2015 LINCOLN MKS fuel

Doors and Locks
Action
Message
The door listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
The luggage compartment is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
The driver’s door is opened, your vehicle is in park and the engine is on.
Engine On
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level LOW
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.
Press Brake to START
The key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting (page 126).
No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access key is not detected inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Accessory Power is Active
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Note:
If you select AUTO during cold outside
temperatures, the system directs airflow to
the windshield and side window vents. In
addition, the fan may run at a slower speed
until the engine warms up.
Note: If you select
AUTO during hot outside
temperatures, or when the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system automatically uses
recirculated air to maximize interior cooling.
When the interior reaches the selected
temperature, the system automatically
switches to using outside air.
Heating the Interior Quickly
1. Press the
AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
Recommended Settings for Heating
1. Press the
AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
Press the
MAX A/C button. Recommended Settings for Cooling
1. Press the
AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather
1. Press the defrost button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
3. Direct the instrument panel side air vents
toward the side windows.
4. Close the instrument panel vents.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note: Make sure the engine is running before
operating the heated windows. Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice and
fog. Press the button to switch the
system off. The heated rear window will
automatically turn off after a short period of
time.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
objects to clean or remove decals from
the inside of the heated rear window. This
may cause damage to the heated rear
window grid lines. The vehicle warranty
does not cover damage caused to the
heated rear window grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirror
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors with
a scraper or adjust the mirror glass when it is
frozen in place. These actions could cause
damage to the glass and mirrors.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or glass
with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
The heated exterior mirrors will remove ice,
mist and fog. When you switch the heated
rear window on, the heated exterior mirrors
will automatically turn on.
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Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal and press the
button. After 20 seconds have expired, you
can no longer restart the engine without the
key present inside your vehicle.
Once the engine has started, it remains
running until you press the button, even if the
system does not detect a valid key. If you
open and close a door while the engine is
running, the system searches for a valid key.
You cannot restart the engine if the system
does not detect a valid key within 20
seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2.
Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold
it there.
3. Start the engine. Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, it has a feature that automatically
shuts down the engine if it has been idling for
an extended period. The ignition also turns
off in order to save battery power. Before the
engine shuts down, a message appears in
the information display showing a timer
counting down from 30 seconds. If you do
not intervene within 30 seconds, the engine
shuts down. Another message appears in the
information display to inform you that the
engine has shut down in order to save fuel.
Start your vehicle as you normally do.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:
You cannot permanently switch off the
automatic engine shutdown feature. When
you switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the
next ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset
the timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following: •
You can reset the timer by interacting
with your vehicle (such as pressing the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal).
• You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown feature any time the ignition is
on (for the current ignition cycle only).
Use the information display to do so. See
Information Displays (page 88).
• During the countdown before engine
shutdown, you are prompted to press OK
or RESET (depending on your type of
information display) to temporarily
switch the feature off (for the current
ignition cycle only).
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Put the transmission in park (P).
2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note: This switches off the ignition, all
electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The
pressure in an overfilled tank may
cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure.
If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel
filler door (Easy Fuel capless fuel
system), do not refuel until the sound stops.
Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which could
cause serious personal injury. Automotive fuels can cause serious
injury or death if misused or
mishandled.
Flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle
can produce static electricity. This can
cause a fire if you are filling an
ungrounded fuel container. Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain
benzene, which is a cancer-causing
agent. WARNINGS
When refueling always shut the engine
off and never allow sparks or open
flames near the filler neck. Never
smoke or use a cell phone while refueling.
Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under
certain conditions. Avoid inhaling excess
fumes. Observe the following guidelines when
handling automotive fuel:
•
Extinguish all smoking materials and any
open flames before refueling your vehicle.
• Always turn off the vehicle before
refueling.
• Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal
if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is
highly toxic and if swallowed can cause
death or permanent injury. If fuel is
swallowed, call a physician immediately,
even if no symptoms are immediately
apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may
not be visible for hours.
• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too
much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to
eye and respiratory tract irritation. In
severe cases, excessive or prolonged
breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious
illness and permanent injury. •
Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If
fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove
contact lenses (if worn), flush with water
for 15 minutes and seek medical
attention. Failure to seek proper medical
attention could lead to permanent injury.
• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed
through the skin. If fuel is splashed on the
skin, clothing or both, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin
thoroughly with soap and water.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact with
fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking
“Antabuse ” or other forms of disulfiram
for the treatment of alcoholism.
Breathing gasoline vapors, or skin contact
could cause an adverse reaction. In
sensitive individuals, serious personal
injury or sickness may result. If fuel is
splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin
thoroughly with soap and water. Consult
a physician immediately if you experience
an adverse reaction.
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FUEL QUALITY
Your warranty will not cover any vehicle
damage, loss of vehicle performance or
repairs to your vehicle, caused by the use of
fuel not recommended.
Choosing the Right Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline or unleaded
gasoline blended with a maximum of 15%
ethanol in your gasoline vehicle. If your
vehicle is a flex fuel vehicle (FFV), it will have
a yellow bezel placed over the fuel fill inlet.
