2015 LINCOLN MKC automatic transmission

Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................157
Overhead Console........................................157
Ticket Holders
................................................157
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................158
Keyless Starting
.............................................158
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Engine Block Heater.....................................161
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................163
Fuel Quality
.....................................................164
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................164
Refueling.........................................................166
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Emission Control System
............................168
Transmission
Automatic Transmission................................171 All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177
Brakes
General Information
......................................182
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
..........................................................182
Electric Parking Brake
..................................183
Hill Start Assist...............................................185
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................187
Using Traction Control
.................................187
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................189
Using Stability Control.................................190
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
.......................................................191
Active Park Assist..........................................193
Rear View Camera........................................199 Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................203
Using Cruise Control...................................203
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
......................................................212
Lane Keeping System..................................213
Blind Spot Information System
..................218
Steering..........................................................223
Collision Warning System
..........................224
Drive Control
.................................................227
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................229
Luggage Covers...........................................229
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
..................229
Load Limit
.......................................................230
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................239
Trailer Sway Control....................................239
Recommended Towing Weights..............240
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Essential Towing Checks.............................241
Transporting the Vehicle............................243
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........244
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Economical Driving......................................246
Driving Through Water................................247
Floor Mats.......................................................247
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................249
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................250
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................250
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................251
Post-Crash Alert System.............................253
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
................254
In California (U.S. Only)...............................255
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................256 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)
...........................................257
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................257
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................259
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......259
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................260
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
.............................261
Changing a Fuse...........................................277
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................278
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............279
Under Hood Overview -
2.0L
EcoBoost™..................................................280
Under Hood Overview -
2.3L
EcoBoost™..................................................282
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................283
Engine Oil Check
..........................................283
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................284 Engine Coolant Check................................284
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......287
Brake Fluid Check
........................................288
Power Steering Fluid Check ......................
288
Washer Fluid Check....................................288
Fuel Filter
.......................................................288
Changing the 12V Battery..........................288
Checking the Wiper Blades
........................291
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................291
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................292
Removing a Headlamp
...............................293
Changing a Bulb
...........................................293
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................295
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................297
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................299
Cleaning Products
.......................................299
Cleaning the Exterior..................................299
Waxing
............................................................300
Cleaning the Engine.....................................301
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................301
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Vehicles with automatic climate control can
be configured to operate when the vehicle
is remote started. See Automatic Climate
Control (page 136). A manual climate control
system will run at the setting it was set to
when you switched the vehicle off.
Many states and provinces have restrictions
for the use of remote start. Check your local
and state or provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding remote start
systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• The ignition is on.
• The alarm system is triggered.
• You disable the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in
P.
• The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
• The service engine soon light is on. Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:
You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start if you do not follow this
sequence. The tag with your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2.
Press the remote start button twice. The
exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to start.
See
General Information (page 112).
The power windows will not work during the
remote start and the radio will not turn on
automatically. The parking lamps will remain on and the
vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start duration. If you programmed the
duration to last 10 minutes, the second 10
minutes will begin after what is left of the first
activation time. For example, if the vehicle
had been running from the first remote start
for five minutes, the vehicle will continue to
run now for a total of 15 minutes. You can
extend the remote start up to a maximum of
35 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting
Press the button once. The parking
lamps will turn off.
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Left-hand mirror.
A
Adjustment control.
B
Right-hand mirror.
C
To adjust a mirror:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The
control will light.
2. Adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror control again. Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position.
Auto-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
The exterior mirrors fold in toward the glass
automatically when you place the
transmission into park (P), open a front door
and then lock your vehicle by using either
the lock button on the door or with the lock
button on your remote transmitter.
Auto-folding mirrors unfold and return to their
original position automatically after you
unlock your vehicle, and then open and close
the driver's door.
You can switch this feature on and off
through the information display. See General
Information
(page 112). You can fold the mirrors on demand by
pressing the door lock control located on the
door. The control will light and the mirrors
will fold in toward the glass. Press the control
again to unfold the mirrors. The control light
will turn off.
Note:
If you use the control to fold the
mirrors on demand and the auto fold feature
is switched on, you must use the control
again to unfold them.
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Action
Message
The system has disabled the automatic braking.
Normal Cruise Active Automatic Braking
Turned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engag\
ing.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
The vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to
Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance and the \
driver needs to shift the transmission into a lower gear.
Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
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Transmission
Action
Message
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service Required
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has overheated and has limited functionality. See Automatic Transmission
(page 171).
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical afte\
r reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page
288).
Transmission Not in Park
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt Mode
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup Off
You have selected an invalid gear.
Invalid Gear Selection
You need to depress the brake pedal.
Press Brake Pedal
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Action
Message
You need to depress the brake pedal before you can shift from P park.
Depress Brake to Shift from Park
You need to press the N neutral button again to enter neutral hold. See Automatic Transmission (page
171).
Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral
Mode
Neutral hold is active.
See Automatic Transmission (page 171).
Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Neutral hold is active.
See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 244).
Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manual
to Disable
There is a system fault and you need to depress the park brake before you exit your vehicle. See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
There is a system fault and you need to depress the park brake before you exit your vehicle.See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use
Park Brake to Secure Vehicle
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
There is a system fault while you are shifting your vehicle to
P park. See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to
Park
There is a system fault while you are shifting your vehicle to
R reverse. See your authorized
dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable
Service Required
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select
S for Drive Service Required
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral Unavailable
Service Required
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Power Lumbar
MEMORY FUNCTION
WARNINGS
Before activating the seat memory,
make sure that the area immediately
surrounding the seat is clear of obstructions
and that all occupants are clear of moving
parts. Do not use the memory function when
your vehicle is moving. This feature will automatically recall the
position of the driver's seat, power mirrors
and optional power steering column. The
memory control is located on the driver’
s
door. Saving a Pre-Set Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the seat, exterior mirrors and
power steering column to your desired
position.
3. Press and hold the desired pre-set button
until you hear a single chime. Note:
A confirmation that a memory pre-set
is saved will appear in the information
display.
Up to three pre-set memory positions may
be saved. A memory pre-set may be saved
at any time.
Recalling a Pre-Set Position
Press and release the pre-set button
associated with your desired driving position.
The seat, mirrors and steering column will
move to the position stored for that pre-set.
Note: A pre-set memory position can only
be recalled when the ignition is off, or when
the transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N)
if the ignition is on.
Note: Press any seat or mirror adjustment
switch (or any memory button) during a
memory recall to cancel the operation.
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