2014 LINCOLN MKZ recommended oil

Towing
Towing a Trailer...................................232
Recommended TowingWeights..............................................233
Essential Towing Checks.................234
Transporting the Vehicle.................236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels................................................237
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...........................................240
Economical Driving...........................240
Driving Through Water......................241
Floor Mats..............................................241
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.........................243
Hazard Warning Flashers................244
Fuel Shutoff.........................................244
Jump-Starting the Vehicle..............245
Post-Crash Alert System.................247
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need......248
In California (U.S. Only)...................249
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only)...................................................250
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)...............251
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada......................................252
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature...........................................253
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...................................................254 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)...................................................254
Fuses
Changing a Fuse.................................255
Fuse Specification Chart.................256
Maintenance
General Information..........................267
Opening and Closing the Hood.....268
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™......................................269
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L..........270
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...................271
Engine Oil Check..................................271
Oil Change Indicator Reset..............272
Engine Coolant Check.......................272
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..................................................276
Brake Fluid Check..............................280
Power Steering Fluid Check...........280
Fuel Filter..............................................280
Washer Fluid Check..........................280
Changing the 12V Battery.................281
Checking the Wiper Blades............283
Changing the Wiper Blades...........283
Changing the Engine Air Filter.......283
Adjusting the Headlamps...............285
Changing a Bulb.................................286
Bulb Specification Chart.................287
Vehicle Care
General Information.........................288
Cleaning Products.............................288
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Table of Contents

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your
vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1000 miles (1600 kilometers). Vary
your speed frequently and change up
through the gears early. Do not labor
the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several
things such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how
you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind
that may improve your fuel economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in asmooth, moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
• When running errands, go tothe furthest destination first
and then work your way back
home.
• Close the windows for high-speed driving. • Drive at reasonable speeds.
(Traveling at 65 mph/105 kph uses
about 15% less fuel than traveling
at 75 mph/121 kph).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
There are also some things you may
want to avoid doing because they
reduce your fuel economy:
• Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4
kilometers/liter] is lost for every
400 lbs [180 kilograms] of weight
carried).
• Avoid adding particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.
bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars,
running boards, ski racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of alignment.
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Driving Hints

• Check fluid levels (includingcoolant, oil and gas) to make sure
there are no leaks, and fluids are
at recommended levels.
• If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
Contact your authorized dealer if you
have any concerns or issues.
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Vehicle Care

Ford part number /Ford specification
Ford part name or
equivalent
Capacity
Item
/ WSH-M1C231-A
1Use only Motorcraft DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent
meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than
the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage.
2Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
3Automatic transmissions that require Motorcraft MERCON LV transmission
fluid should only use Motorcraft MERCON LV transmission fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission
damage.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the correct service interval.
See Scheduled Maintenance (page 436).
4See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
5Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils
that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of
recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays
the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines
6Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are
unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford
warranty.
7Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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WARNING
The A/C refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high pressure.
Opening the A/C refrigerant system can cause personal injury. A/C
refrigerant system is to be serviced only by qualified personnel.
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Capacities and Specifications

Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that
pays dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and
resale value. To maintain the proper
performance of your vehicle and its
emission control systems, make sure
you have scheduled maintenance
performed at the designated intervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system,
which displays a message in the
information display at the proper oil
change interval. This interval may be
up to one year or 10000 miles (16000
kilometers).
When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears in
the information display, it is time for
an oil change. Make sure you perform
the oil change within two weeks or
500 miles (800 kilometers) of the
ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each
oil change. See (page 101).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative,
you should perform the oil change
interval at six months or 5000 miles
(8000 kilometers) from your last oil
change. Never exceed one year or
10000 miles (16000 kilometers)
between oil change intervals. Your vehicle is very sophisticated and
built with multiple, complex,
performance systems. Every
manufacturer develops these systems
using different specifications and
performance features. That is why it
is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and
repair your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has
recommended maintenance intervals
for various parts and component
systems based upon engineering
testing. Ford Motor Company relies
upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for
replacement of oils and fluids to
protect your vehicle at the lowest
overall cost to you and recommends
against maintenance schedules that
deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of
only genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the
recommended additives and
chemicals for your vehicle. We do not
recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part
of your vehicle’s normal maintenance.
Please consult your warranty
information.
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Scheduled Maintenance

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED messageVehicle use and example
Miles (kilometers)
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499
(8000-11999) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999
(4000-7999) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Change engine oil and filter.**
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking
brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-
wheel drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Exceptions
There are some exceptions your
Normal Scheduled Maintenance:
California fuel filter replacement:
If you register your vehicle in
California, the California Air Resources
Board has determined that the failure
to perform this maintenance item
does not nullify the emission warranty
or limit recall liability before the
completion of your vehicle's useful
life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at
the specified intervals and to record
all vehicle service. Hot climate oil change intervals
:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using
an American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN
quality, the normal oil change interval
is 5000 miles (8000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are
not available, then the oil change
interval is 3000 miles (4800
kilometers).
Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement : The life of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter is
dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in
these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the
engine air filter and cabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD
E146852
Repair Order #:
Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:Dealer stamp
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Scheduled Maintenance