Do not use:
•
Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol
or E-85 fuel.
• Fuel with methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic based additives,
including manganese-based compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel (the use of leaded fuel is
prohibited by law). Note:
Use of any fuel other than
recommended fuel can cause powertrain
damage, impair the emission control system
or cause loss of vehicle performance. Your
warranty will not cover any vehicle damage
caused by the use of fuel not recommended.
Octane Recommendations Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it
knocks heavily under most driving conditions
while you are using fuel with the
recommended octane rating, see your
authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.3.7L V6 Engine
Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer fuels
posted as regular with an octane rating below
87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels
with octane levels below 87 are not
recommended.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost Engine
Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some fuel stations offer fuels
posted as regular with an octane rating below
87, particularly in high altitude areas. Do not
use fuels that have a posted rating below 87
octane.
Premium fuel will provide improved
performance and is recommended for severe
duty usage such as trailer tow.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
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•
You may need to switch the ignition from
off to on several times after refueling to
allow the fuel system to pump the fuel
from the tank to the engine. On restarting,
cranking time will take a few seconds
longer than normal. With keyless ignition,
just start the engine. Crank time will be
longer than usual.
• Normally, adding 1 gal (3.8 L)of fuel is
enough to restart the engine. If your
vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade,
more than
1 gal (3.8 L)may be required.
• The service engine soon indicator may
turn on. For more information on the
service engine soon indicator, See
Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page
84).
Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container WARNINGS
Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel
containers or aftermarket funnels into
the capless fuel system. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and may
cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of
filling the tank, which could result in serious
personal injury. WARNINGS
Do not try to pry open or push open the
capless fuel system with foreign
objects. This could damage the fuel
system and its seal and cause injury to you
or others. Note:
Do not use aftermarket funnels, they
will not work with the capless fuel system and
can damage it. The included fuel funnel is
specially designed to work safely with your
vehicle.
When filling your vehicle ’s fuel tank from a
portable fuel container, use the funnel
included with your vehicle.
1. Locate the portable funnel that comes with your vehicle. The funnel is located in
the spare tire compartment. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into the capless
fuel system. 3. Fill your vehicle with fuel from the
portable fuel container.
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4. When done, clean the funnel or properly
dispose of it. You can purchase extra
funnels from an authorized dealer if you
choose to dispose of the funnel.
REFUELING WARNINGS
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel
fire can cause severe injuries.
Read and follow all the instructions on
the pump island.
Switch off your engine when you are
refueling.
Do not smoke if you are near fuel or
refueling your vehicle.
Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from fuel.
Stay outside your vehicle and do not
leave the fuel pump unattended when
refueling your vehicle. This is against
the law in some places. Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.
Do not use personal electronic devices
while refueling. Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
•
Place approved fuel container on the
ground.
• Do not fill a fuel container while it is in
your vehicle (including the cargo area).
• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with
the fuel container while filling.
• Do not use a device that would hold the
fuel pump handle in the fill position.
Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System WARNING
The fuel system may be under pressure.
If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel
filler door, do not refuel until the sound
stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which
could cause serious personal injury. When fueling your vehicle:
1. Put the vehicle in position P and switch
the ignition off. 2. Press the center-rear edge of the fuel
filler door and release to open. Note:
Hold the handle of the fuel filler nozzle
higher while you insert the nozzle for easier
access.
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3.
Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into
the fuel system to open both doors. Leave
the nozzle fully inserted until you have
stopped pumping fuel. Note:
Allow about five to ten seconds after
pumping fuel before removing the fuel filler
nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back
into the fuel tank and not spill onto the vehicle.
4. After you have stopped pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle.
Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if
overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the tank
to the point that the fuel is able to bypass the
fuel filler nozzle. The overfilled fuel may run
down the drain located below and in front of
the fuel filler door. 5. To close the fuel filler door, press the
center-rear edge of the fuel filler door and
then release. The fuel door will latch
closed.
If the fuel fill inlet did not close properly, a
Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may appear
on the instrument cluster.
At the next opportunity, do the following:
1. Safely pull off the road.
2. Put the vehicle in position
P and switch
the ignition off.
3. Open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill opening.
4. Insert the fuel fill nozzle, or the fuel fill funnel provided with the vehicle, several
times to allow the inlet to close properly.
This will dislodge any debris preventing
the inlet from sealing.
If this action corrects the problem, the
message may not reset immediately. It may
take several driving cycles for the message
to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an
engine start-up (after four or more hours with
the engine off) followed by city or highway
driving. Continuing to drive with the message
on may cause the service engine soon lamp
to turn on as well. FUEL CONSUMPTION
Note:
The amount of usable fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty,
you might not be able to refuel the full amount
of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due
to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. Do not rely on this fuel for
driving. The usable capacity of the fuel tank
is the amount of fuel that can be put into the
tank after the gauge indicates empty. The
advertised capacity is the total fuel tank size
– it is the combined usable capacity plus the
empty reserve.
Filling the Tank
For consistent results when filling the fuel
tank:
• Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine is
left running.
• Use the same fill rate (low-medium-high)
each time the tank is filled.
• Allow no more than two automatic
click-offs when filling.
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