2013 LINCOLN MKZ check engine

Essential Towing Checks.................229
Transporting the Vehicle...................231
Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels................................................232
Driving Hints
Breaking-In............................................235
Economical Driving
............................235
Driving Through Water.....................236
Floor Mats.............................................236
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
........................238
Hazard Warning Flashers................239
Fuel Cut-Off Switch..........................239
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.............240
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need......243
In California (U.S. Only)...................244
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only)...................................................245
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..............247
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
......................................247
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature...........................................248
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...................................................249
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...................................................250
Fuses
Changing a Fuse
..................................251
Fuse Specification Chart
.................252 Maintenance
General Information
..........................263
Opening and Closing the Hood.....264
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™......................................265
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L..........266
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................267
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.................267
Engine Oil Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™/3.7L
............................267
Engine Coolant Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™/3.7L............................268
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...................................................272
Brake Fluid Check
...............................276
Power Steering Fluid Check............276
Fuel Filter...............................................276
Washer Fluid Check
............................277
Changing the 12V Battery.................277
Checking the Wiper Blades
............279
Changing the Wiper Blades............279
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L EcoBoost™/3.7L............................280
Adjusting the Headlamps
................281
Removing a Headlamp
....................282
Changing a Bulb
.................................282
Bulb Specification Chart.................283
Vehicle Care
General Information
..........................284
Cleaning Products.............................284
Cleaning the Exterior........................284
Repairing Minor Paint Damage......285
Waxing...................................................285
Cleaning the Engine
..........................286
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Table of Contents

Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or
unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage
compartment release
Jack
Lighting control
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The remote start feature allows you
to start the vehicle from outside the
vehicle. The transmitter has an
extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate
control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started.
See Climate Control (page 126). A
manual climate control system will
run at the setting it was set to when
the vehicle was last turned off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or
provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding remote start
systems.
The remote start system will not work
if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system is triggered
• the feature has been disabled
• the hood is not closed
• two remote vehicle starts have
already been attempted within the
last hour
• the vehicle is not in
P
• the vehicle battery voltage is too
low
• the service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control
provides status feedback of remote
start or stop commands. Status
LED
Remote start orextension
successful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful;engine off
Solid red
Remote start orstop failed
Blinking red
Waiting for
status update
Blinking green
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: Each button press must be done
within three seconds of each other. The
vehicle will not remote start if this
sequence is not followed and the horn
will not chirp. The tag with your transmitter details
the starting procedure. To remote
start the vehicle:
1.
Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash
twice.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let
cool. See Engine Coolant Check
(page 268).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the
engine running or when you
are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Stop your vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so and switch
the engine off. Check the engine oil
level. See
Engine Oil Check (page
267).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being
correct. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime
will sound to remind you to
fasten your safety belt. See
Safety Belt Minder
(page 38).
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when
you start your vehicle,
continues to flash or remains
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have
the system checked by your
authorized dealer. Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you
switch the front fog lamps
on.
Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights will
illuminate on the windshield
in certain instances when
using adaptive cruise control and/or
the collision warning system. It will
also illuminate momentarily when you
start your vehicle to make sure the
display works.
High Beam It will illuminate when you
switch the high beam
headlamps on. It will flash
when you use the headlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar Displays when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Lane Keeping Aid
(If Equipped) Illuminates when the lane
keeping system is activated.
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the
fuel level is low or the fuel
tank is nearly empty. Refuel
as soon as possible.
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Low Tire Pressure Warning
It will illuminate when your
tire pressure is low. If the
lamp remains on with the
engine running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily
when you switch the ignition on to
confirm the lamp is functional. If it
does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by
your authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid It will illuminate when the
windshield washer fluid is
low.
Parking Lamps It will illuminate when you
switch the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when a
powertrain or an AWD fault
has been detected. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon
indicator light stays
illuminated after the engine
is started, it indicates that the On
Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has
detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On
board diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel
and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control
System (page 161).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Note: Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned on prior to engine start to
check the bulb and to indicate
whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
will stay on until the engine is cranked,
then turn itself off if no malfunctions
are present. However, if after 15
seconds the service engine soon light
blinks eight times, it means that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing.
See
Emission Control System
(page 161).
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Doors and Locks
Action
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completelyclosed and the vehicle is moving.
X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad hasbeen reset. See Keyless Entry (page 68).
Factory Keypad Code
XXXXX
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning
Rest Now
Take a rest break soon.
Driver Alert Warning
Rest Suggested
Engine Action
Message
Engine service is required. Contact your authorized dealer.
Engine Fault Service
Now
Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stopthe vehicle in a safe place and allow to engine to cool.
If the problem persists, contact your authorized dealer. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 268).
High Engine Temper-
ature Stop Safely
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Information Displays

Fuel
Action
Message
Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contactyour authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page
170).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake whilestarting the vehicle.
Press Brake to START
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. SeeKeyless Starting
(page 150).
No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to
shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Run Power Active
This message is displayed when there is a problem
with your vehicle ’s starting system. See your authorized
dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake and clutchwhile starting the vehicle.
Press Brake and
Clutch to Start
Displayed as a reminder to press the clutch in whilestarting the vehicle.
Press Clutch to Start
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Information Displays

Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pres-
sure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% orless. See Engine Oil Check (page 267).
Change Engine Oil
Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check
(page 267).
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake
system should be inspected immediately.
See Brake
Fluid Check (page 276).
Brake Fluid Level
LOW
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stopthe vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature isexcessively high.
Engine Coolant Over-
temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level
Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in orderto help reduce high coolant temperatures.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport
or Factory mode. This may not allow some features tooperate properly. See your authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs servicedue to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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Information Displays