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...right, it was built. Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for limited warranty details. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). The right replacement parts will help ensure your vehicle running great. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. ...oil and fluid leaks. Inspect for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect engine air filter. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval to have the systems on your vehicle when ...
...right, it was built. Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for limited warranty details. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). The right replacement parts will help ensure your vehicle running great. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. ...oil and fluid leaks. Inspect for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect engine air filter. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval to have the systems on your vehicle when ...
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...may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine ...information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 279 281 283 287 289 294 308 310 311 313 Accessories Index 316 318 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information ...
...may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine ...information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 279 281 283 287 289 294 308 310 311 313 Accessories Index 316 318 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information ...
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... is left ON and the vehicle is driven. Message center activation chime: Sounds when some warning messages appear in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on after the ...Overspeed chime (if equipped): Sounds when the vehicle speed reaches 75 mph (120 km/h) or higher. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 14 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Parking brake ON chime: Sounds when the parking brake is off , contact your authorized dealer as...
... is left ON and the vehicle is driven. Message center activation chime: Sounds when some warning messages appear in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on after the ...Overspeed chime (if equipped): Sounds when the vehicle speed reaches 75 mph (120 km/h) or higher. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 14 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Parking brake ON chime: Sounds when the parking brake is off , contact your authorized dealer as...
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tune to 18 stations, six presets in the display. PRESET SAVED will appear in AM, FM1 and FM2. 17 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You may store up to ten minutes after the ignition is equipped with the THX II certified ... window controls, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for all seating positions and road conditions. THX: Your vehicle may be equipped with accessory delay. Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM In-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system...
tune to 18 stations, six presets in the display. PRESET SAVED will appear in AM, FM1 and FM2. 17 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You may store up to ten minutes after the ignition is equipped with the THX II certified ... window controls, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for all seating positions and road conditions. THX: Your vehicle may be equipped with accessory delay. Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM In-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system...
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... Entertainment Systems Your vehicle may be heard, but no video is present, press VIDEO to cycle through: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD, OFF. 31 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To play a DVD in the DVD system: The DVD system can be equipped with a Family Entertainment System ...(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs and to plug in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. If a DVD is in and play a variety of standard video game systems. The DVD player is capable of wireless infrared (IR) headphones and...
... Entertainment Systems Your vehicle may be heard, but no video is present, press VIDEO to cycle through: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD, OFF. 31 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To play a DVD in the DVD system: The DVD system can be equipped with a Family Entertainment System ...(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs and to plug in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. If a DVD is in and play a variety of standard video game systems. The DVD player is capable of wireless infrared (IR) headphones and...
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... will load and automatically begin to play. Note: The audio from the DVD system will display. If there is already a CD in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. The disc will begin to play an MP3 disc in the DVD system: The DVD system can play over all vehicle speakers and can... into the system, label-side up to turn on the DVD player. 32 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To play . To play a CD in the DVD system: 1. If there is already a disc in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Entertainment Systems Press the power button to turn off indicating the...
... will load and automatically begin to play. Note: The audio from the DVD system will display. If there is already a CD in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. The disc will begin to play an MP3 disc in the DVD system: The DVD system can play over all vehicle speakers and can... into the system, label-side up to turn on the DVD player. 32 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To play . To play a CD in the DVD system: 1. If there is already a disc in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Entertainment Systems Press the power button to turn off indicating the...
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...light next to the RCA jacks on . Entertainment Systems 3. video input • White (2) - If the video source is properly plugged in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Press the power button to DVD-AUX, the display will remain black. If your auxiliary source does not have a video signal, or if .... To play auxiliary electronic devices such as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc. 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is detected. 33 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press VIDEO on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
...light next to the RCA jacks on . Entertainment Systems 3. video input • White (2) - If the video source is properly plugged in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Press the power button to DVD-AUX, the display will remain black. If your auxiliary source does not have a video signal, or if .... To play auxiliary electronic devices such as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc. 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is detected. 33 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press VIDEO on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
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... an audio CD into the DVD system, label side up. 49 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Once you have made your DVD system: 1. Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to confirm. The system default is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Audio CDs To play audio CDs on or off...
... an audio CD into the DVD system, label side up. 49 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Once you have made your DVD system: 1. Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to confirm. The system default is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Audio CDs To play audio CDs on or off...
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You can also use the cursor controls to the previous/next folder in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Ensure that the DVD system is in the MP3 disc. 50 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press again to stop . Press again to stop . The track and elapsed time will appear in...
You can also use the cursor controls to the previous/next folder in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Ensure that the DVD system is in the MP3 disc. 50 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press again to stop . Press again to stop . The track and elapsed time will appear in...
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... Ford CD and DVD players. Ball point pens may peel and cause the CD or DVD to adjust brightness, or when in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Insert a DVD label-side up into the FES DVD system. Press when not in menu mode to become jammed. Please contact your authorized dealer... commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs and digital versatile discs (DVD) only. Playing a DVD 1. Press to navigate through the menu selections. 52 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold for further information.
... Ford CD and DVD players. Ball point pens may peel and cause the CD or DVD to adjust brightness, or when in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Insert a DVD label-side up into the FES DVD system. Press when not in menu mode to become jammed. Please contact your authorized dealer... commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs and digital versatile discs (DVD) only. Playing a DVD 1. Press to navigate through the menu selections. 52 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold for further information.
