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Driving If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided should never be used. If the spare tire is installed, the AWD system may disable automatically and enter front-wheel drive only mode to protect driveline components. This condition may be indicated by an AWD OFF message in the message center (see Message center section in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information). If there is an AWD OFF message in the message center from using the spare tire, this indicator should turn off after reinstalling the repaired or replaced normal road tire and driving a short distance. It is recommended to reinstall the repaired or replaced road tire as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system. Note: The AWD OFF message may also be displayed in the message center if the AWD system has overheated and defaulted to front-wheel drive. This condition may occur if the vehicle was operated in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location and allow it to idle. The AWD OFF message will turn off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your warranty. Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. When driving at slow speeds off-highway under high outside temperatures, use a low gear when possible. Lower gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine. 249 2011 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	5
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	5
Breaking-in your vehicle	5
Special Notices	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Data Recording	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
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)	38
USB port	40
General audio information	41
Satellite radio information	44
Navigation system (if equipped)	46
SYNC	46
Climate Controls	47
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated and cooled seats	47
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated and cooled seats (navigation system based–if equipped)	50
Touchscreen functions	52
Voice commands in climate mode	53
Operating tips	53
Rear window defroster	54
Cabin Air Filter	54
Lights	55
Headlamp Control	55
Adaptive headlamps	55
Autolamp control	56
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	56
Fog lamp control	57
High beams	57
Auto high beams	57
Flash-to-pass	60
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	61
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	61
Aiming the headlamps	61
Vertical aim adjustment	61
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	63
Interior Lamps	63
Front row map lamps	63
Second row map lamps	63
Ambient lighting	64
Bulb Replacement	64
Lamp assembly condensation	64
Using the right bulbs	65
Replacing interior bulbs	65
Replacing exterior bulbs	65
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs	65
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	66
Replacing rear brake/tail/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs	66
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	67
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	67
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	67
Driver Controls	68
Multi-function lever	68
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature	69
Power tilt/telescope steering column	69
Illuminated visor mirror	70
Overhead console	70
Storage compartment	70
Electronic compass	71
Compass zone adjustment	72
Compass calibration adjustment	72
Center Console	73
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)	73
Power Windows	74
One-touch up or down (all windows)	75
Global open windows	75
Global close windows	75
Bounce-back	76
Security override	76
Window lock	76
Accessory delay	76
Interior mirror	77
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	77
Exterior Mirrors	77
Power side view mirrors	77
Heated outside mirrors	78
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	78
Speed control	78
Using speed control	79
Setting speed control	79
Disengaging speed control	79
Resuming a set speed	79
Increasing speed while using speed control	80
Reducing speed while using speed control	80
Turning off speed control	80
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Setting adaptive cruise control	81
Setting the gap distance	83
Disengaging adaptive cruise control	84
Overriding adaptive cruise control	84
Changing the set speed	84
Resuming the set speed	85
Low speed automatic cancellation	85
Hilly condition usage	85
Turning off cruise control	86
Detection issues	86
ACC not available	87
Blocked sensor	88
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	89
Radio control features	89
Dual panel moon roof and power sunscreen (if equipped)	90
Power rear sunshade (if equipped)	92
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)	92
HomeLink Wireless Control System (if equipped)	92
Programming	93
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	94
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	95
Erasing HomeLink buttons	95
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	95
Positive Retention Floor Mat	96
Trunk release	96
Cargo Area Features	97
Cargo net (if equipped)	97
Locks and Security	98
Keys	98
MyKey™	98
Power door locks	105
Smart unlocks	105
Opening windows and moon roof (if equipped)	105
Closing windows and moon roof (if equipped)	105
Central locking/Two-stage unlocking	105
Autolock feature	106
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	106
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	106
Autounlock feature (if enabled)	107
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	107
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	108
Childproof door locks	109
Interior luggage compartment release	109
Remote entry system	111
Intelligent access	112
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	112
Locking the doors	113
Car finder	113
Sounding a panic alarm	113
Opening the trunk	113
Memory feature (seat, mirrors and steering column)	114
Programming the memory feature to the transmitter	114
Deprogramming the memory feature from the transmitter	114
Replacing the battery	115
Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)	115
How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)	116
Illuminated entry	116
Illuminated exit	116
Battery saver	116
Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys with push button start	117
SecuriCode™ keyless entry system	117
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and steering column (if equipped)	118
Erasing personal code	118
