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... Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 217 217 222 224 228 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 240 240 242 242 243 250 256 257 262 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects...
... Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 217 217 222 224 228 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 240 240 242 242 243 250 256 257 262 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects...
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... Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on...
... Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on...
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... Bin Divider (2 positions vertical / 1 position horizontal) Use only soft cups in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. 78 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the power point or cigar lighter socket is located in the power outlet as this... will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of console features. Cupholders 2. ...
... Bin Divider (2 positions vertical / 1 position horizontal) Use only soft cups in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. 78 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the power point or cigar lighter socket is located in the power outlet as this... will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of console features. Cupholders 2. ...
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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may cause those objects ... not put anything on or over the airbag inflation area may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of the vehicle. 158 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your authorized dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints Never place your arm over the airbag module as you...
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may cause those objects ... not put anything on or over the airbag inflation area may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of the vehicle. 158 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your authorized dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints Never place your arm over the airbag module as you...
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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) Do not attempt to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at...injure you as it deploys from the side of five beeps will be heard. Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in the event of a collision. The use accessory seat ...
...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) Do not attempt to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at...injure you as it deploys from the side of five beeps will be heard. Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in the event of a collision. The use accessory seat ...
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... or place objects in the event of a collision. Do not lean your authorized dealer. All occupants of the inflatable Safety Canopy™. 169 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The Safety Canopy™ could injure you as it deploys from the headliner. Failure to ...service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy™ system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy™. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety Canopy™...
... or place objects in the event of a collision. Do not lean your authorized dealer. All occupants of the inflatable Safety Canopy™. 169 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The Safety Canopy™ could injure you as it deploys from the headliner. Failure to ...service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy™ system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy™. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety Canopy™...
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... ignition key to the interlock release access hole on the console. 3. Do not drive your vehicle. 228 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you leave your vehicle until you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake. Always... ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is necessary to use the above procedure to Fuses and relays in P (Park).
... ignition key to the interlock release access hole on the console. 3. Do not drive your vehicle. 228 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you leave your vehicle until you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake. Always... ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is necessary to use the above procedure to Fuses and relays in P (Park).
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... the release lever to the right then pull the trim panel out. 243 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within 15 the fuse. Brown Black Black 2A Grey Grey - 3A Violet Violet - 4A Pink Pink...
... the release lever to the right then pull the trim panel out. 243 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within 15 the fuse. Brown Black Black 2A Grey Grey - 3A Violet Violet - 4A Pink Pink...
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To reinstall the trim panel, align the tabs on the bottom of the cover, then pull the cover off. To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provided on both sides of the panel with the grooves, push the panel shut and slide the release lever to the left to ... of the cover until it is secure. Gently pull on the fuse panel, then push the bottom part of the cover on the cover to secure the panel. Roadside Emergencies To remove the fuse panel cover, press in the tabs on the fuse panel cover. 244 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
To reinstall the trim panel, align the tabs on the bottom of the cover, then pull the cover off. To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provided on both sides of the panel with the grooves, push the panel shut and slide the release lever to the left to ... of the cover until it is secure. Gently pull on the fuse panel, then push the bottom part of the cover on the cover to secure the panel. Roadside Emergencies To remove the fuse panel cover, press in the tabs on the fuse panel cover. 244 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Keep alive power (KA) Not used Power liftgate module Climate control Not used (Spare) Family ..., Puddle lamps All wheel drive Power mirror switch, Driver side power seat memory, Driver seat module - Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 15A 30A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Passenger front smart window Not used (Spare) All power lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Moon... 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5A 10A 10A 15A 20A 20A 25A 15A 15A 15A 15A 20A 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Keep alive power (KA) Not used Power liftgate module Climate control Not used (Spare) Family ..., Puddle lamps All wheel drive Power mirror switch, Driver side power seat memory, Driver seat module - Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 15A 30A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Passenger front smart window Not used (Spare) All power lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Moon... 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5A 10A 10A 15A 20A 20A 25A 15A 15A 15A 15A 20A 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... Rating 10A 10A 20A 5A 5A 5A 10A 10A 10A 5A 10A 5A 10A 20A 20A 20A 15A 10A 10A 10A 5A 7.5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Demand lamps/Interior lamps Instrument panel cluster Ignition switch Radio Instrument panel cluster Overdrive cancel switch Automatic dimming rear view mirror Not used... 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)
... Rating 10A 10A 20A 5A 5A 5A 10A 10A 10A 5A 10A 5A 10A 20A 20A 20A 15A 10A 10A 10A 5A 7.5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Demand lamps/Interior lamps Instrument panel cluster Ignition switch Radio Instrument panel cluster Overdrive cancel switch Automatic dimming rear view mirror Not used... 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)
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 Fuse Amp Rating - - - - The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer ...replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. To reduce risk of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Power Distribution Box Description Not used Blower motor relay Not used Not used 247 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always disconnect...
