2015 LINCOLN MKC oil

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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MKC (TME), enUSA Table of Contents

Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
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MKC (TME), enUSA Introduction E162384 E71340

Press the button to unlatch the liftgate. Once
unlatched, pull on the outside handle to open
the liftgate.
With the Remote Control
Press the button twice within three
seconds. Pull on the outside
handle to open.
Closing the Liftgate A handle is located inside the liftgate to help
with closing. POWER LIFTGATE (If Equipped) WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in
your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety
belt properly. Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you
must drive with the liftgate open, keep the
vents or windows open so outside air comes
into your vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury. Keep keys out of reach of children. Do
not allow children to play near an open
or moving power liftgate. Note:
Cycling the ignition while the liftgate
is power closing and is near the latch may
cause the liftgate to reverse to the full open
position. Make sure that you close the
liftgate before operating or moving the
vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a
garage or a parking structure. You could
damage the liftgate or its components.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the spoiler, glass or liftgate.
This could damage the liftgate and its
components.
The liftgate only operates with the
transmission in park (P).
Three warning tones sound as the liftgate
begins to power close. Five short tones
indicate a problem with the open or close
request, such as:
• The ignition is on and the transmission
is not in park (P).
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• The vehicle speed is at or above
3 mph
(5 km/h).
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MKC (TME), enUSA LocksE138630 E155976

Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let cool. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 284).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the engine
oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 283).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
See Safety Belt
Minder (page 43). Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates a
malfunction. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights will illuminate
on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive
cruise control or the collision warning system.
It will also illuminate momentarily when you
start your vehicle to make sure the display
works.
High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher. Hood Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp remains
on with the engine running or
when driving, check your tire pressure as
soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
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MKC (TME), enUSA Instrument Cluster E156133 E159324

Settings (cont’d)
All doors or Driver door
Remote Unlocking
Trim Switch Inhibit - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Autofold - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Mirror
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Power Liftgate - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set. Settings (cont’d)
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote Start
Vehicle (cont’d)
Auto Heated or Off
Seats and Steering Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
System - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Remote - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Windows
Courtesy Wipe - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Wipers
Rain Sensing - check enabled or uncheck disabled —
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
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MKC (TME), enUSA Information Displays

Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, conta\
ct an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 283).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 283).
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake system immediately.
See Brake Fluid Check
(page 288).
Brake Fluid Level LOW
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Overtemperature
The washer fluid is low, refill washer fluid.
Washer Fluid Level Low
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. See an authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory Mode
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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MKC (TME), enUSA Information Displays

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
Your fuel economy is affected by several
things, such as how you drive, the conditions
you drive under, and how you maintain your
vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these things in mind:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds without stopping. •
Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at
55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than
traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel
economy:
• Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.
• Revving the engine before turning it off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain. •
Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.
• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a
trailer.
• Carry unnecessary weight (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb
[180 kilogram] of weight carried).
• Driving with the wheels out of alignment.
Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a
trailer may reduce fuel economy at any
speed.
• Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle (for example bug deflectors,
rollbars, light bars, running boards, ski
racks or luggage racks) may reduce fuel
economy.
• To maximize the fuel economy, drive with
the tonneau cover installed (if equipped).
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first 8–10 miles
(12–16 kilometers) of driving.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse
Cooling fan 1 (with trailer tow)
50A 2
Cooling fan 2 (without trailer tow)
40A 2
F18
Cooling fan 2 (with trailer tow)
50A 2
Anti-lock brake system module run/start
5A 1
F19
Horn relay
20A 1
F20
Brake pedal switch
10A 1
F21
Windshield wipers and washer
25A 1
F22
Run/start relay coil
5A 1
F23
Transmission range control module
20A 1
F24
Air conditioning clutch relay
10A 1
F25
Powertrain control module relay coil
5A 1
F26
Washer pump relay
10A 1
F27
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MKC (TME), enUSA Fuses