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Driving • The "sliding car" indicator light will flash. • If your foot is on the brake pedal, a vibration in the pedal • If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition. • The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual. Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work separately or in tandem, engine traction control and brake traction control. Engine traction control works to limit drive-wheel spin by momentarily reducing engine power. Brake traction control works to limit wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is slipping. The TCS is most active at low speeds. During TCS events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will flash. If the TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time, the braking portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the brakes to cool down. In this situation, the TCS will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain all features. Anti-lock braking and ESC will continue to function during the cool-down period. The engine traction control and brake traction control system may be deactivated in certain situations. See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac௡ section below. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle's directional stability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severely or avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes to one or more of the wheels individually and, if necessary, reducing engine power if the system detects that the vehicle is about to skid or slide laterally. During ESC events the "sliding car" icon will flash. 240 in the instrument cluster 2010 MKS (mks) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	4
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	6
DATA RECORDING	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
CELL PHONE USE	8
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
MESSAGE CENTER	18
Info	19
System check and vehicle feature customization	20
System warnings	23
Entertainment Systems	31
AUDIO SYSTEMS	31
Premium/Premium plus AM/FM in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	31
Setting the clock	32
AM/FM Radio	32
RDS Radio	32
Six Disc CD/MP3 Player	33
Satellite Radio	34
Sound Adjustments	37
Extra Features	38
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)	38
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	39
USB port	41
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	41
Satellite radio information	44
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	47
SYNC	47
Climate Controls	48
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS	48
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION SYSTEM BASED–IF EQUIPPED)	51
TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS	53
VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE	54
Operating tips	54
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	55
CABIN AIR FILTER	55
Lights	56
HEADLAMP CONTROL	56
Adaptive headlamps (if equipped)	56
Autolamp control	56
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	57
Fog lamp control	57
High beams	58
Auto high beams	58
Flash to pass	61
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	61
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	62
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	62
Vertical aim adjustment	62
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	63
INTERIOR LAMPS	64
Second row map lamps	64
Ambient lighting	64
BULB REPLACEMENT	65
Lamp assembly condensation	65
Using the right bulbs	65
Replacing interior bulbs	66
Replacing exterior bulbs	66
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs	66
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	66
Replacing rear brake/tail/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs	67
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	68
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	68
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	68
Driver Controls	69
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	69
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature	70
POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN	70
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	71
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	71
Storage compartment	71
ELECTRONIC COMPASS	72
Compass zone adjustment	73
Compass calibration adjustment	73
CENTER CONSOLE	74
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	74
POWER WINDOWS	75
Global open windows	76
Global close windows	77
Bounce-back	77
Security override	77
Window lock	78
Accessory delay	78
POWER REAR SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED)	78
INTERIOR MIRROR	78
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	78
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	79
Power side view mirrors	79
Heated outside mirrors	80
SPEED CONTROL	80
Using speed control	80
Setting speed control	80
Disengaging speed control	81
Resuming a set speed	81
Increasing speed while using speed control	81
Reducing speed while using speed control	81
Turning off speed control	81
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)	82
Setting adaptive cruise control	83
Setting the gap distance	85
Disengaging adaptive cruise control	85
Overriding adaptive cruise control	85
Changing the set speed	86
Resuming the set speed	86
Low speed automatic cancellation	86
Hilly condition usage	87
Turning off cruise control	87
Detection issues	87
ACC Not Available	88
Blocked sensor	89
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	90
Radio control features	90
DUAL PANEL MOON ROOF AND POWER SUNSCREEN (IF EQUIPPED)	92
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	93
HomeLink Wireless Control System (if equipped)	94
Programming	94
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	96
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	96
Erasing HomeLink buttons	97
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	97
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	97
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	98
Rolling code programming	99
Fixed code programming	101
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	103
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	103
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	104
CARGO AREA FEATURES	104
Cargo net (if equipped)	104
Locks and Security	105
KEYS	105
Intelligent Access Key (IA key) (if equipped)	106
MYKEY™	107
POWER DOOR LOCKS	112
Smart unlocks	113
Smart unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (if equipped)	113
Opening windows and moon roof (if equipped)	114
Closing windows and moon roof (if equipped)	114
Central locking/Two-stage unlocking	114
Autolock feature	114
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	115
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	115
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	116
Autounlock feature	116
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	116
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	117
