Lincoln MKX (2018 year). Manual - part 10

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far can

take weight off the seat cushion and affect
the decision of the passenger sensing
system, resulting in serious injury or death
in the event of a crash. Always sit upright
against your seat back, with your feet on the
floor.

Do not recline the seatback as this can
cause the occupant to slide under the

safety belt, resulting in serious injury in the
event of a crash.

Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious

injury in the event of a crash or during heavy
braking.

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When you use them properly, the seat, head
restraint, safety belt and airbags will provide
optimum protection in the event of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base of
your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the top
of it is level with the top of your head and
as far forward as possible. Make sure that
you remain comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)
between your breastbone and the airbag
cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the safety
belt over the center of your shoulder and
position the lap strap tightly across your
hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGS

Fully adjust the head restraint before
you sit in or operate your vehicle. This

will help minimize the risk of neck injury in
the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head
restraint when your vehicle is moving.

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WARNINGS

The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be

installed and properly adjusted when the
seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the head
restraint properly could reduce its
effectiveness during certain impacts.

Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.

Front Seat Manual Head Restraints

 (If

Equipped)

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The front head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.

C

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

D

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

Lowering the Head Restraint

1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.

Removing the Head Restraint

1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches

its highest position.

2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.

Note: You cannot remove front seat head
restraints that have entertainment system
video screens.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

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Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints

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The rear outermost head restraints consist
of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
buttons.

C

Fold button.

D

Removing the Head Restraint

1. Press and hold both C buttons.
2. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

Folding the Head Restraint

1. Press and hold button D.

2. Pull the head restraint back up to reset.

Rear Seat Center Head Restraint

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The rear center head restraint consists of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.

C

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

D

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

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Lowering the Head Restraint

1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.

Removing the Head Restraint

1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches

its highest position.

2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

Power Front Head Restraint (If Equipped)

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Tilting Manual Head Restraints

The front seat head restraints tilt for extra
comfort.

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1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright

driving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the desired position.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.

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POWER SEATS

WARNINGS

Do not adjust the driver seat or seat

WARNINGS

backrest when your vehicle is moving. This
may result in sudden seat movement,
causing the loss of control of your vehicle.

WARNINGS

Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning

it to the original position.

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Power Lumbar

 (If Equipped)

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Adjusting the Length of the Seat Cushion
(If equipped)

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Adjusting the Upper Seatback and Head
Restraint (If equipped)

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Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion 

 (If Equipped)

Note: The massage system will turn off after
20 minutes.

Note: The engine must be running or the
vehicle must be in accessory mode to
activate the seats.

Note: Allow a few seconds for any selection
to activate. The seatback and cushion
massage cannot function at the same time.

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Lumbar and bolster mode

Massage mode

Upper lumbar

Back massage intensity adjustment

A

Lumbar decrease

Massage intensity decrease and off

*

B

Lower lumbar

**

Cushion massage intensity adjustment

C

Lumbar increase

Massage intensity increase

D

-

On and off

E

*

The massage feature defaults to an

alternating massage mode with back
massage intensity adjustment. The lumbar
and bolster feature will default to the middle
lumbar mode.

**

Press C a second time to adjust the back

bolster. Press C a third time to adjust the
cushion bolster.

You can also adjust this feature through the
touchscreen.

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Press the Menu Settings icon, then
Vehicle. Choose Multi-Contour
Seats.

When switched on, the system displays
directions for you to adjust the lumbar
settings in your seat or to set the massage
function.

To access and make adjustments to the
lumbar setting:

1. Choose the desired seat to adjust.

2. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbar

intensity.

To access and make adjustments to the
massage setting:

1. Press the Menu Settings icon, then

Vehicle. Choose Multi-Contour Seats.

2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.

3. Press OFF, LO or HI.

MEMORY FUNCTION

WARNINGS

Before activating the memory seat,
make sure that the area immediately

surrounding the seat is clear of obstructions
and that all occupants are clear of moving
parts.

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WARNINGS

Do not use the memory function when
your vehicle is moving.

This feature automatically recalls the position
of the following:

•

Driver seat.

•

Power mirrors.

•

Optional power adjustable foot pedals.

•

Optional power steering column.

The memory control is on the driver door.

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Saving a PreSet Position

1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your

desired position.

3. Press and hold the desired preset button

until you hear a single tone.

You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset at
any time.

Recalling a PreSet Position

Press and release the preset button
associated with your desired driving position.
The memory features move to the position
stored for that preset.

