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Lincoln 2012 MKS, Owner'S Manual

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3. If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not

support Secure Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN displayed on
the touchscreen. Skip the next step.

4. When prompted on your phone’s display, confirm that the PIN

provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your cellular phone.

5. The display indicates when the pairing is successful.

SYNC may prompt you with more phone options. For more information on
your phone’s capability, see your phone’s user guide and visit the website.

Making Calls

Press the voice button on your steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say, “Call <name>” or say “Dial”, then the desired
number.

To end the call or exit phone mode, press this phone button.

Receiving Calls

During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call information
appears in the display if it is available.

Accept the call by pressing

Accept

on the touchscreen or by

pressing this phone button on your steering wheel controls.

Reject the call by pressing

Reject

on the touchscreen or by pressing this

phone button on your steering wheel controls.

Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC logs it as a missed call.

Phone Menu Options

Press the top left corner on your touchscreen to select from the
following options:

Phone

Touch this button to access the on-screen numerical pad to enter a
number and place a call. During an active call, you can also choose to:

•

Mute the call

•

Put it on hold

•

Turn on privacy (returns the call to your cellular phone)

•

Join two calls

•

End the call.

Quick Dial

Set up favorite contacts from you phonebook or history folder.

MyLincoln Touch™

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2014 MKS

(mks)

Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA

(fus)

Summary of Contents for 2012 MKS

Page 1: ...April 2013 First Printing Owner s Manual Lincoln MKS Litho in U S A EA5J 19A321 AA O w n e r s M a n u a l 2 01 4 M KS O w n e r s M a n u a l 2 0 1 4 M K S lincolnowner com lincolncanada com ...

Page 2: ...tem 43 Supplementary Restraints System 44 Driver and passenger airbags 46 Front passenger sensing system 48 Side airbags 51 Safety canopy curtain airbags 53 Crash sensors and airbag indicator 55 Airbag disposal 56 Keys and Remote Control 57 General information on radio frequencies 57 Remote control 58 Replacing a lost key or remote control 63 MyKey 64 Settings MyKey 64 Creating 65 Clearing 66 Syst...

Page 3: ...el 80 Steering wheel controls 81 Pedals 84 Adjustable pedals 84 Wipers and Washers 85 Windshield wipers 85 Rain sensing wipers 85 Windshield washers 86 Lighting 87 Lighting control 87 Autolamps 88 Instrument lighting dimmer 88 Headlamp exit delay 88 Automatic high beam control 89 Front fog lamps 91 Adaptive headlamps 92 Turn signal control 93 Interior lamps 93 2 Table of Contents 2014 MKS mks Owne...

Page 4: ...s 108 Information messages 114 Climate Control 123 Dual automatic temperature control 123 Rear window defroster 125 Cabin air filter 126 Seats 128 Sitting in the correct position 128 Head restraints 129 Power seats 132 Memory function 134 Heated and cooled seats 135 Universal Garage Door Opener If Equipped 140 HomeLink wireless control system 140 Auxiliary Power Points 145 Table of Contents 3 2014...

Page 5: ...mption 160 Transmission 165 Automatic transmission 165 All Wheel Drive If Equipped 170 All wheel drive 170 Brakes 177 Brakes 177 Hints on driving with anti lock brakes 178 Parking brake 178 Traction Control 179 Traction Control 179 Stability Control 180 AdvanceTrac 181 Parking Aids 182 Sensing system 182 Active park assist 184 Rear view camera system 189 4 Table of Contents 2014 MKS mks Owners Gui...

Page 6: ...icle loading 222 Towing 229 Trailer towing 229 Wrecker towing 233 Recreational towing 234 Driving Hints 236 Economical driving 236 Driving through water 237 Floor mats 238 Roadside Emergencies 240 Getting roadside assistance 240 Hazard warning flashers 241 Fuel cut off switch 241 Jump starting the vehicle 242 Customer Assistance 245 Reporting safety defects U S only 252 Reporting safety defects Ca...

Page 7: ...ecking the wiper blades 279 Air filter s 280 Adjusting the headlamps 282 Changing a bulb 283 Bulb specification chart 286 Vehicle Care 287 Cleaning products 287 Cleaning the exterior 287 Waxing 289 Repairing minor paint damage 289 Cleaning the engine 289 Cleaning the windows and wiper blades 290 Cleaning the interior 291 Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens 291 Cleaning leathe...

Page 8: ...identification number 328 Vehicle certification label 329 Transmission code designation 330 Accessories 331 Accessories 331 Ford Extended Service Plan 333 Audio System 336 MyLincoln Touch system 338 MyLincoln Touch 340 Infotainment display 346 Voice recognition 347 Listening to music 351 Phone features 373 Information Menu 380 Settings 392 Climate features 404 Navigation system 407 Table of Conten...

Page 9: ...ent we reserve the right to change specifications design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission Errors and omissions excepted Ford Motor Company 2013 8 Table of Contents 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printin...

Page 10: ...may be used for different models so may appear different to you on your vehicle However the essential information in the illustrations is always correct Note Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations Note Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle This manual may qualify the location of a component as left hand sid...

Page 11: ...Avoid smoking flames or sparks Battery Battery acid Brake fluid non petroleum base Brake system Cabin air filter Check fuel cap Child Safety Door Lock and Unlock Child seat lower anchor Child seat tether anchor Cruise control Do not open when hot Engine air filter Engine coolant Engine coolant temperature Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning Fasten safety belt Front airbag Front fog lamps Fuel pum...

Page 12: ...rottle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle Additionally when your vehicle is in for service or repair Ford Motor Company Ford of C...

Page 13: ...ial crash situation occurs no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information e g name gender age and crash location is recorded see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic Directions and Information privacy below However parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired du...

Page 14: ...le sensors to collect the vehicle s current location travel direction and speed vehicle travel information only to help provide you with the directions traffic reports or business searches that you request If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information do not activate the service Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your v...

Page 15: ...e of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this owner s manual Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision but accidents do happen Genuine Ford replacem...

Page 16: ...ur own or others safety when using such equipment Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used particularly in emergency situations Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits Mobile communication equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices text messaging de...

Page 17: ...t complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle This owner s manual is written primarily for the U S and Canadian Markets Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export See this owner s manual for all other required inform...

Page 18: ...ified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST and consulting your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or on the internet at http www nhtsa dot gov In Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office for r...

Page 19: ...45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seat back upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until ...

Page 20: ... restraint manufacturer s instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized is inappropriate for your child s height age or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death WARNING Never let a passenger ho...

Page 21: ...er anchors and top tether anchor LATCH lower anchors only Safety belt and top tether anchor Safety belt and LATCH lower anchors and top tether anchor Safety belt only Rear facing child seat Up to 65 lb 29 5 kg X X Rear facing child seat Over 65 lb 29 5 kg X Forward facing child seat Up to 65 lb 29 5 kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 65 lb 29 5 kg X X Note The child seat must rest tightly aga...

Page 22: ...child restraint manufacturer Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight 8 a height of 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or 80 pounds 36 kilograms Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when the child is seated without a booster seat Can the child sit all the way back against their vehicle seat w...

Page 23: ...kless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice Children and booster seats vary in size and shape Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips never up across the stomach and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder ...

Page 24: ...erized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions Child Safety 23 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 25: ...d seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible WARNING Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors rendering tho...

Page 26: ...t upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode See Step 5 This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts Note Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat the steps are the same for installing a re...

Page 27: ...tic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out Note The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt o...

Page 28: ...ach the tether strap if the child seat is equipped See Using Tether Straps later in this chapter 10 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 and back There should be no more than 1 inch 2 5 centimeters of movement for prope...

Page 29: ...two lower anchors located where seat back and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to a...

Page 30: ...ing position If two child safety seats are installed using the LATCH lower anchors they must be placed in the outboard seating positions only If three child safety seats are installed you can install two using the LATCH lower anchors by placing them in each outboard seating position and the third in the center using the lap and shoulder belt OR you can use the LATCH lower anchors for the center ch...

Page 31: ... safety belt the lower anchors of the LATCH system or both you can attach the top tether strap The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors Note If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off your v...

Page 32: ...chor as shown 5 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Child Safety 31 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 33: ...n these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside Insert the key and turn to the lock position key horizontal to engage the childproof locks Insert the key and turn to the unlock position key vertical to disengage the childproof locks L 32 Child Safety 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 34: ...ildren sit where they can be properly restrained WARNING All occupants of your vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than ...

Page 35: ...tic locking mode except driver safety belt height adjuster at the front outboard seating positions safety belt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position safety belt warning light and chime See Safety belt warning light and indicator chime later in this chapter crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicato...

Page 36: ... closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle 2 To unfasten press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle When in use place the rear safety belts in the belt guides on the outboard seat backs Safety Belts 35 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 37: ...uld be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest Safety Belt Locking Modes WARNING After any vehicle crash the safety belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly In addition all safety belts should be checked for proper fun...

Page 38: ...elt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat except a booster is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained...

Page 39: ...rt for you when fully extended SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Position 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 crash Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To ...

Page 40: ...tor chime remain off SAFETY BELT MINDER This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light when the driver s or front passenger s seat is occupied and the safety belt is unbuckled The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat ...

Page 41: ... becomes unbuckled for about one minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph 9 7 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt Minder feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 25 seconds repeating for about five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled Deacti...

Page 42: ...ff the driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 1 Switch the ignition on Do not start the engine 2 Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off about one minute 3 Wait 10 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off Step 4 must be completed within 20 seconds after the completion of Step 3 4 Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed ending in t...

Page 43: ... attaching hardware should be inspected after a crash Read the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a crash be replaced However if the crash was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damag...

Page 44: ...off and on indicator lamp Front crash severity sensors Restraints control module with impact and safing sensors Restraint system warning light and backup tone The electrical wiring for the airbags crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt usage sensors driver seat position sensor front passenger sensing system and indicator lights How Does the Personal Safety System Work The Perso...

Page 45: ...arm fractures or other injuries WARNING 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 upon which the child seat is installed all the way back WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses as yo...

Page 46: ... abrasions or swelling Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the...

Page 47: ...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 upon which the child seat is installed all the way back The driver and front passenger airbags will deploy during significant frontal and near frontal crashes The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of driver and passenger airbag modules crash sensors and monitor...

Page 48: ...ushion with their feet comfortably extended on the floor Sitting improperly 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 Children and Airbags WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat Never pl...

Page 49: ... hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console Check the passenger airbag off for proper airbag status Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the passenger seat sensing system WARNING Any alteration or modification to the front passenger seat may affect the pe...

Page 50: ...e the OFF lamp and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled If the child restraint has been installed and the passenger airbag status indicator illuminates the ON lamp 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 desi...

Page 51: ...y seated occupant sits upright leaning against the seat back and centered on the seat cushion with their feet comfortably extended on the floor Sitting improperly 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 I...

Page 52: ...e seat Remove the obstruction s if found Restart the vehicle Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness light in the instrument cluster is no longer illuminated If the airbag readiness light in the instrument cluster 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 imm...

Page 53: ...ncrease the risk of injury in a crash The side airbags are located on the outboard side of the seat backs of the front seats In certain sideways crashes the airbag on the side affected by the crash will be inflated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact crashes The system consists of the following a...

Page 54: ...s fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing curtain airbags as you could be seriously injured or killed Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING All occupants of your vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag supplemental restraint system and curtain airbag is provided Failure to properly wear your safety ...

Page 55: ...ner which opens above the side doors to allow air curtain deployment crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator in this chapter Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seats The Safety Canopy will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is des...

Page 56: ...th the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the supplemental restraint system...

Page 57: ...airbags may activate in other types of crashes if the vehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation The design of the Safety Canopy is to inflate in certain side impact crashes or rollover events The Safety Canopy may activate in other types of crashes if the vehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation or a certain likelihood of rollover AIRBAG DISPOSAL Contact yo...

Page 58: ...ed by other short distance radio transmissions for example amateur radios medical equipment wireless headphones remote controls and alarm systems If the frequencies are jammed you will not be able to use your remote control You can lock and unlock the doors with the key Note Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it unattended Note If you are in range the remote control will operate if yo...

Page 59: ...ehicle s back up keys came with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information Keep the tag in a safe place for future reference Replacing the Battery Note Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries Note Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board Note Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitt...

Page 60: ...ousing 5 Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the backup key Memory Feature The feature allows you to recall the driver seat power mirrors and steering column memory positions Press the unlock button on the remote control or activate intelligent access to recall memory The mirrors will move to the programmed position and the seat will move to the easy entry position The sea...

Page 61: ...r five seconds A tone will sound when the memory store is done Continue to hold until a second tone is heard 2 Within three seconds press the unlock button on the remote control 3 Repeat this procedure for each additional transmitter if desired Car Finder Press the button twice within three seconds The horn will sound and the turn signals will flash We recommend you use this method to locate your ...

Page 62: ...tarted See the Climate Control chapter for more information A manual climate control system will run at the setting it was set to when your vehicle was last turned off Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding remote start systems The remote start system will not work if the ignition is ...

Page 63: ... windows will not work during the remote start and the radio will not turn on automatically The parking lamps will remain on and your vehicle will run for 5 10 or 15 minutes depending on the setting See the Information Displays chapter to select the duration of the remote start system Extending the Vehicle Run Time Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with your vehicle still running to extend the run time for ano...

Page 64: ... system through the information display Refer to the Information Display chapter REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL You can purchase replacement or additional keys or remote controls from an authorized dealer A dealer can program the transmitters to your vehicle or you may be able to program them yourself See the Security chapter for information on programming your transmitters Keys and Remote...

