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Maintenance and Specifications Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not be covered under warranty. Octane recommendations "Regular" unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is recommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as "Regular" with an (R+M)/2 METHOD octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage. 87 Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of "Regular" unleaded gasoline. Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty. Many of the world's automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle. Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 312 2012 MKX (mkx) 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	9
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
Warning lights and chimes	12
Gauges	17
Message center	18
Main menu	19
Select-Shift Automatic™ transmission (SST)	22
Settings/Vehicle Settings	25
Information	27
System warnings and status messages	28
System warnings and status messages	28
Entertainment Systems	38
MyLincoln Touch™	38
Media hub	39
Climate Controls	40
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) System with MyTemp	40
Operating tips	42
Touchscreen features	43
Rear window defroster	43
Remote start climate operation (if equipped)	43
Cabin air filter	44
Lights	45
Headlamp Control	45
Adaptive headlamps (if equipped)	45
Autolamp control	46
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)	46
Fog lamp control	47
High beams	47
Flash-to-pass	47
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	47
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	48
Aiming the headlamps	49
Vertical aim adjustment	49
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	50
INTERIOR LAMPS	51
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	51
Map/dome lamp (if equipped)	51
Rear courtesy lamp	52
Bulb Replacement	52
Lamp assembly condensation	52
Using the right bulbs	52
Replacing exterior bulbs	53
Replacing headlamp bulbs	53
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	55
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	55
Replacing side marker bulbs	56
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	56
Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly	56
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	56
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	57
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	57
Driver Controls	58
Windshield Wipers	58
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	59
Rear window wiper/washer controls	59
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel (if equipped)	60
Power tilt/telescope steering column (if equipped)	60
Illuminated visor mirror	62
Overhead console	62
Storage compartment	62
Center console	63
Auxiliary power point (12V DC)	63
Power Windows	64
One-touch up or down (front windows only)	65
Global open windows	65
Bounce-back	65
Security override	65
Window lock	66
Accessory delay	66
Interior mirror	66
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	66
Exterior Mirrors	67
Power side view mirrors	67
Heated outside mirrors	67
Fold-away mirrors	68
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	68
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	68
Speed control (if equipped)	68
Using speed control	69
Setting speed control	69
Disengaging speed control	69
Resuming a set speed	69
Increasing speed while using speed control	70
Reducing speed while using speed control	70
Turning off speed control	70
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Using adaptive cruise control	71
Setting adaptive cruise control	72
Setting the gap distance	73
Disengaging adaptive cruise control	74
Overriding adaptive cruise control	74
Changing the set speed	74
Resuming the set speed	74
Low speed automatic cancellation	75
Hilly condition usage	75
Turning off cruise control	75
Detection issues	75
ACC Not Available	76
Blocked sensor	77
Switching to normal cruise control	78
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	78
Audio control features	78
Cluster display control features	79
Panoramic Vista Roof™ and power sunshades (if equipped)	80
Universal garage door opener	81
HomeLink? Wireless Control System	81
Programming	82
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	83
Operating the HomeLink? Wireless Control System	84
Erasing HomeLink? buttons	84
Reprogramming a single HomeLink? button	84
Positive Retention Floor Mat	85
Power liftgate	86
Cargo Area Features	91
Cargo management system	91
Cargo net	91
Utility hook	92
Roof Rack System (if equipped)	93
Locks and Security	94
Intelligent Access Key (IA key)	94
MyKey?	94
Power door locks	99
Smart unlocks	100
Autolock feature (if enabled)	100
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	100
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	101
Autounlock feature (if enabled)	101
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	101
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	102
Childproof door locks	102
Remote entry system	102
Intelligent access	103
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock	104
Locking the doors	105
Car finder	105
Sounding a panic alarm	105
Opening the power liftgate	105
Memory feature (seat, mirrors and steering column)	106
Programming the memory feature to the transmitter	106
Deprogramming the memory feature from the transmitter	107
Replacing the battery	107
Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)	108
How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)	108
Illuminated entry	108
Illuminated exit	109
Battery saver	109
Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys	109
Remote start	109
SecuriCode™ keyless entry system	112
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature	112
Erasing personal code	113
Anti-scan feature	113
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	113
Securilock? passive anti-theft system	114
Automatic arming	114
Automatic disarming	114
Replacement of intelligent access keys	115
Programming spare intelligent access keys	115
Perimeter alarm system	117
Arming the system	117
Seating and Safety Restraints	119
Front seats	119
Adjustable head restraints	119
Adjusting the front power seat	121
Using the power lumbar support	122
Heated and cooled seats	123
Heated seats	123
Cooled seats	123
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	124
Memory feature (if equipped)	125
Easy entry/exit feature	126
Rear seats	126
Rear seat head restraints	126
Folding down the 60/40 rear seats	126
Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position	128
Adjusting the second row seatback	128
Seat-mounted armrest and cupholders	129
Returning the 2nd row armrest to the upright position	129
Rear heated seats	130
Personal Safety System™	131
How does the Personal Safety System work?	131
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	132
Front crash severity sensor	132
Driver’s seat position sensor	132
Front passenger sensing system	132
Front safety belt usage sensors	133
Front safety belt pretensioners	133
Front safety belt energy management retractors	133
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	133
Safety Belt System	134
Combination lap and shoulder belts	135
Restraint of pregnant women	136
Safety belt locking modes	136
Energy management feature — front outboard	138
Safety belt pretensioner	138
Safety belt extension assembly	138
Safety belt height adjustment	139
Second row comfort guide	139
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	140
Conditions of operation	141
Belt-Minder?	141
One-time disable	144
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder? feature	144
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	146
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	146
Children and airbags	148
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	148
Front passenger sensing system	150
Determining if the system is operational	154
Seat-mounted side airbag system	154
How does the side airbag system work?	155
Determining if the system is operational	156
Safety Canopy? System	157
How does the Safety Canopy? System work?	158
Determining if the system is operational	160
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	160
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	160
Safety restraints for children	161
Important child restraint precautions	161
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	163
Transporting children	164
Safety seats for children	165
Infant and/or toddler seats	165
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	165
Installing child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	169
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	171
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	171
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	171
Child booster seats	173
When children should use booster seats	174
Types of booster seats	175
The importance of shoulder belts	176
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	177
Tires, Wheels and Loading	178
Important information for P265/40R22 low-profile tires and wheels	178
Notice to crossover vehicle owners	178
Vehicle characteristics	179
All-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped)	179
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	180
Information about uniform tire quality grading	180
Treadwear	181
Traction AA A B C	181
Temperature A B C	181
Tires	182
Glossary of tire terminology	182
Inflating your tires	183
Tire care	185
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	185
Tire wear	185
Damage	186
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	186
Tire replacement requirements	187
Safety practices	188
Highway hazards	188
Tire and wheel alignment	189
Tire rotation	189
Information contained on the tire sidewall	190
Information on “P” type tires	190
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	193
Information on “T” type tires	194
Location of the tire label	194
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	195
Changing tires with a TPMS	196
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	196
When your temporary spare tire is installed	196
When you believe your system is not operating properly	197
When inflating your tires	198
How temperature affects your tire pressure	198
Snow tires and chains	199
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	199
Trailer towing	206
Preparing to tow	207
Trailer tow connector (vehicles equipped with a Class II trailer tow/prep package)	207
Hitches	207
Safety chains	208
Trailer brakes	208
Trailer lamps	208
Driving while you tow	208
Trailer towing tips	209
Recreational towing	209
Driving	211
Starting	211
Ignition modes	211
Preparing to start your vehicle	211
Important safety precautions	212
Push button start system	213
Guarding against exhaust fumes	215
Important ventilating information	215
Engine block heater (if equipped)	215
Brakes	217
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	217
Using ABS	217
Brake assist	218
ABS warning lamp	218
Brake over accelerator	218
Parking brake	219
AdvanceTrac? with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC?) stability enhancement system	219
Trailer sway control	224
Steering	225
Brake-shift interlock	226
Automatic transmission operation	227
Automatic transmission adaptive learning	227
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	227
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission	228
Hill start assist (HSA) system	229
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	230
Reverse sensing system	231
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	233
Collision warning system (if equipped)	236
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	239
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS?) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (if equipped)	241
All-Wheel Drive (if equipped)	247
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	248
Basic operating principles	248
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	248
If your vehicle gets stuck	248
Emergency maneuvers	249
AWD systems (if equipped)	250
Sand	250
Mud and water	250
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	251
Driving on snow and ice	252
Maintenance and modifications	253
Driving through water	253
Roadside Emergencies	254
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	254
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	254
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	255
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	255
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	255
Hazard flasher control	255
Fuel Pump Shut-off	256
Fuses and relays	256
Fuses	256
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	257
Passenger compartment fuse panel	257
Power distribution box	261
Changing the tires	265
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	266
Stopping and securing the vehicle	268
Removing the spare tire and jack	268
Tire change procedure	268
Stowing the flat/spare tire and jack	270
