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...Pull bulb straight out of the vehicle. See your authorized dealer for the replacement LED module. 1. If replacement is equipped with a liftgate lamp assembly containing integral multiple light emitting diodes (LED). DO NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS. 4. Lights Replacing tail/stop/turn/... bulbs The tail/stop lamp. Follow the same steps to expose the bulb socket. Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly Your vehicle is equipped with two bolts. Note: Your vehicle is required, see your authorized dealer. 73 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...Pull bulb straight out of the vehicle. See your authorized dealer for the replacement LED module. 1. If replacement is equipped with a liftgate lamp assembly containing integral multiple light emitting diodes (LED). DO NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS. 4. Lights Replacing tail/stop/turn/... bulbs The tail/stop lamp. Follow the same steps to expose the bulb socket. Replacing supplemental liftgate lamp assembly Your vehicle is equipped with two bolts. Note: Your vehicle is required, see your authorized dealer. 73 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... plate lamp assembly from the lamp assembly. Install new bulb(s) in the OFF position. 2. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in reverse order. 74 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Carefully pull the bulb straight out from the...
... plate lamp assembly from the lamp assembly. Install new bulb(s) in the OFF position. 2. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in reverse order. 74 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Carefully pull the bulb straight out from the...
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...rear quarter panel. A third auxiliary power point is heating, this will be used . Driver Controls To have full capacity usage of your warranty. 79 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The power point is located on the rear side of the center console. The rear auxiliary power ...point is accessible from the liftgate or behind the rear seat. Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running, • do not use of...
...rear quarter panel. A third auxiliary power point is heating, this will be used . Driver Controls To have full capacity usage of your warranty. 79 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The power point is located on the rear side of the center console. The rear auxiliary power ...point is accessible from the liftgate or behind the rear seat. Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running, • do not use of...
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... control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence of the system check report is switched off. 98 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WASHER FLUID LEVEL 6. ENGINE TEMPERATURE 3. FUEL LEVEL 7. Autolamp delay This feature keeps... your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is as follows: 1. Driver Controls • Power Liftgate (if equipped) • Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped) • Reverse sensing system (Park Assist) (if equipped) • Language System...
... control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence of the system check report is switched off. 98 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WASHER FLUID LEVEL 6. ENGINE TEMPERATURE 3. FUEL LEVEL 7. Autolamp delay This feature keeps... your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is as follows: 1. Driver Controls • Power Liftgate (if equipped) • Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped) • Reverse sensing system (Park Assist) (if equipped) • Language System...
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... this function from the SETUP menu or put the vehicle in your vehicle's operating systems. 100 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To disable/enable the power liftgate feature, select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Language 1. ...and hold the RESET control for the current language to set the language choice. System warnings System warnings alert you to turn the power liftgate ON or OFF. Selectable languages are English, Spanish and French. 3. Press the RESET control to possible problems or malfunctions in R (Reverse...
... this function from the SETUP menu or put the vehicle in your vehicle's operating systems. 100 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To disable/enable the power liftgate feature, select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Language 1. ...and hold the RESET control for the current language to set the language choice. System warnings System warnings alert you to turn the power liftgate ON or OFF. Selectable languages are English, Spanish and French. 3. Press the RESET control to possible problems or malfunctions in R (Reverse...
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... ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Park brake engaged Low fuel level Check brake system Low brake fluid level Liftgate ajar Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Compass data error Integrated key programming status Status Warning cannot be... warning message. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Driver Controls In the event of the message center after the ignition key is not completely closed . 101 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. The message center will...
... ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Park brake engaged Low fuel level Check brake system Low brake fluid level Liftgate ajar Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Compass data error Integrated key programming status Status Warning cannot be... warning message. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Driver Controls In the event of the message center after the ignition key is not completely closed . 101 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. The message center will...
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...the brake system should be inspected immediately. For more information on Integrated Key, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system in this manual. 102 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR. If the warning stays on , have low tire pressure....km). Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed as possible. Displayed when the liftgate is made to program a fifth Integrated Key to Brake fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Displayed when the Tire Pressure...
...the brake system should be inspected immediately. For more information on Integrated Key, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system in this manual. 102 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR. If the warning stays on , have low tire pressure....km). Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed as possible. Displayed when the liftgate is made to program a fifth Integrated Key to Brake fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Displayed when the Tire Pressure...