Anti-scan feature	118
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	119
Securilock passive anti-theft system	119
Anti-theft indicator	120
Automatic arming	120
Automatic disarming	120
Replacement of intelligent access keys	120
Programming spare intelligent access keys	121
Perimeter alarm system	122
Seating and Safety Restraints	124
Front seats	124
Adjustable head restraints	124
Adjusting the front power seat	127
Using the power lumbar support	129
Three-position heated and cooled seats	129
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement	130
Memory seats/power mirrors/steering column	132
Easy entry/exit feature	133
Rear seats	133
Second-row non-adjustable head restraints	133
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment	135
Armrest pass-through	136
Rear heated seats	136
Safety restraints	137
Personal Safety System™	137
How does the Personal Safety System work?	138
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	138
Front crash severity sensor	139
Driver’s seat position sensor	139
Front passenger sensing system	139
Front safety belt usage sensors	140
Front safety belt pretensioners	140
Front safety belt energy management retractors	140
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	140
Safety restraints precautions	141
Combination lap and shoulder belts	142
Restraint of pregnant women	143
Safety belt locking modes	143
Energy management feature — front outboard	145
Safety belt pretensioner	145
Safety belt extension assembly	145
Safety belt height adjustment	146
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	146
Conditions of operation	146
Belt-Minder	147
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	149
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	151
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	151
Children and airbags	153
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	153
Front passenger sensing system	155
Determining if the system is operational	159
Seat-mounted side airbag system	160
How does the side airbag system work?	161
Safety Canopy System	162
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	163
Determining if the system is operational	165
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	165
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	165
Safety restraints for children	166
Important child restraint precautions	166
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	168
Transporting children	169
Safety seats for children	170
Infant and/or toddler seats	170
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	170
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	174
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	176
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	176
Child booster seats	178
When children should use booster seats	179
Types of booster seats	180
The importance of shoulder belts	181
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	182
Tires, Wheels and Loading	183
Information about uniform tire quality grading	183
Treadwear	183
Traction AA A B C	183
Temperature A B C	184
Tires	184
Glossary of tire terminology	184
Inflating your tires	185
Tire care	187
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	187
Tire wear	188
Damage	188
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	189
Tire replacement requirements	189
Safety practices	190
Highway hazards	191
Tire and wheel alignment	191
Tire rotation	191
Information contained on the tire sidewall	192
Information on “P” type tires	193
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	196
Information on “T” type tires	197
Location of the tire label	197
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	198
Changing tires with a TPMS	199
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	200
When your temporary spare tire is installed	200
When you believe your system is not operating properly	201
When inflating your tires	202
How temperature affects your tire pressure	202
Snow tires and chains	203
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	204
Trailer towing	211
Preparing to tow	212
Hitches	212
Safety chains	212
Trailer brakes	212
Trailer lamps	213
Driving while you tow	213
Trailer towing tips	213
Recreational towing	214
Driving	216
Starting	216
Ignition modes	216
Starting your vehicle	216
Important safety precautions	217
Push button start system	218
Guarding against exhaust fumes	220
Important ventilating information	220
Engine block heater (if equipped)	220
Brakes	222
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	222
Using ABS	223
Brake assist	223
ABS warning lamp	223
Brake over accelerator	223
Parking brake	224
AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system	225
Steering	229
Brake-shift interlock	231
Automatic transmission operation	231
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	231
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)	233
Forward and reverse sensing systems	235
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	238
Active park assist (APA) (if equipped)	240
Collision warning system (if equipped)	244
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	247
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system (if equipped)	248
Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles	249
Basic operating principles	250
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	250
If your vehicle gets stuck	250
Emergency maneuvers	251
AWD systems (if equipped)	251
Sand	251
Mud and water	252
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	253
Driving on snow and ice	253
Maintenance and modifications	254
Driving through water	255
Roadside Emergencies	256
Roadside Assistance	256
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	256
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	256
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	257
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	257
Hazard flasher control	257
Fuel Pump Shut-off	258
Fuses and relays	258
Fuses	258
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	259
Passenger compartment fuse panel	260
Power distribution box	262
Changing the tires	266
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	267
Stopping and securing the vehicle	269
Removing the spare tire and jack	269
Tire change procedure	270
Stowing the tire and jack	272
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	273
Running out of fuel	274
Jump starting	274
Preparing your vehicle	275
Connecting the jumper cables	275
Jump starting	276
Removing the jumper cables	277
Wrecker towing	278
