2015 LINCOLN MKS automatic transmission

Other maintenance items
1
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary to
perform the extra maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within
3000 mi
(4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information
display. •
Example 1: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come on,
but the odometer reads 30000 mi
(48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at
25000 mi
(40,000 km)). Perform the engine air
filter replacement.
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Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 30000 mi
(48,000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every
5000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30000 mi
(48,000 km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
About This Manual................................................7 Protecting the Environment..................................... 7
ABS See: Brakes................................................................. 147
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...................................................................... 147
Accessories.........................................................373 Exterior style.............................................................. 373
Interior style............................................................... 373
Lifestyle....................................................................... 373
Peace of mind........................................................... 373
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation......11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................. 164
Active Park Assist..............................................155 Automatic Steering into Parking Space...........157
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...............158
Troubleshooting the System............................... 158
Using Active Park Assist........................................ 156
Adaptive Headlamps.........................................75
Adjusting the Headlamps..............................251 Horizontal Aim Adjustment................................ 252
Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................... 251
Adjusting the Pedals.........................................68 Adjusting the Steering Wheel........................65
Easy Entry and Exit Feature................................... 65
Memory Feature........................................................ 65
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps...................................... 75
Airbag Disposal...................................................44
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................. 64
All-Wheel Drive
..................................................142
Ambient Lighting.................................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm................................................64 Arming the Alarm...................................................... 64
Disarming the Alarm................................................ 64
Appendices.........................................................375
Audible Warnings and Indicators.................86 Headlamps On Warning Chime........................... 87
Key in Ignition Warning Chime............................. 86
Keyless Warning Alert.............................................. 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime....................... 87
Audio Control
.......................................................65
Seek and Media ........................................................ 66
Audio System....................................................299 General Information.............................................. 299
Audio Unit
...........................................................300
Autolamps..............................................................71 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps..........72
Automatic Climate Control
...........................105
Automatic High Beam Control.......................74 Activating the System.............................................. 74
Manually Overriding the System.......................... 75Automatic Transmission
................................139
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning................................................................... 141
Brake-Shift Interlock.............................................. 140
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow........................................................................\
. 141
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission...........139
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.................................. 139
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......244 6F50/6F55 Transmission.................................... 244
Autowipers............................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points
.....................................123
110 Volt AC Power Point......................................... 123
12 Volt DC Power Point........................................... 123
Locations..................................................................... 123
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive............................................... 142
B
Blind Spot Information System....................176 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™) with
Cross Traffic Alert................................................ 176
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...............234
Booster Seats
........................................................21
Types of Booster Seats............................................ 22
Brake Fluid Check
.............................................247
Brakes.....................................................................147 General Information................................................ 147
Breaking-In.........................................................204
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Information Messages......................................94
Adaptive Cruise Control.......................................... 95
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
..... 95
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................... 96
AWD........................................................................\
....... 96
Battery and Charging System............................... 97
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................................... 97
Brake System.............................................................. 98
Collision Warning System...................................... 98
Doors and Locks........................................................ 99
Fuel........................................................................\
......... 99
Keys and Intelligent Access................................... 99
Lane Keeping System............................................ 100
Maintenance............................................................... 101
MyKey........................................................................\
.... 101
Park Aid....................................................................... 102
Power Steering......................................................... 103
Seats........................................................................\
..... 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...................... 104
Transmission............................................................. 104
Installing Child Seats
..........................................16
Child Seats.................................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................... 16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).................................................................... 19
Using Tether Straps.................................................. 20
Instrument Cluster
.............................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer...........................72 Interior Lamps......................................................76
Front Row Map Lamps............................................ 76
Second Row Map Lamps........................................ 77
Interior Luggage Compartment Release.................................................................61
Interior Mirror
.......................................................80
Auto-Dimming Mirror................................................ 81
Introduction.............................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................209 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................... 209
Jump Starting............................................................ 210
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................... 209
Removing the Jumper Cables............................. 210
K
Keyless Entry........................................................59 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.................................................................... 59
Keyless Starting
.................................................126
Ignition Modes........................................................... 126
Keys and Remote Controls.............................45
L
Lane Keeping System
.......................................172
Switching the System On and Off..................... 172Lighting Control
....................................................71
Headlamp Flasher...................................................... 71
High Beams................................................................... 71
Lighting.....................................................................71
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services........11
Load Carrying
......................................................187
Load Limit.............................................................187
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles................................................................... 197
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer....................................................................... 187
Locking and Unlocking.....................................56 Activating Intelligent Access ................................ 56
Autolock Feature (If Enabled).............................. 57
Battery Saver.............................................................. 58
Illuminated Entry....................................................... 58
Illuminated Exit.......................................................... 58
Luggage Compartment Release......................... 58
Power Door Locks..................................................... 56
Remote Control......................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks ........................................................... 57
Locks.......................................................................56
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel............................. 283
M
Maintenance......................................................234 General Information............................................... 234
Media Hub
...........................................................302
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Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................127
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................. 128
Failure to Start.......................................................... 128
Fast Restart................................................................ 127
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................... 129
Important Ventilating Information.................... 129
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving..................................................................... 129
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.............................................................. 128
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............126 General Information............................................... 126
Steering..................................................................181 Electric Power Steering.......................................... 181
Steering Wheel....................................................65
Storage Compartments
..................................125
Sunroof See: Moonroof............................................................. 81
Sun Shades
............................................................81
Sun Visors...............................................................81
Illuminated Vanity Mirror......................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System
..............36
Principle of Operation.............................................. 36
Symbols Glossary..................................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.................290
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).............................214 Tire Care..............................................................264
Glossary of Tire Terminology.............................. 265
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................................................................. 264
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall................................................................ 266
Temperature A B C................................................. 265
Traction AA A B C.................................................... 265
Treadwear..................................................................264
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
................279
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System................................................................... 280
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ................................................................... 281
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................... 264
Towing a Trailer
..................................................198
Load Placement...................................................... 198
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........202 Emergency Towing................................................. 202
Recreational Towing.............................................. 203
Towing...................................................................198
Traction Control
.................................................150
Principle of Operation............................................ 150
Transmission Code Designation
.................293
Transmission.......................................................139
Transmission See: Transmission................................................... 139
Transporting the Vehicle...............................202 U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™......................................................236
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L........................238 Engine Shield............................................................ 239
Universal Garage Door Opener
.....................119
HomeLink Wireless Control System.................. 119
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.....................164
Blocked Sensor........................................................ 169
Changing the Set Speed....................................... 167
Detection Issues...................................................... 168
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control..............166
Following a Vehicle................................................. 165
Hilly Condition Usage............................................. 167
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation.................167
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control................... 167
Resuming the Set Speed....................................... 167
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control........................ 164
Setting a Speed........................................................ 164
Setting the Gap Distance..................................... 165
Switching the System Off..................................... 167
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.................170
Using All-Wheel Drive......................................142 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................... 142
Using Cruise Control........................................163 Switching Cruise Control Off............................... 163
Switching Cruise Control On............................... 163
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...............................................................54
Using Snow Chains
..........................................279
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