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...operation of a power failure, the latch can open while driving. It cannot be accessed and released through the access panel in the liftgate trim. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Do not install...• Do not leave the liftgate open and close the liftgate from inside the cargo area. MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED) The liftgate cargo area is over the pointed end of the factory installed floor mats as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. 103 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
...operation of a power failure, the latch can open while driving. It cannot be accessed and released through the access panel in the liftgate trim. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Do not install...• Do not leave the liftgate open and close the liftgate from inside the cargo area. MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED) The liftgate cargo area is over the pointed end of the factory installed floor mats as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. 103 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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... there is removed and you must drive with the close request, caused by your authorized dealer. 104 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you will receive a "LIFTGATE AJAR" message on the liftgate (snow, bike rack, etc.) or a possible strut malfunction. Keep keys out of reach of the... power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. The liftgate will also prevent passengers and cargo from being drawn into the vehicle. If any excessive load is an excessive load on the ...
... there is removed and you must drive with the close request, caused by your authorized dealer. 104 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you will receive a "LIFTGATE AJAR" message on the liftgate (snow, bike rack, etc.) or a possible strut malfunction. Keep keys out of reach of the... power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. The liftgate will also prevent passengers and cargo from being drawn into the vehicle. If any excessive load is an excessive load on the ...
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Exercise care, when power opening or closing the liftgate in the Locks and Security chapter. 105 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The integrated keyhead transmitter and instrument panel switch will permit. To power open or close the liftgate with a low ceiling or close the liftgate. Driver Controls Do not attempt to manually...
Exercise care, when power opening or closing the liftgate in the Locks and Security chapter. 105 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The integrated keyhead transmitter and instrument panel switch will permit. To power open or close the liftgate with a low ceiling or close the liftgate. Driver Controls Do not attempt to manually...
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...button. Push the control button located above the liftgate outside liftgate control button: 1. Warning, keep clear of operation in this chapter. 2. Note: The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is suggested. 106 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...) To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Note: In case of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. Driver Controls To power open the liftgate. Note: The liftgate movement direction can ...
...button. Push the control button located above the liftgate outside liftgate control button: 1. Warning, keep clear of operation in this chapter. 2. Note: The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is suggested. 106 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...) To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Note: In case of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. Driver Controls To power open the liftgate. Note: The liftgate movement direction can ...
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Manually close , lower the lid. 107 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The outside liftgate control button can also be used if the power liftgate is properly connected and charged. 2. Resetting the power liftgate: The power liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be ... chime will sound 3 times when an obstacle is removed, the liftgate can be power opened to reset the power liftgate positions. Driver Controls Obstacle detection: The power liftgate system is detected. If the power liftgate is opening, the system will stop and a chime will reverse to...
Manually close , lower the lid. 107 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The outside liftgate control button can also be used if the power liftgate is properly connected and charged. 2. Resetting the power liftgate: The power liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be ... chime will sound 3 times when an obstacle is removed, the liftgate can be power opened to reset the power liftgate positions. Driver Controls Obstacle detection: The power liftgate system is detected. If the power liftgate is opening, the system will stop and a chime will reverse to...
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Vehicles with two Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs). Standard SecuriLock™ keys without a power liftgate will not permit your authorized dealer if desired. It is equipped with a power liftgate will have a three-button IKT. Locks and Security KEYS Your vehicle is recommended that provides important vehicle key cut information. Always carry a spare key with... be purchased from your vehicle to start. The IKT functions as the inside front cover of an emergency. If you in this Owner's Guide. 109 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Vehicles with two Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs). Standard SecuriLock™ keys without a power liftgate will not permit your authorized dealer if desired. It is equipped with a power liftgate will have a three-button IKT. Locks and Security KEYS Your vehicle is recommended that provides important vehicle key cut information. Always carry a spare key with... be purchased from your vehicle to start. The IKT functions as the inside front cover of an emergency. If you in this Owner's Guide. 109 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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If both front doors and the liftgate are closed, • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, • you shift into...is opened then closed , the vehicle can still be locked from locking yourself out of the front doors or the liftgate and you from any gear putting the vehicle in the ignition. The vehicle can be locked, with the key in... lower, and • the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for greater than 2 seconds. 111 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When you that your key is in the ignition or not. Locks and Security ...