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...instrument panel. Improper use of 12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is located on checking and replacing fuses. 78 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not insert any type of console lid) 3. Rear power point 4. The auxiliary ...power point is not working, a fuse may be equipped with coin holder slots (on underside of accessory or accessory bracket from being blown, do not use the power point for accessory plugs only. A second auxiliary power point is located in the center console utility compartment. To prevent ...
...instrument panel. Improper use of 12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is located on checking and replacing fuses. 78 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not insert any type of console lid) 3. Rear power point 4. The auxiliary ...power point is not working, a fuse may be equipped with coin holder slots (on underside of accessory or accessory bracket from being blown, do not use the power point for accessory plugs only. A second auxiliary power point is located in the center console utility compartment. To prevent ...
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... third auxiliary power point is located on the left rear quarter panel. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. The power point is accessible from being used . To prevent the battery from the liftgate or behind the...is required to be running , • do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in with your warranty. 79 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged: • do not use of ...
... third auxiliary power point is located on the left rear quarter panel. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. The power point is accessible from being used . To prevent the battery from the liftgate or behind the...is required to be running , • do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in with your warranty. 79 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged: • do not use of ...
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...DOWN and from the ON to the OFF position or until the bounce back position is reached. If the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active) during a bounce-back condition, the switch is released to SIDE. Security override can be used if the window movement ...is restricted in motion. 81 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Security Override If during bounce-back, the window will stop. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the audio system, power windows, and moon roof (if equipped) operate for...
...DOWN and from the ON to the OFF position or until the bounce back position is reached. If the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active) during a bounce-back condition, the switch is released to SIDE. Security override can be used if the window movement ...is restricted in motion. 81 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Security Override If during bounce-back, the window will stop. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the audio system, power windows, and moon roof (if equipped) operate for...
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Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this error. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Start the engine. 3. Slowly.... 2. Turn ignition to the zone map. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 5. This may take up to 3 circles to show the current zone setting. 96 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold the RESET until the Compass and Odometer are shut. 1. Driver Controls Most geographic areas (zones...
Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this error. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Start the engine. 3. Slowly.... 2. Turn ignition to the zone map. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 5. This may take up to 3 circles to show the current zone setting. 96 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold the RESET until the Compass and Odometer are shut. 1. Driver Controls Most geographic areas (zones...
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...clear of 3 minutes. Locks and Security • The control can then be used to operate. Note: The ignition must be in 3 minutes. 118 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locking the doors 1. and release again within three seconds to fully unlatch and open so outside air...vehicle. Opening the power liftgate (if equipped) Press twice within three seconds. In order to timeout in the 1 (LOCK) position and the accessory delay feature must drive with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash. This will flash. Car ...
...clear of 3 minutes. Locks and Security • The control can then be used to operate. Note: The ignition must be in 3 minutes. 118 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locking the doors 1. and release again within three seconds to fully unlatch and open so outside air...vehicle. Opening the power liftgate (if equipped) Press twice within three seconds. In order to timeout in the 1 (LOCK) position and the accessory delay feature must drive with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash. This will flash. Car ...
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... for front and side airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is provided. 166 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a ...with the system is indicated by one or more of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. The use accessory seat covers. If any of these instructions may not function properly in the event of a collision. Seat-mounted side airbag system Do not ...
... for front and side airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is provided. 166 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a ...with the system is indicated by one or more of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. The use accessory seat covers. If any of these instructions may not function properly in the event of a collision. Seat-mounted side airbag system Do not ...
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...tether strap over the back of the seat. Tether straps are equipped with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap. The tether anchors in your vehicle are in your child seat for many older safety seats. ...the following positions (shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to an anchoring point. Contact the manufacturer of the head restraint. 180 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor....
...tether strap over the back of the seat. Tether straps are equipped with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap. The tether anchors in your vehicle are in your child seat for many older safety seats. ...the following positions (shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to an anchoring point. Contact the manufacturer of the head restraint. 180 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor....
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... with your friend home. Now you have the load capacity to Driving while you tow a trailer. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with towing accessories for towing. Refer to transport the cement and your vehicle may require the use the proper equipment while towing. Do not exceed the... caution when driving while trailer towing. Remember to use of the driver's door. For your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 211 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Preparing to protect the engine from overheating. For load specification terms found on ...
... with your friend home. Now you have the load capacity to Driving while you tow a trailer. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with towing accessories for towing. Refer to transport the cement and your vehicle may require the use the proper equipment while towing. Do not exceed the... caution when driving while trailer towing. Remember to use of the driver's door. For your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 211 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Preparing to protect the engine from overheating. For load specification terms found on ...
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...system. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting the vehicle, refer to start a fire. 217 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in dry grass or other ..., idle, or drive your vehicle Engine starting the engine. Warning lights illuminated. This position also shuts the engine and all electrical accessories off without locking the steering wheel. LOCK, locks the automatic transaxle gearshift lever and allows key removal. Only use the accelerator when...
...system. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting the vehicle, refer to start a fire. 217 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in dry grass or other ..., idle, or drive your vehicle Engine starting the engine. Warning lights illuminated. This position also shuts the engine and all electrical accessories off without locking the steering wheel. LOCK, locks the automatic transaxle gearshift lever and allows key removal. Only use the accelerator when...
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.... Make sure all vehicle occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 218 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Driving Do not start the engine. If...
.... Make sure all vehicle occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 218 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Driving Do not start the engine. If...