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All-Wheel Drive 195 Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill without the aid of an observer. Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up or straight down. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling. If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround because you might roll over. It is better to back down to a safe location. Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Driving on Snow and Ice WARNING: If you are driving in slippery conditions that require tire chains or cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 2013 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	9
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	9
Protecting the Environment	9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	9
DATA RECORDING	11
Service Data Recording	11
Event Data Recording	11
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	13
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	13
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES (U.S. ONLY)	13
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	14
Collision Repairs	14
Warranty on Replacement Parts	14
SPECIAL NOTICES	14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	14
Special Instructions	14
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	15
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	15
Child Safety	16
GENERAL INFORMATION	16
CHILD SEATS	18
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	18
BOOSTER SEATS	20
Types of Booster Seats	21
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	28
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	29
Using Tether Straps	30
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS	34
Safety Belts	35
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	35
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	37
Restraint of Pregnant Women	37
Third-Row Safety Belt Stowage	38
Safety Belt Locking Modes	39
Non-inflatable safety belts	40
Rear outboard inflatable safety belts (second row only–if equipped)	40
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	41
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	41
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	42
Conditions of operation	42
SAFETY BELT-MINDER?	42
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder? Feature	43
REAR INFLATABLE SAFETY BELT (IF EQUIPPED)	45
How Does the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt System Work?	45
Stowing the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt	46
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	47
Personal Safety System	48
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™	48
How does the Personal Safety System work?	48
Supplementary Restraints System	49
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	49
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	50
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	51
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	51
Children and Airbags	52
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM	52
SIDE AIRBAGS	56
SAFETY CANOPY? CURTAIN AIRBAGS	57
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	59
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	60
Keys and Remote Control	61
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION	61
Intelligent Access	61
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	61
Intelligent Access	62
REMOTE CONTROL	62
Intelligent Access Key	62
Replacing the Battery	63
Intelligent Access Transmitter	63
Memory feature	64
Programming memory to the transmitter	64
Deactivating memory from the transmitter	64
Car Finder	64
Sounding a Panic Alarm	65
Remote Start	65
Remote Starting the Engine	66
Extending the Engine Run Time	67
Turning the Engine Off After Remote Starting	67
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	67
MyKey	68
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	68
Standard Settings	68
Optional Settings	68
CREATING A MYKEY	69
Programming/Changing Optional Settings	69
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS	70
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS	70
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS	70
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING	71
Locks	72
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	72
Power Door Locks	72
Remote Control	72
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	72
Locking the Doors	72
Activating intelligent access	73
At the front doors	73
At the liftgate	73
Smart Unlocks	73
Autolock Feature (If Enabled)	74
Autounlock Feature (If Enabled)	74
Deactivating or Activating	74
Illuminated Entry	75
Illuminated Exit	75
Battery Saver	75
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys	75
LIFTGATE	76
Power Liftgate	76
Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate	76
Obstacle Detection	78
Resetting the Power Liftgate	78
Manual Operation	78
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD	79
Programming a Personal Entry Code	80
Erasing a Personal Code	80
Anti-Scan Feature	81
Unlocking and Locking the Doors	81
Security	82
SECURILOCK? PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	82
Automatic Arming	82
Automatic Disarming	82
Replacement Keys	82
Programming a spare intelligent access keys	83
ANTI-THEFT ALARM	84
Arming the Alarm	84
Disarming the Alarm	84
Steering Wheel	85
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	85
Easy Entry and Exit Feature	85
Memory Feature	85
AUDIO CONTROL	86
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	86
CRUISE CONTROL	87
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL	88
Cluster Display Control Features	88
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	88
Pedals	89
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Wipers and Washers	90
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	90
RAIN-SENSING WIPERS	90
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	91
REAR-WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS	91
Lighting	92
LIGHTING CONTROL	92
High Beams	92
Headlamp Flasher	92
AUTOLAMPS	93
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	93
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY	93
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	94
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	95
FRONT FOG LAMPS	97
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS (if equipped)	97
DIRECTION INDICATORS	98
INTERIOR LAMPS	98
Front row map lamps	98
Second row map lamps	98
Second row vanity mirror dome lamps (Livery only)	99
Cargo lamp	99
Windows and Mirrors	100
POWER WINDOWS	100
Rear Window Buffeting	100
One-Touch Up or Down (All Windows)	100
Global Opening and Closing	100
Opening the Windows	101
Closing the Windows	101
Bounce-Back	101
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature	101
Window Lock	101
Accessory Delay	101
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	102
Power Exterior Mirrors	102
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors	102
Heated Exterior Mirror	102
