2015 LINCOLN MKZ cooling

Checking the fluid level
Low fluid level
If the fluid level is below the MIN range of
the dipstick, add fluid to reach the hash mark
level.
Note:
If the fluid level is below the MIN level,
do not drive the vehicle. An underfill
condition may cause shift or engagement
concerns or possible damage. Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at
normal operating temperature 180°F-200°F
(82°C-93°C) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after
approximately 20 miles (30 kilometers) of
driving.
The transmission fluid level should be
targeted within the cross-hatch area if at
normal operating temperature 180°F-200°F
(82°C-93°C).
High fluid level If the fluid level is above the MAX range of
the dipstick, remove fluid to reach the
hashmark level.
Note:
Fluid level above the MAX level may
cause shift or engagement concerns or
possible damage. High fluid levels can be
caused by an overheating condition. If your
vehicle has been operated for an extended
period at high speeds, in city traffic during
hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle
should be turned off until normal operating
temperatures are reached. Depending on
vehicle use, cooling times could take up to
30 minutes or longer.
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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade oil. •
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage because used
engine oil contains contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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Note: The passenger side temperature and the DUAL indicator automatically turn on when the passenger is adjusting their
temperature control.
Fan speed:
Touch + or - to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated in your vehicle.
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Note:
When the system is controlling the fan speed automatically, all the fan speed indicators turn off.
Recirculated air:
Touch the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air
currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the\
time needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C)
and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
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Note:
Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turnin\
g on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce
risk of fogging. Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow modes during hot weather
in order to improve cooling efficiency.
MAX A/C:
Touch the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioni\
ng
automatically turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest\
speed.
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A/C:
Touch the button to switch the air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and efficiency.
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Note:
In certain conditions (such as when using Max Defrost), the air condi\
tioning compressor may continue to operate even after
you switch off the air conditioning with the A/C button.
AUTO:
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired tem\
perature using the temperature control. The
system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, \
and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the
vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature. You can also use the
AUTO button to switch off dual zone operation by
touching and holding the button for more than two seconds.
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Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 135).
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Air distribution control:
Touch these buttons to switch airflow from the windshield, instrument pan\
el, or footwell vents on or off.
The system can distribute air through any combination of these vents.
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for \
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel
drive vehicles).
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Creating a MyKey...........................................60
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................60
Cruise Control.................................................80
Principle of Operation.......................................203
Type 1.......................................................................80
Type 2......................................................................80
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................203
Customer Assistance
..................................253
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Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................87
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)...........................................87
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................88
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Drive Control.................................................226 LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................226
Driver Alert
.......................................................211
Using Driver Alert.................................................211 Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44
Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........49
Driving Aids.....................................................211
Driving Hints
..................................................244
Driving Through Water................................244
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................87
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Economical Driving......................................244
Electric Parking Brake..................................184 Applying the electric parking brake...............184
Applying the electric parking brake when the
vehicle is moving............................................185
Battery With No Charge....................................186
Releasing the electric parking brake.............
185
Emission Control System
............................168
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................169
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing...............................................................169
End User License Agreement...................457 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)...............................................................457 Engine Block Heater....................................159
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................160
Engine Coolant Check................................285 Adding Engine Coolant....................................286
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................
285
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................287
Severe Climates..................................................287
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................287
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................75
Engine Oil Check..........................................284 Adding Engine Oil..............................................284
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™....................................................284
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................284
Engine Specifications
..................................353
Drivebelt Routing................................................353
Entertainment................................................400 A/V Inputs.............................................................420
AM/FM Radio.......................................................402
Bluetooth Audio..................................................420
Browsing Device Content.................................401
CD........................................................................\
....414
SD Card Slot and USB Port...............................415
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)...............409
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information....................................419
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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................248
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................87
Head Restraints..............................................137
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................138
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................139
Heated Seats
..................................................144
Rear Heated Seats..............................................145
Heated Steering Wheel..................................81
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................135 Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................135
Heated Rear Window.........................................135
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................132
Hill Start Assist...............................................186 Using Hill Start Assist..........................................187
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................134
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................
134
General Hints........................................................134
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................134
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............134
Recommended Settings for Heating..............134
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................134
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................183 Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood............279
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................254
Information Display Control
.........................80
Cluster Display Control Features.....................80
Information Displays
.....................................107
General Information............................................107
Information.....................................................429 911 Assist...............................................................437
Alerts......................................................................436
Calendar...............................................................436
Sirius Travel Link.................................................434
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States
Only)..................................................................430
Vehicle Health Report.......................................439
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............339
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................340
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................340
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit...............................311
Tires See: Wheels and Tires........................................311
Towing a Trailer.............................................237 Load Placement..................................................237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......242 Emergency Towing............................................242
Recreational Towing..........................................242
Towing.............................................................237
Traction Control.............................................188
Principle of Operation........................................188
Transmission Code Designation
...............357
Transmission....................................................171
Transmission See: Transmission.................................................171
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................241
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................280
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................282 Universal Garage Door Opener
................148
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............148
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 (AWD)......................................................177
Using Cruise Control...................................203 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204
Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Snow Chains
......................................338 Using Stability Control..................................191
AdvanceTrac® .......................................................191
Using Traction Control.................................188 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................188
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................
188
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........188
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................256
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Vehicle Care
..................................................302
General Information...........................................302
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................356
Vehicle Identification Number..................356
Vehicle Storage............................................308 Battery...................................................................309
Body.......................................................................309
Brakes...................................................................309
Cooling system...................................................309
Engine...................................................................309
Fuel system..........................................................309
General.................................................................309
Miscellaneous......................................................310
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................
310
Tires.......................................................................309
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