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...washer fluid level. and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). engine cooling system level and ... Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches,... the specified torque at 100 miles ❑ (160 km), and again at the designated time intervals. battery connections and clean if necessary. clutch fluid level, if equipped. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. OWNER CHECKS...
...washer fluid level. and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). engine cooling system level and ... Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches,... the specified torque at 100 miles ❑ (160 km), and again at the designated time intervals. battery connections and clean if necessary. clutch fluid level, if equipped. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. OWNER CHECKS...
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...several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at the best value to request your vehicle meet these specifications. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Keep It Genuine The following brand logos to ensure the parts installed on your...Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. You can ONLY be found at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are used. KEEP IT GENUINE Factory...
...several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at the best value to request your vehicle meet these specifications. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Keep It Genuine The following brand logos to ensure the parts installed on your...Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. You can ONLY be found at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are used. KEEP IT GENUINE Factory...
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... unlimited mileage. Brakes Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership has the right brake parts for your vehicle and their factory-trained technicians know exactly how to be replaced, please consider a Motorcraft brand battery that meets your vehicle's Ford Motor Company...batteries by up to proper brake system operation. Scheduled Maintenance 11 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) The right brake parts and installation are vehicle tested for up to 200%. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with a national, 3-year, free replacement warranty and prorated-cost replacement...
... unlimited mileage. Brakes Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership has the right brake parts for your vehicle and their factory-trained technicians know exactly how to be replaced, please consider a Motorcraft brand battery that meets your vehicle's Ford Motor Company...batteries by up to proper brake system operation. Scheduled Maintenance 11 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) The right brake parts and installation are vehicle tested for up to 200%. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with a national, 3-year, free replacement warranty and prorated-cost replacement...
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...other suspension components for limited warranty details. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. The right replacement parts will help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be ...steering and window washer Inspect tires for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Check battery performance. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. See your dealer for leaks and damage. Inspect...
...other suspension components for limited warranty details. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. The right replacement parts will help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be ...steering and window washer Inspect tires for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Check battery performance. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. See your dealer for leaks and damage. Inspect...
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... 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 45,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace ... hoses and parking brake system. That's one of your battery need to be replaced, consider any service visit. Should your vehicle's battery during any one reason why we stand behind this battery with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to 200%.
... 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 45,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace ... hoses and parking brake system. That's one of your battery need to be replaced, consider any service visit. Should your vehicle's battery during any one reason why we stand behind this battery with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to 200%.
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... other long-life batteries by up to 200%. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 52,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑...: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 33 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) That's one of your battery need to 100 months with unlimited mileage. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to be...
... other long-life batteries by up to 200%. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 52,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑...: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 33 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) That's one of your battery need to 100 months with unlimited mileage. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to be...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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... the customer's responsibility) Fuel Delivery - Items Covered Flat tire change with a good spare Battery Jump Start Lock out Assistance (key replacement cost is limited to your car, or need towing, you're covered (warranty, non-warranty, and collision). Eligible Lincoln vehicles will come to two no-charge occurrences within a 12-month period. If...
... the customer's responsibility) Fuel Delivery - Items Covered Flat tire change with a good spare Battery Jump Start Lock out Assistance (key replacement cost is limited to your car, or need towing, you're covered (warranty, non-warranty, and collision). Eligible Lincoln vehicles will come to two no-charge occurrences within a 12-month period. If...
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...your portable music player should not be set the portable music player's volume level higher than is moving. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in loss of their focus off the road. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to ... not provide control (play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player. 5. Do not connect the audio input jack to do so. 25 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The portable music player must be long enough to allow the portable music player to a home stereo...
...your portable music player should not be set the portable music player's volume level higher than is moving. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in loss of their focus off the road. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to ... not provide control (play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player. 5. Do not connect the audio input jack to do so. 25 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The portable music player must be long enough to allow the portable music player to a home stereo...
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The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. 41 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to control the DVD player. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to access the batteries.
The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. 41 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to control the DVD player. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to access the batteries.
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When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing. 43 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover. Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off.
When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing. 43 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover. Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off.
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... 1982). new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). It is also recommended that a new battery be turned to prevent potential injury or damage. It is also suggested that upon the ... any garage door opener that people and objects are out of the radio-frequency signal. 90 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) federal safety standards (this section. HOMELINKா...HomeLink Wireless Control System, located on the driver's visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to a garage door or gate, be erased for quicker training and accurate transmission of...
... 1982). new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). It is also recommended that a new battery be turned to prevent potential injury or damage. It is also suggested that upon the ... any garage door opener that people and objects are out of the radio-frequency signal. 90 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) federal safety standards (this section. HOMELINKா...HomeLink Wireless Control System, located on the driver's visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to a garage door or gate, be erased for quicker training and accurate transmission of...