Memory Mirrors	102
Auto-Dimming Feature	103
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)	103
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS?) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (If Equipped)	103
INTERIOR MIRROR	104
Auto-Dimming Mirror	104
SECOND ROW ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	104
SUN VISORS	105
Slide-On-Rod	105
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	105
PANORAMIC VISTA ROOF™ AND POWER SUNSHADES (IF EQUIPPED)	106
Opening the Sunshade and Moonroof	107
Closing the Moonroof and Sunshades	107
Venting the Moonroof	107
Instrument Cluster	108
GAUGES	108
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	108
Adaptive cruise control (if equipped) (RTT)	108
Stability Control System	109
Stability Control System Off	109
Airbag readiness	109
Anti-lock brake system	109
Brake system warning light	109
Charging system (RTT)	110
Door ajar (RTT)	110
Engine oil pressure (RTT)	110
Engine coolant temperature (RTT)	110
Fog lamps	110
Overdrive cancel and grade assist (if equipped) (RTT)	111
Heads up display (if equipped)	111
High beams	111
Lane keeping system (if equipped) (RTT)	111
Low fuel (RTT)	111
Low tire pressure warning	111
Low washer fluid (RTT)	111
Park lamps	112
Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT)	112
Safety belt	112
Service engine soon	112
Speed control (if equipped) (RTT)	113
Turn signal	113
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	113
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	113
Headlamps On Warning Chime	113
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	113
Information Displays	114
GENERAL INFORMATION	114
Information Display Controls	114
Main menu	114
Display Mode	115
Trip 1 & 2	116
Fuel Economy	117
Settings	117
Information	119
INFORMATION MESSAGES	120
Audio System	130
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	130
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors	130
CD/CD Player Information	130
MP3 Track and Folder Structure	131
AM/FM/SINGLE CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM	132
REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	133
MEDIA HUB	134
Climate Control	135
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM	135
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	137
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS	138
HEATED REAR WINDOW	139
CABIN AIR FILTER	139
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	140
Automatic Climate Systems	140
Seats	141
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	141
HEAD RESTRAINTS	142
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)	144
POWER SEATS	145
Power Lumbar (limo/livery)	146
Four-way Power Lumbar (if equipped)	146
MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)	146
Programming a memory position	147
Recalling a memory position	147
Recalling memory positions with the remote control	147
Easy access/easy out feature	147
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	148
Second-row Heated and Cooled Seats (if equipped)	148
Second-row Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement	148
HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	149
Heated seats	149
Cooled seats	149
Heated and cooled seat air filter replacement	150
REAR SEATS	151
Second Row Seats	151
Recline adjustment	151
Moving the seats backward and forward (six-passenger vehicles only)	151
Using the second-row power lumbar support (six-passenger vehicles only)	152
Moving the front passenger seat backward and forward (Town Car livery version)	152
Power fold and tumble seat (if equipped)	152
Third Row Seats	153
Accessing the seat	153
Third row seat exit	155
Stowing the third row seat	157
Unstowing the third row seat	158
PowerFold? 3rd-row seat (if equipped)	159
Closing the liftgate	160
Universal Garage Door Opener	161
HOMELINK? WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	161
Programming	162
Erasing the Function Button Codes	163
Reprogramming a single button	163
Programming HomeLink? to a Genie Intellicode? 2 garage door opener	164
Programing the transmitters	164
Programming HomeLink? to the Genie Intellicode? garage door opener motor	165
Clearing a HomeLink? device	165
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	165
Auxiliary Power Points	166
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	166
Locations	166
USB Charging Power Point (If Equipped)	168
Storage Compartments	169
CENTER CONSOLE	169
Second Row Center Console (If Equipped)	169
Console Refrigerator and Freezer (if equipped)	170
Cleaning and Maintenance	171
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	171
Starting and Stopping the Engine	172
GENERAL INFORMATION	172
KEYLESS STARTING	173
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE	174
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes	175
Important Ventilating Information	175
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	175
Using the Engine Block Heater	176
Fuel and Refueling	177
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	177
FUEL QUALITY	178
Choosing the Right Fuel	178
Octane Recommendations	178
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	179
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container	179
REFUELING	180
Easy Fuel? “No Cap” Fuel System	181
FUEL CONSUMPTION	182
Calculating fuel economy	182
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	183
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	184
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	185
Transmission	186
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	186
SelectShift Automatic? Transmission (if equipped)	188
Automatic transmission adaptive learning	190
Brake-shift interlock	190
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	190
All-Wheel Drive	191
USING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	191
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	191
Basic operating principles in special conditions	192
If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement	192
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck	192
Emergency Maneuvers	193
Sand	193
Mud and Water	194
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain	195
Driving on Snow and Ice	195
Maintenance and Modifications	196
Brakes	197
GENERAL INFORMATION	197
Brake Over Accelerator	197
Brake Assist	197
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)	198
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	198
PARKING BRAKE	198
Traction Control	199
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	199
USING TRACTION CONTROL	199
System Indicator Lights and Messages	199
Stability Control	200
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	200
USING ADVANCETRAC? WITH RSC?	201
Parking Aids	202
SENSING SYSTEM	202
Using the Rear Sensing System	203
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	204
Using Active Park Assist	205
Automatic Steering into Parking Space	206
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature	207
Troubleshooting the System	207
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	208
