Lincoln MKS 2009 Quick Reference Guide

LINCOLN•MKS

Instrument Panel/Interior Features

Essential Information

Congratulations on acquiring your new Lincoln MKS. It’s official,
you have arrived. We’ve designed the all new MKS with you in
mind – the successful individual who appreciates convenience and
classic sophistication. Sit back and enjoy your climate controlled
seats, dual panel moon roof, voice-activated SYNC system and
the push button start ignition. Your SelectShift

TM

Automatic
Transmission ensures a powerful yet sporty ride, allowing you
to manually shift gears whenever you want. The new Lincoln
MKS - spacious comfort, a refined ride, and all the luxury and
convenience you could ever want. It’s good to be you.

This Quick Reference Guide was designed to quickly acquaint you
with some of the features of your new Lincoln MKS. For more
detailed information and important safety information, please
refer to your Owner’s Guide.

Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take your attention off the road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. Only use non-essential devices or
features when it is safe to do so.

pedal. The speed control
indicator light

will
illuminate in the cluster.
To set a higher speed:
press and hold SET+
until the desired speed
is reached, or briefly
press SET+ to increase
the speed by small
amounts. To set a lower
speed: press and hold
SET- until the desired
speed is reached, or
briefly press SET- to
decrease the speed by
small amounts. Press
RESUME to return to the
previously set speed. To
turn speed control off,
depress the brake pedal
or press OFF.

Press – VOL + to

decrease/increase
the volume.

Press

to access

the previous/next
preset radio station,
CD track or preset
satellite radio channel.

Press

to activate the
Voice recognition sys­tem. Refer to your SYNC
or Navigation supple­ment (if equipped) for
more information.

Press MEDIA repeatedly

to scroll through all
possible media sources
(AM, FM1, FM2, CD...etc).

Adaptive Cruise

Control (if equipped)

Your vehicle may
be equipped with
adaptive cruise control
which allows you to
set a ‘GAP’ distance
between yourself and
the vehicle ahead of
you (in the same lane)
when your cruise control
is active. Once the desired
GAP distance is selected,
your vehicle will
automatically adjust
your speed to maintain
the chosen distance
between you and the

vehicle in front of you.
Warning: This system
cannot respond to rapid
changes in traffic and
does not replace the
need to pay attention
to the driving task and
brake where necessary.
For complete information
on setting and using the
Adaptive Cruise Control
as well as detection
issues, please refer to
your Owner’s Guide.

8. Intelligent

Access with Push
Button Start
(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be

equipped with a push
button start which
allows you to start your
vehicle by simply press­ing the button while
depressing the brake
pedal, provided your
Intelligent Access Key (if
equipped) is present in­side the vehicle or in the
trunk. Warning: If you
have a pacemaker or im­planted medical device,
discuss with your physi­cian to avoid potential
interaction and refer to
your Owner’s Guide for
more information.

9. AdvanceTrac

®

Your AdvanceTrac®

system helps avoid wheel
spin and loss of traction
(Traction control™) as
well as helping you to
avoid skids or lateral
slides (Electronic Stability
Control). These features
help you to maintain
stability and steerability
of your vehicle during
a variety of road
conditions. If your
vehicle becomes stuck in
the snow, mud or sand,
try turning off the
AdvanceTrac® system
to allow wheel spin and
help increase momentum

to help dig the vehicle
out. The system defaults
to on and the control
will illuminate when
turned off.

10. Hazard Flasher

Control

Press to activate the

front and rear direction
signals. Press again
to stop.

11. Heated and Cooled

Front seats

Press the desired seat

control (heated or
cooled) once for high
heat/cool (three indicator
lights), twice for
medium heat/cool (two
indicator lights) or three
times for low heat/cool
(one indicator light).
Press again to turn off.

12. SelectShift

TM

Automatic

Transmission

Your vehicle is equipped

with a SelectShift

TM

Automatic Transmission
which allows you to
manually change gears
without using a clutch.
Move the gearshift lever
from the Drive position
(D) into the Manual (M)
position. To down shift,
push the lever forward
to the (-) position and
release. To up shift,
pull the lever rearward
to the (+) position
and release.