Note: You can only recall a preset memory
position when the ignition is off, or when the
transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N) (and
your vehicle is not moving) if the ignition is
on.

You can also recall a preset memory position
by:
•

Pressing the unlock button on your
intelligent access key fob if it is linked to
a preset position.

•

Unlocking the intelligent driver door
handle if a linked key fob is present.

Note: Using a linked key fob to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat to the Easy Entry position.

Note: Pressing any active memory feature
adjustment control (or any memory button)
during a memory recall cancels the
operation.

Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent Access
Key Fob

You can save preset memory positions for
up to three remote controls or intelligent
access (IA) keys.

1. With the ignition on, move the memory

positions to the desired positions.

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2. Press and hold the desired preset button

for about five seconds. A tone sounds
after about two seconds. Continue
holding until you hear a second tone.

3. Within three seconds, press the lock

button on the remote control you are
linking.

To unlink a remote control, follow the same
procedure – except in step 3, press the
unlock button on the remote control.

Note: If more than one linked remote control
or intelligent access key is in range, the
memory function moves to the settings of
the first key to initiate a memory recall.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

If you enable the easy entry and exit feature,
it automatically moves the driver seat
position rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you
switch the ignition off.

The driver seat will return to its previous
position when you switch the ignition on.

You can enable or disable this feature in the
information display.  See Information
Displays (page 118).

REAR SEATS

Adjusting the Rear Seats

WARNING

To prevent possible damage to the
seat or safety belts, make sure that the

safety belts are not buckled when folding
the seatback.

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Folding the Seatback

With the seat empty, pull the lever up to fold
the seatback forward.

Unfolding the Seatback

Rotate the seatback upward until the
seatback latches in the upright position. The
seatback will click when it is locked into
position.

Reclining the Seatback

With the seat occupied, pull the lever up to
recline the seatback.

Easy Fold™ Folding Seat

WARNING

Make sure that the seat is unoccupied
when folding it down. Folding the seat

while occupied could result in damage to the
seat or injury.

Note: The power feature is operational when
the vehicle is in park (P) and the liftgate has
been open for less than 10 minutes.

The controls are located on the left-hand rear
quarter trim panel (accessible from the
liftgate area).

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Folding the Seatback

Press and hold the left control to lower the
left seatback. Press and hold the right control
to lower the right seatback.

Unfolding the Seatback

Rotate the seatback up until the seatback
latches in the upright position. The seatback
will click when it is locked into position.

HEATED SEATS

 (If Equipped)

Front Seats

WARNING

People who are unable to feel pain to
their skin because of advanced age,

chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions, must use caution when
using the heated seat. The heated seat may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that may
block the heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This can cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This damages the
heating element and can cause the heated
seat to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.

Do not do the following:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

Note: The heated seats only function when
the engine is running.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

Note: After 90 minutes of operation, the
heated seats switch off. Press the heated
seat symbol to switch the heated seats on.

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Rear Seats

WARNING

People who are unable to feel pain to
their skin because of advanced age,

chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions, must use caution when
using the heated seat. The heated seat may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that may
block the heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This can cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This damages the
heating element and can cause the heated
seat to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.

Do not do the following:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

Note: The heated seats only function when
the engine is running.

The rear seat heat controls are on the rear
of the center console.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

Note: After an extended period of time, the
heated seats switch off. Press the heated
seat symbol to switch the heated seats on.

CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS

 (If

Equipped)

Heated Seats

WARNING

People who are unable to feel pain to
their skin because of advanced age,

chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions, must exercise care when
using the heated seat. The heated seat may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the heated seat to
overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles or other pointed objects. This may
damage the heating element which may
cause the heated seat to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious personal
injury.

Note: Do not do the following:

•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

Note: The heated seats only function when
the engine is running.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

Note: After 90 minutes of operation, the
heated seats switch off. Press the heated
seat symbol to switch the heated seats on.

Cooled Seats

Note: The cooled seats only function when
the engine is running.

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Press the cooled seat symbol to cycle
through the various cool settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate cooler settings.

Climate controlled seat air filter
replacement

Your vehicle is equipped with lifetime air
filters that are integrated with the seats.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.

REAR SEAT ARMREST

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Fold the armrest down to use the armrest
and cupholders.

The cupholders are located inside the rear
seat armrest. To open the cupholders, push
the plastic panel on the front edge of the
armrest. The cupholders will open.

Push the panel again to close the
cupholders.

