2011 LINCOLN MKT octane

Octane recommendations
3.7L V6 engine
Your vehicle will run normally on 87 octane regular fuel. Premium fuel
will provide improved performance.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ engine
Your vehicle is designed to run on regular fuel with an octane rating of
87 or higher. For best overall performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using
premium fuel will be most noticeable in hot weather or in severe duty
applications such as towing a trailer.
Some stations offer fuels posted as
Regularwith an octane rating
below 87, particularly in high
altitude areas. Fuels with octane
levels below 87 are not
recommended for either engine. Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily while you are
using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized
dealer to prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline.
If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.7L V6 engine3.5L V6 EcoBoost™
engine
Cubic inches 226 214
FuelSeeOctane
recommendations
earlier in this chapter.SeeOctane
recommendationsearlier
in this chapter.
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.033–0.037 inch (.84–
.94 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio10.3:1 10.0:1
Engine drivebelt routing
3.7L V6 engine
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (except
vehicles with electric power assisted steering).
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................350
running out of fuel .........349, 396
Emission control system ..........400
Engine ........................................417
cleaning ...................................364
coolant .....................................384
fail-safe cooling .......................390
idle speed control ...................382
lubrication specifications .......414
refill capacities ........................414
service points ..................374–375
Engine block heater .................280
Engine oil ..................................378
checking and adding ..............378
dipstick ....................................378
filter, specifications ................413
refill capacities ........................414
specifications ..........................414
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................280
F
Fail safe cooling ........................390
Family entertainment system ....67
Fleet MyKey programming ......144
Floor mats .........................137–138
Fluid capacities .........................414
Fog lamps ....................................97
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................317
Freezer ......................................112
Fuel ............................................391calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 397
cap ...........................................393
capacity ...................................414
choosing the right fuel ...........394
detergent in fuel .....................396
filler funnel .............................396
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................391, 393, 397
filter, specifications ........391, 413
fuel pump shut-off ..................324
improving fuel economy ........397
octane rating ...................395, 417
quality ......................................395
running out of fuel .........349, 396
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................391
Fuses ..........................................325
G
Garage door opener ..................134
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............393
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................397
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................324
Headlamps ...................................95
aiming ......................................101
autolamp system .......................96
bulb specifications ..................106
daytime running lights ...........100
flash to pass ............................100
high beam .................................97
replacing bulbs .......................106
turning on and off ....................95
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automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................118
fold away .................................119
heated ................................88, 119
programmable memory ..........159
side view mirrors (power) .....118
Mobile media system ..................32
Moon roof ..................................132
Motorcraftparts ..............371, 413
MyKey ........................................144
N
Navigation system .......................87
O
Octane rating ............................395
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................378
Overdrive ...................................293
P
Parental MyKey programming .144
Park Assist ................................303
Parking brake ............................283
Parts (see Motorcraftparts) .413
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................194
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................120
Playing a DVD in the system .....45
Power adjustable foot pedals ...120
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................330
Power door locks ......................151
Power liftgate ............................138Power mirrors ...........................118
Power point ...............................113
Power steering ..........................290
fluid, checking and adding ....403
fluid, refill capacity ................414
fluid, specifications .................414
Power Windows .........................115
Push button start system
.........278
R
Radio
............................................32
Rear heated seats
.....................187
Rear heated/cooled seats
.........187
Rear seat entertainment
system
..........................................67
Rear view camera display
..........37
Rear-view camera system
.........299
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children
......................................224
Refrigerator
...............................112
Relays
........................................325
Remote entry system
.......156–157
illuminated entry
............161–162
locking/unlocking doors
.........158
opening the trunk
...................159
panic alarm
.............................158
replacement/additional
transmitters
.............................161
replacing the batteries
...........160
Reverse sensing system
...........296
Roadside assistance
..................323
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