13. Power Rear Sunshade

(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be

equipped with a power
rear sunshade that
covers the rear window
of your vehicle. Press
the control to move the
shade up or down. To
stop motion at any time,
press the control again.

1. Headlamps, Fog

Lamps, Panel
Dimmer Control

Turn the control one

position to the right
to turn on the parking
lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate
lamps and tail lamps.
Turn the control to the
second position on the
right

to turn on the
headlamps. Turn the
control one position to
the left

to activate
the autolamp feature,
which automatically
turns the exterior lamps
on and off, based on
available daylight.

Pull the control towards

you to activate the fog
lamps. Use the panel
dimmer control to adjust
the level of brightness
on the instrument panel
during parking lamp and
headlamp operation.
Move the control to the
full upright position,
past the detent, to turn
on the interior lamps.

Adaptive Headlamps

(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be
equipped with adaptive
headlamps which move
in the same direction as
your steering wheel to
provide added visibility
around curves. Note:
The system is inactive
below 3 mph (5 km/h).

2. Service Engine

Soon Light

The Service Engine Soon

light

illuminates
briefly when the ignition
is turned on. If it remains
on or is blinking after
the engine is started,
the On Board Diagnos­tics System (OBD-II) has
detected a malfunction.
Drive in a moderate
fashion and have your

vehicle serviced
immediately by an
authorized dealer.

3. Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS)
Warning Light

The ABS light

illuminates briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the ABS light remains
on or continues to flash,
a malfunction has been
detected. Have the system
serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer.
Normal braking (less
ABS) is still functional
unless the brake
warning light

is

also illuminated.

4. Airbag Readiness

Light

The airbag readiness

light

illuminates
briefly when the ignition
is turned on. If this light
fails to illuminate, remains
on or continues to
flash after the engine is
started, have the system
serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer.

5. Message Center

The message center dis-

plays important vehicle
information through
a constant monitoring
of vehicle systems. The
system will also notify
you of potential vehicle
problems with a display
of system warnings fol­lowed by a long indica­tor chime. Refer to your
Owner Guide for more
information.

6. Multi-function

lever

Rotate the end of the

control up to increase
the speed of the wipers
and rotate down to
decrease the speed of
the wipers. Briefly press

the end of the stalk for
a single swipe of the
wipers without washer
fluid. A quick push and
hold results in three
swipes with washer fluid
while a longer push and
hold activates the wash
pattern for up to
five seconds.

Rain Sensing Wipers

(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be
equipped with rain
sensing wipers which
will turn on automatically
when the vehicle senses
moisture on the
windshield (provided
the wiper interval is set
to any position other
than off).

Auto High Beam

(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be
equipped with an
automatic high beam
system which will
automatically turn on
your high beams during
nighttime driving (if it is
dark enough) and if no
other traffic is present. The
system uses a windshield
mounted camera located
behind the passenger
side of the rear view
mirror to monitor traffic
conditions and high
beam usage. If it appears
that the automatic control
of the high beams is
not functioning, check
the windshield in front
of the camera for any
blockages. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for
complete information.

7. Steering Wheel

Controls

To set the speed control,

press and release ON.
Accelerate to the
desired speed. Press
and release the SET + or
SET - control. Take your
foot off the accelerator

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EASY FUEL

TM

‘NO CAP’ FUEL

FILLER SYSTEM

Your vehicle has a ‘no cap’ fuel system which
allows you to simply open the fuel filler
door, insert the nozzle and start fueling.
The Easy Fuel™ System is self-sealing and
therefore protected against dust, dirt, water,
snow and ice. If you need to fill your fuel
tank with a portable fuel container, use the
fuel funnel which is attached to the rear of
the spare tire compartment. Slowly insert
the funnel into the Easy Fuel™ system and
fill the tank with fuel from the container.
When done, clean the funnel or properly
dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased
from your authorized dealer. Do not use
aftermarket funnels as they will not work
with the Easy Fuel™ system and may
cause damage.

