2014 LINCOLN MKZ low oil pressure

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 272).
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
271).
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.
Heads Up Display (If Equipped)
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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
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Displays when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Low Fuel Level
It will illuminate when the
fuel level is low or the fuel
tank is nearly empty. Refuel
as soon as possible.
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.
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Instrument Cluster

When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle
before applying wax.
• Use a quality wax that does notcontain abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply and remove
the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a back-and-forth motion, not in
circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim.
The wax will discolor or stain the
parts over time.
• Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side mouldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should feel smooth, and be free of
streaks and smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they
are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than
normal. When washing:
• Take care when using a power
washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate
the sealed parts and cause
damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser on all
parts that require cleaning and
pressure rinse clean. In Canada,
use Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in
the running engine may cause
internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug
well, or the area in and around
these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter
assembly to prevent water
damage when cleaning the engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS
AND WIPER BLADES
Clean your windows and wiper blades
regularly. If the wipers do not wipe
properly, substances on the vehicle’s
glass or the wiper blades may cause
squeaking or chatter noise from the
blades, and streaking and smearing
of the windshield.
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Vehicle Care

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, a qualified expert,
such as the factory-trained
technicians at your dealership, should
inspect discolored fluids that also
show signs of overheating or foreign
material contamination immediately.Make sure to change your vehicle’s
oils and fluids 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
Make sure you perform the following
basic maintenance checks and
inspections 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.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.................................................59
Using Snow Chains............................323
Using Stability Control......................186
AdvanceTrac® ..........................................186
Using Traction Control......................184System Indicator Lights and
Messages................................................184
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)................251
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Vehicle Care.........................................288General Information...............................288
Vehicle Certification Label..............332
Vehicle Identification Number........331
Vehicle Storage...................................294
Battery.........................................................295
Body.............................................................294
Brakes..........................................................295
Cooling system.........................................295
Engine..........................................................294
Fuel system...............................................294
General........................................................294
Miscellaneous...........................................295
Removing Vehicle From Storage.......295
Tires..............................................................295
Ventilated Seats...................................141Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)...............142
VentilationSee: Climate Control...............................128
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number....331
Voice Control...........................................77
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.......96Adaptive Cruise Control..........................96
Anti-Lock Braking System.......................97
Battery............................................................97
Blind Spot Monitor.....................................97
Brake System...............................................97
Cruise Control..............................................97
Direction Indicator......................................97
Door Ajar........................................................97
Electric Park Brake.....................................97
Engine Coolant Temperature................98
Engine Oil......................................................98
Fasten Safety Belt.....................................98
Front Airbag.................................................98
Heads Up Display......................................98
High Beam....................................................98
Hood Ajar......................................................98
Low Fuel Level............................................98
Low Tire Pressure Warning....................98
Low Washer Fluid......................................99
Parking Lamps............................................99
Powertrain Fault.........................................99
Service Engine Soon.................................99
Stability Control.........................................99
Stability Control Off................................100
Trunk Ajar....................................................100
Washer Fluid Check..........................280
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior....................288
See: Wipers and Washers.......................79
Waxing...................................................289
Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel..............323
Wheels and Tires................................297Technical Specifications.......................328
Windows and Mirrors..........................88
Windshield Washers...........................80
Windshield Wipers...............................79
Intermittent Wipe.......................................79
Speed Dependent Wipers.......................79
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