INSTRUMENT  

PANEL

  HEADLAMP CONTROLS

Turns the headlamps off. 

Turns on parking, instrument

panel, license plate and tail lamps. 

Turns on low beam headlamps. 

Autolamps: Automatically turns  

the exterior lamps on/off based  

on available daylight.

Turns on fog lamps by pulling  

the control towards you.

STEERING

WHEEL

C O N T R O L S

  POWER ADjUSTAbLE 

fOOT PEDALS 

Press the bottom of the control 



 to move the pedals 

closer to you or the top of the control 



 to move the 

pedals further away from you. The pedals should only be 

adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and in Park (P).

  NAVIGATION 

SYSTEM  

(if equipped)

•  Press  

+ 

VOL

 

-

 to increase/

decrease volume levels.

•  Press 

 to access the 

previous/next radio station, 

CD track or preset satellite  

radio channel.

•  Press 

MEDIA

 repeatedly 

to access all possible  

media sources.

•  Press 

 to access voice 

recognition.

•  Press 

 to access SYNC

®

 

phone features.

  MEDIA CONTROLS

 HOME SCREEN

Your mobile media system has a

homescreen where you can load, 

save and view up to 32 of your 

favorite pictures as well as view 

your current audio and climate 

control settings and the audio 

visualizer. To access, press the 

house icon at the bottom left 

hand corner of any screen.  

Your mobile media system  

allows you to listen to, 

record and save music, play 

DVDs (audio and video) and 

also access some climate  

control functions.

Press the hard buttons  

on the system face (such 

as RADIO or MEDIA) to 

access corresponding 

menus on  

the touchscreen. 

Tabs will appear along 

the left side of the 

touchscreen which 

represent the major 

components within that 

menu. Simply touch the 

desired tab to access. 

AUDIO

 

SYSTEM

JukEbOx

 – This feature allows 

you to record and save your 

music to the 10 GB hard drive for 

later access. You can then access 

and play your music by specific 

tracks, artists, albums or genres. 

You can even choose to create 

and access your own playlists. 

SYNC

®

 

– 

This is a hands-free 

communications and 

entertainment system with 

special phone and media 

features including 911 Assist

TM

 

and Vehicle Health Reports. For 

more information, please refer 

to the SYNC

®

 Supplement, the 

SYNC

®

 section in the Navigation 

Supplement (if equipped) or visit  

www.SyncMyRide.com.  

SIRIUS

®

 satellite radio 

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. 

For more information on this system, 

please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

EASY fUEL

TM

“NO CAP” fUEL 

SYSTEM

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

S.O.S.  

POST CRASH ALERT

fUEL TANK 

CAPACITY/fUEL INfO

TIRE 

PRESSURE

LOCATION Of SPARE TIRE 

AND TOOLS

Your new Lincoln MKT 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 (800) 241-
3673.  In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006.
aftermarket funnels as they will not work 
with the Easy Fuel™ system and may 
cause damage.

This system provides audible and 
visual alarms when a crash 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, press the hazard 
flasher control, or (panic icon) 
on your remote transmitter.

LOCATION Of SPARE 

TIRE AND TOOLS 

Your vehicle is equipped with a 

temporary spare tire. The spare 

tire and jack are located under the 

carpeted floor panel in the rear 

of the vehicle. (If your vehicle is 

equipped with a third row seat 

that is stowed in the floor, you will 

need to unstow the seat in order 

to access the tire and jack.) The 

tire is designed for emergency use 

only and should be replaced as 

soon as possible. 

If your vehicle is equipped with 

a towing package, you will also 

have a 

Temporary Mobility kit

. 

It is recommended that vehicles 

with towing packages use the 

temporary mobility kit instead of 

the spare. The temporary mobility 

kit is located under the driver’s 

seat. To remove the mobility 

kit, move the driver’s seat fully 

forward and undo the Velcro

®

 

strap that attaches it to the rear 

of the seat frame. The kit contains 

an air compressor to reinflate 

the tire and a sealing compound 

that will seal most punctures 

caused by nails or similar objects. 

Do not attempt to repair large 

punctures or damage to the tire’s 

sidewall. The mobility kit provides 

a temporary seal allowing you to 

drive up to 120 miles at a maximum 

speed of 50 mph. After sealant use, 

the TPMS sensor and valve stem 

on the wheel must be replaced by 

an authorized Ford dealer. 

Note:

 The sealant in the canister 

is to be used for one tire only. 

See your authorized dealer for 

replacement canisters.