FUEL TYPE AND TANK CAPACITY

Front wheel drive vehicles have a 20 gallon
(75.7 L) fuel tank capacity while All Wheel
Drive vehicles have a 19 gallon (71.9L) fuel
tank capacity. Your vehicle will run normally
on 87 Octane Unleaded Regular fuel
without damaging the engine, but Premium
Unleaded fuel is recommended for best
overall performance. Do not use gasoline
labeled as “Regular” in high altitude areas
that are sold with Octane ratings less than

87. Your vehicle was not designed to run on
E85 fuels that are blended with a maximum
of 85% ethanol.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Your tire pressure is properly set at the
dealership according to the recommended
specifications found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label
located on the on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver’s door. Check your tire pressure
at least once a month and before long
trips (including spare, if equipped). As an
added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure warning light when one or more

of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Warning: Improperly inflated tires can

affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and
Loading chapter in your Owner’s Guide for
more information.

FUSES

If the vehicle’s electrical components are not
operating, a fuse may have blown. The fuse
panel is located below the instrument panel
on the driver’s side and additional fuses are
located in the power distribution box in the
engine compartment. For more information,
please refer to the Roadside Emergencies
chapter of your Owner’s Guide.

CHANGING THE TIRES

If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road. Your vehicle is
equipped with a temporary spare tire. The
temporary spare is designed for emergency
use only. Replace this tire with a full-size tire
as soon as possible. The spare tire and jack
are located under the trunk cargo cover.
For complete details on how to change
your tire, refer to the Roadside Emergencies
chapter in your Owner’s Guide.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Your new Lincoln MKS comes with
the assurance and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside assistance. Roadside
assistance includes such services as: lockout
assistance, limited fuel delivery, battery
jump starts, changing a flat tire, towing,
and winch out. To receive roadside
assistance in the United States, call
1 [phone]. In Canada, call
1 [phone]. For more information on
coverage period and details of service, refer
to the roadside assistance information in
your Benefits of Owning brochure.

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LINCOLN•MKS

Additional Features

AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six
CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible
Sound System

Dual Zone Automatic
Temperature Control with
Heated and Cooled Seats

This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your
vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed information
concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important
safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to
you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide
carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer
to the appropriate sections when questions arise.

All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was
accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change
features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification
at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current
information. For detailed operating and safety information, please
consult your Owner’s Guide.

Ford Motor Company, Customer Relationship Center, P.O. Box 6248,
Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD), (TDD for the hearing
impaired: 1-800-232-5952)

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Rear–View Camera (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear­view camera located on the trunk, which
provides a visual display of the area behind
the vehicle. The display will automatically
appear on the navigation system screen
whenever the vehicle is in Reverse (R) and
uses colors (green, yellow and red) to alert
you of your proximity to objects.

Dual Panel Moon Roof and Power
Sunscreen (if equipped)

The dual panel moon roof and power
sunscreen are equipped with a one-touch,
express opening and closing feature. To open
the sunscreen, press the

control. Note:
For the dual panel moon roof, the sunscreen
stops at the first panel during auto open.
Press and hold again to continue to open
the sunscreen past the 2nd panel. To close
the sunscreen, pull the

control down.
To open the dual panel moon roof, press
the SLIDE control. To close the dual panel
moon roof, pull the SLIDE control down. To
vent the dual panel moon roof, press TILT.
To close, pull the TILT control down. To stop
motion at any time during the one-touch
operation, press the control a second time.

Armrest pass through feature

Your vehicle is equipped with a pass through
feature in the rear seat. Pull down the door
located in back of the armrest in order to
store longer cargo such as skis or lumber.

Note: Do not exceed 80 lb (36 kg) of weight

on the pass-through door.

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)
(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with
two programmed Integrated Keyhead
Transmitters (IKTs) which are both a
programmed ignition key and a remote
keyless entry transmitter. Handle the IKT
carefully when starting the car to avoid
accidentally pressing any of the remote
entry buttons.

