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Driving 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 stability control light 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 stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash. Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the ESC system, which include but are not limited to: • Taking a turn too fast • Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter). 229 2012 MKS (mks) 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	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	32
Audio systems	32
Premium/Premium plus AM/FM in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	32
Setting the clock	33
AM/FM Radio	33
RDS Radio	34
Six Disc CD/MP3 Player	34
Satellite Radio	35
Sound Adjustments	38
Extra Features	39
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)	39
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	40
USB port	41
General audio information	42
Satellite radio information	45
Navigation system (if equipped)	48
SYNC	48
Climate Controls	49
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated and cooled seats	49
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated and cooled seats (navigation system based–if equipped)	52
Touchscreen functions	54
Voice commands in climate mode	55
Operating tips	55
Rear window defroster	56
Cabin air filter	56
Lights	57
Headlamp Control	57
Adaptive headlamps	57
Autolamp control	58
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	58
Fog lamp control	59
High beams	59
Auto high beams	59
Flash-to-pass	62
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	63
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	63
Aiming the headlamps	63
Vertical aim adjustment	63
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	65
Interior Lamps	65
Front row map lamps	65
Second row map lamps	65
Ambient lighting	66
Bulb Replacement	66
Lamp assembly condensation	66
Using the right bulbs	67
Replacing interior bulbs	67
Replacing exterior bulbs	67
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs	67
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	68
Replacing rear brake/tail/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs	68
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	69
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	69
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	69
Driver Controls	70
Multi-function lever	70
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature	71
Power tilt/telescope steering column	71
Illuminated visor mirror	72
Overhead console	72
Storage compartment	72
Electronic compass	73
Compass zone adjustment	74
Compass calibration adjustment	74
Center Console	75
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)	75
Power Windows	76
One-touch up or down (all windows)	77
Global open windows	77
Global close windows	77
Bounce-back	78
Security override	78
Window lock	78
Accessory delay	78
Interior mirror	79
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	79
Exterior Mirrors	79
Power side view mirrors	79
Heated outside mirrors	80
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	80
Speed control	81
Using speed control	81
Setting speed control	81
Disengaging speed control	81
Resuming a set speed	82
Increasing speed while using speed control	82
Reducing speed while using speed control	82
Turning off speed control	82
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)	82
Setting adaptive cruise control	83
Setting the gap distance	85
Disengaging adaptive cruise control	86
Overriding adaptive cruise control	86
Changing the set speed	86
Resuming the set speed	87
Low speed automatic cancellation	87
Hilly condition usage	87
Turning off cruise control	88
Detection issues	88
ACC not available	89
Blocked sensor	90
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	91
Radio control features	91
Dual panel moon roof and power sunscreen (if equipped)	92
Power rear sunshade	94
Universal garage door opener	94
HomeLink Wireless Control System	94
Programming	95
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	96
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	97
Erasing HomeLink buttons	97
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	97
Positive Retention Floor Mat	98
Trunk release	99
Cargo Area Features	99
Cargo net (if equipped)	99
Locks and Security	100
Keys	100
MyKey	101
Power door locks	107
Smart unlocks	107
Opening windows and moon roof (if equipped)	107
Closing windows and moon roof (if equipped)	107
Central locking/Two-stage unlocking	107
Autolock feature	108
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	108
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	108
Autounlock feature (if enabled)	109
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	109
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	110
Childproof door locks	111
Interior luggage compartment release	111
Remote entry system	113
Intelligent access	113
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock	114
Locking the doors	115
Car finder	115
Sounding a panic alarm	115
Opening the trunk	116
Memory feature (seat, mirrors and steering column)	116
Programming the memory feature to the transmitter	116
Deprogramming the memory feature from the transmitter	117
Replacing the battery	117
Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)	118
How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)	118
Illuminated entry	118
Illuminated exit	118
Battery saver	119
Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys with push button start	119
SecuriCode™ keyless entry system	120
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and steering column (if equipped)	120
Erasing personal code	121
Anti-scan feature	121
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	122
