2015 LINCOLN MKC snow chains

Cleaning the Interior...................................302
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.........................303
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................304
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................305
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................305
Vehicle Storage
............................................305
Wheels and Tires
General Information
.....................................308
Tire Care
..........................................................310
Using Snow Chains......................................323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............324
Changing a Road Wheel............................328
Technical Specifications.............................334
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications
..................................336
Motorcraft Parts.............................................337
Vehicle Identification Number
..................339
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................339
Transmission Code Designation..............340
Technical Specifications..............................341 Audio System
General Information.....................................345
Audio unit -
Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................346
Media Hub
......................................................348
MyLincoln Touch ™
General Information
.....................................350
Settings...........................................................363
Entertainment................................................376
Phone..............................................................396
Information.....................................................403
Climate.............................................................414
Navigation.......................................................418
Accessories
Accessories...................................................428
Appendices
End User License Agreement
...................430
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................448 Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information............451
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
.............455
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................459
Scheduled Maintenance Record
..............463
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Start climbing a steep slope or hill in a low
gear rather than downshifting to a low gear
from a high gear after you have started your
climb. This reduces strain on the engine and
the possibility of stalling.
If your vehicle stalls, do not try to turn
around. Turning could cause the vehicle to
roll over. Instead, reverse back to a safe
location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power will cause the
tires to slip, spin or lose traction, and you
could lose control of your vehicle. To avoid brake overheating, come down a
hill in the same gear you used to go up the
hill. Do not come down in neutral. Move the
transmission selector lever to a lower gear.
When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden
hard braking to keep the front wheels rolling
and to maintain your vehicle's steering.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. Apply the
brakes steadily. Do not pump the brake
pedal.
Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING
If you are driving in slippery conditions
that require tire chains or cables, then
it is critical that you drive cautiously. Keep
speeds down, allow for longer stopping
distances and avoid aggressive steering to
reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle
control which can lead to serious injury or
death. If the rear end of your vehicle slides
while cornering, steer in the direction of the
slide until you regain control of your vehicle. Note:
Excessive tire slippage can cause
transmission damage. In snow and ice, all-wheel drive vehicles have
advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles
but can still skid. When driving on snowy or
icy roads, should you start to slide, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the slide
until you regain control.
On snow and ice, avoid suddenly applying
power and avoid quick change of direction.
Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily
when starting from a stop.
Avoid sudden braking. An all-wheel drive
vehicle may accelerate better than a
two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice.
However, an all-wheel drive vehicle will not
stop any faster, as braking occurs at all four
wheels. Do not become overconfident to
road conditions.
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Tire Rotation
Note:
If your tires show uneven wear
ask an authorized dealer to check for
and correct any wheel misalignment,
tire imbalance or mechanical problem
involved before tire rotation.
Note: Your vehicle may be equipped
with a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly. A dissimilar spare wheel and
tire assembly is defined as a spare
wheel and tire assembly that is different
in brand, size or appearance from the
road tires and wheels. If you have a
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
it is intended for temporary use only and
should not be used in a tire rotation.
Note: After having your tires rotated,
inflation pressure must be checked and
adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at the recommended
interval (as indicated in the Scheduled
Maintenance chapter) will help your tires
wear more evenly, providing better tire
performance and longer tire life. Front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive
vehicles (front tires on the left side of
the diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be
corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size, load
index, speed rating as those originally
provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel
not recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could result in an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need to
use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications)
be used, as cables may chip aluminum
wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices
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•
If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body to
tire dimension restrictions.
• Use 10 mm cables or chains only on front
axle with 235/50R18 tires.
• Not all S-class snow chains or cables
meet these restrictions. Chains of this
size restriction will include a tensioning
device.
• The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on the front axle.
• Do not use chains or cables on
235/45R19 and 245/45R19 tires.
• Install cables securely, verifying that the
cables do not touch any wiring, brake
lines or fuel lines.
• When driving with tire cables do not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less. •
Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables
rub or bang against the vehicle, stop and
retighten them. If this does not work,
remove the cables to prevent vehicle
damage.
• Remove the cables when they are no
longer needed. Do not use cables on dry
roads.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system is
not a substitute for manually checking
tire pressure. The tire pressure should be
checked periodically (at least monthly) using
a tire gauge, see Inflating your tires in this
chapter. Failure to properly maintain your
tire pressure could increase the risk of tire
failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and
personal injury. Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle ’s handling and stopping ability.
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Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines could
result in an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, injury or death. If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,
then it is intended for temporary use only.
This means that if you need to use it, you
should replace it as soon as possible with a
road wheel and tire assembly that is the
same size and type as the road tires and
wheels that were originally provided by Ford.
If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is
damaged, it should be replaced rather than
repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire assembly
that is different in brand, size or appearance
from the road tires and wheels and can be
one of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins
with the letter T for tire size and may have
Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall. 2.
Full-size dissimilar spare with label on
wheel: This spare tire has a label on the
wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIRE
ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare
tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed
above at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs. •
Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability
3.
Full-size dissimilar spare without label
on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
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Roadside Assistance...................................249
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................250
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................250
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................249
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................249
Roadside Emergencies
...............................249
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................229
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................246
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................164
Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container.......165
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
.....................41
Safety Belt Minder..........................................43 Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Safety Belts
.......................................................37
Principle of Operation..........................................37
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................42
Conditions of operation......................................42
Safety Canopy™...............................................53
Safety Precautions
........................................163 Scheduled Maintenance Record
..............463
Scheduled Maintenance.............................451
Seats..................................................................141
Security.............................................................80
Settings...........................................................363 Clock......................................................................364
Display...................................................................364
Settings.................................................................366
Sound....................................................................365
Vehicle..................................................................365
Side Airbags
.....................................................52
Sitting in the Correct Position.....................141
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................323
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles.....................................................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................459
Exceptions............................................................462
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................203
Stability Control
.............................................189
Principle of Operation........................................189 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................160
Failure to Start......................................................160
Fast Restart...........................................................159
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................161
Important Ventilating Information....................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving................................................................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................160
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............158 General Information............................................158
Steering..........................................................223 Electric Power Steering....................................223
Steering Wheel
................................................82
Storage Compartments................................157
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................102
Sun Visors
.......................................................102
Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................102
Supplementary Restraints System..............47 Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
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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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