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Index A Accessing the help screen ...52 Accessing the music in your jukebox ...47 Accessing your calendar ...51 Accessory delay ...117 Active Park Assist ...303 Adaptive Cruise Control ...122 AdvanceTrac ...284 Air cleaner filter ...409, 413 Air conditioning ...88 Airbag supplemental restraint system ...207, 216, 218 and child safety seats ...209 description ...207, 216, 218 disposal ...221 driver airbag ...209, 217, 219 indicator light ...215, 221 operation ...209, 217, 219 passenger airbag ...209, 217, 219 side airbag ...216 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...316 Ambient mood/lighting ...104 AM/FM ...41 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...384 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...282-283 Anti-theft system ...165, 167 arming the system ...167 disarming a triggered system ...168 triggering ...169 Audio system (see Radio) ...32 448 Automatic transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...414 fluid, specification ...414 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...293 fluid, adding ...404 fluid, checking ...404 Selectshift (SST) ...295 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...59 B Battery ...382 acid, treating emergencies ...382 jumping a disabled battery ...350 maintenance-free ...382 replacement, specifications ...413 servicing ...382 Belt-Minder௡ ...202 Blind Spot Information System 310 Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ...308 Booster seats ...236 Brakes ...282 anti-lock ...282-283 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...283 fluid, checking and adding ...404 fluid, refill capacities ...414 fluid, specifications ...414 lubricant specifications ...414 parking ...283 shift interlock ...292 Bulbs ...105 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...414 Cargo area shade ...142 2011 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 1st 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	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
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	24
Entertainment Systems	32
AUDIO SYSTEMS	32
Mobile media system	32
Driving restrictions	35
Home screen	35
Loading pictures	36
Rearview camera display (if equipped)	37
System menu features	38
Display options	38
Feedback settings	39
System settings	39
Valet mode	39
Setting the clock	40
THX audio system — if equipped	41
AM/FM	41
Satellite radio (SAT) if activated	42
Playing a CD or MP3 disc	44
Playing a DVD in the system	45
Jukebox	46
Recording (saving) music to your jukebox	47
Accessing the music in your jukebox	47
Creating a playlist	49
User device	49
Rear DVD system (if equipped)	49
Rear Zone (if equipped)	50
Rear zone/climate control	51
Calendar	51
System information	52
Help	52
Sound features	53
FCC Compliance	55
Gracenote copyright	56
Gracenote End User License Agreement (EULA)	56
System limitations	58
Cleaning the touchscreen	58
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)	58
Troubleshooting	58
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	59
USB port	61
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	61
Satellite radio (if activated)	64
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	67
Quick start	67
To play a DVD	67
To play a CD or MP3 disc	68
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	68
DVD player controls	70
Remote control	72
Battery replacement	75
Headphones	75
Wireless headphones	75
Wired headphones	77
Operation	77
Single play/dual play	77
Setup menu options	79
Aspect ratio (TV display type)	80
OSD language	80
Angle mark	81
Speaker setup	82
Video setup	82
General setup — screen exit	83
Parental control for the DVD system	83
General information	84
Safety information	84
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	86
Care and service of the DVD player	86
Environmental extremes	86
Temperature extremes	86
Humidity and moisture condensation	86
Foreign substances	87
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen	87
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	87
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	87
SYNC	87
Climate Controls	88
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL	88
TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS	90
VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE	91
Operating tips	91
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL	93
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	94
CABIN AIR FILTER	94
Lights	95
HEADLAMP CONTROL	95
Adaptive headlamps	95
Autolamp control	96
Autolamps - programmable exit delay	96
Fog lamp control	97
High beams	97
Auto high beams	97
Flash-to-pass	100
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	100
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	101
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	101
Vertical aim adjustment	101
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	103
INTERIOR LAMPS	103
Dome lamps and map lamps	103
Cargo lamp	104
Ambient lighting	104
BULB REPLACEMENT	105
Lamp assembly condensation	105
Using the right bulbs	106
Replacing interior bulbs	106
Replacing exterior bulbs	106
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	106
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	107
Replacing rear stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamps	107
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	107
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	107
Driver Controls	108
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	108
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature	109
Rear window wiper/washer controls	109
POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN	109
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	110
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	110
Storage compartment	111
ELECTRONIC COMPASS	111
CENTER CONSOLE	111
Console refrigerator/freezer (if equipped)	112
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)	113
Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)	114
POWER WINDOWS	115
One-touch up or down (all windows)	116
Global open windows	116
Global close windows	117
Bounce-back	117
Security override	117
Window lock	117
Accessory delay	117
INTERIOR MIRROR	118
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	118
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	118
Power side view mirrors	118
Heated outside mirrors	119
Fold-away mirrors	119
Signal indicator mirrors	120
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS	120
SPEED CONTROL	120
Using speed control	121
Setting speed control	121
Disengaging speed control	121
Resuming a set speed	121
Increasing speed while using speed control	122
Reducing speed while using speed control	122
Turning off speed control	122
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)	122
Setting adaptive cruise control	123
Setting the gap distance	125
Disengaging adaptive cruise control	126
Overriding adaptive cruise control	126
Changing the set speed	127
Resuming the set speed	127
Low speed automatic cancellation	127
Hilly condition usage	127
Turning off cruise control	128
Detection issues	128
ACC not available	129
Blocked sensor	130
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	131
Radio control features	131
POWER PANORAMIC VISTA ROOF™ (IF EQUIPPED) AND POWER SUNSHADES	132
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	134
HomeLink Wireless Control System (if equipped)	134
Programming	134
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	136
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	136
Erasing HomeLink buttons	137
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	137
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	137
POWER LIFTGATE	138
CARGO AREA FEATURES	142
Cargo net (if equipped)	142
Cargo shade (if equipped)	142
Locks and Security	144
KEYS	144
MYKEY™	144
POWER DOOR LOCKS	151
Smart unlocks	151
Global open/close windows	151
Central locking/two-stage unlocking	151
Autolock feature	152
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	152
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	152
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	153
Autounlock feature	153
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	154
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	154
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	155
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	155
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	156
Intelligent Access	157
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	158
Locking the doors	158
Car finder	158
Sounding a panic alarm	158
Opening the power liftgate	159
Memory feature (seat, mirrors, adjustable pedals and steering column	159
Programming memory feature to transmitter	159
Deprogramming memory feature from transmitter	160
Replacing the battery	160
Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)	161
How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)	161
Illuminated entry	161
Illuminated exit	162
Battery saver	162
Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys with push button start	162
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	163
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors, and adjustable pedals	163
Erasing personal code	164
Anti-scan feature	164
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	164
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	165
Anti-theft indicator	165
Automatic arming	165
Automatic disarming	166
Replacement of intelligent access keys	166
Programming spare intelligent access keys	166
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	167
Arming the system	167
Disarming the system	168
Triggering the anti-theft system	169
Seating and Safety Restraints	170
FRONT SEATING	170
First-row adjustable head restraints	170
Adjusting the front power seat	173
Ten-way power seats	173
Using the two-way power lumbar support (if equipped)	174
Twelve-way power seat	174