Emergency towing	279
Customer Assistance	280
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	280
Away from home	280
Additional assistance	281
In California (U.S. only)	282
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	283
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	284
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	284
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	286
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	286
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	287
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	287
Cleaning	288
Washing the exterior	288
Waxing	289
Paint chips	289
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	289
Engine	290
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	291
Windows and wiper blades	291
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	292
Interior	293
Leather seats (if equipped, except for the King Ranch edition)	294
Leather seats for the King Ranch edition only (if equipped)	294
Underbody	295
Ford and Lincoln car care products	296
Maintenance and Specifications	297
Service recommendations	297
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	297
Working with the engine off	297
Working with the engine on	297
Opening the hood	298
Identifying components in the engine compartment	299
Windshield washer fluid	301
Changing the wiper blades	302
Engine oil	302
Checking the engine oil	302
Adding engine oil	303
Engine oil and filter recommendations	304
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	304
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	305
Battery	306
Engine coolant	308
Checking engine coolant	308
Adding engine coolant	309
Recycled engine coolant	311
Coolant refill capacity	311
Severe climates	311
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	312
How fail-safe cooling works	312
When fail-safe mode is activated	313
Fuel Filter	313
What you should know about automotive fuels	314
Important safety precautions	314
Refueling	315
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	316
Choosing the right fuel	317
Octane recommendations	317
Fuel quality	318
Cleaner air	318
Running out of fuel	318
Refilling with a portable fuel container	319
Essentials of good fuel economy	320
Measuring techniques	320
Filling the tank	320
Calculating fuel economy	321
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	321
Habits	322
Maintenance	322
Conditions	322
Emission control system	323
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	324
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	325
Power steering fluid (except EcoBoost engine)	326
Brake fluid	326
Transmission fluid	327
Checking automatic transmission fluid	327
Low fluid level	329
Correct fluid level	329
High fluid level	330
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	330
Air filter	331
Changing the air filter element	332
Vehicle storage	333
Motorcraft part numbers	335
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	336
Engine data	339
Engine drivebelt routing	339
Identifying your vehicle	340
Safety Compliance Certification Label	340
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	341
Transmission code designations	342
Accessories	343
Lincoln Custom Accessories for your vehicle	343
Exterior style	343
Interior style	343
Lifestyle	343
Peace of mind	344
Ford Extended Service Plan	345
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)	345
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)	348
Scheduled Maintenance	349
General maintenance information	349
Why maintain your vehicle?	349
Protecting your investment	349
Oils, fluids and flushing	350
Genuine Ford parts and service	350
Convenience	351
Factory-trained technicians	351
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts	351
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	351
Owner checks and services	351
Multi-point inspection	352
Normal scheduled maintenance and log	355
Maintenance schedule log	358
Special operating conditions	361
Special operating condition log	364
Exceptions	366
Engine coolant change record	367
Engine coolant change log	367

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If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size

other than the tire provided should never be used. If the spare tire is

installed, the AWD system may disable automatically and enter

front-wheel drive only mode to protect driveline components. This

condition may be indicated by an

AWD OFF

message in the message

center (see

Message center

section in the

Instrument Cluster

chapter

for more information). If there is an

AWD OFF

message in the message

center from using the spare tire, this indicator should turn off after

reinstalling the repaired or replaced normal road tire and driving a short

distance. It is recommended to reinstall the repaired or replaced road

tire as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and

rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default

to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system.

Note:

The

AWD OFF

message may also be displayed in the message

center if the AWD system has overheated and defaulted to front-wheel

drive. This condition may occur if the vehicle was operated in extreme

conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume

normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe

location and allow it to idle. The

AWD OFF

message will turn off when

the system cools and normal AWD function returns.

Note:

Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD

feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which

driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise

similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle

under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive

stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your

warranty.

Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles

AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and

rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat

different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway.

When driving at slow speeds off-highway under high outside

temperatures, use a low gear when possible. Lower gear operation will

maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability.

Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to

protect overheating of the engine.

Driving

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2011 MKS

(mks)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)