2015 LINCOLN MKC tow

There are several Lincoln Extended Service
Plans available in various time, distance and
deductible combinations. Each plan is
tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase Lincoln Extended
Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout Canada
and the United States, provided by a network
of participating authorized Lincoln Motor
Company dealers.
Note:
Repairs performed outside of Canada
and the United States are not eligible for
Lincoln Extended Service Plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information, visit your local Lincoln of
Canada dealer or www.Lincoln.ca to find the
Lincoln Extended Service Plan that is right
for you.
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MKC (TME), enUSA Extended Service Plan (ESP)

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles (12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles (8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(5000-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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MKC (TME), enUSA Scheduled Maintenance

Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within 3000 miles
(4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message comes on at 28751 miles
(46270 kilometers). Perform the
30000-mile (48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement. •
Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles
(48000 kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at
25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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Automatic Transmission................................171
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................175
Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................174
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................176
Push Button Shift Transmission........................171
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission..............173
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................287
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points.................................155 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................155
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................155
Locations...............................................................155
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................177
B
Blind Spot Information System
..................218
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................218
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............279
Booster Seats...................................................31 Types of Booster Seats.......................................32
Brake Fluid Check
........................................288 Brakes..............................................................182
General Information............................................182
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................295
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................140
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications
...................336
Technical Specifications....................................341
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................
299
Center Console
..............................................157
Changing a Bulb...........................................293
Lamp Assembly Condensation.......................293
Replacing Approach Lamp Bulbs...................294
Replacing Front Indicator Bulbs.....................294
Replacing High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
Bulbs.................................................................294
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb...................................................................295
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..............295
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly..............
294
Replacing Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs.......294
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs.................................................................294 Changing a Fuse...........................................277
Fuses......................................................................277
Changing a Road Wheel............................328 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information......................................................329
Tire Change Procedure....................................
330
Changing the 12V Battery..........................288
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................297
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................291
Checking MyKey System Status
.................65
Checking the Wiper Blades........................291
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................44
Child Safety......................................................23 General Information.............................................23
Child Safety Locks..........................................35 Left-Hand Side.......................................................36
Right-Hand Side....................................................36
Child Seat Positioning...................................34
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................304
Cleaning Products
.......................................299
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................305
Cleaning the Engine.....................................301
Cleaning the Exterior..................................299 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................
300
Exterior Chrome.................................................300
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)...................300
Underbody...........................................................300
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Engine Specifications..................................336
Drivebelt Routing................................................336
Entertainment................................................376 AM/FM Radio.......................................................378
Bluetooth Audio..................................................394
Browsing Device Content.................................
377
CD ........................................................................\
...389
Line In (Auxiliary Input Jack)............................394
SD Card Slot and USB Port...............................391
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)...............385
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................394
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................183
Essential Towing Checks.............................241 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................242
Hitches...................................................................241
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................242
Safety Chains.......................................................241
Trailer Brakes........................................................241
Trailer Lamps.......................................................242
When Towing a Trailer.......................................242
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14 Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................448
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................449
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................
448
Exterior Mirrors
................................................98
Auto-Dimming Feature......................................100
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................99
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................100
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................100
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................100
Memory Mirrors...................................................100
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................98
F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................38 How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions..........................................40
Safety Belt Extension Assembly........................41
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................39
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............39
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Front Passenger Sensing System..............49
Fuel and Refueling........................................163
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Calculating Fuel Economy................................168
Filling the Tank.....................................................168
Fuel Filter
.......................................................288 Fuel Quality
.....................................................164
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................164
Octane Recommendations...............................164
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................250
Fuses................................................................261
Fuse Specification Chart.............................261
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box..............268
Power Distribution Box......................................261
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................261
Rear Cargo Fuse Box.........................................274
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............150
Gauges............................................................105 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............107
Fuel Gauge...........................................................106
Information Display.............................................106
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................57
Intelligent Access..................................................57
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P
Parking Aid.......................................................191
Front Sensing System........................................192
Rear Sensing System..........................................191
Parking Aids
.....................................................191
Passive Anti-Theft System............................80 SecuriLock™............................................................80
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................80
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personal Safety System ™
..............................46
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................396 Making Calls........................................................398
Pairing Subsequent Phones............................398
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time...........
397
Phone Menu Options........................................398
Phone Settings...................................................400
Phone Voice Commands...................................
401
Receiving Calls....................................................398
Text Messaging...................................................399
Post-Crash Alert System.............................253
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................68 Power Liftgate..................................................74
Obstacle Detection...............................................77
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................75
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................76
Power Seats....................................................143 Power Lumbar......................................................145
Power Steering Fluid Check ......................
288
Power Windows...............................................97
Accessory Delay...................................................98
Bounce-Back..........................................................97
One-Touch Down..................................................97
One-Touch Up........................................................97
Window Lock.........................................................98
R
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................149
Rear Seats.......................................................146 Folding the Seatback..........................................147
Recline Adjustment.............................................147
Unfolding the Seatback.....................................147
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................229 Cargo Management System...........................
229
Rear View Camera........................................199 Using the Rear View Camera System..........
200
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................199 Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............88
Rear Window Washer..........................................89
Rear Window Wiper.............................................88
Recommended Towing Weights..............240
Refueling.........................................................166 Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.....................166
Remote Control
...............................................58
Car Finder...............................................................59
Intelligent Access Key.........................................58
Remote Start..........................................................59
Replacing the Battery..........................................58
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................59
Remote Start
...................................................140
Automatic Settings..............................................140
Removing a Headlamp
...............................293
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................305
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs....................................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......259
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T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate.............................................73
See: Power Liftgate..............................................74
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...............336
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................256
Ticket Holders................................................157
Tire Care..........................................................310
Glossary of Tire Terminology............................311
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading..............................................................310
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.............................................................312
Temperature A B C...............................................311
Traction AA A B C................................................310
Treadwear.............................................................310
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............324 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................325
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................326
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................308
Towing a Trailer
.............................................239
Load Placement..................................................239 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........244
Emergency Towing............................................244
Recreational Towing..........................................244
Towing.............................................................239
Traction Control
.............................................187
Principle of Operation........................................187
Trailer Sway Control....................................239
Transmission Code Designation..............340
Transmission....................................................171
Transmission See: Transmission.................................................171
Transporting the Vehicle............................243
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................280
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™...................................................282
Universal Garage Door Opener................150 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............150 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Blocked Sensor..................................................209
Changing the Set Speed..................................
207
Detection Issues.................................................208
Disengaging the System..................................207
Following a Vehicle...........................................205
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................207
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..............207
Overriding the System......................................207
Resuming the Set Speed..................................207
Setting a Speed..................................................205
Setting the Gap Distance.................................206
Switching the System Off.................................208
Switching the System On.................................204
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............210
System Not Available........................................209
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177 Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive...................................................................177
Using Cruise Control...................................203 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204
Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains......................................323
Using Stability Control.................................190 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
(RSC®)................................................................190
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