Securilock passive anti-theft system	122
Anti-theft indicator	123
Automatic arming	123
Automatic disarming	123
Replacement of intelligent access keys	123
Programming spare intelligent access keys	123
Perimeter alarm system	125
Seating and Safety Restraints	127
Front seats	127
Adjustable head restraints	127
Adjusting the front power seat	130
Using the power lumbar support	132
Three-position heated and cooled seats	133
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	134
Memory seats/power mirrors/steering column	136
Easy entry/exit feature	136
Rear seats	137
Second-row non-adjustable head restraints	137
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment	138
Armrest pass-through	139
Rear heated seats	139
Personal Safety System™	140
How does the Personal Safety System work?	141
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	141
Front crash severity sensor	141
Driver’s seat position sensor	142
Front passenger sensing system	142
Front safety belt usage sensors	142
Front safety belt pretensioners	143
Front safety belt energy management retractors	143
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	143
Safety Belt System	143
Combination lap and shoulder belts	145
Restraint of pregnant women	145
Safety belt locking modes	146
Energy management feature — front outboard	147
Safety belt pretensioner	148
Safety belt extension assembly	148
Safety belt height adjustment	149
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	149
Conditions of operation	149
Belt-Minder	150
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	152
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	154
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	154
Children and airbags	156
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	156
Front passenger sensing system	158
Determining if the system is operational	162
Seat-mounted side airbag system	163
How does the side airbag system work?	164
Safety Canopy System	165
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	166
Determining if the system is operational	168
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	168
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	168
Safety restraints for children	169
Important child restraint precautions	169
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	171
Transporting children	172
Safety seats for children	173
Infant and/or toddler seats	173
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	173
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	177
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	179
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	179
Child booster seats	181
When children should use booster seats	182
Types of booster seats	183
The importance of shoulder belts	184
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	185
Tires, Wheels and Loading	186
Information about uniform tire quality grading	186
Treadwear	186
Traction AA A B C	186
Temperature A B C	187
Tires	187
Glossary of tire terminology	187
Inflating your tires	188
Tire care	190
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	190
Tire wear	191
Damage	191
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	192
Tire replacement requirements	192
Safety practices	193
Highway hazards	194
Tire and wheel alignment	194
Tire rotation	194
Information contained on the tire sidewall	195
Information on “P” type tires	196
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	199
Information on “T” type tires	200
Location of the tire label	200
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	201
Changing tires with a TPMS	202
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	202
When your temporary spare tire is installed	202
When you believe your system is not operating properly	203
When inflating your tires	204
How temperature affects your tire pressure	204
Snow tires and chains	205
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	206
Trailer towing	213
Preparing to tow	214
Hitches	214
Safety chains	214
Trailer brakes	214
Trailer lamps	215
Driving while you tow	215
Trailer towing tips	215
Recreational towing	216
Driving	218
Starting	218
Ignition modes	218
Starting your vehicle	218
Important safety precautions	219
Push button start system	220
Guarding against exhaust fumes	222
Important ventilating information	222
Engine block heater (if equipped)	222
Brakes	224
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	224
Using ABS	225
Brake assist	225
ABS warning lamp	225
Brake over accelerator	225
Parking brake	226
AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system	227
Steering	231
Brake-shift interlock	232
Automatic transmission operation	233
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	233
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)	235
Forward and reverse sensing systems	237
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	240
Active park assist (APA) (if equipped)	242
Collision warning system (if equipped)	247
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	250
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (if equipped)	252
All-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped)	258
Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles	259
Basic operating principles	259
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	259
If your vehicle gets stuck	260
Emergency maneuvers	260
AWD systems (if equipped)	261
Sand	261
Mud and water	261
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	262
Driving on snow and ice	263
Maintenance and modifications	264
Driving through water	264
Roadside Emergencies	265
Roadside Assistance	265
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	265
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	265
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	266
