2015 LINCOLN MKC check engine light

•
Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or
any engine coolants mixed with alcohol
or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol
and other liquids can cause engine
damage from overheating or freezing.
• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives
to the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of
the engine coolant.
Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will
escape as you unscrew the cap.
Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the
Ford specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 336).
Whenever coolant has been added, the
coolant level in the coolant reservoir should
be checked the next few times you drive the
vehicle. If necessary, add enough prediluted
engine coolant to bring the coolant level to
the proper level.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not recommend
the use of recycled engine coolant since a
Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of
in an appropriate manner. Follow your
community’
s regulations and standards for
recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
• It may be necessary to have a Ford
authorized dealer increase the coolant
concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60% will
provide improved freeze point protection.
Engine coolant concentrations above
60% will decrease the overheat
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• It may be necessary to have a Ford
authorized dealer decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40% will
provide improved overheat protection.
Engine coolant concentrations below
40% will decrease the corrosion/freeze
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage. Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted engine
coolant for optimum cooling system and
engine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe
Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this
feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The “fail-safe
” distance
depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle
load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will move to the
red (hot) area and: A high engine temperature
message will appear in the
information display.
The service engine soon indicator
will light.
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MKC (TME), enUSA Maintenance

General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle stored in
exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
your vehicle is washed.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade oil. •
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage, as used engine
oil contain contaminates that may cause
engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days. Run at
fast idle until it reaches normal operating
temperature
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system
leaks, and fluid is at the recommended
level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, it
may be advisable to disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge
is maintained for quick starting.
Note: If battery cables are disconnected, it
will be necessary to reset memory features.
Brakes
• Make sure brakes and parking brake are
fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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MKC (TME), enUSA Vehicle Care

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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MKC (TME), enUSA Scheduled Maintenance

Locking and Unlocking.................................68
Activating Intelligent Access .............................70
Autolock Feature....................................................71
Battery Saver..........................................................72
Illuminated Entry....................................................72
Illuminated Exit......................................................72
Mechanical Key.....................................................69
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.....................70
Power Door Locks................................................68
Remote Control.....................................................68
Smart Unlocks.........................................................71
Welcome Lighting.................................................72
Locks..................................................................68
Luggage Covers...........................................229
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................328
M
Maintenance..................................................278 General Information...........................................278
Manual Liftgate................................................73 Closing the Liftgate..............................................74
Opening the Liftgate............................................73
Media Hub
......................................................348 Memory Function..........................................145
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................146
Linking a Pre-Set Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key...............146
Saving a Pre-Set Position..................................145
Message Center See: Information Displays..................................112
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................139
See: Windows and Mirrors..................................97
Mobile Communications Equipment...........13
Moonroof.........................................................102 Bounce-Back........................................................103
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............
103
Power Sunscreen................................................103
Venting the Moonroof........................................103
Motorcraft Parts.............................................337
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................66
MyKey™..............................................................62 Principle of Operation.........................................62
MyLincoln Touch ™
.........................................350
General Information...........................................350 N
Navigation.......................................................418
cityseekr...............................................................420
Map Mode............................................................423
Navigation Map Updates.................................426
Navigation Voice Commands..........................426
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..................420
Quick-touch Buttons..........................................425
Setting a Destination..........................................419
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.............421
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
.............455
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®.............................455
Maintenance Intervals.......................................457
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................284
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................
283
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............279
Opening the Hood.............................................279
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................259
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............259
Overhead Console........................................157
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MKC (TME), enUSA Index

Using Traction Control.................................187
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch.................................................................187
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................187
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........187
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................257
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................299
General Information...........................................299
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................339
Vehicle Identification Number..................339
Vehicle Storage............................................305
Battery...................................................................306
Body.......................................................................306
Brakes...................................................................306
Cooling system...................................................306
Engine...................................................................306
Fuel system..........................................................306
General.................................................................306
Miscellaneous ......................................................307
Removing Vehicle From Storage
....................307
Tires.......................................................................306
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................136 VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number...............339
Voice Control...................................................84 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
..................107
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................107
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................108
Battery....................................................................108
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................108
Brake System.......................................................108
Cruise Control......................................................108
Direction Indicator..............................................108
Door Ajar...............................................................108
Electric Park Brake..............................................108
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................109
Engine Oil..............................................................109
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................109
Front Airbag..........................................................109
Heads Up Display...............................................109
High Beam............................................................109
Hood Ajar..............................................................109
Low Fuel Level.....................................................109
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................109
Low Washer Fluid.................................................110
Parking Lamps.......................................................110
Powertrain Fault....................................................110
Service Engine Soon...........................................110
Stability Control....................................................110
Stability Control Off..............................................110
Washer Fluid Check....................................288
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MKC (TME), enUSA Index