2016 LINCOLN MKC Engine light

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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Information Messages..................................115
Active Park.............................................................115
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................116
AdvanceTrac ™.........................................................117
Airbag......................................................................117
Alarm........................................................................\
117
All-Wheel Drive.....................................................118
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................
118
Battery and Charging System...........................119
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................120
Collision Warning System.................................120
Doors and Locks...................................................121
Driver Alert.............................................................121
Fuel........................................................................\
.122
Hill Start Assist.....................................................122
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................
122
Lane Keeping System........................................123
Maintenance.........................................................124
MyKey.....................................................................125
Park Aid..................................................................126
Park Brake.............................................................126
Power Steering.....................................................127
Remote Start.........................................................128
Seats.......................................................................128
Starting System ...................................................128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................
129
Traction Control...................................................129 Trailer.................................................................130
Transmission.........................................................130
Installing Child Seats......................................18 Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH)..............................................21
Using Tether Straps..............................................23
Instrument Cluster
........................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89
Interior Lamps
..................................................93
Front Interior Lamp ..............................................93
Rear Interior Lamp................................................93
Interior Mirror
...................................................98
Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................98
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................254
Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................255
Jump Starting......................................................256
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................254
Removing the Jumper Cables........................
256 K
Keyless Entry
....................................................73
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................73
Keyless Starting
.............................................158
Ignition Modes.....................................................158
Keys and Remote Controls..........................52
L
Lane Keeping System..................................214 Switching the System On and Off...................214
Lighting Control
...............................................87
Headlamp Flasher................................................88
High Beams............................................................88
Lighting
..............................................................87
General Information..............................................87
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
.......11
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers................231
Load Carrying
.................................................231
Load Limit.......................................................232
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................239
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................232
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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
M
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
N
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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Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........247
Emergency Towing.............................................247
Recreational Towing..........................................248
Towing.............................................................240
Traction Control.............................................188
Principle of Operation........................................188
Trailer Sway Control.....................................241
Transmission Code Designation
..............345
Transmission...................................................172
Transmission See: Transmission................................................172
Transporting the Vehicle.............................247
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™....................................................284
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™...................................................286
Universal Garage Door Opener................150 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............150 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Automatic Cancellation....................................208
Blocked Sensor...................................................210
Canceling the Set Speed.................................208
Changing the Set Speed..................................208
Detection Issues.................................................209
Disengaging the System..................................207
Following a Vehicle...........................................205
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................208
Overriding the System......................................207
Resuming the Set Speed.................................208
Setting a Speed..................................................205
Setting the Gap Distance.................................206
Switching the System Off.................................208
Switching the System On.................................204
Switching to Normal Cruise Control................211
System Not Available.........................................210
Using All-Wheel Drive
..................................178
Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive...................................................................178
Using Cruise Control...................................203 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204
Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains......................................329 Using Stability Control..................................191
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
(RSC®)..................................................................191
Using Traction Control.................................188 Switching the System Off..................................188
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........188
Using a Switch.....................................................188
Using the Information Display Controls........
188
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
..............................................261
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................304
General Information...........................................304
Vehicle Certification Label.........................344
Vehicle Identification Number...................344
Vehicle Storage
...............................................311
Battery....................................................................312
Body........................................................................\
.311
Brakes....................................................................312
Cooling system....................................................312
Engine.....................................................................311
Fuel system............................................................311
General....................................................................311
Miscellaneous......................................................312
Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................312
Tires........................................................................\
312
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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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