Page 65: ...Non configurable Settings The following settings cannot be changed by an admin key user Belt Minder You cannot disable this feature The audio system will mute when the front seat occupants safety belts are not fastened Early low fuel warning The low fuel warning is activated earlier giving the MyKey user more time to refuel Driver assist features if equipped on your vehicle are forced on parking a...

Page 66: ...apter See Starting and Stopping the Engine 2 Switch the ignition on 3 Access the main menu on the information display controls and select Settings then MyKey by pressing OK or the button 4 Press OK or the button to select Create MyKey 5 When prompted hold the OK button until you see a message informing you to label this key as a MyKey The key will be restricted at the next start MyKey is successfu...

Page 67: ...ar All and press the OK button 3 Hold the OK button until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED displays CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS You can find information about your programmed MyKeys by using the information display MYKEY DISTANCE Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey The only way to delete the accumulated distance is by using an admin key to clear your MyKey If the distance does not accumulate as expect...

Page 68: ...ock passive anti theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode I cannot program the configurable settings The key or fob used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges No MyKeys are created See Creating a MyKey I cannot clear the MyKeys The key or fob used to start the vehicle does not have admin privileges No MyKeys are created Refer to Creating a MyKey I lost the only admin key Purchas...

Page 69: ... disable or enable two stage unlocking Disabling two stage unlocking allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one press of the button The turn signals will flash twice to indicate a change to the unlocking mode The unlocking mode applies to the remote control keyless entry keypad and intelligent access Intelligent access at the driver door unlocks all doors when two stage unlocking is disabled Lock...

Page 70: ...nadvertently make sure to only touch the lock sensor and not other areas of the door handle Note Keep the door handle surface clean to avoid issues with operation At the Trunk Press the exterior trunk release button hidden near the license plate Smart Unlocks The smart unlock feature is intended to prevent you from unintentionally locking your intelligent access key inside your vehicle s passenger...

Page 71: ...to any gear putting your vehicle in motion and your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h The autolock feature repeats when you open then close any door while the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is 9 mph 15 km h or lower and your vehicle then reaches a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h Autounlock Feature If Enabled The autounlock feature unlocks all the doors when the ignition i...

Page 72: ...on for 25 seconds The lights will not turn off if you have turned them on with the dimmer control any door is open Illuminated Exit The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when all doors are closed and the ignition is turned off The lights turn off if all the doors remain closed and 25 seconds elapse you press the START STOP button Battery Saver If you leave the courtesy lamps dome...

Page 73: ... glove box and is available from an authorized dealer You can also create up to three of your own 5 digit personal entry codes Programming a Personal Entry Code To create your own personal entry code 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Press the 1 2 on the keypad within five seconds 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code You must enter each number within five seconds of each other 4 For memory recall featu...

Page 74: ...button presses This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash The anti scan feature will turn off after one minute of keypad inactivity pressing the unlock button on the remote control the ignition is turned on unlocking the vehicle using intelligent access Unlocking and Locking the Doors To unlock the driver door Enter the factory set 5 digit code or your personal cod...

Page 75: ...ear 2 Press the START STOP button once and wait a few seconds 3 Press the START STOP button again and remove the key 4 Insert the second programmed key into the backup slot then press the START STOP button The factory set code will appear in the information display for a few seconds Note The code may not display until after any other warning messages first display TRUNK RELEASE From Inside Your Ve...

Page 76: ...n should be taught not to play in vehicles WARNING Do not leave children unreliable adults or animals unattended in your vehicle On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries including brain damage Small children are particularly at ri...

Page 77: ...ar the tail lamps It is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light Pull the handle and push up on the luggage compartment door lid to open from within the luggage compartment 76 Locks 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 78: ...ar in the information display If you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctly coded key a malfunction has occurred A message may appear in the information display Automatic Arming Your vehicle arms immediately after you switch the ignition off Automatic Disarming Your vehicle disarms when you switch the ignition on with a coded key Replacement Keys Note Your vehicle comes with two intelli...

Page 79: ...rformed out of sequence Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin 1 Place the new unprogrammed intelligent access key in the pocket inside of the glove box 2 Press the driver or passenger power door unlock control three times 3 Press and release the brake pedal one time 4 Press the driver or passenger power door lock control three times 5 Press and release the brake pedal one time ...

Page 80: ...to indicate the alarm is in the pre armed mode It will become fully armed in 20 seconds Disarming the Alarm To disarm the alarm do any of the following Press the power door unlock button within the 20 second pre armed mode will Press the unlock button on the remote control Unlock the doors with the keyless entry pad Enter your vehicle using intelligent access Press the panic button on the remote c...

Page 81: ...urn to the previous setting when you switch the ignition on You can enable or disable this feature in the information display See General Information in the Information Displays chapter Memory Feature The steering column position saves when you do a memory set function You can recall it with the memory feature Refer to the Seats chapter Pressing the adjustment control during memory recall will can...

Page 82: ...next time it is tilted or telescoped AUDIO CONTROL SEEK Press to select the next or previous stored preset or track Press and hold to select the next or previous frequency or seek through a track MEDIA Press repeatedly to scroll through available audio modes MUTE Press to silence the radio VOL Volume Press to increase or decrease the volume VOICE CONTROL IF EQUIPPED A Phone mode B Voice recognitio...

Page 83: ...CRUISE CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 See the Cruise Control chapter for information on this feature SET RES CNCL ON OFF GAP 82 Steering Wheel 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 84: ...trol Features Use this control to adjust the right side of the cluster display Navigate through the screen and press OK to select See the MyLincoln Touch chapter HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED See the MyLincoln Touch chapter Steering Wheel 83 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 85: ...on the left side of the steering column Press and hold the appropriate control to move the pedals A Farther B Closer The pedal positions are saved and recalled with the memory feature if equipped Refer to the Seats chapter The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is parked A B 84 Pedals 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 86: ... the wipers RAIN SENSING WIPERS Note Wet road conditions may result in inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing Lower the sensitivity switch to normal or high speed wiping or turn the wipers off to reduce smearing Note Turn off the wipers before entering a car wash Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity to one of the interval moisture settings The wipers will not cycle until moistur...

Page 87: ...ump to overheat Press the end of the stalk to activate the washer A brief press causes a single wipe without washer fluid A quick press and hold causes the wipers to swipe three times with washer fluid A long press and hold will activate the wipers and washer fluid for up to 10 seconds A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining washer fluid This feature can be turned on a...

Page 88: ... Beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Push the lever toward the instrument panel again or pull the lever towards you to deactivate Headlamp Flasher Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate A A B C Lighting 87 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 89: ... switch the ignition off You can adjust the time delay using the message center in the instrument cluster See Information displays INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER Press repeatedly or press and hold at the first position until the desired level is reached Fully press and hold the top of the control to activate the dome on feature This will turn on the interior courtesy lights Fully press and hold the bo...

Page 90: ...ing Lamp DRL system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision The system will turn the front fog lamps on in low light situations The following conditions must be met to activate this feature Switch the ignition on Switch the lighting control to the off...

Page 91: ...ently of the system the driver may turn the high beams on or off using the multifunction switch stalk Automatic control will resume when conditions are correct Note Modification of the vehicle ride height e g using much larger tires may degrade feature performance A camera sensor is centrally mounted behind the windshield of the vehicle and monitors the conditions to decide when to switch the high...

Page 92: ...l provide a temporary override to low beam To permanently deactivate the system use the information display menu or turn the lighting control switch from autolamps to headlamps FRONT FOG LAMPS The fog lamps can be turned on when the lighting control is pulled toward you and in the headlamps parking lamps or autolamps positions The fog lamps will not operate when the high beams are active A A Light...

Page 93: ... autolamp position Note There is a delay of two to five seconds before the adaptive headlamp system will operate when the vehicle is driven Note The system is only active at speeds above 3 mph 5 km h Note The system has a power up movement check feature When your vehicle is started the lamps track left to right then back to center to alert the driver that the system is working properly B A A 92 Li...

Page 94: ...amp lights when any door is opened the instrument panel dimmer button is pressed until the courtesy lamp comes on the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off Second row map lamps The second row lamps light when any door is opened the top of the instrument panel dimmer switch is pressed until the courtesy lamps come on and any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignit...

Page 95: ...s 5 8 centimeters One Touch Up or Down All Windows This feature automatically opens or closes the window Press or lift the switch completely and release The window will fully open or close Press or lift it again to stop the window Global Opening and Closing Note The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature must not be activated in order for this feature to operate Note This feature can...

Page 96: ...eature WARNING When you override the bounce back feature the window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle Take care when closing the windows to avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the window reaching the bounce back position The window will travel up with no bounce back protection The window will stop if you release the swit...

Page 97: ...xterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass Make sure that you fully engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position Heated Exterior Mirror The heated exterior mirrors switch on with the heated rear window See Heated Windows and Mirrors in the Climate Control chapter Memory Mirrors You can save and recall the mirror positions through the memory function...

Page 98: ...houlder to verify traffic is clear and carefully change lanes The image of the approaching vehicle is small and near the inboard edge of the main mirror when it is at a distance The image becomes larger and begins to move outboard across the main mirror as the vehicle approaches A The image will transition from the main mirror and begin to appear in the blind spot mirror as the vehicle approaches ...

Page 99: ...rror Mirror performance may be affected A rear center passenger or raised rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are detected from behind your vehicle It will automatically return to normal reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear view when backing up SUN VISORS Slide...

Page 100: ...trol to move the sunshade up or down Note Do not try to manually move the sunshade The sunshade has a one touch down feature Press and release the control to move the sunshade down To stop motion during one touch operation press the control a second time The sunshade automatically retracts when you move the gearshift lever to position R Windows and Mirrors 99 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Print...

Page 101: ...ch operation press the control a second time Opening and Closing the Sunscreen Press and release the control to open the sunscreen Note The sunscreen stops at the first panel for the dual panel moon roof Press again and release to continue to open the sunscreen past the second panel Pull and release the control to close the sunscreen The moon roof if open will automatically close prior to closing ...

Page 102: ...nce back event to override the function The closing force begins to increase each of the next three times the moonroof closes with bounce back active Venting the Moonroof Press and release the TILT control to vent the moonroof Pull and release the TILT control to close the moonroof Windows and Mirrors 101 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 103: ...e serious enough to cause expensive repairs Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work If any light remains on after starting the vehicle refer to the respective system warning light for additional information Note Some warning indicators are reconfigurable telltales RTT These indicators appear in the information display and function the same as a warning light ...

Page 104: ...f the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash a malfunction has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated Brake system warning light To confirm the brake system warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engin...

Page 105: ...ngine is running there may be a malfunction with the charging system Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component Door ajar RTT Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed Engine oil pressure RTT Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range Engine coolant temperature RTT Il...

Page 106: ...ing Illuminates when your tire pressure is low If the light remains on at start up or while driving the tire pressure should be checked When the ignition is first turned to on the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working If the light does not turn on or begins to flash contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Low washer fluid RTT Illuminates when the windshield w...

Page 107: ...OBD II has detected a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Fuel and Refueling chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer WARNING Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust t...

Page 108: ... when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver s door is opened Keyless Warning Alert If Equipped Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN and the driver s door is opened Headlamps On Warning Chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Parking Brake On Warning Chim...

Page 109: ...ols on the steering wheel Corresponding information is displayed in the information display Information Display Controls Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu Press the right arrow button to enter a sub menu Press the left arrow button to exit a menu Press the OK button to choose and confirm a setting messages Main menu From the main menu bar...

Page 110: ...l tank The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade When the fuel level becomes low the level indicator will change to amber When the fuel level becomes critically low the level indicator will change to red Note When a MyKey is in use low fuel warnings will display earlier The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Ba...

Page 111: ...hen the vehicle is restarted Estimated amount of fuel consumed shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip Elapsed trip time timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicle is restarted Fuel Economy Use the left right arrow buttons to choose the desired fuel economy display Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Inst Fuel Economy XX Min Fuel History Instantaneous fuel usage X Fuel u...

Page 112: ...disabled Blindspot check enabled default uncheck disabled Collision Warn Sensitivity High Normal Low Cross Traffic check enabled default uncheck disabled Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal Driver Alert Driver Alert check enabled uncheck disabled Driver Alert Disp Shows current alert status Front Park Aid check enabled default uncheck disabled Lane Keeping Sys Mode Alert Aid Both Intensity High Norm...

Page 113: ...seconds Locks Autolock check enabled default uncheck disabled Autounlock check enabled default uncheck disabled Remote Unlocking All doors Driver s door Oil Life Reset Set to XXX Hold OK to Reset Remote Start Climate Control Auto Last Settings Seats Wheel or Front Seats Auto Off Duration 5 10 15 minutes System check enabled default uncheck disabled Windows Remote Open or Close Wipers Courtesy Wipe...

Page 114: ...off Volume Limiter On Off Do Not Disturb Always On User Selectable MyKey Report On Off Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set Settings cont d Display Distance Miles GAL l 100km km l Gauge Display Fuel Gauge Fuel Tach Language Select your applicable language Hold OK to Set Temperature Fahrenheit F Celsius C Information Displays 113 2014 MKS mks ...

Page 115: ... Malfunction Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging Adaptive Cruise Not Available Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor Blocked Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice mud water in front of radar Driver can typically clean the ...

Page 116: ...plays when the engine is getting ready to shut off You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down AWD Messages Action Description AWD Off Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself This is caused by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating The AWD system will resume normal function...

Page 117: ...f to Save Battery Displayed when the battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge or the ignition has been in accessory position or on position with the engine off for approximately 45 minutes Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered T...

Page 118: ...has occurred Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Vehicle Coming From X Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert CTA system is operating and senses a vehicle Brake System Messages Action Description Brake Fluid Level LOW Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately Check Brake System Displayed when the br...