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	266
Hazard flasher control	266
Fuel Pump Shut-off	266
Fuses and relays	267
Fuses	267
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	267
Passenger compartment fuse panel	268
Power distribution box	271
Changing the tires	274
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	275
Stopping and securing the vehicle	277
Removing the spare tire and jack	277
Tire change procedure	278
Stowing the tire and jack	280
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	281
Running out of fuel	282
Jump starting	282
Preparing your vehicle	283
Connecting the jumper cables	283
Jump starting	284
Removing the jumper cables	285
Wrecker towing	286
Emergency towing	287
Customer Assistance	288
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	288
Away from home	288
Additional assistance	289
Away from home	289
Additional assistance	290
In California (U.S. only)	291
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	292
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	293
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	293
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	295
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	295
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	296
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	296
Cleaning	297
Washing the exterior	297
Waxing	298
Paint chips	298
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	298
Engine	299
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	300
Windows and wiper blades	300
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	301
Interior	302
Leather seats (if equipped)	303
Underbody	303
Ford and Lincoln car care products	303
Maintenance and Specifications	305
Service recommendations	305
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	305
Working with the engine off	305
Working with the engine on	305
Opening the hood	306
Identifying components in the engine compartment	307
Windshield washer fluid	309
Changing the wiper blades	310
Engine oil	310
Checking the engine oil	310
Adding engine oil	311
Engine oil and filter recommendations	312
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	312
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	313
Battery	314
Engine coolant	316
Checking engine coolant	316
Adding engine coolant	317
Recycled engine coolant	319
Coolant refill capacity	319
Severe climates	320
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	320
How fail-safe cooling works	321
When fail-safe mode is activated	321
Fuel Filter	322
What you should know about automotive fuels	322
Important safety precautions	322
Refueling	324
Easy Fuel “no cap” fuel system	324
Choosing the right fuel	325
Octane recommendations	326
Fuel quality	326
Cleaner air	326
Running out of fuel	327
Refilling with a portable fuel container	327
Essentials of good fuel economy	328
Measuring techniques	328
Filling the tank	328
Calculating fuel economy	329
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	330
Habits	330
Maintenance	330
Conditions	331
Emission control system	331
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	332
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	333
Power steering fluid (except EcoBoost engine)	334
Brake fluid	335
Transmission fluid	335
Checking automatic transmission fluid	335
Low fluid level	338
Correct fluid level	338
High fluid level	338
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	339
Air filter	340
Changing the air filter element	340
Vehicle storage	341
Motorcraft part numbers	344
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	345
Engine data	349
Engine drivebelt routing	349
Identifying your vehicle	350
Safety Compliance Certification Label	350
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	351
Transmission code designations	352
Accessories	353
Lincoln Custom Accessories for your vehicle	353
Exterior style	353
Interior style	353
Lifestyle	353
Peace of mind	354
Ford Extended Service Plan	355
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)	355
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)	358
Scheduled Maintenance	359
General maintenance information	359
Why maintain your vehicle?	359
Protecting your investment	359
Oils, fluids and flushing	360
Genuine Ford parts and service	360
Convenience	361
Factory-trained technicians	361
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts	361
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	361
Owner checks and services	361
Multi-point inspection	363
Normal scheduled maintenance and log	365
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™	365
Maintenance schedule log	368
Special operating conditions	371
Special operating condition log	374
Exceptions	376
Engine coolant change record	377
Engine coolant change log	377

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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 stability control light 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 stability control light in the instrument cluster

will flash.

Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the ESC system, which

include but are not limited to:

•

Taking a turn too fast

•

Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle

•

Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces

•

Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road

•

Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice

versa

•

Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa

•

Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to

Trailer

towing

in the

Tires, Wheels and Loading

chapter).

Driving

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2012 MKS

(mks)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing

USA

(fus)