2007 Lincoln MKX Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

I N S T R U M E N T

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C L I M AT E

S Y S T E M

Dual Automatic Temperature Control

(DATC) System with Heated and Cooled Seats

(if equipped)

Navigation System with In-Dash Six CD/

MP3 THX® II Sound System (if equipped)

A U D I O

S Y S T E M

THX® II

Your vehicle may be

equipped with the THX® II

certiFed audio system.

This system creates

optimal acoustic quality

for all seating positions

and road conditions.

The system o´ers an

advanced speaker system,

ampliFers, subwoofer, and

equalization.

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Seek

Press to access the

previous/next strong

station or CD track.

14

Menu

Press repeatedly to toggle

through:

Autoset:

Allows you to

set the strongest local

radio stations without

losing your original stored

stations in AM/±M1/±M2.

Use

/

to turn on/o´.

When the six strongest

stations are Flled, the

station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there

are less than six strong

stations, the system will

store the last one in the

remaining presets.

Occupancy mode:

Use

/

to select and optimize

sound for ALL SEATS,

DRIVERS SEAT or REAR

SEATS.

Speed sensitive

volume:

Radio volume

automatically changes

slightly with vehicle speed

to compensate for road and

wind noise. Recommended

level is 1-3. Level 0 turns

the feature o´ and level 7 is

the maximum setting.

RBDS (Radio Broadcast

Data System):

In ±M

mode, this feature allows

you to search for certain

categories of music or

announcements. With

RBDS ON, you may select

from: Info (Information),

Alert, Test, Religious, R&B,

Classical, Jazz, Oldies,

Country, Top 40, Soft, Rock.

When the desired category

appears in the display,

press (left arrow icon) SEEK

(right arrow icon) to initiate

the search. The system

will cycle through the

frequency bands searching

for stations broadcasting

the selected program type.

If the desired program

type is not found after

searching the frequency

band three times, the

search will stop. The

announcement categories

are:

Alert

will search for

RBDS stations actively

broadcasting important

messages relating to

weather or government

emergencies.

Test

will

search for RBDS stations

actively broadcasting a test

message.

Compression:

Brings soft

and loud CD passages

together for a more

consistent listening level

when in CD mode. Press

MENU until compression

status is displayed.

Press

/

to turn the feature

on/o´.

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Mute

Press to mute the

playing media. Press

again to return to the

playing media.

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Sound

Press sound to access the

following settings; Bass,

Treble, ±ade, Balance, Digital

Signal Processing (DSP)

and Speed Compensated

Volume (SCV).

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Media

Press media to access the

media menu to play the

following: AM, ±M1, ±M2

radio stations, satellite radio,

CD or (if equipped) interact

with the DVD system in the

rear of the vehicle.

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On/O±/Volume

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Load

Insert the disc, label side up,

when LOAD CD# appears

in the display.

The CD will

begin to play.

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Tune

Press to access the next

frequency up/down the

band (radio mode), next/

previous MP3 folder (MP3

mode), or next/previous

channel (satellite radio

mode, if equipped).

SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Is a subscription based

satellite radio service that

broadcasts music, sports,

news and entertainment

programming. ±or

information on extended

subscription terms,

contact SIRIUS at

1-888-539-7474.

Navigation System

and Rear Entertainment

System (if equipped)

Please refer to your

Owner’s Guide for more

information on the Rear

Entertainment System

and your Navigation

System Supplement for

more information on the

Navigation System.

1

Headlamps, Fog Lamps and

Panel Dimmer Control

Turn the control

one position to the

right

to turn on

the parking lamps,

instrument panel

lamps, license plate lamps and

tail lamps.

Turn the control to the

second position on the right

to turn on the headlamps.

Turn

the control one position to the

left

to activate the autolamp

feature, which automatically turns

the exterior lamps on and o´,

based on available daylight. The

system also keeps the lights on

for a short time after the ignition

switch is turned to the LOCK (O±±)

position. If the windshield wipers

are turned on for a Fxed period of

time, the exterior lamps will turn

on with headlamp control in the

autolamp position.

Pull the control out to activate the

fog lamps.

The fog lamp indicator

light will illuminate.

The fog

lamps will not operate when the

control is turned o´ (O) or when

the high beams are on. Use the

panel dimmer control to adjust

the level of brightness on the

instrument panel during parking

lamp and headlamp operation.

Move the control to the full

upright position, past the detent,

to turn on the interior lamps.

2

Steering Wheel Controls

Your steering

wheel controls

allow you to set

and adjust vehicle

speed, as well as

make adjustments

in your audio and

climate control

systems.

To set the speed control, ensure

that the vehicle speed is at

least 30 mph.

Press and release

ON.

Accelerate to the desired

speed.

Press and release SET

+.

The speed control indicator

light

will illuminate in the

cluster.

Remove your foot from

the accelerator. Once set, press

and release - SET + to decrease

or increase the speed in small

increments.

Or, press and hold

until you reach the desired speed.

To disengage speed control

but not erase the previous set

speed, press the brake pedal.

To

disengage and erase the speed,

press O±± or turn o´ the ignition.

Press

– TEMP +

to decrease/

increase the cabin temperature.

Press

– FAN +

to decrease/

increase fan speed.

Press

– VOL +

to decrease/

increase audio volume.

Press

MEDIA

to select AM, ±M1,

±M2 or CD.

Press

to access the

previous/next preset radio station

or CD track.