Intelligent Access Key
(IA Key, if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with two
Intelligent Access Keys which can be used to
operate your vehicle’s remote entry system
as well as your vehicle’s Intelligent Access
systems. Intelligent Access allows you to
unlock the vehicle door (or trunk) and start
the car without using a key (provided your
Intelligent Access Key is within approximately
three feet). To unlock the driver’s door,
simply have the intelligent key within range
(in your pocket or purse, for example) and
press any button on the SecuriCode™ keyless
entry keypad. To unlock the trunk, have the
intelligent key within range and press the
exterior trunk release button located just
above the license plate. To start the car,
have the intelligent key within range,
depress the brake pedal and press the
START button next to the steering wheel.
The Intelligent Access Key also contains a
mechanical key blade which can be used to
unlock the driver door if the battery runs
low in the transmitter. Simply press the
release button on the back of the
transmitter and slide the key blade out.

Vol (Power/Volume): Press to

turn on/off. Turn to increase/
decrease volume.

CLOCK: Press CLOCK to set

the time. The display will
read SET TIME. Use the
memory preset numbers
(0–9) to enter the desired
time– hours and minutes.
The clock will then begin
from that time.

AM/FM: Press repeatedly to

cycle through AM, FM1 and
FM2 frequency bands

SEEK : Press to access

the previous/next strong
radio station, the previous/
next CD track or satellite
radio channel.

SOUND: Press SOUND

repeatedly to cycle through:
Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance,
and Occupancy mode
(if equipped, All seats,
Driver’s seat, or Rear Seats)
and Speed Compensated
Volume. When the desired
selection appears in the
display, press

SEEK

to make adjustments.

DIRECT: Press DIRECT and

then, using the memory
presets (0-9), enter in the
numbers of the desired
station, track, MP3 folder or
satellite channel.

Memory Presets (0–9): You

can save up to 30 radio
stations (10 each in AM,
FM1 or FM2) or 30 satellite
radio channels (10 each in
SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3) in your
memory presets. Tune to the
desired station or channel
and simply press and hold
a memory preset (0–9) until
sound returns.

LOAD: To load a CD into

the system, press LOAD.
When prompted, select the
desired slot (1-6) using the
memory presets and insert
the CD into the system.
Press and hold LOAD to
autoload up to six discs.
Insert the discs, one at a
time, when prompted.

SCAN: Press for a brief

sampling of radio stations,
CD tracks or satellite radio
channels. Press again
to stop.

SIRIUS: Your vehicle is

equipped with satellite
radio. Press SIRIUS to access
satellite radio mode, and
cycle through SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 modes. Press
MENU repeatedly until
SATELLITE RADIO MENU
appears on the display.
Press OK and then press

SEEK to cycle through

CATEGORY MENU, SONG

SEEK MENU and the
CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU.
Press OK when CATEGORY
MENU is in the display to
enter into category mode
and scroll through a list of
all possible SIRIUS

®

channel
categories. Press OK when
SONG SEEK MENU is in the
display to choose to Save a
song, Delete a song, Delete
all songs or Enable/Disable
Alerts. Press OK when
CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU
is in the display to enter the
menu and choose to Lock/
Unlock this Channel, Change
PIN, Unlock all Channels
or Reset PIN. For a full
description of these
options, please refer to
your Owner’s Guide.

SIRIUS

®

Satellite Radio
is a subscription based
satellite radio service that
broadcasts music, sports,
news and entertainment
programming. For more
information and a complete
list of SIRIUS

®

satellite radio

channels, visit www.sirius.

com in the United States,
www.sirius-canada.ca in

Canada, or call SIRIUS® at
1–888–539–7474.

Satellite radio is only
available with a valid
SIRIUS

®

radio subscription.

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Remote entry system features for IKTs
and IA Keys (if equipped)

Press

once to unlock the driver’s door.

The interior lamps will illuminate.

Press

twice to unlock all the doors.

Press

once to lock all the doors. The turn

lamps will flash.

Press

twice to confirm all the doors and
trunk are closed. The doors will lock again,
the horn will chirp and the turn lamps will
flash once if all the doors and trunk are
closed. Note: If any door or the trunk is not
closed, the horn will chirp twice and the
lamps will not flash.

Press

to activate the panic alarm. The
horn will sound and the turn lamps will flash.
Press again or turn the ignition on to
deactivate the panic alarm.

Press

to unlock the trunk.

Car finder: Press

twice within three
seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended to use
method to locate your vehicle, rather than
using the panic alarm.