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	271
Running out of fuel	272
Jump starting	272
Preparing your vehicle	273
Connecting the jumper cables	273
Jump starting	274
Removing the jumper cables	275
Wrecker towing	276
Emergency towing	277
Customer Assistance	278
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	278
Away from home	278
Additional assistance	279
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	280
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	281
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	282
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	282
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	284
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	284
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	285
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	285
Cleaning	286
Washing the exterior	286
Waxing	286
Paint chips	287
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	287
Engine	287
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	288
Windows and wiper blades	288
Panoramic roof deflector (IF Equipped)	289
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	289
Interior	290
Leather seats (if equipped)	291
Underbody	291
Ford and Lincoln car care products	292
Maintenance and Specifications	293
Service recommendations	293
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	293
Working with the engine off	293
Working with the engine on	293
Opening the hood	294
Identifying components in the engine compartment	295
Windshield washer fluid	296
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	296
Changing rear window wiper blade	297
Engine oil	297
Checking the engine oil	297
Adding engine oil	299
Engine oil and filter recommendations	299
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	300
Battery	301
Engine coolant	303
Checking engine coolant	303
Adding engine coolant	304
Recycled engine coolant	306
Coolant refill capacity	306
Severe climates	306
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	307
How fail-safe cooling works	307
When fail-safe mode is activated	308
Fuel Filter	308
What you should know about automotive fuels	308
Important safety precautions	308
Refueling	310
Easy Fuel? “no cap” fuel system	310
Choosing the right fuel	312
Octane recommendations	312
Fuel quality	312
Cleaner air	313
Running out of fuel	313
Refilling with a portable fuel container	313
Essentials of good fuel economy	314
Measuring techniques	314
Filling the tank	315
Calculating fuel economy	315
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	316
Habits	316
Maintenance	317
Conditions	317
Emission control system	317
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	319
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	319
Power steering fluid	320
Brake fluid	321
Transmission fluid	321
Checking automatic transmission fluid	321
Low fluid level	322
Correct fluid level	322
High fluid level	322
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	323
Air filter	323
Changing the air filter element	324
Vehicle storage	324
Motorcraft part numbers	326
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	327
Engine data	330
Engine drivebelt routing	330
Identifying your vehicle	331
Safety Compliance Certification Label	331
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	331
Transmission code designations	332
Accessories	333
Lincoln Custom Accessories for your vehicle	333
Exterior style	333
Interior style	333
Lifestyle	333
Peace of mind	334
Ford Extended Service Plan	335
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)	335
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)	338
Scheduled Maintenance	339
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION	339
Why maintain your vehicle?	339
Protecting your investment	339
Oils, fluids and flushing	340
Genuine Ford parts and service	341
Convenience	341
Factory-trained technicians	341
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft? replacement parts	341
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	341
Owner checks and services	341
Multi-point inspection	343
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG	345
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™	345
Maintenance schedule log	348
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS	351
Special operating condition log	354
Exceptions	356
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD	357
Engine coolant change log	357

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Choosing the right fuel

Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum

of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded

fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and

could damage your vehicle.

Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic

compounds, including manganese-based additives.

Note:

Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause

powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not

be covered under warranty.

Octane recommendations

“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a

pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is

recommended. Some stations offer

fuels posted as “Regular” with an

octane rating below 87, particularly

in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not

recommended.

Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if

it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel

with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to

prevent any engine damage.

Fuel quality

If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability

problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded

gasoline.

Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It

should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel

tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane

rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and

could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of

using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your

warranty.

Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter

that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved

performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.

Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when

available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the

World-Wide Fuel Charter.

(R+M)/2 METHOD

Maintenance and Specifications

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2012 MKX

(mkx)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing

USA

(fus)