Page 119: ...e sensor to resolve Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Collision Warning Malfunction Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system The system will be disabled Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Door Messages Action Description X Door Ajar Displayed when a door is not completely closed Trunk Ajar Displayed when the trunk is not comple...

Page 120: ... during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been programmed Press Brake to Start Displayed when the start stop button is pressed without the brake pedal being applied This is a reminder that the brake pedal must be applied when the start stop button is pressed in order to start the engine Restart Now or Key is Needed Displayed when the start stop button is pressed to shut of...

Page 121: ...r hands on the steering wheel Maintenance Messages Action Description LOW Engine Oil Pressure Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible turn off the engine Check the oil level If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Change Engine Oil Soon Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 or less Oil Change Requi...

Page 122: ...ear Vehicle Top Speed Displayed when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is near the selected top speed Check Speed Drive Safely Displayed when a MyKey is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected speed Buckle Up to Unmute Audio Displayed when a MyKey is in use and Belt Minder is activated Could Not Program Integrated Key Displa...

Page 123: ...On Displays when the driver s door is opened the vehicle is in park and the engine is on Tire Messages Action Description LOW Tire Pressure Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure Tire Pressure Monitor Fault Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer Tire Pressure ...

Page 124: ...emperature independent of the driver temperature D Recirculated air Press this button to switch between outside air and recirculated air When the LED on the button lights up this indicates the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior when used with A C and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle Note Recirculated air ...

Page 125: ...oster vents and demister vents You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice GENERAL OPERATING TIPS To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather select defrost Temperature and fan speed can also be increased to improve clearing To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle do not drive with the system off or with recirculated air engage...

Page 126: ...window of thin ice and fog Press the button again within 10 minutes to switch it off It switches off automatically after 10 minutes or when you switch the ignition off Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects 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 Your warranty does not cover this damage Hea...

Page 127: ...terior compartment cleanliness Protects the climate control components from particle deposits For more information regarding the interval at which you should replace the cabin air filter see the Scheduled Maintenance chapter For additional cabin air filter information or to replace the filter see an authorized dealer REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION IF EQUIPPED The climate control system adjusts the...

Page 128: ... wheel are set to high if available and selected to AUTO in the information display The rear defroster and heated mirrors are automatically turned on Last Settings You can set the climate control to operate using the last climate control settings through the information display setting Remote Start Climate Control Heater A C Last Settings The climate control system automatically uses the settings ...

Page 129: ...t of a crash WARNING Do not place objects higher than the seat backs to reduce the risk of injury in a crash or during heavy braking or when stopping suddenly When you use them properly the seat head restraint safety belt and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of a crash We recommend that you follow these guidelines Do not recline the seat back more than 30 degrees from vertical ...

Page 130: ...hat you can maintain full control of your vehicle HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or operate your 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 WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety ...

Page 131: ... A An energy absorbing head restraint B Two steel stems C Guide sleeve adjust and release button D Guide sleeve unlock and remove button Raise Pull up on the head restraint A Lower Press and hold the guide sleeve adjust and release button C and push down on the head restraint A Remove Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position and then press and hold both the adjus...

Page 132: ...pped The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort To tilt the head restraint do the following 1 Adjust the seat back to an upright driving or riding position 2 Tilt the head restraint forward by gently pulling the top of the head restraint Once it is in its forward most position tilt it forward once more to release it to the upright position Note Do not attempt to force t...

Page 133: ... position just short of the end of the seat track If the seat encounters an object while moving forward or backward a new stopping position will be set To reset the seat to its normal stopping position 1 After encountering the new stopping position press the power seat control again to override 2 Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat track 3 Continue pressing the contr...

Page 134: ... C Power seat controls Seat cushion massage Press and release the front portion of the massage control A Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control to cancel Seat back massage Press and release the rear portion of the massage button A Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control to cancel Lumbar selection Press either up or down on the lumbar control B to select the top middle or botto...

Page 135: ...ition can be recalled in any transmission selector lever position if the ignition is not on only in position P or N if the ignition is on Press the desired memory control to recall a memory position Recalling a memory position with the remote control The memory positions are also recalled when you press unlock on your remote control if the transmitter is programmed to a memory position or when you...

Page 136: ...nal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care 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 pi...

Page 137: ...by more indicator lights If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the ventilated seats are on the feature will turn itself off You will need to be reactivate it Heated and Ventilated Seat Air Filter Replacement If Equipped The climate controlled seat system includes air filters You must replace them periodically See the scheduled maintenance information Locate the filters under each front seat and ...

Page 138: ... of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position REAR SEATS Rear Seat Armrest WARNING Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a crash To access the cup holders rotate the armrest into the use position To open the storage compartment pull up on the latch Seats 137 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 139: ...other physical conditions must exercise care 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 ...

Page 140: ...rols are located on the rear of the center console The heated seats only operate when the ignition is on To operate the heated seats Press the indicated side of the control for minimum heat Press the indicated side of the control for maximum heat The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated Seats 139 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 141: ...grammed you must first erase the current settings See Erasing the function button codes later in this section The universal garage door opener replaces the common hand held garage door opener with a three button transmitter that is integrated into the driver s sun visor The system includes two primary features a garage door opener and a platform for remote activation of devices with the home As we...

Page 142: ...tton and then begin programming your garage door opener See below for Steps 5 7 If the indicator light flashes rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light the HomeLink button is not programmed yet Do the following Press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release the hand held transmitter button every two seconds The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and then r...

Page 143: ...uttons flash rapidly 2 When the indicator lights flash release the buttons The codes for all buttons are erased Reprogramming a single button To program a device to a previously trained button follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired button Do NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the button follow Step 1 in the Programming secti...

Page 144: ... indicator light on the sun visor will flash rapidly when the programming is successful Note the Genie transmitter will transmit for up to 30 seconds If HomeLink does not program within 30 seconds the Genie transmitter will need to be pressed again If the Genie transmitter LED displays green and red release the button until the LED turns off before pressing the button again Once HomeLink has been ...

Page 145: ...te Clearing a HomeLink device To erase programming from the three HomeLink buttons press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begins to flash The LED will begin flashing in 10 to 20 seconds at which time both buttons should be released Programming has now been erased and the LED should blink slowly to indicate the device is in train mode when any one of the three HomeL...

Page 146: ...wer point over the vehicle capacity of 12 volts DC 180 watts or a fuse may blow Note Do not use the power point for operating a cigarette lighter element Note Improper use of the power point can cause damage not covered by your warranty Note Always keep the power point caps closed when not in use Run the engine for full capacity use of the power point To prevent the battery from being discharged D...

Page 147: ...passenger arm rests utility compartment with audio input jack USB port and power point C Rear power point heated seat switches and air vents D Power point door and a power rear sunshade control OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of the overhead console will vary according to your option package Press near the rear edge of the door to open it A B D C 146 Storage Compartments 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide ...

Page 148: ...em must realign itself with the engine You may disregard any unusual driving characteristics during this period The powertrain control system meets all Canadian interference causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field or radio noise Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine If you have difficulty starting the engine see Failure to start later ...

Page 149: ... engine Press the brake pedal and then press the button for any length of time An indicator light on the button illuminates when then ignition is on and when the engine starts STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE When you start the engine the idle speed increases this helps to warm up the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer Befor...

Page 150: ...the engine off press the brake pedal and press the button After 20 seconds have expired you can no longer start the engine without the key present inside your vehicle Once the engine has started it remains running until you press the button even if the system does not detect a valid key If you open and close a door while the engine is running the system searches for a valid key You cannot start th...

Page 151: ...op the engine shutdown or reset the timer at any point before the 30 second countdown has expired by doing any of the following You can reset the timer by interacting with your vehicle such as pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal You can temporarily switch off the shutdown feature any time the ignition is on for the current ignition cycle only Use the information display to do so During t...

Page 152: ... your vehicle has stopped move the transmission selector lever to position P and switch the ignition off 3 Apply the parking brake Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have this checked immediately Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects Importan...

Page 153: ...ion cord that is product certified by Underwriter s Laboratory or Canadian Standards Association This extension cord must be suitable for use outdoors in cold temperatures and be clearly marked Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors it could result in an electric shock or become a fire hazard Use as short an extension cord as possible Do not use multip...

Page 154: ...Engine Block Heater Make sure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use Clean them with a dry cloth if necessary The heater uses 0 4 to 1 0 kilowatt hours of energy per hour of use The system does not have a thermostat It achieves maximum temperature after approximately three hours of operation Using the heater longer than three hours does not improve system performance and unnecessa...

Page 155: ...lames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehicle before refueling Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if...

Page 156: ...Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction FUEL QUALITY Note Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage and a loss of vehicle performance repairs may not be covered under warranty Choosing the Right Fuel Use only unleaded fuel or unleaded fuel blended with a maximum of 15 ethanol Do not use fuel ethanol E85 diesel fuel fuel methanol leaded f...

Page 157: ... such as trailer tow Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage RUNNING OUT OF FUEL Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components If you have run out of fuel You may need to cycle the...

Page 158: ...rk with the capless fuel system and can damage it The included funnel has been specially designed to work safely with your vehicle When filling the vehicle s fuel tank from a portable fuel container use the funnel included with the vehicle 1 Locate the white plastic funnel in the spare tire compartment 2 To open the fuel filler door press the center of the rear edge and then release 3 Slowly inser...

Page 159: ...use personal electronic devices while refueling Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build up when filling an ungrounded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fu...

Page 160: ...to ten seconds after pumping fuel before removing the fuel filler nozzle This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tank and not spill onto the vehicle Note A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling the fuel tank Do not overfill the tank to the point that the fuel is able to bypass the fuel filler nozzle The overfilled fuel may run down the drain located within the fuel filler ho...

Page 161: ...ng the Tank The advertised capacity is the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty Empty reserve is the amount of fuel in the tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty Note The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase ...

Page 162: ...s used Metric Multiply liters used by 100 then divide by kilometers traveled Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving city or highway This provides an accurate estimate of the vehicle s fuel economy under current driving conditions Additionally keeping records during summer and winter show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures mean lower fuel...

Page 163: ... Motor Company parts in performance and durability Illumination of the service engine soon indicator charging system warning light or 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 i...

Page 164: ...in this chapter 4 Driving through deep water the electrical system may be wet These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel properly closing the fuel fill inlet or letting the electrical system dry out After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present the service engine soon indicator should stay off the next time t...

Page 165: ...ng turn the ignition key to the on position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine If the service engine soon indicator blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing if the service engine soon indicator stays on solid it means that the vehicle is ready for I M testing The OBD II system is designed to check the emission control system during normal driving A complete...

Page 166: ...eels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Press the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gea...

Page 167: ...ectShift automatic transmission gives you the ability to manually change gears if you d like To use SelectShift move the gearshift lever into S Sport Now you can use the paddles on your steering wheel to manually select gears Paddle Shifters The paddle shifters allow you to shift gears quickly without taking your hands off the steering wheel Temporary manual control is provided when pulling the pa...

Page 168: ...nt selected gear you are in SelectShift will automatically make some downshifts for you if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time Although SelectShift will make some downshifts for you it will still allow you to downshift at any time as long as SelectShift determines that the engine will not be damaged from over revving Note If manual control is no longer desired return the gear s...

Page 169: ...ler as soon as possible if this procedure is used This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is on unless the brake pedal is pressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Park with the ignition on and the brake pedal pressed it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brake lamps...

Page 170: ...fts soft shifts or both This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation Additionally whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed the strategy must be relearned If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow Note Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is ...

Page 171: ...ction as soon as possible stop the vehicle in a safe location and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes After the engine has been restarted and the AWD system has adequately cooled the AWD Off message will turn off and normal AWD function will return In the event the engine is not stopped the AWD Off message will turn off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns Do not use a spare t...

Page 172: ...r shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly It often may be less risky to strike small objects such as highway reflectors with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out o...

Page 173: ...ake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for Avoid abrupt steering acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle 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 s...

Page 174: ...d When driving through 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 app...

Page 175: ...s try to drive straight up or straight down 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 enough power to...

Page 176: ...til you regain control Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop Avoid sudden braking as well Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice it won t stop any faster because as in other vehicles braking occurs at all four wheels Do not becom...

Page 177: ...to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device such as ladder or luggage racks Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty increase your repair cost reduce vehicle performance and operational ca...

Page 178: ...or entrapped apply steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal to slow your vehicle and reduce engine power If you experience this condition apply the brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe stop Turn the engine off shift to position P and apply the parking brake then inspect the accelerator pedal for any interferences If none are found and the condition persists have your vehicle towed to the nea...

Page 179: ...o fast the road surface is poor PARKING BRAKE WARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated then driving your vehicle could result in reduced braking ability increased stopping distances and potential loss of brakes See your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the transmission selector l...

Page 180: ...dicator Lights and Messages WARNING If a failure has been detected within the Traction Control System the stability control light will illuminate steadily Verify that the Traction Control System was not manually disabled through the information display If the stability control light still illuminates steadily have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately Operating your vehicle with ...

Page 181: ... of physics It is always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage Activation of the AdvanceTrac system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this cou...

Page 182: ...s when you start your engine The AdvanceTrac system cannot be completely turned off but the electronic stability control portion of the system is disabled when the transmission is in position R You can turn off the traction control portion of the system independently See the Traction Control chapter Stability Control 181 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 183: ... Certain add on devices such as large trailer hitches bike or surfboard racks and any device that may block the normal detection zone of the system may create false beeps Note Keep the sensors located on the bumper fascia free from snow ice and large accumulations of dirt If the sensors are covered the system s accuracy can be affected Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects Note If your vehic...

Page 184: ...ject is detected farther than 12 inches 30 centimeters from the side of the vehicle the tone sounds for only three seconds Once the system detects an object approaching the warning sounds again A Coverage area of up to 6 feet 2 meters from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper The system detects certain objects while the transmission is in R and moving t...

