2016 LINCOLN MKC Climate

If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•
It may be necessary to have a Ford
authorized dealer decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40% will
provide improved overheat protection.
Engine coolant concentrations below
40% will decrease the freeze and
corrosion protection characteristics of
the engine coolant and may cause
engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted engine
coolant for optimum cooling system and
engine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe
Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this
feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The “fail-safe ” distance
depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle
load and terrain. How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will move to the
red (hot) area and: A high engine temperature
message will appear in the
information display.
The service engine soon indicator
will light.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine will
automatically switch to alternating cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an
air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate.
However:
• The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be
disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine
temperature and the engine will completely
shut down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the
engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to minimize engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as
necessary to bring your vehicle to rest in a
safe location and seek immediate repairs.
When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle will have
limited power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may completely
shut down without warning, potentially losing
engine power, power steering assist, and
power brake assist, which may increase the
possibility of a crash resulting in serious
injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
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•
Clean the wheels weekly using
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Apply
using manufacturer's instructions.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy deposits
of dirt and brake dust accumulation.
• Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of
water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft
Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make sure
your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles and
their components for reliable, regular driving.
Under various conditions, long-term storage
may lead to degraded engine performance
or failure unless you use specific precautions
to preserve engine components. 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 luggage
compartment hinges and latches with a
light grade oil. •
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which 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.
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear 1½ times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest to
lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire
’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure. The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C, representing the tire
’s
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 139. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
*Tire label: A label showing the original
equipment tire sizes, recommended
inflation pressure and the maximum
weight the vehicle can carry.
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A
number on the sidewall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire size
and date of manufacture. Also referred
to as DOT code.
*
Inflation pressure: A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
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When the tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to help prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in
treadwear indicators, or wear bars,
which look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread will appear on
the tire when the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm).
When the tire tread wears down to the
same height as these wear bars, the tire
is worn out and must be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads and
sidewalls for damage (such as bulges in
the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the
tread groove and separation in the tread
or sidewall). If damage is observed or
suspected, have the tire inspected by a
tire professional. Tires can be damaged
during off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also recommended.
Age WARNING
Tires degrade over time depending
on many factors such as weather,
storage conditions, and conditions of
use (load, speed, inflation pressure) the
tires experience throughout their lives.
In general, tires should be replaced after
six years regardless of tread wear.
However, heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process and may
require tires to be replaced more
frequently.
You should replace your spare tire when
you replace the road tires or after six
years due to aging even if it has not
been used. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
Both United States and Canada Federal
regulations require tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number for safety standard certification
and in case of a recall.
This begins with the letters DOT and
indicates that the tire meets all federal
standards. The next two numbers or
letters are the plant code designating
where it was manufactured, the next two
are the tire size code and the last four
numbers represent the week and year
the tire was built. For example, the
numbers 317 mean the 31st week of
1997. After 2000, the numbers go to four
digits. For example, 2501 means the
25th week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes used
for traceability. This information is used
to contact customers if a tire defect
requires a recall.
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Directional tires
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size, load
index, speed rating as those originally
provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel
not recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could result in an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need to
use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications)
be used, as cables may chip aluminum
wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices
•
If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body to
tire dimension restrictions.
• Use 10 mm cables or chains only on front
axle with 235/50R18 tires.
• Not all S-class snow chains or cables
meet these restrictions. Chains of this
size restriction will include a tensioning
device.
• The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on the front axle.
• Do not use chains or cables on
235/45R19 and 245/45R19 tires. •
Install cables securely, verifying that the
cables do not touch any wiring, brake
lines or fuel lines.
• When driving with tire cables do not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables
rub or bang against the vehicle, stop and
retighten them. If this does not work,
remove the cables to prevent vehicle
damage.
• Remove the cables when they are no
longer needed. Do not use cables on dry
roads.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es. See Engine Oil Check (page 288).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North
Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using an American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,
the normal oil change interval is 3000 miles
(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is 1800
miles (3000 kilometers).
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control...........................................133
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................183
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................183
Accessories...................................................362 Exterior style........................................................362
Interior style.........................................................362
Lifestyle.................................................................362
Peace of mind.....................................................362
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............204
Active Park Assist..........................................194 Automatic Steering into Parking Space........195
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.............197
Park Out Assist.....................................................196
Troubleshooting the System............................198
Using Active Park Assist....................................194 Adjusting the Headlamps...........................297
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................
298
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................297
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................79 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................79
Airbag Disposal
................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control...........................................133
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................78
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................178
Ambient Lighting.............................................93
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78 Arming the Alarm..................................................78
Disarming the Alarm.............................................78
Appendices....................................................399
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................108
Audio Control
..................................................80
Seek, Next or Previous........................................80
Audio System................................................358 General Information...........................................358
Audio Unit......................................................359
Autolamps.........................................................88 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........89 Automatic Climate Control..........................133
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91
Activating the System...........................................91
Manually Overriding the System......................92
Automatic Transmission
...............................172
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................176
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................175
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................176
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................172
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission..............174
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................293
Autowipers.......................................................84
Auxiliary Power Points.................................155 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................155
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................155
Locations...............................................................155
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................178
B
Blind Spot Information System..................219 Switching the System Off and On...................221
System Errors.......................................................221
Using the System................................................219
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Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood............282
Booster Seats..................................................24
Types of Booster Seats.......................................25
Brake Fluid Check........................................293
Brakes..............................................................183 General Information............................................183
Breaking-In.....................................................249
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................300
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................137
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™
....................................................346
Specifications.......................................................347
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.....................................................351
Specifications......................................................353
Capacities and Specifications...................342
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................304
Center Console
..............................................157 Changing a Bulb
...........................................299
Front Direction Indicator..................................299
High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
.............299
LED Lamps...........................................................299
License Plate Lamp...........................................299
Changing a Fuse...........................................281 Fuses......................................................................281
Changing a Road Wheel.............................334 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................335
Tire Change Procedure....................................336
Changing the 12V Battery..........................294
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................302
Changing the Wiper Blades......................296 Front Wiper Blades............................................296
Rear Wiper Blade................................................297
Checking MyKey System Status..................61
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................296
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................38
Child Safety
.......................................................16
General Information..............................................16
Child Safety Locks..........................................28 Left-Hand Side.......................................................29
Right-Hand Side....................................................29
Child Seat Positioning
....................................27
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................310
Cleaning Products
........................................304 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................310
Cleaning the Engine....................................306
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................304
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................305
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................305
Stripes or Graphics............................................305
Underbody...........................................................305
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................309
Cleaning the Interior....................................307 Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior...............................................................307
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................306
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................59
Climate Control..............................................133
Climate Controlled Seats.............................147 Cooled Seats........................................................148
Collision Warning System..........................226 Principle Of Operation......................................
226
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................289
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........49
Creating a MyKey...........................................58 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................58
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