ROADSIDE 

ASSISTANCE 

Your new Lincoln MKT 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 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, 

call 1 (800) 665-2006.

TIRE 

PRESSURE

Check your tire pressure at 

least once a month and before 

long trips (including spare, if 

equipped). The recommended 

specifications are on the 

Safety Compliance Certification 

Label or Tire Label located 

on the B-Pillar or the edge of 

the driver’s door. 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. 

Refer to the Tires, Wheels and 

Loading chapter in your Owner’s 

Guide for more information.

VOL

 – Push to turn the system 

on/off. Turn to increase/decrease  

the volume.

MEDIA

 – Press to access available 

media sources of CD/DVD, Jukebox 

and User Device (SYNC

®

). Select 

the desired tab on the touchscreen. 

RADIO

 – Press to access available 

radio sources of AM, FM1, FM2, as 

well as SAT1, 2, 3 (SIRIUS

®

 satellite 

radio, if activated). Select the desired 

tab on the touchscreen.

MENu

 – Press to access Display 

settings, Feedback settings, System 

settings and Valet mode.  

PHONE

 – Press to access SYNC

®

 

phone features. Refer to your SYNC

®

 

supplement for more information.  

CLOCk

 – Press to access the clock 

screen and set the time. 

CLIMATE

 – Press to access some 

climate control options on the 

touchscreen such as Front Zone,  

Rear Zone, Dual (zone) and Max A/C.

 HARD bUTTONS

  AMbIENT LIGHTING 

  

Press repeatedly to turn the feature on, 

cycle through your color options and turn 

the feature off.

Press the second control to adjust the 

color intensity. When activated, the foot 

well areas, cup holders and center console 

bin illuminates with the chosen color. 

 MESSAGE CENTER

Displays important vehicle information through a constant monitoring 

of vehicle systems. The system will notify you of potential problems with 

a display of warnings followed by a long indicator chime. Use the INFO, 

SETUP and RESET buttons to access various menus and settings within 

the message center. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for more information.

  COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM 

(if equipped)

Uses a radar sensor to detect if vehicles ahead of you which are moving in the same direction may

be a collision risk. The system will alert you with an audible chime and red warning light which will 

appear above the dash. If the risk of collision increases, the system will increase brake support to 

help reduce collision speed. The collision warning system is active at speeds above approximately  

5 mph (8 km/h). For more information, refer to your Owner’s Guide.

 

 PANEL DIMMER 

CONTROL

Press the control up or down until the desired lighting 

level is reached. Press the control to the second 

detent to turn on the interior courtesy lights. The lights 

will remain on until the second detent down is pressed. 

  MULTI-fUNCTION LEVER

 

   Rotate the end of the control up/down  

to increase/decrease the speed of  

the wipers.  

Push the end of the stalk:

•  quickly for a single swipe  

without fluid,

•  hold briefly for three swipes  

with washer fluid,

•  and hold for a longer wash cycle.

 

   RAIN SENSING WIPERS

These wipers automatically activate when moisture 

is present on the windshield and the control is set 

to any setting except OFF. The wiper speed will vary 

based on the amount of moisture detected on  

the windshield as well as the current interval  

setting. Ensure that the control is turned to OFF  

prior to entering a car wash. 

Note

: For optimal wiper 

performance, clean your blades and glass regularly.   

Refer to your Owner’s Guide for more information.

WA R N I N G   L I G H T S

SERVICE ENGINE 

SOON

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 contact your authorized 

dealer as soon as possible.

AbS WARNING

Illuminates briefly when the 

ignition is turned on. If the 

light remains on or continues to flash, 

a malfunction has been detected.  

Contact your authorized dealer as 

soon as possible and have the system 

serviced. Normal braking (less ABS) 

is still functional unless the brake 

warning light 

 is also illuminated.

AIRbAG 

READINESS

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, contact your authorized 

dealer for service as soon as possible. 

A chime will also sound if there is a 

malfunction in the indicator light.

LOW TIRE 

PRESSURE 

WARNING 

Illuminates when your tire 

pressure is low. If the light remains 

on, the tire pressure should be 

checked. If the light does not turn 

on at ignition or begins to flash, 

contact your authorized dealer as 

soon as possible.

  PUSH bUTTON 

START

 

Your vehicle is equipped

with a Push Button Start 

which allows you to start your 

vehicle by simply pressing the 

ENGINE START button while 

pressing the brake pedal, 

provided your Intelligent 

Access (IA) key is present 

inside the vehicle or in  

the trunk.

backup method of starting:

In the event that the battery is low in your 

Intelligent Access (IA) key, or if there is 

excessive radio frequency interference, you  

can start the car by placing the IA key in 

the backup slot in your center console utility 

compartment. Insert the IA key into the slot  

with buttons facing towards the rear of the  

vehicle and with key ring up. Then use the START 

button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as 

usual. The IA key can be removed from the backup 

slot once the vehicle is started, if desired.