Page 185: ... the front of the vehicle and at the same time an obstacle is only 16 inches 40 centimeters from the rear of the vehicle the lower pitched tone sounds An alternating warning sounds from the front and rear if there are objects at both bumpers that are closer than 12 inches 30 centimeters For specific information on the reverse sensing portion of the system refer to that section ACTIVE PARK ASSIST I...

Page 186: ...ge the system will go through a relearning procedure During this time the system performance may deteriorate The system should not be used if a foreign object i e bike rack or trailer is attached to the front or rear of the vehicle or at another location close to the sensors an overhanging object i e surfboard is attached to the roof the front bumper or side sensors are damaged i e in a collision ...

Page 187: ...le passing a parking space Note The system always offers the last detected parking space i e if the vehicle detects multiple spaces while you are driving it offers the last one Note If driven above approximately 20 mph 35 km h the touch screen shows a message to alert the driver to reduce vehicle speed Automatic Steering into Parking Space Note If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph 10 km h the system tur...

Page 188: ...s and to back up slowly accompanied by a corresponding graphic When you think the vehicle has enough space in front and behind it or you hear a solid tone from the parking aid bring the vehicle to a complete stop When automatic steering is finished the touch screen displays a message indicating that the active park assist process is done The driver is responsible for checking the parking job and m...

Page 189: ...ssages may occur in normal operation For recurring or frequent active park assist faults contact an authorized dealer to have your vehicle serviced Troubleshooting the System The system does not look for a space The traction control system may be off Any door except the driver s may not be completely closed The system does not offer a particular space Something may be contacting the front bumper o...

Page 190: ...eration has changed detection capabilities A parked vehicle has a high attachment i e salt sprayer snowplow moving truck bed etc The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehicle passed The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly i e driving from a heated garage into the cold or after leaving a car wash REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING The rear vi...

Page 191: ...system displays what is behind your vehicle when you place the transmission in R The system uses fixed guidelines which show the actual path the vehicle is moving in while reversing in a straight line This can be helpful when backing into a parking space or aligning the vehicle with another object behind the vehicle Note Do not use the camera system if the trunk is ajar Note If the image comes on ...

Page 192: ...the transmission is in R Reverse Note The centerline is only available if Fixed or Active if equipped guidelines are on A Active guidelines if equipped B Centerline C Fixed guideline Green zone D Fixed guideline Yellow zone E Fixed guideline Red zone F Rear bumper If your vehicle is equipped with active guidelines they are only shown with fixed guidelines To use active guidelines turn the steering...

Page 193: ...erse sensing system The system uses red yellow and green highlights which appear on top of the video image when an object is detected by the reverse sensing system The alert highlights the closest object detected The reverse sensing alert can be disabled and if visual park aid alert is enabled highlighted areas are still displayed Selectable settings for this feature are ON and OFF Manual Zoom WAR...

Page 194: ... the display until the vehicle speed reaches 6 mph 10 km h This occurs when the rear camera delay feature is on or until a radio button is selected Selectable settings for this feature are ON and OFF The default setting for the rear camera delay is OFF Parking Aids 193 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 195: ...ve the set speed The system will not apply the brakes Change down a gear to assist the system in maintaining the set speed Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control serious injury or death Note Cruise control will disengage if your vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed while driving uphill The cruise controls are located on the steering wheel Switchin...

Page 196: ...s Press the accelerator pedal or brake pedal until you reach the desired speed Press SET up and release Canceling the Set Speed Press CNCL or tap the brake pedal The set speed will not be erased Resuming the Set Speed Press and release RES Switching Cruise Control Off Note The set speed is erased when you switch off cruise control Press the OFF control down and release or turn off the ignition USI...

Page 197: ...ur vehicle at all times The system adjusts your speed to maintain a proper distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane You can select from one of four GAP settings The controls are located on the steering wheel At startup the system sets the gap to the last selected setting Once activated you can deactivate the system at any time by pressing the brake pedal pressing the s...

Page 198: ...lightly from the speedometer Following a Vehicle WARNING When following a vehicle in front of you your vehicle will not decelerate automatically to a stop nor will your vehicle always decelerate quickly enough to avoid a collision without driver intervention Always apply the brakes when necessary Failing to do so may result in a collision serious injury or death WARNING Adaptive cruise control onl...

Page 199: ...predicts that its maximum braking level will not be sufficient an audible warning will sound while the system continues to brake This is accompanied by a heads up display a red warning bar illuminating on the windshield You should take immediate action Setting the Gap Distance Note It is your responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions You can decrease or increase the dist...

Page 200: ...le does not show in the information display The system will resume operation when you release the accelerator pedal The vehicle speed will decrease to the set speed or a lower speed if following a slower vehicle Changing the Set Speed There are three ways to change the set speed Accelerate or brake to the desired speed and press SET upward and release Increase or decrease the speed by holding SET ...

Page 201: ... system shuts down if it is applying brakes for an extended period of time This allows the brakes to cool down The system will function normally again when the brakes have cooled down You should select a lower gear position when the system is active in situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grades for example driving in mountainous areas Your vehicle needs additional engine braking...

Page 202: ...can only detect these vehicles once they move fully into your lane C There may be issues with the detection of vehicles in front when driving into and coming out of a bend or curve in the road In these cases the system may brake late or unexpectedly You should stay alert and intervene when necessary If the front end of your vehicle is hit or damaged the radar sensing zone may be altered causing mi...

Page 203: ...e control which could result in serious injury WARNING Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of ACC Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control which could result in serious injury A message regarding a blocked sensor is displayed if the radar signals from the sensor have been obstructed The sensor is located behind a fascia c...

Page 204: ... to normal cruise control Due to the nature of radar technology it is possible to get a blockage warning and not be blocked This can happen for example when driving in sparse rural or desert environments A false blocked condition will either self clear or clear after a key cycle Switching to Normal Cruise Control WARNING Normal cruise control will not brake due to slower vehicles Always be aware o...

Page 205: ...ious inputs including the front camera sensor If the system detects that your driving alertness is reduced below a certain threshold the system will alert you using a chime and a message in the cluster display Switching the System On and Off You may switch the system on or off through the Information Display Refer to the Information Displays chapter The system on or off setting is stored and will ...

Page 206: ...ases As the rest icon is approached the color turns from green to yellow to red The yellow position represents the first warning is active and the red position represents the second warning is active Note If you have recently received a warning you should consider resting even if the current assessment is with the typical range Note The alertness level will be shown in grey if the camera sensor ca...

Page 207: ...he driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel The system may detect a light touch or grip on the steering wheel as hands off driving Switching the System On and Off Press the button located on the center console to switch the system on or off Note The system on off setting is stored until it is manual changed unless a MyKey is detected If a MyKey is detected the system is defaulted to on and...

Page 208: ...Aid Note The alert and aid diagrams are meant to illustrate general zone coverage They are not intended to provide the exact zone parameters Intensity This setting affects the intensity of the steering wheel vibration used for the alert mode This setting does not impact the aid mode Low Medium High System Display When you switch the system on an overhead graphic of a vehicle with lane markings wil...

Page 209: ... view the camera is obscured or unable to detect the lane markings due to environmental conditions e g significant sun angles or shadows snow heavy rain fog traffic conditions e g following a large vehicle that is blocking or shadowing the lane or vehicle conditions e g poor headlamp illumination See Troubleshooting for additional information Green Indicates that the system is available or ready t...

Page 210: ...rost or water on the windshield Too close to the vehicle in front of you Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa Standing water on the road Faint lane markings partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads Lane width too narrow or too wide Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement When driving on tight roads or on uneven roads Why does the vehicle not come...

Page 211: ...terior mirrors to approximately 10 feet 3 meters beyond the bumper The system alerts you if certain vehicles enter the blind spot zone while driving CTA warns the driver of vehicles approaching from the sides when the transmission is in R Reverse Note BLIS is not designed to prevent contact with other vehicles or objects or to detect parked vehicles people animals or infrastructure fences guardrai...

Page 212: ...signal is on CTA detects approaching vehicles from up to 45 feet 14 meters away though coverage decreases when the sensors are blocked Reversing slowly helps increase the coverage area and effectiveness WARNING To help avoid personal injury NEVER use the CTA system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors and looking over your shoulder before backing out of a parking space CTA ...

Page 213: ...rror on the side of the vehicle the approaching vehicle is coming from Note The alert indicator dims when nighttime darkness is detected CTA also sounds an audible alarm and a message appears in the information display indicating a vehicle is coming from the right or left CTA works with the reverse sensing system which sounds its own audible alarm see the Parking Aids chapter 212 Driving Aids 2014...

Page 214: ...ascia on each side of the vehicle Do not allow these areas to become obstructed by mud snow or bumper stickers as this can cause degraded system performance If the system detects a degraded performance condition a blocked sensor warning or low visibility warning will appear in the information display and the alert indicator illuminates in the appropriate mirror s The information display warning ca...

Page 215: ... BLIS Certain maneuvering of vehicles entering and exiting the blind zone Vehicles passing through the blind zone at very fast rates When several vehicles forming a convoy pass through the blind zone The following are other situations that may limit the CTA system Adjacently parked vehicles or objects obstructing the sensors Approaching vehicles passing at speeds greater than 15 mph 24 km h Drivin...

Page 216: ... can also be switched off permanently at your authorized dealer Once switched off switching it back on must also be done at the dealership COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING This system is designed to be a supplementary driving aid It is not intended to replace the driver s attention and judgment or the need to apply the brakes This system does NOT activate the brakes automatically Failu...

Page 217: ...em s brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle s brakes The brake pedal must be pressed just like any typical braking situation The warning system and chime can be turned on and off separately the warning system sensitivity can be adjusted to one of three possible settings by using the information display control Refer to the Informa...

Page 218: ...isplay Wait a short time It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed Heavy rain spray snow or fog is interfering with the radar signals The collision warning system is temporarily disabled Collision warning should automatically reactivate a short time after the weather conditions improve Swirling water or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere ...

Page 219: ...E CONTROL Lincoln Drive Control delivers the Lincoln driving experience through a suite of sophisticated electronic vehicle systems These systems continuously monitor both your driving inputs and the road conditions to optimize ride comfort steering handling powertrain response and sound You can preset your preferences for these systems within the information display Lincoln Drive Control will res...

Page 220: ...intended to be used during more spirited driving Using Lincoln Drive Control You can configure which of the Drive Control modes are active when the vehicle is in D Drive or in S Sport The configuration is retained until modified using the information display To change the vehicle s Drive Control settings access the main menu on the information display 1 Choose Settings 2 Choose Driver Assist 3 Cho...

Page 221: ...vice if a system error is detected You may not notice any difference in the feel of your steering but a serious condition may exist Failure to do so may result in loss of steering control Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power assisted steering system There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving or if the ignition is turned off ...

Page 222: ...e uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steering components improper vehicle alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander pull Driving Aids 221 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 223: ...rb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label Look...

Page 224: ...w much weight the vehicle should carry Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle do not add more cargo even if there is space available Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover Example only Load Carrying 223 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 225: ...ont or rear These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar door latch post or the door edge that meets the door latch post next to the driver s seating position The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR Note For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer...

Page 226: ...he GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar door latch post or the door edge that meets the door latch post next to the driver s seating position The GVW must never exceed the GVWR Example only Load Carrying 225 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 227: ...e GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle The GCW must never exceed the GCWR Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options no cargo internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized...

Page 228: ...hat weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of car...

Page 229: ...kg 12 x 45 kg 635 198 540 103 kg You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb 104 kg If you remove 3 100 lb 45 kg cement bags then the load calculation would be 1 400 2 x 220 9 x 100 1 400 440 900 60 lb Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 2 x 99 kg 9 x 45 kg 635 198 405 32 kg The above calculation...

Page 230: ...er movement affects your vehicle when driving Load the heaviest items closest to the trailer floor Load the heaviest items centered between the left and right side trailer tires Load the heaviest items above the trailer axles or just slightly forward toward the trailer tongue Do not allow the final trailer tongue weight to go above or below 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight Select a tow bar with ...

Page 231: ...hicle is equipped with 3 7L engine it cannot tow a trailer Powertrain Maximum trailer weight lb kg 3 7L TiVCT front wheel drive No trailer towing permitted 3 7L TiVCT all wheel drive No trailer towing permitted 3 5L GTDI all wheel drive 1000 454 ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles 1600 kilometers Cons...

Page 232: ... and adjust them to the manufacturer s specifications The trailer brakes must meet local and federal regulations The rating for the tow vehicle s braking system operation is at the gross vehicle weight rating not the gross combined weight rating Trailer Lamps WARNING Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle s tail lamp wiring this may damage the electrical system resulting in a fire Co...

Page 233: ... transmission cooling Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached Anticipate stops and brake gradually Avoid parking on a grade However if you must park on a grade 1 Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow 2 Set your vehicle parking brake 3 Place the automatic transmission in position P 4 Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels Cho...

Page 234: ... flatbed equipment to tow your vehicle Do not tow with a slingbelt Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure Vehicle damage may occur if towed incorrectly or by any other means 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 It is acc...

Page 235: ...n in position N See Automatic transmission in the Transmission chapter if you cannot move the transmission into N Maximum speed is 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 kilometers Recreational Towing Note Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering your vehicle See the Climate Control chapter Follow these guidelines if you have a need fo...

Page 236: ...the equipment provider If you are towing with all four wheels on the ground see the following instructions If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Tow only in the forward direction Release the parking brake Place the transmission in position N Do not exceed 65 mph 105 km h Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and every six hours ther...

Page 237: ...speeds without stopping Anticipate stops slowing down may eliminate the need to stop Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Close the windows for high speed driving Drive at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size Use the recommended engine oil Perform all regularl...