Using the Rear View Camera System	209
Adjusting the Rear View Camera Settings	210
Guidelines and the Centerline	210
Visual Park Aid Alert	211
Manual Zoom	212
Rear Camera Delay	212
Cruise Control	213
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	213
USING CRUISE CONTROL	213
Switching On Cruise Control	213
Setting a Speed	213
Changing the Set Speed	213
Canceling a Set Speed	214
Resuming a Set Speed	214
Switching Off Cruise Control	214
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	214
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control	215
Following a Vehicle	216
Setting the Gap Distance	217
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control	217
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control	217
Changing the Set Speed	218
Resuming the Set Speed	218
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation	218
Hilly Condition Usage	218
Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control	219
Detection Issues	219
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available	220
Blocked Sensor	220
Switching to Normal Cruise Control	221
Driving Aids	222
DRIVER ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)	222
Switching the System On and Off	222
System Warnings	222
System Display	223
Resetting the System	223
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	224
Switching the System On and Off	224
System Settings	225
System Display	225
Troubleshooting	227
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS?) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)	228
Using the Systems	229
System Lights and Messages	230
System Sensors	231
System Limitations	232
False Alerts	232
System Errors	232
Switching the Systems Off and On	232
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	233
Using the Collision Warning System	234
Blocked Sensors	234
System Limitations	235
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	236
Setting up Lincoln Adaptive Drive	237
STEERING	237
Electric Power Steering	237
Steering Tips	238
Load Carrying	239
REAR UNDER FLOOR STORAGE (IF EQUIPPED)	239
CARGO NET	239
LUGGAGE COVERS (IF EQUIPPED)	239
LOAD LIMIT	240
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer	240
Towing	248
TOWING A TRAILER	248
Load Placement	248
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	249
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS	249
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS	250
Hitches	251
Weight-Distributing Hitch	251
Safety Chains	251
Trailer Brakes	252
Trailer Brake Controller Connector (If Equipped)	252
Trailer Lamps	253
Before Towing a Trailer	253
When Towing a Trailer	253
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)	254
WRECKER TOWING	255
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	256
Emergency Towing	256
Recreational Towing	256
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L Engine	256
Vehicles Not Equipped with a 2.0L Engine	256
Driving Hints	258
BREAKING-IN	258
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	258
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	259
FLOOR MATS	260
Roadside Emergencies	262
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	262
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	262
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	263
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	263
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	263
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	263
Vehicles equipped with MyTouch	263
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH	264
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	264
Preparing Your Vehicle	264
Connecting the Jumper Cables	265
Jump Starting	266
Removing the Jumper Cables	266
Customer Assistance	267
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	267
Away from home	267
Additional assistance	268
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	269
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	270
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	271
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	271
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	273
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	273
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	274
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	274
Fuses	275
CHANGING A FUSE	275
Fuses	275
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color	275
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	276
Power Distribution Box	276
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	281
Maintenance	285
GENERAL INFORMATION	285
Precautions	285
Working with the Engine Off	285
Working with the Engine On	285
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	286
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	287
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	291
ENGINE OIL CHECK	291
Adding Engine Oil	291
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK	292

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Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain

Note:

Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. A

danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over.

Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will use.

Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are

on the other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill without the aid of

an observer.

Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up

or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up

or straight down.

When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than

downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has

started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling.

If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround because you might roll over.

It is better to back down to a safe location.

Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much

power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of

vehicle control.

Descend a hill in the same gear you

would use to climb up the hill to

avoid excessive brake application and

brake overheating. Do not descend in

neutral; instead, disengage overdrive

or manually shift to a lower gear.

When descending a steep hill, avoid

sudden hard braking as you could lose

control. The front wheels have to be

turning in order to steer the vehicle.

Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Do

not “pump” the brakes.

Driving on Snow and Ice

WARNING:

If you are driving in slippery conditions that require

tire chains or cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously.

Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid

aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control

which can lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle

slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you

regain control of the vehicle.

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2013 MKT

(mkt)

Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)