The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 Fuse Amp Rating - - - - The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer ...replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. To reduce risk of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Power Distribution Box Description Not used Blower motor relay Not used Not used 247 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always disconnect...
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 5 Fuse Amp Rating 40A** 60A** 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ... (KA) Trailer tow left stop /turn lamp Rear seat release relay Fuel pump relay Rear seat release Heated mirror Heated mirror relay VPWR 1 - PCM 248 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 5 Fuse Amp Rating 40A** 60A** 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ... (KA) Trailer tow left stop /turn lamp Rear seat release relay Fuel pump relay Rear seat release Heated mirror Heated mirror relay VPWR 1 - PCM 248 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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.../Start Not used Not used A/C clutch diode ABS valves Front wipers Power liftgate Driver power seat Passenger power seat 249 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50... 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Fuse Amp Rating 10A* 15A* - 10A* - - - 40A** - 30A** - - 10A* - 10A* - - 10A* 10A* 5A* 5A* 30A** - - - 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 30A** Power Distribution Box Description VPWR 2 - PCM...
.../Start Not used Not used A/C clutch diode ABS valves Front wipers Power liftgate Driver power seat Passenger power seat 249 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50... 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Fuse Amp Rating 10A* 15A* - 10A* - - - 40A** - 30A** - - 10A* - 10A* - - 10A* 10A* 5A* 5A* 30A** - - - 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 30A** Power Distribution Box Description VPWR 2 - PCM...
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... your Tire Pressure Monitoring System and should not be mounted on the vehicle. Replace the spare tire with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be used 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will no longer function. 250 Power ... use . To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with a road tire as soon as possible. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 62 - 63 40A** 64 20A** 65 20A** 66 20A** 67 - 68 15A* 69 - 70 - 71 10A* 72 - * Mini...
... your Tire Pressure Monitoring System and should not be mounted on the vehicle. Replace the spare tire with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be used 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will no longer function. 250 Power ... use . To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with a road tire as soon as possible. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 62 - 63 40A** 64 20A** 65 20A** 66 20A** 67 - 68 15A* 69 - 70 - 71 10A* 72 - * Mini...
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...-off switch ...242 improving fuel economy ...299 octane rating ...298, 313 quality ...298 running out of fuel ...299 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...294 Fuses ...243 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...297 320 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...299 Gauges ...14 H Hazard flashers ...242 Head restraints ...130, 137 Headlamps ...64... ...77 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...176 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...304 Instrument panel cleaning ...276 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...66 J Jack ...250 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...-off switch ...242 improving fuel economy ...299 octane rating ...298, 313 quality ...298 running out of fuel ...299 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...294 Fuses ...243 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...297 320 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...299 Gauges ...14 H Hazard flashers ...242 Head restraints ...130, 137 Headlamps ...64... ...77 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...176 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...304 Instrument panel cleaning ...276 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...66 J Jack ...250 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... ...298 Oil (see Engine oil) ...283 Overdrive ...229 P Parking brake ...223 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...310 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...143 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...247 Power door locks ...111 Power liftgate ...104 Power mirrors ...82 Power point ...78 Power steering ...227 fluid, checking and adding ...305 fluid, refill capacity...
... ...298 Oil (see Engine oil) ...283 Overdrive ...229 P Parking brake ...223 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...310 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...143 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...247 Power door locks ...111 Power liftgate ...104 Power mirrors ...82 Power point ...78 Power steering ...227 fluid, checking and adding ...305 fluid, refill capacity...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...you drive, the temperature in the engine compartment. remove the cover to deactivate. 3 Lincoln MKX December 2007 SECOND Printing Quick Reference Guide 4 8A1J 19G217 AA Tire Pressure Monitoring System...the vehicle to "remember" your Owner's Guide for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) Fuses If the vehicle's electrical components are closed , the ignition is in the tool bag. ...stop the one light). 4 Rear Heated Seats (if equipped) L INC O L N M K X 2008 Quick Reference Guide The rear seat heat controls are only available through an authorized dealer. It is recommended ...
...you drive, the temperature in the engine compartment. remove the cover to deactivate. 3 Lincoln MKX December 2007 SECOND Printing Quick Reference Guide 4 8A1J 19G217 AA Tire Pressure Monitoring System...the vehicle to "remember" your Owner's Guide for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) Fuses If the vehicle's electrical components are closed , the ignition is in the tool bag. ...stop the one light). 4 Rear Heated Seats (if equipped) L INC O L N M K X 2008 Quick Reference Guide The rear seat heat controls are only available through an authorized dealer. It is recommended ...