3

Tilt/Telescopic

Steering Wheel Lever

Push the lever

down to unlock

the steering

column.

Move the

steering wheel

to the desired position.

While

holding the steering wheel in

place, pull the lever up to lock the

steering column.

4

Auxiliary Power Points

Your vehicle is

equipped with four

auxiliary power

points. One on the

instrument panel,

one in the center console utility

compartment, one on the back

of the center console and a rear

auxiliary power point located on

the left rear quarter panel. Do

not use power points over the

capacity of 12VDC/180W.

5

Message Center

The message

center displays

important vehicle

information

through a constant

monitoring of vehicle systems.

Also provides vehicle system

checks and will notify you of

potential vehicle problems with

a display of system warnings.

Press

INFO

to scroll through the

following displays: Odometer,

Trip Odometer A or B, Distance

to Empty, Average ±uel Economy,

Average Speed, Compass and

Trip elapsed time 1 or 2. Press

RESET

to select and reset

functions shown in the Info and

Setup Menu. Press

SETUP

to

scroll through: System Check,

Units (English/Metric), Language,

Easy entry/Exit seat. ±or further

information, please refer to your

Owner’s Guide.

6

Transmission Malfunction/

Reduced Power Light

This light illuminates when a power

train or an AWD fault has been

detected. Contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

7

AdvanceTrac® with Roll

Stability Control Light

This icon illuminates when

the AdvanceTrac® with RSC®

system is active.

If the light

remains on, have the system

serviced immediately by an

authorized dealer.

8

Service Engine Soon Light

The Service Engine Soon light

illuminates when the engine is

started.

If it remains illuminated,

the On Board Diagnostics

System (OBD-II) has detected a

malfunction.

If the light is blinking,

engine misFre is occurring which

could damage the vehicle’s

catalytic converter.

Drive in a

moderate fashion and have your

vehicle serviced immediately by an

authorized dealer.

9

Airbag Readiness Light

If this light fails to illuminate

after startup, continues to ³ash

or remains on, have the system serviced

immediately by your authorized dealer.

A chime will sound if a malfunction in the

supplemental restraint system is detected.

10

ABS Warning Light

If the Anti-lock Brake System light

remains illuminated or continues to ³ash

after startup, have the system serviced

immediately by your authorized dealer.

Normal braking will still be functional unless

the brake warning light is also illuminated.

11

Check Fuel Cap Light

This light illuminates when the fuel

cap may not be properly installed.

If

you continue to drive with this light

illuminated, the Service Engine Soon light

may come on.

12

Brake System Warning Light

This light illuminates brie³y to ensure the

system is functional.

If the light remains

illuminated after releasing the parking

brake, this indicates a low brake ³uid level

or a brake system malfunction.

Have the

brake system inspected immediately by an

authorized dealer.

Auxiliary Input Jack

Your vehicle is equipped

with an Auxiliary Input Jack

located inside the console

bin. This allows you to plug

and play auxiliary audio

devices, including MP3 players. Press AUX

repeatedly on your audio system to access.

When LINE IN appears in the display, plug

in your auxiliary audio device. ±or more

detailed information, please refer to your

Owner’s Guide.

Power Outside Mirrors

Rotate the control clockwise

or counterclockwise to adjust

the right or left mirror.

Move the control in the

direction you wish to tilt the mirror.

Return the control to the center position to

lock the mirrors in place.

1

Auto

Press to activate automatic

temperature control.

The

system will automatically

determine fan speed, air³ow

location, A/C (on or o´) and

outside or recirculated air based

on your temperature selection.

Press again to deactivate.

2

Driver Temperature

Controls

Press to increase/decrease the

temperature on the driver side

of the vehicle in dual zone or

the temperature of both the

driver and passenger sides in

single zone.

3

OFF

Outside air is shut out and the

fan will not operate.

4

A/C

Press to activate/deactivate

air conditioning.

±or a MAX

A/C setting, press A/C,

and set the temperature to

60º± (16ºC) and the highest

blower setting.

5

Driver/Passenger

Cooled Seats (if equipped)

Press to activate.

Press once

for full cool (three lights),

twice for medium cool (two

lights) and a third time (one

light) for low cool. Press again

to deactivate (no lights).

6

Driver/Passenger Heated

Seats (if equipped)

Press to activate.

Press once

for full heat (three lights),

twice for medium heat (two

lights) and a third time (one

light) for low heat. Press again

to deactivate (no lights).

7

EXT

Press to display the outside air

temperature.

Press again to

return to interior temperature.

8

Manual Override Controls

Allows you to manually

determine where air³ow

is directed (³oor vents,

instrument panel vents,

rear seat ³oor vents or a

combination of all).

To return

to fully automatic control,

press AUTO.

9

Recirculation Control

Press to recirculate cabin air.

Recirculated air may reduce

the amount of time to cool

down the interior of the vehicle

and may also help reduce

undesired odors from reaching

the interior of the vehicle.

10

Dual

(Single/dual temperature

control): Allows the driver

to have full control of the

cabin temperature settings

(single zone) or allows the

passenger to have control of

their individual temperature

settings (dual zone control).

Press to turn on dual zone

mode; press again to return to

single zone.

11

Rear Window Defroster

Press to clear the rear window

of thin ice and fog.

Press again

to deactivate.

The defroster

will turn o´ automatically after

10 minutes.

12

Defrost

Distributes outside air through

the windshield defroster and

vents to clear fog or thin ice

from the windshield.

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