Page 238: ...to the transmission or air intake and can cause internal vehicle damage or cause it to stall Note Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable proceed very slowly Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims for cars or the bottom of ...

Page 239: ...ts or any other covering in the vehicle footwell that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle Never place floor mats or any other covering on top of already installed floor mats Floor mats should always rest on top of the vehicle carpeting surface and not another floor mat or other covering Additional floor mats o...

Page 240: ...terference with pedal operation causing loss of control of vehicle To install floor mats position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in To remove the floor mat reverse the installation procedure Driving Hints 239 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 241: ... 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 and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 kilometers of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be towed to an authorized dealer more than 35 mi...

Page 242: ...e refer to the coverage section of your warranty guide call us in Canada at 1 800 665 2006 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS The hazard flasher control is located on the instrument panel by the radio Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists Press the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash Press t...

Page 243: ...ission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may exhibit a combination of firm and soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation Preparing Your Vehicle Note Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle Note Do not disconnect the...

Page 244: ...ositive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 4 Make the final connection of the negative cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle s engine away from the battery and the carburetor or fuel injection system Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery sys...

Page 245: ...the negative terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper 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 4 1 3 ...

Page 246: ...horized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address Ford Motor Company Customer Relations...

Page 247: ...on available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identification Number VIN Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and city where located The vehicle s current odometer reading In some states you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state s warranty laws Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some stat...

Page 248: ... serious bodily injury OR 2 Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use value or safety of the vehicle OR 3 The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days not necessarily all at one time In the case of 1 or 2 above the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the...

Page 249: ... where all findings of the BBB Auto Line dispute and decision are admissible in the court action Should you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision Ford is then bound by the decision and must comply with the decision within 30 days of receipt of your acceptance letter BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will b...

Page 250: ...utes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding on both you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all Canadian territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 or visit www camvap ca GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehi...

Page 251: ...ced while you are traveling or living in Puerto Rico contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you contact FORD MOTOR COMPANY FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS GLOBAL INITIATIVES Customer Relationship Center 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 Email www ford com pr If your vehicle must be service...

Page 252: ...sly listed Customers in the U S should call 1 800 392 3673 ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth Michigan 48170 Attention Customer Service Or to order a free publication catalog call toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 6 00 p m EST Helm Incorporated can also be reach...

Page 253: ...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 CANADA ONLY If you believe that y...

Page 254: ...fuses before replacing any electrical components Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color COLOR Fuse rating Mini 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 Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Gree...

Page 255: ...ems from overloads If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected see Changing the Vehicle Battery in the Maintenance chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 Not used 97 98 77 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 66 44 78 56 39 26 18 16 17 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 40 41 42 43 55 57 5...

Page 256: ...el pump relay 16 Not used 17 Not used 18 40A Front blower motor relay 19 30A Starter relay 20 20A Storage bin power point 21 20A Rear heated seat module 22 Not used 23 30A Driver power seat Memory module 24 Not used 25 Not used 26 40A Heated rear window relay 27 20A Cigar lighter 28 30A Climate controlled seats 29 40A Electric fan relay 1 30 40A Electric fan relay 2 31 25A Electric fan relay 3 32 ...

Page 257: ... power seat 43 20A Anti lock brake system valves 44 Not used 45 5A Rain sensor 46 Not used 47 Not used 48 Not used 49 Not used 50 15A Heated mirrors 51 Not used 52 Not used 53 Not used 54 Not used 55 Wiper relay 56 Not used 57 20A Left high intensity discharge headlamp 58 10A Alternator A line 59 10A Brake on off switch 60 Not used 61 Not used 62 10A A C clutch relay 63 Not used 256 Fuses 2014 MKS...

Page 258: ...wertrain control module 70 15A A C clutch Fan control relay coils 1 3 Variable air conditioning compressor Auxiliary transmission warmup Turbo charge waste gate control Electronic compressor bypass valve All wheel drive module Positive crankcase ventilation heater 71 Not used 72 Not used 73 Not used 74 Not used 75 Not used 76 Not used 77 Not used 78 20A Right high intensity discharge headlamp 79 5...

Page 259: ...nt blower relay coil Electrical power assist steering module 90 10A Powertrain control module run start 91 10A Adaptive cruise control module 92 10A Anti lock brake system module Adaptive headlamp module 93 5A Rear window defroster relay 94 30A Passenger compartment fuse panel run start 95 Not used 96 Not used 97 Not used 98 A C clutch relay Mini Fuses Cartridge Fuses 258 Fuses 2014 MKS mks Owners...

Page 260: ...d right rear smart window motors 2 15A Driver seat switch 3 30A Right front smart window motor 4 10A Demand lamps battery saver relay 5 20A Audio amplifier Active noise control module 6 5A Not used spare 7 7 5A Driver seat module logic Left front door zone module Keypad 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 33 41 42 43 44 45 34 35 36 37 23 24 25 26 27 28 38 46 39 47 29 32 40 31 ...

Page 261: ... 10A Right front low beam 17 10A Left front low beam 18 10A Start button Keypad illumination Brake shift interlock Powertrain control module wake up Immobilizer transceiver module 19 20A Audio amplifiers 20 20A All lock motor relay and coil Driver lock motor relay and coil 21 10A Not used spare 22 20A Horn relay 23 15A Steering wheel control module logic Instrument cluster 24 15A Steering wheel co...

Page 262: ...ted seat module Blind spot monitor module Rear video camera 35 5A Motorized humidity sensor Heads up display 36 10A Heated steering wheel 37 10A Not used spare 38 10A Moonroof module and switch 39 15A High beams 40 10A Rear park lamps 41 7 5A Occupant classification sensor Restraint control module 42 5A Not used spare 43 10A Not used spare 44 10A Not used spare 45 5A Not used spare 46 10A Climate ...

Page 263: ...y recommended fuels lubricants fluids and service parts conforming to specifications Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle Precautions Do not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets 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 flam...

Page 264: ...strument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch using the handle that is located under the front passenger side of the hood 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open Maintenance 263 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 265: ...er fluid reservoir C Brake fluid reservoir D Battery E Power distribution box F Air filter assembly G Automatic transmission fluid dipstick H Engine oil dipstick I Engine oil filler cap A I H G F B C D E 264 Maintenance 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 266: ...voir C Battery D Power distribution box E Air filter assembly F Automatic transmission fluid dipstick out of view G Engine oil dipstick H Engine oil filler cap I Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance 265 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 267: ...before starting the engine Note Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks 1 Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean lint free cloth Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level If the level is at the MIN mark add oil immediately A ...

Page 268: ...el of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance Information Note Make sure that the level is at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir Note Coolant expands when it is hot The level may extend beyond the COLD FILL RANGE If the level is below the COLD FILL RANGE add coolant immediately See Adding Engine Coolant in this chapt...

Page 269: ... pink or light red As long as the engine coolant is clear and uncontaminated this color change does not indicate the engine coolant has degraded nor does it require the engine coolant to be drained the system to be flushed or the engine coolant to be replaced DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle Make sure the correct coolant is used Mixing of engine coolants may harm you...

Page 270: ...tions and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Severe Climates If you drive in extremely cold climates It may be necessary to have a Ford authorized dealer increase the coolant concentration above 50 A coolant concentration of 60 will provide improved freeze point protection Engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the en...

Page 271: ... s fluid temperatures The amount of speed reduction will depend on the vehicle loading towing grade ambient temperature and other factors If this occurs there is no need to pull off the road The vehicle can continue to be driven while this message is active The air conditioning may also cycle on and off during severe operating conditions to protect overheating of the engine When the engine coolant...

Page 272: ... begins to overheat The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red hot area The service engine soon indicator will illuminate The coolant temperature warning light will illuminate If the engine reaches a preset over temperature condition the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine When this occurs...

Page 273: ...airs When in fail safe mode the vehicle will have limited power will not be able to maintain high speed operation and may completely shut down without warning potentially losing engine power power steering assist and power brake assist which may increase the possibility of a crash resulting in serious injury WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot The hot ...

Page 274: ... km or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking 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 a minimum of 10 seconds for each gear to engage 4 Latch the gearshift lever in P Park and leave the engine running 5 Remove the dip...

Page 275: ...lter assembly to the rubber hose 1 3 Remove the bolt cover if equipped 4 Remove two bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front of the vehicle 2 5 Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the rubber hose 1 6 Remove the harness retaining clip by pulling up 3 Do not disconnect the sensor 4 274 Maintenance 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 276: ...id to reach the hash mark level Note If the fluid level is below the MIN level do not drive the vehicle An underfill condition may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 180 F 200 F 82 C 93 C on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 mi...

Page 277: ...pproved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission 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 Note An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage Do not use supplem...

Page 278: ...ving Aids FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield v...

Page 279: ...hing of acid solution In case of acid contact with skin or eyes flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Note Wash hands after handling Note If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the...

Page 280: ...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 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles 16 km or more to relearn the idle and fuel ...

Page 281: ...cle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running When changing the air filter element use only the air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers in the Capacities and Specifications chapter For EcoBoostequipped vehicles When servicing the air cleaner it is important that no foreign material ...

Page 282: ...rom the air filter housing 4 Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure 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 Maintenance 281 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1s...

Page 283: ...feet 7 6 meters away 1 8 feet 2 4 meters 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 25 feet 7 6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well The center of the lamp is marked by a 3 millimeter circle on the headlamp l...

Page 284: ... FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NOT ADJUSTABLE CHANGING A BULB Lamp Assembly Condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can...

Page 285: ...mbly must be replaced by your authorized dealer Replacing front parking lamp turn signal sidemarker bulbs Your vehicle is equipped with an LED front parking lamp turn signal sidemarker bulbs It is designed to last the life of the vehicle If replacement is required it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position 2...

Page 286: ...Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high mount stop lamp It is designed to last the life of the vehicle If replacement is required it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position 2 Remove the two screws and lens from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Carefully pull the bulb straight out from the...

Page 287: ...me Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamp high beam low beam 2 D3S Front park turn sidemarker lamp 2 LED Backup lamp 2 LED Sidemarker lamp rear 2 LED Tail lamp 2 LED Turn signal 4 LED License plate lamp 2 168 High mount brake lamp 1 LED Fog lamp if equipped 2 H11 Map lamp 2 1600XB Dome reading lamps 3 1600XB All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrum...

Page 288: ...es U S only ZC 32A1 or ZC 32 B1 Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Canada only CXC 93 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo such as Motorcra...

Page 289: ...ome surface Note Do not use chrome cleaner metal cleaner or polish on wheels and wheel covers Wash the vehicle first using cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo such as Motorcraft Detail Wash Use Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner Apply the product as you would a wax to clean bumpers and other chrome parts allow the cleaner to dry for a few minutes then wipe off the haze with a clean...

Page 290: ...r s paint should feel smooth and be free of streaks and smudges REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match your vehicle s color Take your color code printed on a sticker in the driver s door jamb to your authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color Remove particles such as bird droppings tree sap insect deposits tar spots road salt and industrial fa...

Page 291: ...pray Glass Cleaner The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrates in the U S or Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid in Canada Replace your wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly Do not use abrasive materials as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any p...

Page 292: ...ver In Canada use Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately but do not oversaturate or the ring will set Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS WA...

Page 293: ...th and press the cloth onto the soiled area allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes 4 Remove the soaked cloth and if it is not soiled badly use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds 5 Following this wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth CLEANING LEATHER SEATS IF EQUIPPED Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Clean spills and stains as...

Page 294: ...cleaners steel wool fuels or strong household detergent If you intend parking your vehicle for an extended period after cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner drive your vehicle for a few minutes before doing so This will reduce the risk of increased corrosion of the brake discs If you intend parking your vehicle for an extended period after cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner drive your ve...

Page 295: ...s contaminates that may cause engine damage Start the engine every 15 days Run at fast idle until it reaches normal operating temperature With your foot on the brake shift through all the gears while the engine is running Fuel system Fill the fuel tank with high quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle Note During extended periods of vehicle storage 30 days or more fu...

Page 296: ...rage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage do the following Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build up on window surfaces Check windshield wipers for any deterioration Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected during storage mice squirrel nests Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected during storage Check tire pres...

Page 297: ...s as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575 104 c 2 U S Department of Transportation Tire quality grades The U S Department of Transportation requires 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 controll...

Page 298: ...e 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 Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must m...

Page 299: ...ut of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile 1 6 kilometers Recommended inflation pressure The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label affixed to either the door hinge pillar door latch post or the door edge that meets the door latch post next to the driver s seating position or Tire Label located on the B Pillar or t...

Page 300: ...a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association that may be used for service on cars sport utility vehicles minivans and light trucks Note If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either the European Tire and Rim Technical Organization or the Japan Tire Manufacturing Association B 215 Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edg...

Page 301: ...ad and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 81 mph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law Letter rating Speed rating mph km h M 81 130 N 87 140 Q 99 159 R 106 171 S 112 180 T 118 190 U 1...

Page 302: ...and pounds that can be carried by the tire See the Safety Compliance Certification Label affixed to either the door hinge pillar door latch post or the door edge that meets the door latch post next to the driver s seating position for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle L Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate o...

Page 303: ...or radial tubeless Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires LT type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires These differences are described below Note Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire A LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association that is intended for service on light trucks B Load Range Load Inflatio...

Page 304: ... to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire C 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall D D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire E 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 w...

Page 305: ...nd accidents A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear Un...

Page 306: ... To check the pressure in your tire s 1 Make sure the tires are cool meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile Note If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot for example driven more than 1 mile 1 6 kilometers never bleed or reduce air pressure The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures A hot tire at or below recom...

Page 307: ...nd repair or replace the tire and replace the valve stem Inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking cuts bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear If internal damage to the tire is suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced For your safety tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely t...