Note: Ensure that you keep the adhesive

security labels in a safe place for future
reference. Replacements are only available
through an authorized dealer.

SecuriCode

™

Keyless Entry System

To unlock the driver’s door, enter your
five digit factory code. To unlock all doors,
enter your five digit factory code and,
within five seconds, press 3-4. To lock all
vehicle doors, simply press 7-8 and 9-0 at
the same time (you do not need to enter
your factory code first).

SYNC

Your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, a hands­free communications and entertainment
system with special phone and media
features. For more information, please refer
to the SYNC Supplement or to the SYNC
section in the Navigation Supplement. Please
also feel free to visit www.SyncMyRide.com.

Navigation system (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Mobile
Media Navigation System which allows you

to record CDs, listen to your saved music,
play DVDs and access climate control options
in addition to navigating the vehicle. The
navigation system works in conjunction with
the climate control system, allowing you to
view and make adjustments using the touch
screen, as well as with the hard buttons.
SIRIUS Travel Link

®

is an extra subscription
feature which, if activated, allows you to
locate the best gas prices, find movie listings,
get current traffic alerts, access the current
weather map, get accurate ski conditions
and access scores to current sports games.

Note: Some features are unavailable while

driving. Refer to your Navigation supplement
for more information.

Heated Rear Seats

Your vehicle has heated rear seats. The
controls are on the back of the center
console. Press the left side of the control
for minimum heat or press the right side
for maximum heat. Press again to turn off.

Forward (if equipped) and Reverse
sensing systems

Your vehicle is equipped with a reverse
sensing system and may be equipped with a
forward sensing system also. These systems
can warn you if there is an object in front of
or behind the vehicle. The system will sound
a warning tone that increases in frequency
as the object gets closer and will sound
continuously when the object is less than
10 inches away. The system is automatically
enabled when the vehicle is in Drive (D) or
Reverse (R) and the ignition is on. Warning:
This system does not replace the need
to watch where the vehicle is going and
monitoring all surroundings because it may
not be able to detect some objects. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for more information.

S.O.S. Post Crash Alert System

Your vehicle is equipped with the S.O.S.
Post Crash Alert system. This system provides
audible and visual alarms in the event of
a crash which causes the deployment of
airbags or the activation of the safety belt
pretensioners. The turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound. To deactivate the
system, press the hazard flasher control or
the

button on your remote transmitters.

(Power/Driver Side): Press to turn on the

climate control system and turn to increase/
decrease the vehicle cabin temperature.
If the Passenger Temperature control is
activated, this control will only adjust the
driver side temperature.

PASS TEMP: Press to activate the passenger

side climate control (dual zone). Turn the
control to increase/decrease temperature.
Press again to turn off and return to single
zone where the driver side temperature
control determines the temperature for the
entire vehicle.

Driver/Passenger heated/cooled seats:

Press the desired seat control (heated/cooled)
once for high heat/cool (three indicator
lights), press twice for medium heat/cool
(two indicator lights), press three times for
low heat/cool (one indicator light). Press
again to turn off.

AUTO: Press to activate automatic

temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow
location, A/C (on or off) and outside or
recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to
reach the desired temperature. Press again
to deactivate.

MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air

through the instrument panel vents to cool
the vehicle. This mode is more economical
and efficient. Recirculated air may also help
reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for
normal A/C operation.

Fan speed: Turn the control to increase/

decrease fan speed.

: Distributes air through the windshield

defroster vents, demister vents and the front
and rear seat floor vents.

: Distributes air through the front and

rear seat floor vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument

panel vents, front and rear seat floor vents
and demister vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument

panel vents.

: Distributes outside air through the

windshield defroster and demister vents.
Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from
the windshield.

: Press to recirculate the cabin air.

Recirculated air may reduce the amount
of time needed to cool down the interior
of the vehicle and may also help reduce
undesirable odors from reaching the interior
of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically when MAX A/C is selected or
can be engaged manually in any airflow
mode except (defrost).

: Press to activate and clear the rear

window and side heated mirrors of thin
ice and fog. Press again to deactivate. The
defroster will turn off automatically after
10 minutes.

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