Using the four-way power lumbar support (if equipped)	175
Front-row heated and cooled seats	175
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement	176
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column	177
Easy access/easy out feature	178
REAR SEATS	178
Non-adjustable second-row outboard head restraints	178
Six-passenger second row outboard head restraints	178
Seven-passenger second row outboard head restraints	179
Adjustable second row center head restraint (if equipped)	180
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back	182
Adjusting second row seats (six-passenger vehicles only)	182
Using the second-row power lumbar support (six-passenger vehicles only)	183
Accessing the third row seats	183
Exiting the third row seat	185
Second row heated seats (if equipped)	187
Second-row heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	187
Second-row climate controlled seats air filter replacement	188
Stowing the third row seat	188
Unstowing the third row seat	189
Third row power seats (if equipped)	190
Closing the liftgate	192
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	192
Personal Safety System™	192
How does the Personal Safety System work?	193
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	193
Front crash severity sensor	193
Driver’s seat position sensor	193
Front passenger sensing system	194
Front safety belt usage sensors	194
Front safety belt pretensioners	194
Front safety belt energy management retractors	194
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	195
Safety belt precautions	195
Combination lap and shoulder belts	196
Restraint of pregnant women	197
Third-row safety belt stowage	197
Safety belt locking modes	198
Energy management feature — front outboard	200
Safety belt pretensioner	200
Safety belt extension assembly	200
Front safety belt height adjustment	201
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	201
Conditions of operation	202
Belt-Minder	202
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	205
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	207
Important SRS precautions	207
Children and airbags	209
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	209
Front passenger sensing system	211
Determining if the system is operational	215
Seat-mounted side airbag system	216
How does the side airbag system work?	217
Safety Canopy System	218
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	219
Determining if the system is operational	221
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	221
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	221
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	222
Important child restraint precautions	222
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	224
Transporting children	225
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	226
Infant and/or toddler seats	226
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	227
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	230
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	232
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	232
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	233
Child booster seats	235
When children should use booster seats	236
Types of booster seats	236
The importance of shoulder belts	238
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	239
Tires, Wheels and Loading	240
NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS	240
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	240
All-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped)	240
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	241
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	242
Treadwear	242
Traction AA A B C	242
Temperature A B C	243
TIRES	243
Glossary of tire terminology	243
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	244
TIRE CARE	246
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	246
Tire wear	247
Damage	247
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	247
Tire replacement requirements	248
Safety practices	249
Highway hazards	250
Tire and wheel alignment	250
Tire rotation	250
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	251
Information on “P” type tires	252
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	255
Information on “T” type tires	256
Location of the tire label	256
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	257
Changing tires with TPMS	258
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	258
When your temporary spare tire is installed	258
When you believe your system is not operating properly	259
When inflating your tires	261
How temperature affects your tire pressure	261
SNOW TIRES AND CABLES/CHAINS	262
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	263
TRAILER TOWING	270
Preparing to tow	271
Hitches	271
Weight-distributing hitch	272
Safety chains	272
Trailer brakes	272
Trailer brake controller connector (if equipped)	273
Trailer lamps	273
Driving while you tow	274
Servicing after towing	274
Trailer towing tips	274
RECREATIONAL TOWING	275
Driving	276
STARTING	276
Ignition modes	276
Starting your vehicle	276
Important safety precautions	277
Push button start system	278
Guarding against exhaust fumes	280
Important ventilating information	280
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	280
BRAKES	282
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	282
Using ABS	283
Brake assist	283
ABS warning lamp	283
Parking brake	283
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	284
STEERING	290
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK	292
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	293
Automatic transmission adaptive learning	293
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	293
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)	295
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM	296
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM	299
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	301
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (APA) (IF EQUIPPED)	303
BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	308
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)	310
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	316
Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles	317
Basic operating principles	317
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	317
If your vehicle gets stuck	318
Emergency maneuvers	318
AWD systems (if equipped)	319
Sand	319
Mud and water	319
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	320
Driving on snow and ice	321
Maintenance and modifications	322
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	322
Roadside Emergencies	323
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	323
Getting roadside assistance	323
Using roadside assistance	324
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	324
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF	324
FUSES AND RELAYS	325
Fuses	325
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	326
Passenger compartment fuse panel	327
Power distribution box	330
CHANGING THE TIRES	333
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	334
Stopping and securing the vehicle	336
Removing the spare tire and jack	336
Tire change procedure	336
Stowing the tire and jack	338
TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT (IF EQUIPPED)	340
General information	341
Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit	342
What to do when a tire is punctured	343
First stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and air	343
Second stage: Checking tire pressure	345
What to do after the tire has been sealed	346
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	349
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	349
JUMP STARTING	350
Preparing your vehicle	350
Connecting the jumper cables	351
Jump starting	351
Removing the jumper cables	352
WRECKER TOWING	353
Emergency towing	354
Customer Assistance	355
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	355
Away from home	355
Additional assistance	356
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	357
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	358
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	359
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	359
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	361
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	361
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	361
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	362
Cleaning	363
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	363
WAXING	364
PAINT CHIPS	364
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	364
ENGINE	364
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	366
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	366
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	367
INTERIOR	368
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH EDITION)	369
LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH EDITION ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)	369
UNDERBODY	370
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	371
Maintenance and Specifications	372
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	372
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	372
Working with the engine off	372
Working with the engine on	372
OPENING THE HOOD	373
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	374
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	376
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	376
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	377
Changing rear window wiper blade	378
ENGINE OIL	378
Checking the engine oil	378
Adding engine oil	380
Engine oil and filter recommendations	380
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	380
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	381
BATTERY	382
ENGINE COOLANT	384
Checking engine coolant	384
Adding engine coolant	385
Recycled engine coolant	387
Coolant refill capacity	387

