Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 11 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior...
... be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 11 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior...
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...road conditions that are designed to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. This increases traction which 184 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The AWD feature gives your Owner's Guide for specific information about equipment features, instructions for off -road capabilities in...must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as needed. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS All Wheel Drive (AWD) System (if equipped) Your vehicle may enable you must use . Study your vehicle some limited off -road use appropriate restraints to die than...
...road conditions that are designed to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. This increases traction which 184 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The AWD feature gives your Owner's Guide for specific information about equipment features, instructions for off -road capabilities in...must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as needed. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS All Wheel Drive (AWD) System (if equipped) Your vehicle may enable you must use . Study your vehicle some limited off -road use appropriate restraints to die than...
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...(other than an ordinary passenger car. 185 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not become overconfident in tight spaces. As a result of the above dimensional differences, crossover vehicles often will have a higher center of AWD vehicles. to normal on-road driving conditions....with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - All other than two-wheel drive vehicles. For AWD vehicles, a spare tire of gravity between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop any faster than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which ...
...(other than an ordinary passenger car. 185 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not become overconfident in tight spaces. As a result of the above dimensional differences, crossover vehicles often will have a higher center of AWD vehicles. to normal on-road driving conditions....with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - All other than two-wheel drive vehicles. For AWD vehicles, a spare tire of gravity between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop any faster than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which ...
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...towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. 212 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading FWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine ...3.5L Class I 7350 (3334) 0-2000 (0-907) 0-200 (0-91) towing (standard) 3.5L Class II 8500 (3855) 0-3500 (0-1588) 0-350 (0-159) towing (optional) AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Maximum Trailer weight Tongue GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) load-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) (0-Maximum) 3.5L Class...
...towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. 212 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading FWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine ...3.5L Class I 7350 (3334) 0-2000 (0-907) 0-200 (0-91) towing (standard) 3.5L Class II 8500 (3855) 0-3500 (0-1588) 0-350 (0-159) towing (optional) AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Maximum Trailer weight Tongue GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) load-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) (0-Maximum) 3.5L Class...
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.... • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) • Start the engine and allow it to Starting in the Driving chapter). If you tow your AWD system. Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer, follow these instructions: • Tow... (refer to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 216 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Note: If you are...
.... • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) • Start the engine and allow it to Starting in the Driving chapter). If you tow your AWD system. Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer, follow these instructions: • Tow... (refer to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 216 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Note: If you are...
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... spare tire size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive and could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in which is ... your vehicle under high outside temperatures, use . Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of the engine. 233 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the sensors are covered, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be equipped with...
... spare tire size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive and could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in which is ... your vehicle under high outside temperatures, use . Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of the engine. 233 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the sensors are covered, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be equipped with...
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... drive over -driving" your authorized dealer. Sand When driving over 35 mph (56 km/h). Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. 235 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tires may not be utilized if changes in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering...steadily through the terrain. Do not spin the wheels at over sand, try to keep all four wheels to power the vehicle. AWD Systems (if equipped) With AWD, the vehicle uses all four wheels on the most solid area of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be working ...
... drive over -driving" your authorized dealer. Sand When driving over 35 mph (56 km/h). Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. 235 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tires may not be utilized if changes in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering...steadily through the terrain. Do not spin the wheels at over sand, try to keep all four wheels to power the vehicle. AWD Systems (if equipped) With AWD, the vehicle uses all four wheels on the most solid area of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be working ...
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...over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on and off the vehicle and allow the AWD system to protect overheating of 15 minutes. Drying can be required from another vehicle. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may damage the ...determine the depth; Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that assistance may be checked and changed if necessary. 236 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mud and water If you regain control of the slide until you must drive through ...
...over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on and off the vehicle and allow the AWD system to protect overheating of 15 minutes. Drying can be required from another vehicle. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may damage the ...determine the depth; Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that assistance may be checked and changed if necessary. 236 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mud and water If you regain control of the slide until you must drive through ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. AWD vehicles have been designed and tested to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can cause transaxle damage. Should you and...as in the direction of the lower gears. Driving Driving on snow and ice. Avoid sudden braking as to off-highway usage. 238 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Ford Motor Company recommends that you...
... equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. AWD vehicles have been designed and tested to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can cause transaxle damage. Should you and...as in the direction of the lower gears. Driving Driving on snow and ice. Avoid sudden braking as to off-highway usage. 238 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Ford Motor Company recommends that you...
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... switch Radio Instrument panel cluster Overdrive cancel switch Automatic dimming rear view mirror Not used (Spare) Not used (Spare) Steering angle sensor Rear park assist, AWD, Heated seat module PATS transceiver Climate control THX System Radio Not used (Spare) Delayed accessory function for radio and lock switch illumination Not used (Spare... logic, Climate control relay feed Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS), Passenger Airbag Deactivation Indicator (PADI) Power windows Delayed accessory relay 47 48 30A Circuit Breaker - 246 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... switch Radio Instrument panel cluster Overdrive cancel switch Automatic dimming rear view mirror Not used (Spare) Not used (Spare) Steering angle sensor Rear park assist, AWD, Heated seat module PATS transceiver Climate control THX System Radio Not used (Spare) Delayed accessory function for radio and lock switch illumination Not used (Spare... logic, Climate control relay feed Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS), Passenger Airbag Deactivation Indicator (PADI) Power windows Delayed accessory relay 47 48 30A Circuit Breaker - 246 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... when towed in this fashion. It is used to raise the front wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transaxle, AWD system or vehicle. 262 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not tow with all the wheels off the ground. If your vehicle is ... recommended that your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that your roadside assistance service provider. On AWD vehicles, it is required that the front wheels (drive wheels) be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. The rear wheels ...
... when towed in this fashion. It is used to raise the front wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transaxle, AWD system or vehicle. 262 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not tow with all the wheels off the ground. If your vehicle is ... recommended that your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that your roadside assistance service provider. On AWD vehicles, it is required that the front wheels (drive wheels) be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. The rear wheels ...
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... motor oil is specified dual usage MERCON/MERCON V. XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A Rear differential (AWD) fluid Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (AWD)5 Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank (front-wheel drive) Fuel tank (all-wheel drive) 1 Capacity Motorcraft MERCON... V ATF4 Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners ...
... motor oil is specified dual usage MERCON/MERCON V. XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A Rear differential (AWD) fluid Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (AWD)5 Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank (front-wheel drive) Fuel tank (all-wheel drive) 1 Capacity Motorcraft MERCON... V ATF4 Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners ...
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... driver airbag ...159, 167, 170 indicator light ...165, 168, 171 operation ...159, 167, 170 passenger airbag ...159, 167, 170 side airbag ...166 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...233 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...289 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...222 Anti-theft system ...124, 128 arming the system ...128... belts ...173 Child safety seats ...176 attaching with tether straps ..180 in front seat ...177 in rear seat ...177 Child safety seats - booster seats ...173 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... driver airbag ...159, 167, 170 indicator light ...165, 168, 171 operation ...159, 167, 170 passenger airbag ...159, 167, 170 side airbag ...166 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...233 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...289 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...222 Anti-theft system ...124, 128 arming the system ...128... belts ...173 Child safety seats ...176 attaching with tether straps ..180 in front seat ...177 in rear seat ...177 Child safety seats - booster seats ...173 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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.... 6 Transmission Malfunction/ serviced immediately by your authorized dealer for availability. 17 ON/OFF/VOLUME Reduced Power Light This light illuminates when a power train or an AWD malfunction has been detected. Check with your authorized dealer. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 9 Recirculation Control 18 3 OFF Press to increase/decrease...
.... 6 Transmission Malfunction/ serviced immediately by your authorized dealer for availability. 17 ON/OFF/VOLUME Reduced Power Light This light illuminates when a power train or an AWD malfunction has been detected. Check with your authorized dealer. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO. 9 Recirculation Control 18 3 OFF Press to increase/decrease...