2016 LINCOLN MKC check engine light

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Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel
economy as compared to driving on hilly
terrain.
• Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top cruise
gear and with steady pressure on the gas
pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped)
is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive
operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle. Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter. Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
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Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works. •
Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that the
steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the
pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats
that are firmly secured to retention posts so
that they cannot slip out of position and
interfere with the pedals or impair safe
operation of your vehicle in other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury. Always make sure that the floor mats
are properly attached to the retention
posts in the carpet that are supplied with
your vehicle. Floor mats must be properly
secured to both retention posts to make sure
mats do not shift out of position.
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WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
The cooling system is under pressure; steam
and hot liquid can come out forcefully when
the cap is loosened slightly. Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark.
Note:
Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant
or antifreeze or windshield washer fluid
outside of its specified function and vehicle
location.
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or additives as they can
cause damage to the engine cooling or
heating systems. This damage would not be
covered under your vehicle ’s warranty. Note:
During normal vehicle operation, the
engine coolant may change color from
orange to pink or light red. As long as the
engine coolant is clear and uncontaminated,
this color change does not indicate the
engine coolant has degraded nor does it
require the engine coolant to be drained,
the system to be flushed, or the engine
coolant to be replaced.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the engine coolant
at the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 367).
Note: Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and MAX marks on the coolant
reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.
Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below
the MIN mark, or empty, add coolant
immediately. See
Adding Engine Coolant
in this chapter. The coolant concentration should be
maintained within 48% to 50%, which
equates to a freeze point between -30°F
(-34°C) and -34°F (-37°C).
Note:
For best results, coolant concentration
should be tested with a refractometer such
as Robinair® Coolant and Battery
Refractometer 75240. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentrations.
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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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Cross Traffic Alert..........................................221
False Alerts..........................................................225
Switching the System Off and On..................225
System Errors......................................................225
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................224
System Limitations.............................................224
Using the System................................................221
Cruise Control...................................................81 Principle of Operation.......................................203
Type 1........................................................................\
81
Type 2.......................................................................81
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................203
Customer Assistance..................................258
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)..........................................90
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................90
Direction Indicators
........................................92
Drive Control.................................................229 LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................229 Driver Alert......................................................213
Using Driver Alert................................................213
Driver and Passenger Airbags
....................42
Children and Airbags...........................................43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................43
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................48
Driving Aids
.....................................................213
Driving Hints..................................................249
Driving Through Water...............................250
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
E
Economical Driving......................................249
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
............................169
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................170
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing.................................................................171 End User License Agreement...................399
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................
399
Engine Block Heater....................................162 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................
162
Engine Coolant Check................................289 Adding Engine Coolant.....................................291
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................289
Recycled Engine Coolant..................................291
Severe Climates..................................................291
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe
Cooling.............................................................292
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check.........................................288 Adding Engine Oil..............................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................288
Engine Specifications..................................342 Drivebelt Routing................................................342
Environment......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................
184
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Locking and Unlocking.................................64
Activating Intelligent Access.............................66
Autolock Feature...................................................67
Autounlock Feature..............................................67
Battery Saver.........................................................68
Illuminated Entry...................................................68
Illuminated Exit......................................................68
Mechanical Key.....................................................65
Opening a Rear Door from Inside....................66
Power Door Locks................................................64
Remote Control.....................................................64
Smart Unlocks........................................................67
Welcome Lighting.................................................68
Locks..................................................................64
Luggage Covers............................................231
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................334
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Maintenance..................................................282 General Information...........................................282
Manual Liftgate
................................................69
Closing the Liftgate..............................................70
Opening the Liftgate............................................69
Media Hub.......................................................361 Memory Function
..........................................144
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................145
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key...............145
Saving a PreSet Position...................................144
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................109
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................136
See: Windows and Mirrors.................................94
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14
Moonroof..........................................................99 Bounce-Back........................................................100
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............100
Power Sunscreen................................................100
Venting the Moonroof........................................100
Motorcraft Parts............................................343
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................62
MyKey™..............................................................57 Principle of Operation..........................................57
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...............371 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™...............................371
Maintenance Intervals.......................................373 O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................289
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check......................................288
Opening and Closing the Hood...............282 Opening the Hood.............................................282
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................263
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............263
Overhead Console........................................157
P
Parking Aids
....................................................192
Principle of Operation........................................192
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77 SecuriLock™.............................................................77
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..............................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................40
Post-Crash Alert System............................256
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................
64
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Ventilation
See: Climate Control...........................................133
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............344
Voice Control
....................................................81 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................104
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................104
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................104
Brake System.......................................................105
Cruise Control......................................................105
Direction Indicator..............................................105
Door Ajar...............................................................105
Electric Park Brake..............................................105
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................105
Engine Oil..............................................................105
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................105
Front Airbag..........................................................106
Heads Up Display...............................................106
High Beam............................................................106
Hood Ajar..............................................................106
Low Fuel Level.....................................................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................106
Low Washer Fluid................................................106
Parking Lamps.....................................................106
Powertrain Fault..................................................106
Service Engine Soon..........................................107
Stability Control....................................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Washer Fluid Check....................................293 Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................304
See: Wipers and Washers...................................83
Waxing............................................................305
Welcome Lighting...........................................92
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................334
Wheels and Tires
...........................................313
General Information............................................313
Technical Specifications...................................340
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................94
Windshield Washers......................................85
Windshield Wipers..........................................83
Intermittent Wipe..................................................83
Speed dependent wipers...................................
83
Wipers and Washers......................................83
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle.........................247
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