2015 LINCOLN MKC oil

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service interv\
als.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s. See Engine Oil Check (page 283). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant. 2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
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Other maintenance items
1
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of \
the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers),\
then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced\
.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician.
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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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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Change engine oil and filter. **
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es. See Engine Oil Check (page 283).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water. 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 3000 miles
(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is 1800
miles (3000 kilometers).
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens...........................303
Cleaning the Interior...................................302 Cleaning Black Label Interior (If
Equipped)........................................................302
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................301
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate.............................................................414 Climate Control Voice Commands..................417
Climate Control..............................................136
Climate Controlled Seats............................148
Cooled Seats........................................................149
Collision Warning System
..........................224
Principle Of Operation......................................224
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................284
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Creating a MyKey...........................................63 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................63
Cruise Control
..................................................84
Principle of Operation.......................................203
Type 1.......................................................................84
Type 2......................................................................84
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................203
Customer Assistance
..................................254 D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................92 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)
..........................................92
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................93
Direction Indicators........................................94
Drive Control
.................................................227
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................227
Driver Alert
......................................................212
Using Driver Alert................................................212
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48 Children and Airbags...........................................49
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................49
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................53
Driving Aids
....................................................212
Driving Hints..................................................246
Driving Through Water................................247
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................92
E
Economical Driving......................................246 Electric Parking Brake
..................................183
Applying the electric parking brake...............183
Applying the electric parking brake when the
vehicle is moving............................................184
Battery With No Charge....................................185
Releasing the electric parking brake.............184
Emission Control System
............................168
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................169
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing...............................................................170
End User License Agreement
...................430
SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)...............................................................430
Engine Block Heater.....................................161 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................
162
Engine Coolant Check................................284 Adding Engine Coolant....................................285
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................284
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................
286
Severe Climates.................................................286
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................286
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................80
Engine Oil Check
..........................................283
Adding Engine Oil..............................................284
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................283
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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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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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