2016 LINCOLN MKC steering

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, rotors, 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.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service interv\
als.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s. See Engine Oil Check (page 288).
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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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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................253
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90
Head Restraints
.............................................139
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................141
Heated Seats..................................................146 Front Seats............................................................146
Rear Seats.............................................................147
Heated Steering Wheel
................................82
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................136 Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................
136
Heated Windows.................................................136
Heating See: Climate Control...........................................133
Hill Start Assist...............................................186 Switching the System On and Off...................187
Using Hill Start Assist..........................................187 Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................135
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................136
General Hints........................................................135
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................135
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............136
Recommended Settings for Heating..............135
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................136
Vehicles with Hands Free Calling and Voice Control...............................................................136
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................183
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............282
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................259
Information Display Control
..........................81
Information Displays.....................................109 General Information............................................109
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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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Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................35
Conditions of operation......................................36
Safety Canopy™...............................................48
Safety Precautions........................................163
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............379
Scheduled Maintenance.............................367
Seats.................................................................139
Security..............................................................77
Side Airbags.....................................................47
Sitting in the Correct Position....................139
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................329
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles.....................................................13
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...........................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................375
Exceptions............................................................378
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................203
Stability Control
.............................................190
Principle of Operation........................................190 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................160
Failure to Start......................................................160
Fast Restart...........................................................159
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................161
Important Ventilating Information....................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving................................................................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary...........................................................161
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............158 General Information............................................158
Steering..........................................................225 Electric Power Steering....................................225
Steering Wheel
................................................79
Storage Compartments................................157
Sunroof See: Moonroof.......................................................99
Sun Visors
.........................................................99
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................99
Supplementary Restraints System
..............41
Principle of Operation...........................................41
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7 T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate............................................69
See: Power Liftgate..............................................70
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...............342
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.........................260
Ticket Holders................................................157
Tire Care..........................................................315
Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................316
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading..............................................................315
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.............................................................317
Temperature A B C..............................................316
Traction AA A B C................................................316
Treadwear.............................................................316
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............330 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System..........................................331
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..............................................................331
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................313
Towing a Trailer.............................................240 Load Placement..................................................240
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