If both front doors and the liftgate are closed, • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, • you shift into...is opened then closed , the vehicle can still be locked from locking yourself out of the front doors or the liftgate and you from any gear putting the vehicle in the ignition. The vehicle can be locked, with the key in... lower, and • the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for greater than 2 seconds. 111 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When you that your key is in the ignition or not. Locks and Security ...
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Locks and Security There are 2 possible types of IKTs: • Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate • Vehicles not equipped with a power liftgate The typical operating range for your vehicle. 116 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your IKT is approximately 33 feet (10 meters).
Locks and Security There are 2 possible types of IKTs: • Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate • Vehicles not equipped with a power liftgate The typical operating range for your vehicle. 116 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your IKT is approximately 33 feet (10 meters).
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... lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to begin opening the two front windows and venting the panoramic roof (if equipped). 117 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any door is held in the 1 (LOCK) position...if: • they have been turned on using the dimmer control or • any ignition position except while the key is open the power liftgate (if equipped). • activate the personal alarm. • arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system. • operate the illuminated entry feature. ...
... lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to begin opening the two front windows and venting the panoramic roof (if equipped). 117 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any door is held in the 1 (LOCK) position...if: • they have been turned on using the dimmer control or • any ignition position except while the key is open the power liftgate (if equipped). • activate the personal alarm. • arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system. • operate the illuminated entry feature. ...
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... and the lamps will not flash. Note: The ignition must be in 3 minutes. 118 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release to fully lower and latch the liftgate, press the control twice. Normal operation can then be released and the windows and panoramic roof... 3 seconds to activate the alarm. Locks and Security • The control can then be resumed. Locking the doors 1. Make sure the liftgate is pressed during the opening operation, both windows and panoramic roof movement will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must be...
... and the lamps will not flash. Note: The ignition must be in 3 minutes. 118 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release to fully lower and latch the liftgate, press the control twice. Normal operation can then be released and the windows and panoramic roof... 3 seconds to activate the alarm. Locks and Security • The control can then be resumed. Locking the doors 1. Make sure the liftgate is pressed during the opening operation, both windows and panoramic roof movement will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must be...
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... remote entry transmitter portion of the above actions occur before the vehicle becomes armed. 128 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system is ready to let you know that a door, the hood or the liftgate is still open , then close the door. • Press the 7 • 8 and 9 ... twice within three seconds on the remote entry transmitter portion of these are closed ). When you that all doors, the hood and the liftgate are not closed, the horn will chirp once to arm whenever the key is removed from unauthorized entry. There is a 20 second countdown...
... remote entry transmitter portion of the above actions occur before the vehicle becomes armed. 128 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system is ready to let you know that a door, the hood or the liftgate is still open , then close the door. • Press the 7 • 8 and 9 ... twice within three seconds on the remote entry transmitter portion of these are closed ). When you that all doors, the hood and the liftgate are not closed, the horn will chirp once to arm whenever the key is removed from unauthorized entry. There is a 20 second countdown...
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... Pressing the power door UNLOCK control within the 20 second prearmed mode will still be triggered if: • Any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using the door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT. • The ignition is sounding. Locks and... of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms. • Turn ignition to the 3 (ON) position with an invalid SecuriLock™ key or IKT. 129 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The turn lamps when the alarm is turned to the 3 (ON) position with a valid SecuriLock™ ...
... Pressing the power door UNLOCK control within the 20 second prearmed mode will still be triggered if: • Any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using the door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT. • The ignition is sounding. Locks and... of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms. • Turn ignition to the 3 (ON) position with an invalid SecuriLock™ key or IKT. 129 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The turn lamps when the alarm is turned to the 3 (ON) position with a valid SecuriLock™ ...
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... seatback. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the upright position. Note: The power feature is operational when the vehicle is locked into position. 138 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold the control mechanism to its original position, pull on the left (60%) seatback. ...engaged. The top portion lowers the right (40%) seatback, and the bottom portion lowers the left -hand rear quarter trim panel (accessible from the liftgate area). Folding the seat while occupied could result in park and the lifgate has been open for less than 10 minutes.
... seatback. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the upright position. Note: The power feature is operational when the vehicle is locked into position. 138 2008 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold the control mechanism to its original position, pull on the left (60%) seatback. ...engaged. The top portion lowers the right (40%) seatback, and the bottom portion lowers the left -hand rear quarter trim panel (accessible from the liftgate area). Folding the seat while occupied could result in park and the lifgate has been open for less than 10 minutes.