2010 LINCOLN MKZ fuel

ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.5L-DOHC V6 engine
Cubic inches 214
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine.
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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•Spark plugs (except
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•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
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attaching with tether
straps .......................................164
in front seat ............................157
in rear seat ..............................157
LATCH .....................................162
recommendations ...................154
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................167
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................266
interior .....................................267
plastic parts ............................265
washing ....................................263
waxing .....................................264
wheels ......................................264
wiper blades ............................265
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......45, 48
Clock ............................................29
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD/MP3 ........................30
Compass, electronic ....................70
calibration .................................71
set zone adjustment .................71
Console
overhead ....................................70
Controls
power seat ...............................112
steering column ........................80
Coolant
checking and adding ..............280
refill capacities ................283, 302
specifications ..........................302
Cross Traffic Alert ....................219
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................77
Cupholder(s) .............................123Customer Assistance ................232
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................310
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............260
Getting roadside assistance ...232
Getting the service you
need .........................................256
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................261
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................259
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54
Defrost
windshield .................................48
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................298
engine oil .................................274
Driving under special
conditions ..................214, 227, 229
sand .........................................228
snow and ice ...........................230
through water .................228, 231
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Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................248
running out of fuel .........248, 290
Emission control system ..........294
Engine ........................................305
cleaning ...................................265
coolant .....................................280
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fail-safe cooling .......................284
idle speed control ...................278
lubrication specifications .......302
refill capacities ........................302
service points ..........................272
starting after a collision .........233
Engine block heater .................201
Engine oil ..................................274
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................274
checking and adding ..............274
dipstick ....................................274
filter, specifications ........277, 301
recommendations ...................277
refill capacities ........................302
specifications ..........................302
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................201
F
Fail safe cooling ........................284
Floor mats ...................................87
Fluid capacities .........................302
Fog lamps ....................................54
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................226
Fuel ............................................286
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 291
cap ...........................................288
capacity ...................................302
choosing the right fuel ...........289
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................294
detergent in fuel .....................290
filler funnel .............................290
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................286, 288, 291filter, specifications ........285, 301
fuel pump shut-off switch .....233
improving fuel economy ........291
octane rating ...................289, 305
quality ......................................289
running out of fuel .........248, 290
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................286
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......233
Fuses ..................................234–235
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............288
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................291
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................233
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................56
autolamp system .......................53
bulb specifications ....................59
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................55
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................45, 48
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................83
Hood ..........................................271
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Ignition ...............................198, 305
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