar lighter Power point 18 20A Panorama moon roof 19 Fuel pump diode 20 PCM relay 21 7 5A PCM Keep alive power KA 22 Trailer tow left stop turn lamp relay 23 Not used 24 10A Trailer tow left stop turn lamp 25 Rear seat release relay 26 Fuel pump relay 27 10A Rear seat release 28 15A Heated mirror 29 Heated mi...

Page 250: ...lamp relay 44 10A Backup lamps 45 Not used 46 10A Trailer tow right stop turn lamp 47 Trailer tow right stop turn lamp relay 48 Run Start relay 49 10A PCM ISPR 50 10A ABS Run Start 51 5A Adaptive lighting 52 5A Fuel pump relay coil 53 30A SPDJB Run Start 54 Not used 55 Not used 56 A C clutch diode 57 40A ABS valves 58 30A Front wipers 59 30A Power liftgate 60 30A Driver power seat 61 30A Passenger...

Page 251: ... illuminate when the spare tire is in use To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensors refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Replace the spare tire with...

Page 252: ... for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall 2 Full size dissimilar spare with label on wheel This spare tire has a label on the wheel that states THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above do not Exceed 50 mph 80 km h Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label T...

Page 253: ...s Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel additional caution should be given to Towing a trailer Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full size diss...

Page 254: ...o loosen the lug nuts and operate the jack Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the vehicle is in P Park To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure to place the transaxle in P Park set the parking brake and block in both directions the wheel that...

Page 255: ...hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 1 Block the diagonally opposite wheel 2 Remove wheel cover if equipped with the lug wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 254 ...

Page 256: ...for changing the tire 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 5 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 6 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 7 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the...

Page 257: ...in 100 miles 160 km after any wheel disturbance rotation flat tire wheel removal etc Lug nut socket size Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque lb ft N m Lug nut socket size 3 4 inch 19 mm hex Bolt size 1 2 x 20 100 135 Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners When a wheel is installed always remove any corrosion dirt or forei...

Page 258: ...rt capability Attempting to push start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of t...

Page 259: ... surges Turn all other accessories off Connecting the jumper cables 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadsi...

Page 260: ...tem Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide ...

Page 261: ...efore disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide p...

Page 262: ... cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 261 ...

Page 263: ...e front ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this fashion If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment it is recommended that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transaxle On AWD vehicles it is required that your vehicle...

Page 264: ...configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Place the transmission in N Neutral Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km h Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook up and towing procedures for your vehicle 2008...

Page 265: ...s or concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures plea...

Page 266: ...www customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and the city where the authoriz...

Page 267: ...mburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if withi...

Page 268: ...oose to accept it If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well If the arbitrator has decided in your favor and you accept the decision the BBB AUTO LINE program will contact you to ensure that Ford has complied with the decision in a timely manner Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after ...

Page 269: ...ons are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service...

Page 270: ...d may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If...

Page 271: ... p m EST Helm Incorporated can also be reached by their website www helminc com Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card check or money order Obtaining a French owner s guide French Owner s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P O Box 2000 Oakville ON Canada L6J 5E4 2008 M...

Page 272: ...ed in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS...

Page 273: ...vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Exterior chrome Wash the vehicle first using cool or luke...

Page 274: ...the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong stre...

Page 275: ...rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine 3 5L ENGINE Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage PLASTIC NON PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts These products are available from your authorized dealer For...

Page 276: ...emove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a...

Page 277: ...of the airbag system If a staining liquid like coffee juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces clean as follows 1 Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth 2 Apply Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 11 A In Canada use Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner CXC 101 to the wiped area and spread around evenly 3 Apply more Motorcraft cleaner to a ...

Page 278: ...m your authorized dealer In Canada use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 or an equivalent high quality leather care product Do not use household cleaning products alcohol solutions solvents or cleaners intended for rubber vinyl and plastics or oil petroleum based leather conditioners These products may cause premature wearing of the clear protective coating Note In some instances color or dye transf...

Page 279: ... and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A Motorcraft Leather Care Kit U S only ZC 11 D Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 10...

Page 280: ...s caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the key 3...

Page 281: ...he instrument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 280 ...

Page 282: ... steering fluid reservoir 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Power distribution box 6 Air filter assembly 7 Transaxle fluid dipstick 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 281 ...

Page 283: ...int finish wiper blades or washer system If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 4 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling ...

Page 284: ...nd pull it as far away from the glass as possible Do not use excessive force because it can break the wiper arm at the heel Hold it there until the next step 2 Grab the wiper blade with your other hand and use your fingers to push the wiper arm tip through the wiper blade center to separate the blade from the arm 3 Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is hear...

Page 285: ...vel dipstick 3 5L V6 engine 6 Wipe the dipstick clean Insert the dipstick fully then remove it again If the oil level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 284 ...

Page 286: ... not within the normal operating range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil ...

Page 287: ... durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information Ford production and aftermarket Motorc...

Page 288: ...if you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks...

Page 289: ... With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Release the parking brake With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A C o...

Page 290: ...within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly A 50 50 mixture of coolant and water provides the f...

Page 291: ...m can burn you badly Also you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container If sprayed on the windshield engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS M97B51 A1 Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capa...

Page 292: ...emove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow system follow these steps to add engine coolant To reduce the risk of personal injury make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap The cooling system is under pressure steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly Add the proper mixture of coolant a...

Page 293: ...d possible engine damage Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant 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 recycling and dispos...