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Accessing the help screen

.........

Accessing the music in your

jukebox

........................................

Accessing your calendar

............

Accessory delay

........................

117

Active Park Assist

.....................

303

Adaptive Cruise Control

...........

122

AdvanceTrac

..............................

284

Air cleaner filter

...............

409, 413

Air conditioning

..........................

Airbag supplemental restraint

system

........................

207, 216, 218

and child safety seats

............

209

description

..............

207, 216, 218

disposal

....................................

221

driver airbag

............

209, 217, 219

indicator light

.................

215, 221

operation

.................

209, 217, 219

passenger airbag

.....

209, 217, 219

side airbag

...............................

216

All Wheel Drive (AWD),

driving off road

.........................

316

Ambient mood/lighting

.............

104

AM/FM

.........................................

Antifreeze (see Engine

coolant)

.....................................

384

Anti-lock brake system (see

Brakes)

..............................

282–283

Anti-theft system

..............

165, 167

arming the system

..................

167

disarming a triggered

system

.....................................

168

triggering

.................................

169

Audio system (see Radio)

.........

Automatic transaxle

fluid, refill capacities

..............

414

fluid, specification

..................

414

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic

overdrive

.................................

293

fluid, adding

............................

404

fluid, checking

........................

404

Selectshift (SST)

....................

295

Auxiliary input jack (Line in)

....

Battery

.......................................

382

acid, treating emergencies

.....

382

jumping a disabled battery

....

350

maintenance-free

....................

382

replacement, specifications ...413

servicing

..................................

382

Belt-Minder

.............................

202

Blind Spot Information System 310

Blind Spot Spotter Mirror

........

308

Booster seats

.............................

236

Brakes

........................................

282

anti-lock

...........................

282–283

anti-lock brake system (ABS)

warning light

...........................

283

fluid, checking and adding

....

404

fluid, refill capacities

..............

414

fluid, specifications

.................

414

lubricant specifications

..........

414

parking

....................................

283

shift interlock

..........................

292

Bulbs

..........................................

105

Capacities for refilling fluids

....

414

Cargo area shade

......................

142

Index

448

2011 MKT

(mkt)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing

USA

(fus)