2016 LINCOLN MKT power steering

POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering (EPS) system. There is no
fluid reservoir to check or fill.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
WARNING
If you operate your vehicle in
temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use
washer fluid with antifreeze protection.
Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the
risk of injury or accident. Note:
The front and rear washer systems
are supplied from the same reservoir.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low.
Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 351). State or local regulations on volatile organic
compounds may restrict the use of methanol,
a common windshield washer antifreeze
additive. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be
used only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging the vehicle
’s
paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases which can cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or
lighted substances to come near the battery.
When working near the battery, always shield
your face and protect your eyes. Always
provide correct ventilation. When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the end walls
could cause acid to flow through the vent
caps, resulting in personal injury and damage
to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with
a battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners. WARNINGS
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield
your eyes when working near the battery to
protect against possible splashing of acid
solution. In case of acid contact with skin or
eyes, flush immediately with water for a
minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a
physician immediately. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling. Your vehicle is fitted with a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery which normally
does not require additional water.
When a battery replacement is required, you
must use a recommended replacement
battery that matches the electrical
requirements of the vehicle.
Note:
After cleaning or replacing the battery,
make sure you reinstall the battery cover or
shield.
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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.
Tire Replacement Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed to provide a safe ride and
handling capability.
WARNINGS
Only use replacement tires and
wheels that are the same size, load
index, speed rating and type (such as
P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season
versus all-terrain) as those originally
provided by Ford. The recommended
tire and wheel size may be found on
either the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to either the
door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), or the Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or edge of the
driver’ s door. If this information is not
found on these labels then you should
contact your authorized dealer as soon
as possible. 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 WARNINGS
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. If you have questions regarding
tire replacement, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. To reduce the risk of serious injury,
when mounting replacement tires
and wheels, you should not exceed the
maximum pressure indicated on the
sidewall of the tire to set the beads
without additional precautions listed
below. If the beads do not seat at the
maximum pressure indicated,
re-lubricate and try again.
When inflating the tire for mounting
pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater
than the maximum pressure on the tire
sidewall, the following precautions must
be taken to protect the person mounting
the tire:
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Rotating your tires at the recommended
interval (as indicated in the Scheduled
Maintenance chapter) will help your tires
wear more evenly, providing better tire
performance and longer tire life.
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be
corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size, load
index, and 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.
It is also strongly advised to follow the Ford
recommended tire inflation pressure found
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that meets
the door-latch post, next to the driver’ s
seating position), or Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause uneven
treadwear patterns and adversely affect the
way your vehicle handles. Note:
The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.
Do not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
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 chains:
• If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
• Use only SAE Class S snow chains, snow
cables or equivalent on the front axle for
P235/55R19 equipped vehicles. The use
of snow chains, snow cables or other
traction assist devices that are larger than
SAE Class S may cause damage to your
vehicle ’s wheel house, suspension or
body.
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Information Messages..................................115
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................116
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................116
Alarm........................................................................\
117
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................117
AWD........................................................................\
.118
Battery and Charging System...........................118
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................119
Brake System........................................................119
Collision Warning System.................................120
Doors and Locks.................................................120
Fuel........................................................................\
..121
Keys and Intelligent Access...............................
121
Lane Keeping System........................................122
Maintenance.........................................................122
MyKey.....................................................................123
Park Aid..................................................................124
Power Steering....................................................125
Seats.......................................................................125
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................
126
Traction Control...................................................126
Transmission.........................................................126 Installing Child Restraints
..............................18
Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................24
Using Tether Straps..............................................26
Instrument Cluster
.........................................103
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.........................91
Interior Lamps
..................................................96
Front Row Map Lamps.........................................96
Second Row Map Lamps....................................96
Interior Mirror
.................................................100
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................100
Second Row Illuminated Vanity Mirror..........100
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................258
Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................259
Jump Starting......................................................259
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................258
Removing the Jumper Cables........................260
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................76
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............76 Keyless Starting
..............................................161
Ignition Modes......................................................161
Keys and Remote Controls..........................58
L
Lane Keeping System..................................216 Switching the System On and Off...................217
Lighting Control
..............................................89
Headlamp Flasher................................................90
High Beams............................................................90
Lighting..............................................................89 General Information.............................................89
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
.......11
Load Carrying................................................234
Load Limit.......................................................235
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................242
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................235
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Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking..............................70
Power Liftgate
..................................................73
Obstacle Detection...............................................76
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.....................74
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................76
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................
76
Power Seats
....................................................136
Four Way Power Lumbar...................................138
Power Lumbar (Limo/Livery).............................
138
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................303
Power Windows...............................................97
Accessory Delay...................................................98
Bounce-Back..........................................................97
One-Touch Down..................................................97
One-Touch Up........................................................97
Window Lock..........................................................97
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................197
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............130
Rear Seats
.......................................................140
Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................140
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................234
Rear View Camera.......................................203 Using the Rear View Camera System...........203 Rear View Camera
See: Rear View Camera...................................203
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............87 Rear Camera Washer...........................................88
Rear Window Washer..........................................88
Rear Window Wiper..............................................87
Recommended Towing Weights...............244
Refueling..........................................................170
Remote Control...............................................59 Car Finder...............................................................60
Intelligent Access Key.........................................59
Memory Feature....................................................62
Remote Start..........................................................60
Replacing the Battery..........................................59
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................132 Automatic Settings..............................................132
Removing a Headlamp...............................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................318
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs....................................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts........................12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................62
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................267 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......267
Roadside Assistance
...................................256
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................257
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................257
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................257
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance....................................256
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance....................................256
Roadside Emergencies...............................256
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................253
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................169
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................169
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................
169
S
Safety Canopy™...............................................54
Safety Precautions........................................167
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............399
Scheduled Maintenance
.............................387
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................42
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Seatbelt Reminder..........................................44
Belt-Minder™...........................................................44
Seatbelts...........................................................36 Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................43
Conditions of operation......................................43
Seats.................................................................133
Security..............................................................79
Side Airbags.....................................................53
Sitting in the Correct Position
....................133
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains...................................337
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...........................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................395
Exceptions............................................................398
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................206
Stability Control
.............................................194
Principle of Operation........................................194 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................162
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................164
Failure to Start......................................................163
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................165
Important Ventilating Information...................165
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving...............................................................164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................164
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............161 General Information.............................................161
Steering..........................................................228 Electric Power Steering....................................
228
Steering Wheel
................................................82
Storage Compartments...............................159
Sunroof See: Moonroof......................................................101
Sun Visors.......................................................100 Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................101
Supplementary Restraints System.............48 Principle of Operation..........................................48
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
T
Tailgate See: Power Liftgate..............................................73 Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications................351
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................263
Tire Care
.........................................................324
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................326
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................324
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................327
Temperature A B C............................................325
Traction AA A B C...............................................325
Treadwear............................................................325
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............338 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................339
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................340
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................
322
Towing a Trailer.............................................243 Load Placement..................................................243
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................250
Emergency Towing............................................250
Recreational Towing...........................................251
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