2013 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID tires

Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a
comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle.
Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of
your vehicle.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance Normal scheduled maintenance
1, 2
Change engine oil and filter. 3
Every 12 months or
10000 miles (16000
km). The oil monitoring
system displays a
message in the informa-
tion display. Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult
dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system and motor/elec-
tronics cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and
tie-rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service
intervals.
2 Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
3 Reset the oil monitoring system after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 280).
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MKZ (CC9) Scheduled Maintenance

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial
use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter every 12 months or
10000 miles (16000 km). The oil monitoring system
displays a message in the information display.
Perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
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MKZ (CC9) Scheduled Maintenance

Starting a Gasoline Engine..............162
Fast Restart................................................ 163
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................................................... 163
Important Ventilating Information............................................ 164
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Moving...................................................... 163
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Stationary............................................... 163
Starting and Stopping the Engine....................................................161
General Information.................................161
Steering..................................................233 Electric Power Steering.........................233
Steering Wheel.......................................75
Storage Compartments...................160
Sunroof See: Moonroof............................................. 92
Sun Shades
.............................................92
Sun Visors................................................92
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.........................92
Supplementary Restraints System...................................................42
Principle of Operation..............................42
Symbols Glossary
....................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and
Specifications.......................................330 Temporary Mobility Kit
.....................303
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with
Sealing Compound and Air.............305
General Information...............................304
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.................................................. 307
Tips for Use of the Kit............................304
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed..................................................... 308
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.............................................. 305
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only)....................................................260
Tire Care..................................................313 Glossary of Tire Terminology................315
Information About Uniform Tire
Quality Grading.....................................313
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall................................................... 316
Temperature A B C...................................314
Traction AA A B C......................................314
Treadwear................................................... 314
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit................303
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................................................309
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System................................311
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...............................311
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit................303
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...........................303
Towing a Trailer...................................244
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.................................................245
Emergency Towing..................................245
Recreational Towing...............................245
Towing....................................................244
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Traction Control..................................196
Principle of Operation............................196
Transmission Code Designation........................................333
Transmission........................................185
Transmission See: Transmission....................................185
Transporting the Vehicle.................244
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Hybrid...................................................278
Unique Driving Characteristics......166
Universal Garage Door Opener..................................................153
HomeLink Wireless Control System...................................................... 153
Using Adaptive Cruise Control........211 Blocked Sensor.......................................... 216
Changing the Set Speed........................215
Detection Issues........................................215
Disengaging the System........................214
ECO Cruise Control..................................218
Following a Vehicle..................................212
Hilly Condition Usage..............................215
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation........................................... 215
Overriding the System............................214
Resuming the Set Speed.......................215
Setting a Speed......................................... 212
Setting the Gap Distance.......................213
Switching the System Off.....................215
Switching the System On......................212
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...................................................... 217
System Not Available.............................216
Using Cruise Control..........................210 ECO Cruise Control....................................211
Switching Cruise Control Off.................211
Switching Cruise Control On................210 Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.................................................59
Using Snow Chains............................328
Using Stability Control......................198 AdvanceTrac® .......................................... 198
Using Traction Control......................196 System Indicator Lights and
Messages................................................ 196
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)................261
V
Vehicle Care.........................................294
General Information...............................294
Vehicle Certification Label
..............333
Vehicle Identification Number.......332
Vehicle Storage..................................300
Battery.......................................................... 301
Body............................................................. 300
Brakes........................................................... 301
Cooling system.......................................... 301
Engine.......................................................... 300
Fuel system............................................... 300
General....................................................... 300
Miscellaneous............................................ 301
Removing Vehicle From Storage........301
Tires............................................................... 301
Ventilated Seats
...................................151
Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)...............152
Ventilation See: Climate Control...............................138
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...332
Voice Control
...........................................77
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.......98
Adaptive Cruise Control..........................98
Anti-Lock Braking System......................98
Battery........................................................... 98
Blind Spot Monitor....................................98
Brake System.............................................. 98
Cruise Control............................................. 99
Direction Indicator.....................................99
Door Ajar....................................................... 99
Electric Park Brake....................................99
Engine/Motor Coolant Temperature............................................ 99
Engine Oil...................................................... 99
Fasten Safety Belt.....................................99
Front Airbag................................................. 99
Grade Assist............................................... 100
Heads Up Display....................................100
High Beam.................................................. 100
Hood Ajar.................................................... 100
Lane Keeping Aid.....................................100
Low Fuel Level.......................................... 100
Low Tire Pressure Warning...................100
Low Washer Fluid....................................100
Parking Lamps.......................................... 100
Powertrain Fault.......................................100
Ready to Drive........................................... 100
Service Engine Soon................................101
Stability Control.........................................101
Stability Control Off.................................101
Stop Safely.................................................. 101
Trunk Ajar..................................................... 101
Washer Fluid Check...........................287
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior....................294
See: Wipers and Washers.......................79
Waxing...................................................295
Wheels and Tires...............................303 Technical Specifications.......................329
Windows and Mirrors..........................88
Windshield Washers
...........................80 Windshield Wipers
...............................79
Intermittent Wipe.......................................79
Speed Dependent Wipers.......................79
Wipers and Washers............................79
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