Page 308: ...ears due to aging even if it has not been used U S DOT Tire Identification Number Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case o...

Page 309: ...ve questions regarding tire replacement contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury when mounting replacement tires and wheels you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated re lubricate and try...

Page 310: ...he system may be damaged Safety Practices WARNING If your vehicle is stuck in snow mud or sand do not rapidly spin the tires Spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds WARNING Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph 56 km h The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander Driving habits have a great deal to do with your ...

Page 311: ...vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension may require alignment of all four wheels The tires should also be balanced periodically An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear Tire Rotation Note If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rota...

Page 312: ... chains or cables on this vehicle as they may cause damage to your vehicle which may lead to loss of vehicle control The original equipment tires on your vehicle have an all weather tread design to provide traction handling and braking performance in year round driving You may install snow tires for improved traction when driving in areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving conditions If...

Page 313: ...eat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pr...

Page 314: ...ating Your Tires in this chapter Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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 light will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly low Once the light is illuminated your tires are under inflated and need to be inflated to the man...

Page 315: ...chapter 2 After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended 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 turns off Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel and tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system function For a description on how ...

Page 316: ...essure monitoring system monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase about 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary overnight with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the tire pressure may decrease approximately 3 psi 21 kPa for a ...

Page 317: ...toring System earlier in this chapter Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible During repairing or replacing of the flat tire have the authorized dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring system sensor for damage Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information WARNING Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control injury or...

Page 318: ...ion can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All wheel driving capability 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly do not exceed 70 mph 113 km h use more...

Page 319: ...ent your vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the transmission selector lever is in position P WARNING To help prevent your vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure to place the transmission selector lever in position P set the parking brake and block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed WARNI...

Page 320: ...and remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise 4 Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk 5 Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise then remove the jack kit from your vehicle 6 Remove the jack and the wrench from the felt bag Fold down the wrench socket used to loosen the lug nuts and to operate the ...

Page 321: ... 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 7 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 8 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown See Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification 9 Put the flat tire jack and lug ...

Page 322: ...he threaded stud in the trunk floor and secure it with the plastic wing nut 3 Screw the extension bolt onto the threaded stud of the jack retention bracket 4 Place the flat tire in the spare tire well with the wheel facing up 5 Safely secure the wheel by screwing the large wing nut onto the extension bolt Note If you are stowing the temporary spare tire place the tire over the jack and secure it w...

Page 323: ...nting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles 160 kilometers after any wheel disturbance such as rotation flat tire wheel removal Lug nut socket size Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque ft lb N m 1 2 x 20 100 135 Torque specifications are for nut and...

Page 324: ...ations in the Fuel and Refueling chapter Firing order 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 4 2 5 3 6 Spark plug gap 0 049 0 053 in 1 25 1 35 mm 0 033 0 037 in 84 94 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 5 1 10 0 1 Engine drivebelt routing 3 7L V6 engine 3 5L V6 EcoBoost engine Capacities and Specifications 323 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 325: ...craft XL 5 aersol ESA M1C93 B or CRC SL3151 Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Automatic transmission fluid 2 3 10 9 quarts 10 3L 6F50 Motorcraft MERCON LV ATF XT 10 QLV MERCON LV 11 6 quarts 11 0L 6F55 Rear differential AWD fluid 2 4 pints 1 15L Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid AWD 4 18 ounces ...

Page 326: ... 5 7L 3 5L V6 EcoBoost engine Motorcraft SAE 5W 30 Motor Oil or equivalent WSS M2C946 A Engine coolant 7 11 1 quarts 10 5L 3 7L V6 engine Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze Coolant Prediluted VC 3DIL B US CVC 3DIL B Canada WSS M97B44 D2 11 4 quarts 10 8L 3 5L V6 EcoBoost engine Fuel tank 19 0 gallons 71 9L Capacities and Specifications 325 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 327: ...5 A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6 Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage 2 Approximate dry fill capacity Actual amount may vary during fluid changes 3 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid ma...

Page 328: ...is not covered by Ford s warranty 7 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 8 WARNING The A C refrigerant system contains refrigerant R 134a under high pressure Opening the A C refrigerant system can cause personal injury A C refrigerant system is to be serviced only by qualified personnel Capacities and Specifications 327 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA f...

Page 329: ... intervals for changing the spark plugs Note Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number is located on the driver s side instrument ...

Page 330: ...CERTIFICATION LABEL The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar the door latch post or the edge of the door near the door latch next to ...

Page 331: ...iance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code 6 speed automatic transmission 6F50 J 6 speed automatic transmission 6F55 C 330 Capacities and Specifications 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 332: ...he warranty period 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 12000 miles 20000 kilometers whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your authorized dealer for details and a copy of the warranty Exterior style Moon roof deflector Side window d...

Page 333: ...weight information The Federal Communications Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile 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 te...

Page 334: ...overage With over 500 covered components this plan is so complete that we generally only discuss what s not covered 2 ExtraCARE Covers 113 components and includes many high tech items 3 BaseCARE Covers 84 components 4 PowertrainCARE Covers 29 critical components Ford ESP is honored by all Ford and Lincoln Dealers in the United States and Canada It is the only Extended Service Plan authorized and b...

Page 335: ...mproving resale value Avoid the Rising cost of vehicle maintenance Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all scheduled maintenance and select items that routinely wear out The coverage is prepaid so you never have to worry about affording vehicle maintenance It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventative care and replacement items that require periodic attention ...

Page 336: ...as Rental reimbursement Coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against repair costs after your New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage expires Roadside Assistance benefits There are several Ford Extended Service Plans available in various time distance and deductible combinations Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs including reimbursement for towing and rental Whe...

Page 337: ... CD units play commercially pressed 4 75 inch 12 centimeter audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Note Do not insert CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed You should use a permanent felt tip marke...

Page 338: ...3 file extension and all folders containing MP3 files from F001 folder T001 track to F253 T255 Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation through the disc files If you are burning your own MP3 discs it is important to understand how the system reads the structures you create While various files may be present files with extensions other than mp3 only files with the mp3 ext...

Page 339: ... driving Note The MyLincoln Touch system controls most of the audio features See the MyLincoln Touch chapter for more information A SEEK Reverse and Fast Forward In radio mode select a frequency band and press one of these buttons The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction In Sirius mode press these buttons to select the previous or next channel If a specific category is sele...

Page 340: ...e right or left side of the slider or slide your finger across the control to adjust the volume F Power Press this button to switch the system off and on MEDIA HUB The media hub is located in the center console and has the following features A A V inputs B SD card slot C USB ports For more information see the MyLincoln Touch chapter C B A Audio System 339 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing ...

Page 341: ... We recommend against the use of any hand held device while driving and encourage the use of voice operated systems when possible Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving A Phone B Navigation or Information if your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation C Climate D Settings E Home F Information G Entertainment A B G C D F E 3...

Page 342: ... that allows you to access and control audio features for 30 minutes after you switch the ignition off and no doors open PHONE Press to select any of the following Making and Receiving Calls Quick Dial Phonebook Call History Text Messaging Settings NAVIGATION Press to select any of the following My Home Favorites Previous Destinations Point of Interest Emergency Street Address Intersection City Ce...

Page 343: ...eatures may also be limited depending on your market Check with your authorized dealer for availability INFORMATION Press to select any of the following SYNC Services Sirius Travel Link Alerts Calendar SYNC Apps If the icon is yellow see Alerts in the Information section of this chapter ENTERTAINMENT Press to select any of the following AM FM SIRIUS CD USB BT Stereo SD Card A V In 342 MyLincoln To...

Page 344: ...lly would in media modes Eject Eject a CD from the entertainment system SOURCE Touch the word repeatedly to see all available media modes The screen does not change but you see the media change in the lower left status bar SOUND Touch the word to access the Sound menu where you can adjust settings such as Bass Treble Midrange Balance and Fade THX Deep note Demo DSP Digital Signal Processing Occupa...

Page 345: ... conditions as it could cause them damage See your device s manual for further information Do not attempt to service or repair the system See your authorized dealer For your safety some SYNC functions are speed dependent Their use is limited to when your vehicle is traveling at speeds under 3 mph 5 km h Make sure that you review your device s manual before using it with SYNC Speed restricted Featu...

Page 346: ...gation route Adding or Editing Address Book entries or Avoid Areas Privacy Information When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC the system creates a profile within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone This profile is created in order to offer you more cellular features and to operate more efficiently Among other things this profile may contain data about your cellular phone book te...

Page 347: ... lawful authority Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada For further privacy information see the sections on 911 Assist Vehicle Health Report and Traffic Directions and Information ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR RIGHT VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY The display is located on the right side of your instrument cluster You can u...

Page 348: ... not true direction i e if the vehicle is traveling west the middle of the compass graphic displays west north displays to the left of west though its true direction is to the right of west USING VOICE RECOGNITION This system helps you control many features using voice commands This allows you to keep your hands on the wheel and focus on what is in front of you The system provides feedback through...

Page 349: ...ed with your current voice session Press the voice icon After the tone say Help to hear a list of possible voice commands Helpful Hints Make sure the interior of your vehicle is as quiet as possible Wind noise from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system from correctly recognizing spoken commands After pressing the voice icon wait until after the tone sounds and Listening appears b...

Page 350: ...uctions list of commands Voice settings list of commands Help This command is only available when your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system and the navigation system SD card is in the card slot This command is only available when you have an active Sirius satellite radio subscription Voice Settings Voice settings allow you to customize the level of system interaction help and feedback Th...

Page 351: ... settings using voice commands Press the voice icon Wait for the prompt Please say a command Another tone sounds to let you know the system is listening Voice settings using voice commands Interaction Mode Novice Interaction Mode Advanced Confirmation Prompts On Confirmation Prompts Off Phone Candidate Lists On Phone Candidate Lists Off Media Candidate Lists On Media Candidate Lists Off Help Using...

Page 352: ...e in your area Contact an authorized dealer for more information You can access these options using the touchscreen or voice commands Browsing Device Content When listening to audio on a device you can browse through other devices without having to change sources For example if you are currently listening to audio on an SD card you can browse all the artists that are stored on your USB device A B ...

Page 353: ... this chapter For a complete list of Browse voice commands see USB and SD card voice commands and Bluetooth audio voice commands in the following sections Your voice system allows you to change audio sources with a simple voice command For example if you are listening to music on a USB device then want to switch to a satellite radio channel simply press the voice button on the steering wheel contr...

Page 354: ...o the radio To change between AM and FM presets just touch the AM or FM tab Memory Presets Save a station by pressing and holding one of the memory preset areas There is a brief mute while the radio saves the station Sound returns when finished HD Radio Touch this button to turn HD Radio on The light on the button illuminates when the feature is on HD Radio allows you to receive radio broadcasts d...

Page 355: ...hat is playing When you plug in your portable music player the information transfers if supported by your device When you are connected to iTunes the tags appear to remind you of the songs you would like to download See HD Radio information later in this chapter Direct Tune Touch this button to manually enter the desired station number Touch Enter when you are done HD Radio Information If Availabl...

Page 356: ...em The system automatically transfers the tag to your player if already connected and a pop up confirms the transfer 4 When you access iTunes with your portable music player the tags appear to you as a reminder The system allows you to tag up to approximately 100 songs For a list of devices that support tagging see www SYNCMyRide com www SYNCMyRide ca or www syncmaroute ca When HD Radio broadcasts...

Page 357: ...ver verifies the station is an HD Radio station it shifts to the digital version Depending on the station quality you may hear a slight sound change when the station changes from analog to digital Blending is the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back to analog sound In order to provide the best possible experience use the contact form to report any station issues found while listening...

Page 358: ...es not match currently playing audio Data service issue by the radio broadcaster Fill out the station issue form at website listed below There is no text information shown for currently selected frequency Data service issue by the radio broadcaster Fill out the station issue form at website listed below HD2 HD7 stations not found when Scan is pressed Pressing Scan disables HD2 HD7 channel search N...

Page 359: ...FM 1 preset AM FM2 AM 530 1710 FM 2 preset AM autoset HD AM autoset preset Preset AM preset Radio off FM Radio on FM 87 9 107 9 Set PTY FM 87 9 107 9 HD Tune FM autoset Help FM autoset preset If available If you have said Tune see the following Tune chart TUNE 87 9 107 9 FM autoset 87 9 107 9 HD FM autoset preset 530 1710 FM preset AM FM1 AM 530 1710 FM 1 preset AM autoset FM2 AM autoset preset FM...

Page 360: ...rrent station Changing stations erases the previous audio While in replay mode Press and release the seek buttons to hear the previous or next song Press and hold the seek buttons to reverse or fast forward in the current track Press play or pause to play or pause the audio Press Replay to return to live audio if you have been using the feature to replay audio Scan Touch this button to hear a brie...

Page 361: ...le Alerts If you are listening to a sporting event you can save your favorite teams so that the system can alert you when they are playing on a satellite radio channel Note Sirius does not support the Alert feature on all channels Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for Alert feature variation Electronic Serial Number ESN is required when communicating with Sirius about your account Direct...

Page 362: ...ands in the following chart SIRIUS Sirius 0 223 SAT 3 Channel name SAT 3 preset Preset SAT preset SAT Sirius off SAT 1 Sirius on SAT 1 preset Sports game SAT 2 Tune SAT 2 preset Help If you have said Sports game see the following Sports game chart If you have said Tune see the following Tune chart SPORTS GAME Tune to the college name game Tune to the team city game Tune to the team city team name ...

Page 363: ...e Sirius satellite radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts a variety of music sports news weather traffic and entertainment programming Your factory installed Sirius satellite radio system includes hardware and a limited subscription term that begins on the date of sale or lease of your vehicle See your authorized dealer for availability For more information on extend...