  HAZARD fLASHER

 ADVANCETRAC

®

 

STAbILITY ENHANCEMENT 

 SYSTEM WITH ROLL

STAbILITY CONTROL

TM

Helps you maintain stability and steerability of 

your vehicle during a variety of road conditions.  

If your vehicle becomes stuck, try turning off the 

AdvanceTrac

®

 system (by pressing the control) 

to allow wheel spin and help increase momentum 

to help dig the vehicle out. Refer to your Owner’s 

Guide for more information.

  ADAPTIVE 

HEADLAMPS  

These headlamps move in the same 

direction as your steering wheel to 

provide added visibility around curves. 

  AUTOMATIC 

HIGH bEAMS  

During nighttime driving, the  

automatic high beam system  

automatically turns on your high 

beams if it is dark enough and no 

other traffic is present. When it 

detects an approaching vehicle’s 

headlights or a preceding vehicle’s 

tail lamps, the system turns off the 

high beams (low beams remain on) 

before they distract other drivers.

TO SET THE SPEED:

Press 

ON

. Accelerate to the desired speed.

Press 

SET +

 or

 SET -

 and take your foot off the accelerator.

TO SET A HIgHER SPEED:

Press and hold 

SET +

 or press 

SET +

 repeatedly until

the desired speed is reached. 

TO SET A LOwER SPEED:

Press and hold 

SET –

 or press 

SET –

 repeatedly until 

the desired speed is reached.

TO RETuRN TO A PREVIOuSLY SET SPEED:

Press 

RESuME.

TO TuRN Off:

Depress the brake pedal or press 

Off.

 SPEED CONTROLS

 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 

(if equipped)

 

Allows you to set a ‘gap distance’ between 

yourself and the vehicle in front of you in the 

same lane, while your cruise control is active. 

Press <---> steering wheel controls to select 

one of three possible gap distances (Sporty, 

Normal or Comfort); the vehicle will then 

automatically apply the brakes when necessary 

to ensure that the specified distance is kept. 

For complete information on setting and using 

the adaptive cruise control as well as detection 

issues, refer to Adaptive cruise control in the 

Driver Controls chapter of 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 the vehicle. Only use  

non-essential features and devices when it is safe to do so.

EASY fUEL

TM

“NO CAP”  

fUEL SYSTEM 

With this system, you simply open 

the fuel filler door, insert the nozzle 

and begin fueling. It is self-sealing 

and therefore protected against 

dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. 

Wait five seconds from the time 

the refueling nozzle is shut-off until 

the nozzle is pulled back out of the 

fill pipe to allow residual fuel in the 

nozzle to drain into the tank. To use 

a portable fuel container, slowly 

insert the fuel funnel (located in 

the spare tire compartment), and 

pour the fuel into the funnel. 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 TANK  

CAPACITY/fUEL INfO

Your vehicle has a fuel tank 

capacity of 18.6 gallons (70.4L). 

Your vehicle will run normally on 

87 octane regular fuel. Premium 

fuel will provide improved 

performance. Do not use E85  

fuels because your vehicle was 

not designed to run on fuels with 

more than 10% ethanol.

If you have a 3.5L V6 Ecoboost 

engine, your vehicle is designed 

to run on regular fuel with an 

octane rating of 87 or higher. 

For best overall performance, 

premium fuel with an octane rating 

of 91 or higher is recommended. 

The performance gained by 

using premium fuel will be most 

noticeable in hot weather or in 

severe duty applications such as 

towing a trailer. 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 for either 

engine. Do not be concerned if 

your engine sometimes knocks 

lightly. However, if it knocks 

heavily while you are using  

fuel with the recommended octane 

rating, see your authorized dealer 

to prevent any engine damage. 

ESSENTIAL  

INfORMATION

 PADDLE SHIfTERS

Your six speed automatic transmission gives you the ability to 

manually change gears without taking your hands off the wheel.  

To use, move the gearshift lever from the Drive position (D) to the 

Manual position (M). To downshift, push the paddle shifters on 

the steering wheel control forward. To upshift, press the paddle 

shifters on the steering wheel rearward. The current gear will 

display in the instrument cluster. For more information, refer 

to your Owner’s Guide.