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HomeLink Wireless Control System

WARNINGS

Make sure that the garage door and
security device are free from

obstruction when you are programming. Do
not program the system with the vehicle in
the garage.

Do not use the system with any garage
door opener that does not have the

safety stop and reverse feature as required
by U.S. Federal Safety Standards (this
includes any garage door opener
manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage
door opener which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and reverse, does
not meet current federal safety standards.
Using a garage door opener without these
features increases the risk of serious injury
or death.

Note: Make sure you keep the original
remote control transmitter for use in other
vehicles as well as for future system
programming.

Note: We recommend that upon the sale or
lease termination of your vehicle, you erase
the programmed function buttons for security
reasons. See Erasing the Function Button
Codes later in this section.

Note: You can program a maximum of three
devices. To change or replace any of the
three devices after it has been initially
programmed, you must first erase the current
settings. See Erasing the Function Button
Codes.

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The universal garage door opener replaces
the common hand-held garage door opener
with a three-button transmitter integrated
into the driver’s sun visor.

The system includes two primary features, a
garage door opener and a platform for
remote activation of devices within the home.
You can program garage doors as well as
entry gate operators, security systems, entry
door locks and home or office lighting.

Additional system information can be found
online at www.homelink.com,
www.youtube.com/user/HomeLinkGentex
or by calling the toll-free help line at
1-800-355-3515.

In-Vehicle Programming

This process is to program your in-vehicle
HomeLink function button with your
hand-held transmitter.

Note: The programming steps below assume
you will be programming HomeLink that was
not previously programmed. If your
HomeLink was previously programmed, you
may need to erase your HomeLink buttons.
See Erasing the Function Button Codes.

Note: Put a new battery in the hand-held
transmitter. This helps ensure quicker
training and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.

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1. With your vehicle parked outside of the

garage, switch your ignition to the on
position, but do not start your vehicle.

2. Press and release the function button

that you would like to program.

3. Hold your hand-held garage door

transmitter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away from the
HomeLink button you want to program.

4. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter

button you want to program while
watching the indicator light on HomeLink.
Continue to hold the hand-held button
until the HomeLink indicator light flashes
rapidly or is continuously on.

Note: You may need to use a different
method if you live in Canada or have
difficulties programming your gate operator
or garage door opener. See Gate Operator
/ Canadian Programming.

5. Press and hold the HomeLink button you

programmed for two seconds, then
release. You may need to do this twice
to activate the door. If your garage door
does not operate, watch the HomeLink
indicator light.

If the indicator light stays on, the
programming is complete. Your device
should activate when the HomeLink button
is pressed and released.

If the indicator light flashes rapidly, press and
hold for two seconds and release the
programmed HomeLink button. Repeat the
"press/hold/release" sequence up to three
times to complete the programming process.
If your device still does not operate, you must
program your garage door. See
Programming Your Garage Door Opener
Motor.

To program additional buttons, repeat Steps
1 – 4.

For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink at www.homelink.com,
www.youtube.com/user/HomeLinkGentex
or by calling the toll-free help line at
1-800-355-3515.

Programming Your Garage Door Opener
Motor

Note: You may need a ladder to reach the
unit and you may need to remove the cover
or lamp lens on your garage door opener.

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1. Press the learn button on the garage

door opener motor and then you have
30 seconds to complete the next two
steps.

2. Return to your vehicle.

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3. Press and hold the function button you

want to program for 2 seconds, then
release. Repeat this step. Depending on
your brand of garage door opener, you
may need to repeat this sequence a third
time.

Gate Operator / Canadian Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after
several seconds of transmission – which may
not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up
the signal during programming. Similar to
this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators
are designed to “time-out” in the same
manner.

Note: If programming a garage door opener
or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the
device during the “cycling” process to
prevent possible overheating.

1. Press and release, every two seconds,

your hand-held transmitter until the
HomeLink indicator light changes to a
rapidly blinking or continuously on light.

2. Release the hand-held transmitter button.

3. Continue programing HomeLink. See

In-Vehicle Programming, Step 4.

Erasing the Function Button Codes

Note: You cannot erase individual buttons.

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1. Press and hold the outer two function

buttons simultaneously for approximately
10 seconds until the indicator light above
the buttons flashes rapidly.

2. When the indicator light flashes, release

the buttons. You erased the codes for all
buttons.

Reprogramming a Single Button

To program a device to a previously trained
button, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired button. Do

NOT release the button.

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