Page 364: ...an interfere with your reception Station overload When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and the audio system may mute Satellite radio signal interference Your display may show ACQUIRING to indicate the interference and the audio system may mute Sirius troubleshooting tips Radio display Condition Possible action Acquiring Radio requires m...

Page 365: ...move into an open area the signal 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 Your satellite service is no longer available Contact Sirius at 1 888 539 7474 to resolve subscription issues None Found Check Channel Guide All the channels in the selected channels are either skipped or locked Us...

Page 366: ...ture off if already on Scan Touch this button to hear a brief sampling of all available tracks More Info Touch this button to see disc information Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for Bass Midrange Treble Balance and Fade DSP Digital Signal Processing Occupancy Mode Speed Compensated Volume Note Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings Compression allows you to turn t...

Page 367: ...ies to WMA or MP3 files only SD Card Slot and USB Port SD Card Slot Note Your SD card slot is spring loaded To remove the SD card press the card in and the system ejects it Do not attempt to pull the card to remove it as this could cause damage Note The navigation system also uses this card slot See Navigation system later in this chapter for more information The slot is located either in the cent...

Page 368: ...al combination USB RCA composite video cable which you can buy from Apple When you connect the cable to your iPod or iPhone plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and the USB port Playing Music from Your Device Insert your device and select the SD Card or USB tab once the system recognizes it You can then select from the following options Repeat replays the currently playing song or album Shuf...

Page 369: ...h as genre artist or album If you want to view song information such as Title Artist File Folder Album and Genre touch the on screen album art You can also touch What s Playing to hear how the system pronounces the current band and song This can be helpful when using voice commands to make sure the system correctly plays your request SD Card and USB Voice Commands If you are listening to a USB dev...

Page 370: ... have said you would like to browse your USB or SD card the system prompts you to specify what you would like to browse When prompted see the following Browse chart This command is only available in USB mode and are device dependent BROWSE Album name All video podcasts All albums All videos All artists Artist name All audiobooks Audiobook name All authors Author name All composers Composer name Al...

Page 371: ...s Unknown In order to playback video from your iPod or iPhone if compatible you MUST have a special combination USB RCA composite video cable which you can buy from Apple When the cable is connected to your iPod or iPhone plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and the USB port Bluetooth Audio Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle s speakers from your connected Bluetooth enab...

Page 372: ...our vehicle is in motion Hard objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop which may increase the risk of serious injury The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely stored while your vehicle is moving Your A V inputs allow you to connect an auxiliary audio video source such as a gaming systems or a personal camcorder by connecting RCA c...

Page 373: ...nd on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the controls In order to playback video from your iPod or iPhone if compatible you must have a special combination USB RCA composite video cable which you can buy from Apple When the cable is connected to your iPod or iPhone plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and the USB ...

Page 374: ...ellular phones with Bluetooth wireless technology support the following functions Answering an incoming call Ending a call Using privacy mode Dialing a number Redialing Call waiting notification Caller ID Other features such as text messaging using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook download are phone dependent features To check your phone s compatibility see your phone s user manual and visit www ...

Page 375: ... process from your device 2 Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cellular phone is in the proper mode See your phone s manual if necessary Select SYNC and a six digit PIN appears on your device 3 If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device it does not support Secure Simple Pairing To pair enter the PIN displayed on the touchscreen Skip the next step 4 When prompted on your pho...

Page 376: ...incoming call an audible tone sounds Call information appears in the display if it is available Accept the call by pressing Accept on the touchscreen or by pressing this phone button on your steering wheel controls Reject the call by pressing Reject on the touchscreen or by pressing this phone button on your steering wheel controls Ignore the call by doing nothing SYNC logs it as a missed call Pho...

Page 377: ...dent feature If your phone does not support downloading call history using Bluetooth SYNC keeps track of calls made with the SYNC system Messaging Send text messages using your touchscreen See Text messaging later in this section Settings Touch this button to access various phone settings such turning Bluetooth on and off managing your phonebook and more See Phone settings later in this section Te...

Page 378: ...e following options Send which sends the message as it is Edit Text allows you to customize the pre defined message or create a message on your own You can then preview the message verify the recipient as well as update the message list and send it to a connected device such as a USB drive Pre defined text message options I ll call you back in a few minutes I just left I ll be there soon Can you g...

Page 379: ...orite Bluetooth Touch this tab to turn Bluetooth off or on Do Not Disturb Touch this tab if you want all calls to go directly to your voice mail and not ring in the vehicle When this feature is on text message notifications do not ring inside the cabin either 911 Assist Turn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature See 911 Assist in the SYNC Services and Applications section Phone Ringer Select the r...

Page 380: ...ton to have the system alert you when your phone is in roaming mode Phone Voice Commands Press the voice button on the steering wheel control After the tone say any of the following commands PHONE Call Join calls Call name Listen to text message Call name at home Listen to text messages Call name at work Messages Call name on cell Mute call Call name on other Pair phone Call voicemail Privacy on D...

Page 381: ...e i Information button to access these features If your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab Under the Information menu you can access features such as A SYNC Services B Sirius Travel Link C Alerts D Calendar E SYNC Applications A B C D E 380 MyLincoln Touch 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 382: ... if you would be placed in an unsafe situation or if you would be directed into an area that you consider unsafe Maps used by this system may be inaccurate because of errors changes in roads traffic conditions or driving conditions Note When you connect the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect your vehicle s current location travel direction and speed to help provide...

Page 383: ... the desired service such as Traffic or Directions You can also say What are my choices to receive a list of available services from which to choose 3 Say Services to return to the Services main menu or for help say Help Receiving Turn by Turn Directions 1 When connected to SYNC Services say Directions or Business Search To find the closest business or type of business to your current location jus...

Page 384: ...on system section for more information Disconnecting from SYNC Services 1 Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel 2 Say Good bye from the SYNC Services main menu SYNC Services quick tips Personalizing You can personalize your Services feature to provide quicker access to your most used or favorite information You can save address points such as work or home You can also save favorite...

Page 385: ...ure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving Note In order to use Sirius Travel Link your vehicle must be equipped with navigation and your navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot Note A paid subscription is required to access and use these features Go to www siriusxm com travellink for more information Note Visit www siriusxm co...

Page 386: ...Movie Listings Touch this button to view nearby movie theaters and their show times if available Weather Touch this button to view the nearby weather current weather or the five day forecast for the chosen area Select Map to see the weather map which can show storms radar information charts and winds Select Area to select from a listing of weather locations Sports Info Touch this button to view sc...

Page 387: ...ings Travel Link Sports headlines Weather Sports schedule Weather map If you have said Sports headlines Sports schedule or Sports scores you may say any of the commands in the Sports headlines Sports schedules and Sports scores commands chart If you have said Travel Link you may say any of the commands in the Travel Link chart Sports headlines sports schedules and sports scores voice commands Base...

Page 388: ... teams scores WNBA headlines Golf headlines NBA headlines WNBA schedule Golf leaderboard NBA schedule WNBA scores Alerts If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation touch the i Information button to access these features If your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab Press Alerts and then choose from any of the following services View the mes...

Page 389: ...rash the system or phone may be damaged or non functional WARNING Always place your phone in a secure location in your vehicle so it does not become a projectile or damaged in a crash Failure to do so may cause serious injury to someone or damage the phone which could prevent 911 Assist from working properly Note The SYNC 911 Assist feature must be set on prior to the incident Note Before setting ...

Page 390: ...p 911 Assist To Make Sure that 911 Assist Works Properly SYNC must be powered and working properly at the time of the incident and throughout feature activation and use The 911 Assist feature must be set on before the incident You must pair and connect a Bluetooth enabled and compatible phone to SYNC A connected Bluetooth enabled phone must have the ability to make and maintain an outgoing call at...

Page 391: ...t may disclose to emergency services that your vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or activation of the fuel pump shut off Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of electronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators your vehicle location or other details about your vehicle or crash to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emer...

Page 392: ... com to view your report You can also choose for SYNC to remind you automatically to run reports at specific mileage intervals Cellular phone airtime usage may apply when reporting The system allows you to check your vehicle s overall health in the form of a diagnostic report card The Vehicle Health Report contains valuable information such as Vehicle Diagnostic Information Scheduled maintenance O...

Page 393: ...ot want to disclose your cellular phone number or vehicle information do not run the feature or set up your Vehicle Health Report profile at www SYNCMyRide com See www SYNCMyRide com Vehicle Health Report Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more information SETTINGS A Clock B Display C Sound D Vehicle E Settings F Help Under this menu you can set your clock access and adjust the display...

Page 394: ... the voice button on your steering wheel controls and when prompted say Display settings Press the Settings icon Display then select from the following Brightness allows you to make the screen display brighter or dimmer Mode allows you to set the screen to a certain brightness or have the system automatically change based on the outside light level or turn the display off If you select AUTO or NIG...

Page 395: ...g bmp Each file must be 1 5 MB or less Recommended dimensions 800 x 384 Sound Press the Settings icon Sound then select from the following Sound Settings Bass DSP Midrange Occupancy Mode Treble Speed Compensated Volume Set Balance and Fade If equipped Vehicle Press the Settings icon Vehicle then select from the following Ambient Lighting Vehicle Health Report Door Keypad Code Rear View Camera Enab...

Page 396: ...de for your keyless entry keypad system 1 Press the Settings icon Vehicle Door Keypad Code 2 Enter your current factory code then when prompted enter your new code Rear View Camera This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera Press the Settings icon Vehicle Rear View Camera then select from the following settings Rear Camera Delay Visual Park Aid Alert Guidelines Enable Valet ...

Page 397: ... volume of voice prompts from the system Touch Screen Button Beep Select to have the system beep to confirm choices made through the touchscreen Touch Panel Button Beep Select to have the system beep to confirm button choices made through the climate or audio system Keyboard Layout Have the touchscreen keyboard display in QWERTY or ABC format Install Applications Install any downloaded application...

Page 398: ...Note Even with confirmation prompts turned off the system may occasionally ask you to confirm settings Media Candidate Lists Candidate lists are possible results from your voice commands The system simply makes a best guess at your request with these turned off Phone Candidate Lists Candidate lists are possible results from your voice commands The system simply makes a best guess at your request w...

Page 399: ...et a device as your favorite so that the system automatically attempts to connect to that device at every ignition cycle Gracenote Database Info This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database Gracenote Mgmt With this feature on the Gracenote Database supplies metadata information for your music files This overrides information from your device This feature defaults to off Cove...

Page 400: ...ave the system use guidance prompts Have the system automatically fill in State Province information Traffic Preferences Have the system display areas where roadwork occurs Have the system display incident icons Have the system display areas where difficult driving conditions may occur Have the system display areas where snow and ice on the road may occur Have the system display any smog alerts Ha...

Page 401: ...o speech or have it be silent Text Message Notification Select the type of notification for text messages alert tone beep text to speech or have it be silent Internet Data Connection If compatible with your phone you can adjust your internet data connection Select to make your connection profile with the personal area network or to turn off your connection You can also choose to adjust your settin...

Page 402: ... you turn it on for connectivity purposes Choose a Wireless Network allows you to use a previously stored wireless network You can categorize by alphabetical listing priority and signal strength You can also choose to search for a network connect to a network disconnect from a network receive more information prioritize a network or delete a network Gateway Access Point Mode makes SYNC an access p...

Page 403: ...wing Country Carrier Phone Number User Name and Password Bluetooth Settings Shows you the currently paired devices as well as giving you your typical Bluetooth options to connect disconnect set as favorite delete and add device Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Prioritize Connection Methods Choose your connection methods and change them as needed You can select to Change Ord...

Page 404: ...atures are not accessible when your vehicle is moving 911 Assist Turn on and turn off the 911 Assist feature See 911 Assist in the SYNC applications and services section In Case of Emergency ICE Speed Dial allows you to save up to two numbers as ICE contacts for quick access if there is an emergency Select Edit to access your phonebook and then select the desired contacts The numbers then appear a...

Page 405: ...n speed Touch or to adjust fan speed D Recirculated air Touch to turn the recirculated air on or off which May reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior May help reduce odors from reaching the interior Engages automatically when MAX A C is selected May be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost May turn off in all airflow modes except MAX A C to reduce fog potential E ...

Page 406: ...ides outside air to reduce window fogging Panel Distributes air through the instrument panel vents Panel and Floor Distributes air through the instrument panel vents demister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents Floor Distributes air through the demister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents K Driver settings Depending on your vehicle and option package you may have the following feat...

Page 407: ... but in order to access them you have to say Climate first then when the system is ready to listen you may say any of the following commands Additional climate control voice commands Automatic Panel on A C off Rear defrost off A C on Rear defrost on Defrost off Recirc off Defrost on Recirc on Dual off Temperature Fan decrease Temperature 15 5 29 5 degrees Fan increase Temperature 60 85 degrees Flo...

Page 408: ...ised of two main features destination mode and map mode To set a destination press the green corner of your touchscreen then Dest when it appears See Setting a destination later in this chapter To view the navigation map and your vehicle s current location touch the green bar in the upper right hand corner of the touchscreen or press Dest Map See Map mode later in this chapter Setting a Destinatio...

Page 409: ...ute Uses the most fuel efficient route You can cancel the route or have the system demo the route for you Select Route Prefs to set route preferences like avoiding freeways tollroads ferries and car trains as well as to use or not use high occupancy vehicle lanes High occupancy vehicle lanes are also known as carpool or diamond lanes People who ride in buses vanpools or carpools use these lanes No...

Page 410: ...ealership Government Office Public Transit Education To expand these listings press the in front of the point of interest listing When programming a point of interest destination the system allows you to sort the resulting lists alphabetically by distance or by cityseekr listings if available Pressing the Search Areas button allows you to search for points of interest nearby near a city or state o...

