2015 LINCOLN MKS check oil

Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it
is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval to
help make sure your vehicle keeps running
great. Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor
or technician about the multi-point vehicle
inspection. It is a comprehensive way to
perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle.
Your checklist gives you immediate feedback
on the overall condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your
vehicle and reduces environmental waste at
the same time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use. When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel
drive vehicles).
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 intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil Check (page 239). 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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Drive Control.......................................................185
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL................................. 185
Driver Alert.............................................................171 Using Driver Alert....................................................... 171
Driver and Passenger Airbags.........................37 Children and Airbags................................................ 38
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment.............................................................. 37
Driving Aids
...........................................................171
Driving Hints.......................................................204
Driving Through Water...................................204
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................... 73
E
Economical Driving
.........................................204
Emission Control System...............................136 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)......................... 137
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................................... 138
End User License Agreement.......................375 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).................................................................... 375
Engine Block Heater.........................................129 Using the Engine Block Heater........................... 130Engine Coolant Check
....................................240
Adding Engine Coolant.......................................... 241
Checking the Engine Coolant.............................. 241
Recycled Engine Coolant..................................... 242
Severe Climates....................................................... 242
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling................................................................... 242
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.......................... 63
Engine Oil Check...............................................239 Adding Engine Oil................................................... 240
Engine Oil Dipstick...........................................239
Engine Specifications.....................................290 Drivebelt Routing.................................................... 290
Entertainment...................................................325 A/V Inputs.................................................................. 342
AM/FM Radio............................................................ 327
Bluetooth Audio...................................................... 342
Browsing Device Content..................................... 326
CD........................................................................\
.......... 337
SD Card Slot and USB Port................................. 338
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..............333
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................... 342Essential Towing Checks..............................200
Before Towing a Trailer.......................................... 201
Hitches....................................................................... 200
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).............................................. 201
Safety Chains........................................................... 200
Trailer Brakes........................................................... 200
Trailer Lamps........................................................... 200
When Towing a Trailer........................................... 201
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording................................................... 9
Export Unique Options......................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
.....................390
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................. 391
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................. 390
Exterior Mirrors.....................................................79 Auto-Dimming Feature........................................... 79
Blind Spot Monitor................................................... 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors..................................... 79
Heated Exterior Mirrors............................................ 79
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors................................ 79
Memory Mirrors.......................................................... 79
Power Exterior Mirrors.............................................. 79
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
..............................28
Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy................28
Floor Mats...........................................................205
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Memory Function...............................................114
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.................................. 115
Linking a Preset Position to Your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key................... 114
Saving a Preset Position......................................... 114
Message Center See: Information Displays...................................... 88
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................... 107
See: Windows and Mirrors..................................... 78
Mobile Communications Equipment...........12
Moonroof................................................................81 Bounce-Back.............................................................. 82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof................... 82
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen.................82
Venting the Moonroof.............................................. 82
Motorcraft Parts
................................................291
MyKey Troubleshooting....................................54
MyKey ™
.................................................................50
Principle of Operation............................................. 50
MyLincoln Touch ™
..........................................303
General Information.............................................. 303N
Navigation...........................................................364
cityseekr..................................................................... 366
Map Mode................................................................. 368
Navigation Map Updates....................................... 371
Navigation Voice Commands.............................. 371
Point of Interest (POI) Categories.................... 365
Quick-touch Buttons............................................. 370
Setting a Destination............................................ 364
Setting Your Navigation Preferences...............367
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...............396
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®.............................. 396
Maintenance Intervals........................................... 397
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset...........................240
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................... 239
Opening and Closing the Hood...................234
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature...........................................................216
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual................216
Overhead Console.............................................125
P
Parking Aid
...........................................................153
Front Sensing System............................................ 154
Rear Sensing System.............................................. 153
Parking Aids
.........................................................153 Parking Brake
......................................................148
Passive Anti-Theft System.............................63 SecuriLock.................................................................... 63
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.......................... 63
Pedals.....................................................................68
Perchlorate..............................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
...............................35
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?........................................................................\
35
Phone
...................................................................344
Making Calls............................................................. 346
Pairing Subsequent Phones............................... 346
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time.............345
Phone Menu Options............................................. 347
Phone Settings........................................................ 348
Phone Voice Commands..................................... 349
Receiving Calls......................................................... 346
Text Messaging........................................................ 347
Post-Crash Alert System.................................211
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.................................. 56
Power Seats..........................................................111 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion
(If Equipped).......................................................... 113
Power Lumbar............................................................ 113
Power Steering Fluid Check..........................247
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Using Stability Control....................................152
AdvanceTrac® .......................................................... 152
Using Traction Control....................................150 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch..................................................................... 150
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls......................... 150
System Indicator Lights and Messages..........150
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).................................................215
V
Vehicle Care
........................................................257
General Information............................................... 257
Vehicle Certification Label
............................292
Vehicle Identification Number......................291
Vehicle Storage
.................................................262
Battery........................................................................\
. 263
Body........................................................................\
..... 262
Brakes........................................................................\
.. 263
Cooling system........................................................ 262
Engine........................................................................\
.. 262
Fuel system............................................................... 262
General....................................................................... 262
Miscellaneous.......................................................... 263
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................... 263
Tires........................................................................\
...... 263
Ventilation See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.................. 291Voice Control
........................................................66
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.....................84 Adaptive Cruise Control.......................................... 84
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................... 84
Battery........................................................................\
... 84
Brake System.............................................................. 84
Cruise Control............................................................. 84
Direction Indicator.................................................... 84
Door Ajar....................................................................... 84
Engine Coolant Temperature............................... 85
Engine Oil..................................................................... 85
Fasten Safety Belt..................................................... 85
Front Airbag................................................................. 85
Front Fog Lamps....................................................... 85
Grade Assist................................................................ 85
Heads Up Display...................................................... 85
High Beam................................................................... 85
Low Fuel Level............................................................ 85
Low Tire Pressure Warning.................................... 85
Low Washer Fluid...................................................... 85
Parking Lamps........................................................... 86
Powertrain Fault........................................................ 86
Service Engine Soon................................................ 86
Stability Control......................................................... 86
Stability Control Off................................................. 86
Washer Fluid Check
.........................................248
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................... 257
See: Wipers and Washers...................................... 69Waxing
..................................................................
258
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel............................. 283
Wheels and Tires.............................................264 Technical Specifications...................................... 288
Windows and Mirrors.........................................78
Windshield Washers
..........................................70
Windshield Wipers.............................................69
Wipers and Washers.........................................69
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