2014 LINCOLN MKS warning

Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
Scheduled Maintenance439
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Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection
Accessory drive belt(s) Hazard warning system operation
Battery performance Horn operation
Engine air filter Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Exhaust system Suspension components for leaks or
damage
Exterior lamps operation Steering and linkage
Fluid levels
*; fill if necessary Tires (including spare) for wear and
proper pressure**
For oil and fluid leaks Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Half-shaft dust boots Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window
washer.
**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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. It is your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You will
know what has been checked, what is okay, as well as those things that
may require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle
inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
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911 Assist™ ..............................388
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................177
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................366
Accessing your calendar ..........388
Accessory delay ..........................95
Active Park Assist .....................184
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........195
Adding (pairing) a phone ........374
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................56
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 51
Air cleaner filter .......280–281, 328
Air filter, cabin ..........................126
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................170
Ambient mood/lighting .............395
AM/FM .......................................353
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................267
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................177
Anti-theft system ..................77, 79
arming the system ..............77, 79
disarming a triggered system ..79
Audio system
Single CD ................................338
Audio system (see Radio) .......338Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................165
fluid, adding ............................272
fluid, checking ........................272
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specification ..................324
Selectshift (SST) ....................166
Auxiliary Input Jack .................362
Auxiliary powerpoint ................145
A/V inputs ..........................339, 371
B
Battery .......................................278
acid, treating emergencies .....278
jumping a disabled battery ....242
maintenance-free ....................278
replacement, specifications ...328
servicing ..................................278
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................210
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................177
anti-lock ...................................177
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................177
brake warning light ................177
fluid, checking and adding ....277
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specifications .................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
parking ....................................178
shift interlock ..........................168
trailer .......................................231
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....324
CD ..............................................338
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CD player ..........................336, 365
CD voice commands .................366
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................316
Child safety restraints ..........28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........343
Cleaning your vehicle ...............287
engine compartment ..............289
instrument panel ....................291
interior .....................................291
plastic parts ............................288
washing ....................................287
waxing .....................................289
wheels ......................................293
wiper blades ............................290
Climate voice commands .........406
Clock ..................................338, 393
Collision Warning System .........215
Console ......................................146
overhead ..................................146
Coolant ......................................267
checking and adding ..............267
refill capacities ........................324
specifications ..........................324
Cross Traffic Alert ....................210
Cruise control ...........................194
Cupholder(s) .............................137
Customer Assistance ................240Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................333
Getting roadside assistance ...240
Getting the service you
need .........................................245
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................251
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................249
D
Defrost .......................................123
rear window ............................125
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................272
engine oil .................................266
Display settings .........................393
Driver alert ................................204
Driving under special
conditions ..................169, 171, 174
sand .........................................172
snow and ice ...........................175
through water .................173, 237
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................123
E
Electronic message center .......108
Electronic stability control ......181
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................242
running out of fuel .................156
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................178
Emission control system ..........161
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................164
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................291
cluster ......................................102
Intelligent Access Key ................58
J
Jack ............................................316
positioning ...............................316
storage .....................................316
Jump-starting your vehicle ......242
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................70
keypad .......................................72
locking and unlocking doors ....73
programming entry code .........72
Keys .............................................77
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................286
headlamps, flash to pass ..........87
interior lamps ...........................93
Lane keeping system ................206
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and indicator ..102
Lincoln adaptive drive ..............218
Listening to music ....................351
Load limits .................................222
Locks
autolock .....................................70childproof ..................................32
doors ..........................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Lug nuts ....................................322
M
Making and receiving calls .......375
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................375
Map icons ..................................415
Map mode ..................................413
Map preferences .......................411
Map updates ..............................416
Massage seats ............................133
Message center .........................108
warning messages ...................114
Mirrors ...................................96, 98
fold away ...................................96
programmable memory ............59
side view mirrors (power) .......96
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraft® parts .............287, 328
Multi-contour seats ...................133
MyFord Touch™ system ..........340
MyKey ..........................................64
MyLincoln Touch™ system ......338
N
Navigation features ...................407
Navigation voice commands ....417
Notifications ..............................387
O
Octane rating ............................156
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Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................48
safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................329
Satellite Radio ...................338, 359
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............442
SD card ......................339, 366, 407
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............35
Seats
child safety seats ......................24
climate control ........................136
easy access/easyout feature ..135
front seats .......................132, 135
heated ......................................138
memory seat .....................59, 134
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................72
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................77
Sending new text messages .....377
Setting a destination ................407
Setting a destination
by voice .....................................407
Settings ......................................392
Setting the clock ...............338, 393
Side air curtain ...........................53
Side-curtain airbags system .......53SIRIUS® satellite radio ............359
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................361
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................384
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................386
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................323, 328
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................324
Stability system .........................181
Starting your vehicle ................148
jump starting ..........................242
push button start system .......147
Steering wheel ............................80
controls ......................................81
tilting .........................................80
Sunshade .....................................99
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
Supported media file types ......370
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................370
SYNC® Services ........................381
System settings .........................396
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......123, 404
Text messaging .........................376
Tilt steering wheel ......................80
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Tires ...........................296–297, 316
alignment ................................310
care ..........................................296
changing ..........................316, 318
checking the pressure ............306
inflating ...................................304
label .........................................303
replacing ..................................308
rotating ....................................310
safety practices .......................309
sidewall information ...............299
snow tires and chains ............311
spare tire .................................316
terminology .............................297
tire grades ...............................297
treadwear ........................296, 306
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................404
Towing .......................229, 233–234
recreational towing .................234
trailer towing ..........................229
wrecker ....................................233
Traction control ........................179
Traffic preferences ...................411
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
lubricant specifications ..........324
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....168
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................272Trunk .....................................74–75
remote release ..........................69
Turn signal ..................................93
U
USB port ............................339, 366
V
Vehicle health report ................390
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................328
Vehicle loading ..........................222
Ventilating your vehicle ...........151
Voice recognition ......................347
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....102
Washer fluid ..............................277
Water, Driving through .............237
Windows
power .........................................94
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................85
checking and adding fluid .....277
replacing wiper blades ...........280
Wrecker towing .........................233
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