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... feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat and mirrors to recall the memory seat/mirror feature. Replacing the battery The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 119 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Memory feature The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter allows you would like...
... feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat and mirrors to recall the memory seat/mirror feature. Replacing the battery The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 119 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Memory feature The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter allows you would like...
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... Transmitters (IKTs) If you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTs to perform this chapter. Remove the old battery. Replacing lost one, or would like to buy additional IKTs, you would like to have your authorized dealer for the correct orientation of the...disposing of this procedure yourself. 120 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement. Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the battery will not cause the IKT to ...
... Transmitters (IKTs) If you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTs to perform this chapter. Remove the old battery. Replacing lost one, or would like to buy additional IKTs, you would like to have your authorized dealer for the correct orientation of the...disposing of this procedure yourself. 120 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement. Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the battery will not cause the IKT to ...
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...Contractors, if not prohibited by state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to two no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of diesel fuel to the nearest authorized dealer. If the .... 240 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Trailers shall be responsible for any mileage costs in your Owner Guide portfolio. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is...
...Contractors, if not prohibited by state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to two no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of diesel fuel to the nearest authorized dealer. If the .... 240 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Trailers shall be responsible for any mileage costs in your Owner Guide portfolio. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is...
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... used 247 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 Fuse Amp Rating - - - - If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of electrical shock, always replace the cover...
... used 247 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 Fuse Amp Rating - - - - If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of electrical shock, always replace the cover...
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...your hands on opposite corners. 287 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your battery during its life of service. ...battery. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the battery if you plan to the battery terminals. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced...
...your hands on opposite corners. 287 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your battery during its life of service. ...battery. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the battery if you plan to the battery terminals. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced...
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To determine if the vehicle is ready for I /M testing, the above driving cycle will have to sit for the service interval schedules. 305 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. if the Service engine soon indicator stays on solid, it .... A complete check may indicate that the vehicle is not soon ready for I /M testing. If the vehicle's engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may take several days.
To determine if the vehicle is ready for I /M testing, the above driving cycle will have to sit for the service interval schedules. 305 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. if the Service engine soon indicator stays on solid, it .... A complete check may indicate that the vehicle is not soon ready for I /M testing. If the vehicle's engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may take several days.
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... maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used . 310 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The customer warranty may be void for changing the spark plugs. It is one... the items listed in scheduled maintenance information and is a critical emission component. For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Maintenance and Specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Engine air filter element Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 3.5L V6 Engine FA-1884 BXT-36R FL-400...
... maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used . 310 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The customer warranty may be void for changing the spark plugs. It is one... the items listed in scheduled maintenance information and is a critical emission component. For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Maintenance and Specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Engine air filter element Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 3.5L V6 Engine FA-1884 BXT-36R FL-400...
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...311 fluid, specification ...311 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...24 Auxiliary power point ...78 318 Axle lubricant specifications ...311 B Battery ...287 acid, treating emergencies ...287 jumping a disabled battery ...257 maintenance-free ...287 replacement, specifications ...310 servicing ...287 Belt-Minder ...152 Booster seats ...173 Brakes ...222 anti-lock ...222 anti-lock brake ...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)
...311 fluid, specification ...311 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...24 Auxiliary power point ...78 318 Axle lubricant specifications ...311 B Battery ...287 acid, treating emergencies ...287 jumping a disabled battery ...257 maintenance-free ...287 replacement, specifications ...310 servicing ...287 Belt-Minder ...152 Booster seats ...173 Brakes ...222 anti-lock ...222 anti-lock brake ...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)
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... Relays ...243 Remote entry system ...115, 117 illuminated entry ...121-122 locking/unlocking doors ...117-118 opening the trunk ...118 panic alarm ...118 replacement/additional transmitters ...120 replacing the batteries ...119 Reverse sensing system ...231 Roadside assistance ...240 S Safety Belt Maintenance ...151 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...141, 145-149 Safety Canopy... Monitoring System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ...201 Tires ...186-187, 250 alignment ...194 care ...190 changing ...250, 253 checking the pressure ...190 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Relays ...243 Remote entry system ...115, 117 illuminated entry ...121-122 locking/unlocking doors ...117-118 opening the trunk ...118 panic alarm ...118 replacement/additional transmitters ...120 replacing the batteries ...119 Reverse sensing system ...231 Roadside assistance ...240 S Safety Belt Maintenance ...151 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...141, 145-149 Safety Canopy... Monitoring System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ...201 Tires ...186-187, 250 alignment ...194 care ...190 changing ...250, 253 checking the pressure ...190 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)