Page 411: ...ion and information appear such as address and phone number If cityseekr lists the point of interest more information is available such as a brief description hotel check in and checkout times or restaurant hours Press More Information for a longer review a list of services and facilities the average room or meal price as well as the website link This screen displays either a facility photo if ava...

Page 412: ... handicap access hours of operation and website address For hotels cityseekr can provide information such as star rating price category review check in and check out times hotel service icons and website address Setting Your Navigation Preferences Select settings for the system to take into account when planning your route Press the Settings icon Settings Navigation Map Preferences Breadcrumbs dis...

Page 413: ... to choose to have the system avoid freeways toll roads ferries and car trains when planning your route Turn these features ON or OFF Use HOV Lanes allows you to choose to have the system use high occupancy vehicle lanes if available when planning your route Navigation Preferences Guidance Prompts allows you to choose to have the system use Voice Tones or Tone Only on your programmed route Auto Fi...

Page 414: ...ap Mode Press the green bar in the upper right area of the touchscreen to view map mode Map mode shows advanced viewing comprised of both 2D city maps as well as 3D landmarks when available 2D city maps show detailed outlines of buildings visible land use and land elements and detailed railway infrastructure for the most essential cities around the globe These maps also contain features such as to...

Page 415: ...isplays a pop up box that allows direct access to navigation settings View Edit Route Sirius Travel Link Guidance Mute and Cancel Route Re center the map by pressing this icon whenever you scroll the map away from your vehicle s current location Auto Zoom Press the green bar to access map mode then select the or zoom button to bring up the zoom level and Auto buttons on the touchscreen When you pr...

Page 416: ...from the Address Book as your Home entry You cannot change this icon POI Point Of Interest icons indicate locations of any point of interest categories you choose to display on the map You can choose to display three point of interest categories on the map at one time Starting point indicates the starting point of a planned route Waypoints indicates the location of a waypoint on the map The number...

Page 417: ...h this button to cancel the active route View Edit Route Access these features when a route is active View Route Edit Destination Waypoints Edit Turn List Detour Edit Route Preferences Edit Traffic Preferences Cancel Route Nokia is the digital map provider for the navigation application If you find map data errors you may report them directly to Nokia by going to http mapreporter navteq com Nokia ...

Page 418: ... Destination nearest POI category Show route 1 Destination nearest POI Show turn list 1 Destination play nametags Voice guidance off Destination POI Voice guidance on Destination POI category Where am I Destination previous destination Zoom in Destination street address Zoom out Detour 1 Help 1 This command is only available when a navigation route is active 2 If you have said the command Destinat...

Page 419: ...om to distance Help If you have said Destination you may say any of the commands in the Destination chart One shot Destination Street Address When you say either Navigation destination street address or Destination street address the system asks you to say the full address The system displays an example on screen You can then speak the address naturally such as One two three four Main Street Anyto...

Page 420: ...or communicate with or may be later upgraded to interface with and or communicate with additional software and or systems provided by third party software and service suppliers The additional software and services of third party origin as well as associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation THRID PARTY SOFTWARE are protected by international intellectual property laws ...

Page 421: ...s may contain multiple EULAs such as multiple translations and or multiple media versions e g in the user documentation and in the software Even if you receive multiple EULAs you are licensed to use only one 1 copy of the SOFTWARE SOFTWARE Transfer You may permanently transfer your rights under this EULA only as part of a sale or transfer of the DEVICE provided you retain no copies you transfer al...

Page 422: ...onally identifies you Internet Based Services Components The SOFTWARE may contain components that enable and facilitate the use of certain Internet based services You acknowledge and agree that MS Microsoft Corporation FORD MOTOR COMPANY third party software and service suppliers their affiliates and or their designated agent may automatically check the version of the SOFTWARE and or its component...

Page 423: ...rty site by MS Microsoft Corporation their affiliates and or their designated agent Obligation to Drive Responsibly You recognize your obligation to drive responsibly and keep attention on the road You will read and abide with the DEVICE operating instructions particularly as they pertain to safety and assumes any risk associated with the use of the DEVICE UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA If the SOFTWA...

Page 424: ...ULA does not grant you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of FORD MOTOR COMPANY MS Microsoft Corporation third party software or service providers their affiliates or suppliers PRODUCT SUPPORT Product support for the SOFTWARE is not provided by MS its parent corporation Microsoft Corporation or their affiliates or subsidiaries For product support please refer to FORD MOT...

Page 425: ...s unfamiliar with the Windows Automotive based system Please make certain that before using the system for the first time all persons have access to the User s Guide and read its instructions and safety information carefully WARNING Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away from the road and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences Do not...

Page 426: ... carefully read and follow instructions and safety information fully Distraction Hazard Any navigation features may require manual non verbal setup Attempting to perform such set up or insert data while driving can seriously distract your attention and could cause an accident or other serious consequences Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before attempting these operations Let Your Judgm...

Page 427: ...nt version of this Agreement and of the privacy policy 1 Safe and Lawful Use You acknowledge that devoting attention to the TeleNav Software may pose a risk of injury or death to you and others in situations that otherwise require your undivided attention and you therefore agree to comply with the following when using the TeleNav Software a observe all traffic laws and otherwise drive safely b use...

Page 428: ...ices to other parties 3 1 License limitations You agree not to do any of the following a reverse engineer decompile disassemble translate modify alter or otherwise change the TeleNav Software or any part thereof b attempt to derive the source code audio library or structure of the TeleNav Software without the prior express written consent of TeleNav c remove from the TeleNav Software or alter any ...

Page 429: ...Y ARISE FROM COURSE OF DEALING CUSTOM OR TRADE AND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE TELENAV SOFTWARE Certain jurisdictions do not permit the disclaimer of certain warranties so this limitation may not apply to you 5 Limitation of Liability TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UN...

Page 430: ...Santa Clara California The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply 7 Assignment You may not resell assign or transfer this Agreement or any of your rights or obligations except in totality in connection with your permanent transfer of the TeleNav Software and expressly conditioned upon the new user of the TeleNav Software agreeing to be bound by t...

Page 431: ...enience of reference only will not be deemed to be a part of this Agreement and will not be referred to in connection with the construction or interpretation of this Agreement As used in this Agreement the words include and including and variations thereof will not be deemed to be terms of limitation but rather will be deemed to be followed by the words without limitation 9 Other Vendors Terms and...

Page 432: ...onal de Estadística y Geografía TERMS AND CONDITIONS License Limitations on Use You agree that your license to use this Data is limited to and conditioned on use for solely personal noncommercial purposes and not for service bureau timesharing or other similar purposes Except as otherwise set forth herein you agree not to otherwise reproduce copy modify decompile disassemble or reverse engineer an...

Page 433: ...r implied arising by law or otherwise including but not limited to content quality accuracy completeness effectiveness reliability fitness for a particular purpose usefulness use or results to be obtained from this Data or that the Data or server will be uninterrupted or error free Disclaimer of Warranty NT AND ITS LICENSORS INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES EXPRESS O...

Page 434: ...ntirety any and all written or oral agreements previously existing between us with respect to such subject matter Severability You and NT agree that if any portion of this agreement is found illegal or unenforceable that portion shall be severed and the remainder of the Agreement shall be given full force and effect Governing Law The above terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the ...

Page 435: ...vice may practice one or more of the following U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 330 593 and other patents issued or pending Some services supplied under license from Open Globe Inc for U S Patent 6 304 523 Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote The Gracenote logo and logotype and the Powered by Gracenote logo are trademarks of G...

Page 436: ...vers Gracenote respectively reserve all rights in Gracenote Data the Gracenote Software and the Gracenote Servers and Gracenote Content including all ownership rights Under no circumstances will either Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide including any copyrighted material or music file information You agree that Gracenote may enforce its respective r...

Page 437: ...DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER 娀 Gracenote 2007 Vehicle with SYNC only FCC ID KMHSG1G1 IC 1422A SG1G1 Vehicle with SYNC and MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch FCC ID KMHSYNCG2 IC 1422A SYNCG2 This device 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...

Page 438: ...ts affected by the lack of maintenance Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership Factory Trained Technicians Service technicians participate in extensive factory sponsored certification training to help them become experts on the operation of your vehicle Ask your dealership about the training and certification their technicians have received Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts Dealer...

Page 439: ...meters from your last oil change Never exceed one year or 10000 miles 16000 kilometers between oil change intervals Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex performance systems Every manufacturer develops these systems using different specifications and performance features That is why it is important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehic...

Page 440: ...ng a Ford approved flushing chemical Owner Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed every month or at six month intervals Check every month Engine oil level Function of all interior and exterior lights Tires including spare for wear and proper pressure Windshield washer fluid level Check every six months Battery connections Clean if necessary Body an...

Page 441: ...nd proper pressure For oil and fluid leaks Windshield for cracks chips or pits Half shaft dust boots Washer spray and wiper operation Brake coolant recovery reservoir automatic transmission and window washer If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister Replace as needed Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or tech...

Page 442: ...Scheduled Maintenance 441 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 443: ...play The following table is intended to provide examples of vehicle use and its impact on engine oil change intervals it is provided as a guideline only Actual engine oil change intervals depend on several factors and generally decrease with severity of use When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message Miles km Vehicle use and examples 7500 10000 12000 16000 Normal Normal commuting with highway d...

Page 444: ...nspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect rear axle and U joints Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings All wheel drive vehicles Inspect half shaft boots Inspect steering linkage ball joints suspension tie rod ends driveshaft and U joints Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise wear looseness or drag Do not exceed one year or 100...

Page 445: ...eplace accessory drive belt s if not replaced within the last 100000 miles 160000 km 1 These maintenance items can be performed within 3000 miles 4800 kilometers of the last oil change Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval 2 If your vehicle has climate controlled heated and cooled seats 3 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles 160000 kilometers then every three years or ...

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Page 447: ... MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE 446 Scheduled Maintenance 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 448: ... MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 447 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 449: ...1 miles 46270 kilometers perform the 30000 mile 48000 kilometer automatic transmission fluid replacement Example 2 The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on but the odometer reads 30000 miles 48000 kilometers perform the engine air filter replacement i e Intelligent Oil Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles 40000 kilometers Towing a trailer or using a camper or car top carrier As required Ch...

Page 450: ...ing in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently service as required Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Every 5000 miles 8000 km Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise wear looseness or drag Rotate tires inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Every 5000 miles 8000 km or six months Change engine oil and filter Perform m...

Page 451: ...DE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE 450 Scheduled Maintenance 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 US...

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Page 453: ...alent Add four ounces 118 mL of additive friction modifier XL 3 EST M2C118 A or equivalent for complete refill of Traction Lok rear axles The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water California fuel filter replacement If the vehicle is registered in California the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will n...

Page 454: ...e Log DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 453 2014 MKS mks Owners Guide gf 1st Printing April 2013 USA fus ...

Page 455: ...stem Single CD 338 Audio system see Radio 338 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 165 fluid adding 272 fluid checking 272 fluid refill capacities 324 fluid specification 324 Selectshift SST 166 Auxiliary Input Jack 362 Auxiliary powerpoint 145 A V inputs 339 371 B Battery 278 acid treating emergencies 278 jumping a disabled battery 242 maintenance free 278 replacement specificati...

Page 456: ...ross Traffic Alert 210 Cruise control 194 Cupholder s 137 Customer Assistance 240 Ford Extended Service Plan 333 Getting roadside assistance 240 Getting the service you need 245 Ordering additional owner s literature 251 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 249 D Defrost 123 rear window 125 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 272 engine oil 266 Display settings 393 Driver alert 204 Drivin...

Page 457: ...city 324 choosing the right fuel 155 filler funnel 156 filling your vehicle with fuel 158 filter specifications 277 328 fuel pump shut off 241 octane rating 156 323 quality 155 running out of fuel 156 safety information relating to automotive fuels 154 Fuel flex fuel vehicle FFV 155 Fuses 253 254 G Garage door opener 140 Gas cap see Fuel cap 158 Gauges 102 H Hazard flashers 241 HD Radio 354 Headla...

Page 458: ... 218 Listening to music 351 Load limits 222 Locks autolock 70 childproof 32 doors 68 Lubricant specifications 324 Lug nuts 322 M Making and receiving calls 375 MAP DVD Loading and Unloading 375 Map icons 415 Map mode 413 Map preferences 411 Map updates 416 Massage seats 133 Message center 108 warning messages 114 Mirrors 96 98 fold away 96 programmable memory 59 side view mirrors power 96 Moon roo...

Page 459: ...n start system 147 Q Quick touch buttons 416 R Radio 338 AM FM 353 Single CD 338 Radio reception 336 Radio voice commands 358 Rear heated seats 138 Rear view camera display 189 395 Rear window defroster 123 Receiving a text message 378 Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children 24 Relays 253 254 Remote entry system illuminated entry 71 locking unlocking doors 68 opening the trunk...

Page 460: ...ting a destination by voice 407 Settings 392 Setting the clock 338 393 Side air curtain 53 Side curtain airbags system 53 SIRIUS satellite radio 359 SIRIUS satellite radio voice commands 361 SIRIUS Travel Link 384 SIRIUS Travel Link voice commands 386 SOS Post Crash Alert 45 Spark plugs specifications 323 328 Specification chart lubricants 324 Stability system 181 Starting your vehicle 148 jump st...

Page 461: ...ransaxle fluid refill capacities 324 lubricant specifications 324 Transmission brake shift interlock BSI 168 fluid checking and adding automatic 272 Trunk 74 75 remote release 69 Turn signal 93 U USB port 339 366 V Vehicle health report 390 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 328 Vehicle loading 222 Ventilating your vehicle 151 Voice recognition 347 W Warning lights see Lights 102 Washer fluid 277 W...

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