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	118
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	118
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	119
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	120
Intelligent Access (if equipped)	122
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	123
Locking the doors	123
Car finder	123
Sounding a panic alarm	124
Opening the trunk	124
Memory seats/power mirrors/steering column	124
Activating the memory feature	124
Deactivating the memory feature	125
Replacing the battery	125
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) or Intelligent Access Keys (IA keys)	127
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) or Intelligent Access Keys (IA keys)	127
Illuminated entry	127
Illuminated exit	128
Battery saver	128
Accessory mode battery saver for Intelligent Access Keys with Push Button Start (if equipped)	128
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	129
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and steering column (if equipped)	129
Erasing personal code	130
Anti-scan feature	130
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	130
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	131
Anti-theft indicator	132
Automatic arming	132
Automatic disarming	132
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys or Intelligent Access Keys	133
Programming spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) keys	133
Programming spare Intelligent Access Keys (if equipped)	134
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	136
Arming the system	136
Disarming the system	137
Triggering the anti-theft system	138
Seating and Safety Restraints	139
SEATING	139
Adjustable head restraints	139
Adjusting the front power seat	142
Using the power lumbar support	144
Heated and cooled seats	144
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement	145
Memory seats/power mirrors/steering column	147
Easy entry/exit feature	147
REAR SEATS	148
Second-row non-adjustable head restraints	148
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment	149
Armrest pass-through	150
Rear heated seats	150
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	151
Personal Safety System™	151
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	152
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	152
Front crash severity sensor	152
Driver’s seat position sensor	153
Front passenger sensing system	153
Front safety belt usage sensors	153
Front safety belt pretensioners	154
Front safety belt energy management retractors	154
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	154
Safety belt precautions	155
Combination lap and shoulder belts	156
Energy management feature — front outboard	156
Vehicle sensitive mode	157
Automatic locking mode	157
When to use the automatic locking mode	157
How to use the automatic locking mode	157
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	158
Safety belt height adjustment	158
Safety belt pretensioner	159
Safety belt extension assembly	159
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	159
Conditions of operation	160
Belt-Minder	160
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	163
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	164
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	165
Children and airbags	166
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	167
Front passenger sensing system	168
Determining if the system is operational	173
Seat-mounted side airbag system	173
How does the side airbag system work?	174
Safety Canopy System	175
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	176
Determining if the system is operational	178
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	178
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	179
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	179
Important child restraint precautions	179
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	181
Transporting children	182
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	183
Infant and/or toddler seats	183
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	184
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	187
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	189
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	190
Child booster seats	191
When children should use booster seats	192
Types of booster seats	193
The importance of shoulder belts	194
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	195
Tires, Wheels and Loading	196
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	196
Treadwear	196
Traction AA A B C	196
Temperature A B C	197
TIRES	197
Glossary of tire terminology	197
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	198
TIRE CARE	200
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	200
Tire wear	201
Damage	201
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	202
Tire replacement requirements	202
Safety practices	203
Highway hazards	204
Tire and wheel alignment	204
Tire rotation	204
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	206
Information on “P” type tires	206
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	209
Information on “T” type tires	210
Location of the tire label	210
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	211
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	213
When your temporary spare tire is installed	213
When you believe your system is not operating properly	214
When inflating your tires	215
How temperature affects your tire pressure	215
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	216
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	217
TRAILER TOWING	224
Preparing to tow	224
Hitches	224
Safety chains	225
Trailer brakes	225
Trailer lamps	225
Driving while you tow	225
Servicing after towing	226
Trailer towing tips	226
RECREATIONAL TOWING	227
Driving	228
STARTING	228
Positions of the ignition (if equipped)	228
Starting your vehicle	228
Important safety precautions	229
Starting the engine	230
Push button start system (if equipped)	231
Guarding against exhaust fumes	233
Important ventilating information	234
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	234
BRAKES	236
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	236
Using ABS	236
Brake Assist	236
ABS warning lamp	237
Parking brake	237
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	238
STEERING	242
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK	244
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	244
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	244
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)	246
FORWARD (IF EQUIPPED) AND REVERSE SENSING SYSTEMS	248
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	251
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	253
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (APA) (IF EQUIPPED)	256
BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	261
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	262
Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles	263
Basic operating principles	263
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	263