Page 294: ...hich you drive Vehicles driven year round in non extreme climates should use a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection What you should know about fail safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depend...

Page 295: ...ange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer 3 If this is not possible wait a short period for the engine to cool 4 Check the coolant level and replenish if low Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 5 Restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engin...

Page 296: ...ne is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury If fuel is swallowed call a physician immediately even if no symptoms are immediately apparent The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours Avoid inhaling fuel vapors Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation In severe cases excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapo...

Page 297: ...ueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off your engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended...

Page 298: ... check fuel cap light or check fuel cap message to turn off A driving cycle consists of an engine start up after four or more hours with the engine off followed by city and highway driving Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap light or check fuel cap message on may cause the light to turn on as well If you must replace the fuel filler cap replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed fo...

Page 299: ...ower in high altitude areas Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems try a different brand of unleaded gasoline P...

Page 300: ... is enough to restart the engine If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade more than 1 gallon 3 8L may be required The Service engine soon indicator may come on For more information on the Service engine soon indicator refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel ...

Page 301: ...s filled Allow no more than two automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is...

Page 302: ...erations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occu...

Page 303: ...r and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the...

Page 304: ...the temperature warning light fluid leaks strange odors smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust to enter the vehicle Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust system inspected and repaired immediately Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially let...

Page 305: ...other temporary malfunctions present the Service engine soon indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city highway driving No additional vehicle service is required If the Service engine soon indicator remains on have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Although some malfunctions detected ...

Page 306: ...the emission control system during normal driving A complete check may take several days If the vehicle is not ready for I M testing the following driving cycle consisting of mixed city and highway driving may be performed 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway highway followed by 20 minutes of stop and go driving with at least four 30 second idle periods Allow the vehicle to sit for at lea...

Page 307: ...the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when the brake components are replaced Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal opera...

Page 308: ...king brake 3 With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage 4 Latch the gearshift lever in P Park and leave the engine running 5 Remove the dipstick wiping it clean with a clean dry lint free rag If necessary refer to Identifying components in the engine compa...

Page 309: ...y cause internal transaxle component damage If necessary add fluid in 1 2 pint 250 mL increments through the filler tube until the level is correct If an overfill occurs excess fluid should be removed by an authorized dealer An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives treatments o...

Page 310: ...ure good sealing 5 Install a new air filter element Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps Be sure that the air cleaner cover tabs are engaged into the slots of the air cleaner housing Note...

Page 311: ...lve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used 2 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Repl...

Page 312: ... Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Engine oil 1 5 5 quarts 5 2L Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Engine coolant 11 7 quarts 11 09L Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 2 VC 7...

Page 313: ...y Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS M2C930 A and the API Certification mark 2 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 3 Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick...

Page 314: ... 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing 3 5L V6 Engine 1 Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine 2 Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 313 ...

Page 315: ...e located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2008 MKX m...

Page 316: ... Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents Description Code 6F50 6 Speed Automatic Transaxle J 2008 MKX mkx Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and ...

Page 317: ...eriod as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty Following is a list of several Genuine Lincoln Accessories Not all accessories...

Page 318: ...obile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automot...

Page 319: ...acities 311 fluid specification 311 Auxiliary input jack Line in 24 Auxiliary power point 78 Axle lubricant specifications 311 B Battery 287 acid treating emergencies 287 jumping a disabled battery 257 maintenance free 287 replacement specifications 310 servicing 287 Belt Minder威 152 Booster seats 173 Brakes 222 anti lock 222 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 223 fluid checking and adding 3...

Page 320: ...ide assistance 240 Getting the service you need 264 Ordering additional owner s literature 270 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 268 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 65 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 307 engine oil 283 Driving under special conditions 231 234 237 sand 235 snow and ice 238 through water 236 239 DVD system 30 E Electronic message center 93 Emergencies roadside jump...

Page 321: ...onomy 299 octane rating 298 313 quality 298 running out of fuel 299 safety information relating to automotive fuels 294 Fuses 243 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 297 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 299 Gauges 14 H Hazard flashers 242 Head restraints 130 137 Headlamps 64 aiming 66 autolamp system 64 bulb specifications 69 daytime running lights 65 flash to pass 65 high beam 65 replacing bulbs 70 turning on and...

Page 322: ...oors 111 Lubricant specifications 311 Lug nuts 256 Lumbar support seats 133 M Message center 93 94 english metric button 98 system check button 98 warning messages 100 Mirrors 81 82 automatic dimming rearview mirror 82 fold away 83 heated 83 programmable memory 119 side view mirrors power 82 Moon roof 88 117 Motorcraft parts 278 294 310 N Navigation system 59 O Octane rating 298 Oil see Engine oil...

Page 323: ...afety belt maintenance 151 warning light and chime 151 152 Safety seats for children 176 Safety Compliance Certification Label 314 Satellite Radio Information 28 Seats 130 child safety seats 176 climate control 135 easy access easyout feature 134 front seats 130 134 heated 140 memory seat 119 134 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 124 Servicing your vehicle 279 Spare tire see Changing the Tire 2...

Page 324: ...ansmission 228 brake shift interlock BSI 228 fluid refill capacities 311 lubricant specifications 311 Turn signal 68 U USB port 25 V Vehicle Identification Number VIN 314 Vehicle loading 205 Ventilating your vehicle 220 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 282 Water Driving through 239 Windows 117 power 80 rear wiper washer 76 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 75 checking and adding fluid ...

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