If your vehicle gets stuck	263
Emergency maneuvers	264
AWD Systems (if equipped)	264
Sand	264
Mud and water	265
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	266
Driving on snow and ice	267
Maintenance and Modifications	267
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	268
Roadside Emergencies	269
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	269
Getting roadside assistance	269
Using roadside assistance	270
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	270
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF	271
FUSES AND RELAYS	271
Fuses	271
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	272
Passenger compartment fuse panel	273
Power distribution box	275
CHANGING THE TIRES	279
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	280
Stopping and securing the vehicle	282
Removing the spare tire and jack	282
Tire change procedure	283
Stowing the tire and jack	285
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	286
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	287
JUMP STARTING	287
Preparing your vehicle	288
Connecting the jumper cables	288
Jump starting	290
Removing the jumper cables	291
WRECKER TOWING	293
Emergency towing	294
Customer Assistance	295
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	295
Away from home	295
Additional assistance	296
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	297
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	297
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	298
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	299
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	300
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	300
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	301
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	301
Cleaning	302
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	302
WAXING	303
PAINT CHIPS	303
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	303
ENGINE	304
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	305
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	305
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	306
INTERIOR	307
LEATHER SEATS	308
UNDERBODY	308
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	308
Maintenance and Specifications	310
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	310
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	310
Working with the engine off	310
Working with the engine on	310
OPENING THE HOOD	311
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	312
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	314
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	315
ENGINE OIL	315
Checking the engine oil	315
Adding engine oil	317
Engine oil and filter recommendations	317
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	318
BATTERY	318
ENGINE COOLANT	320
Checking engine coolant	320
Adding engine coolant	322
Recycled engine coolant	324
Coolant refill capacity	324
Severe climates	324
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	325
How fail-safe cooling works	325
When fail-safe mode is activated	326
FUEL FILTER	326
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	326
Important safety precautions	326
Refueling	328
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	328
Choosing the right fuel	329
Octane recommendations	329
Fuel quality	330
Cleaner air	330
Running out of fuel	330
Refilling with a portable fuel container	331
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	332
Measuring techniques	332
Filling the tank	332
Calculating fuel economy	333
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	333
Habits	334
Maintenance	334
Conditions	334
EPA fuel economy estimates	335
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	335
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	336
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	337
POWER STEERING FLUID (EXCEPT ECOBOOST ENGINE)	338
BRAKE FLUID	339
TRANSMISSION FLUID	339
Checking automatic transmission fluid	339
Low fluid level	340
Correct fluid level	340
High fluid level	340
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	340
AIR FILTER	341
Changing the air filter element	342
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	343
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	344
ENGINE DATA	347
Engine drivebelt routing	347
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	348
Safety Compliance Certification Label	348
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	349
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	350
Accessories	351
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	351
Exterior style	351
Interior style	351
Lifestyle	351
Peace of mind	351
Ford Extended Service Plan	353
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS	353

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•

The “sliding car”

indicator light will flash.

•

If your foot is on the brake pedal, a vibration in the pedal

•

If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the

brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You

may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during

this severe condition.

•

The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle

maintain traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or

hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin.

Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work

separately or in tandem, engine traction control and brake traction

control. Engine traction control works to limit drive-wheel spin by

momentarily reducing engine power. Brake traction control works to limit

wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is

slipping. The TCS is most active at low speeds.

During TCS events the “sliding car” icon

in the instrument cluster

will flash.

If the TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time, the braking

portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the

brakes to cool down. In this situation, the TCS will use only engine

power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from

over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain

all features. Anti-lock braking and ESC will continue to function during

the cool-down period.

The engine traction control and brake traction control system may be

deactivated in certain situations. See the

Switching Off AdvanceTrac

section below.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directional

stability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severely

or avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes to

one or more of the wheels individually and, if necessary, reducing engine

power if the system detects that the vehicle is about to skid or slide

laterally.

During ESC events the “sliding car” icon

in the instrument cluster

will flash.

Driving

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2010 MKS

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Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

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