2016 LINCOLN MKX check engine

Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................231
Lane Keeping System.................................232
Blind Spot Information System..................237
Steering..........................................................242
Pre-Collision Assist......................................243
Drive Control
.................................................246
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................249
Cargo Nets
.....................................................249
Luggage Covers
...........................................250
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
...................251
Load Limit........................................................251
Towing
Towing a Trailer
..............................................261
Trailer Sway Control
....................................262
Recommended Towing Weights..............262
Essential Towing Checks ............................
264
Transporting the Vehicle............................266
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........267 Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................269
Reduced Engine Performance..................269
Economical Driving
......................................269
Driving Through Water................................270
Floor Mats
........................................................271
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................272
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................273
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................273
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................274
Post-Crash Alert System
.............................276
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
.................277
In California (U.S. Only)...............................278
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
........................279
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
...........................................280
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................280 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................282
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
......282
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................283
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
............................284
Changing a Fuse...........................................301
Maintenance
General Information.....................................302
Opening and Closing the Hood...............302
Under Hood Overview -
2.7L
EcoBoost™..................................................304
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................306
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™......307
Engine Oil Dipstick -
3.7L...........................308
Engine Oil Check.........................................308
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................309
Engine Coolant Check................................309
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......313
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................315
Washer Fluid Check......................................315
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Fuel Filter.........................................................316
Changing the 12V Battery...........................316
Checking the Wiper Blades........................318
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................318
Adjusting the Headlamps............................319
Changing a Bulb
............................................321
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................322
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................324
Vehicle Care
General Information
.....................................325
Cleaning Products........................................325
Cleaning the Exterior..................................325
Waxing............................................................326
Cleaning the Engine....................................327
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.........................................................327
Cleaning the Interior
....................................328
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................330
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................330
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..................331
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels..........................331 Vehicle Storage
............................................332
Wheels and Tires
General Information.....................................334
Temporary Mobility Kit................................336
Tire Care
.........................................................342
Using Summer Tires
....................................358
Using Snow Chains......................................358
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............359
Changing a Road Wheel.............................363
Technical Specifications.............................368
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications -
2.7L
EcoBoost™..................................................370
Engine Specifications -
3.7L........................371
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™............372
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................373
Vehicle Identification Number
...................374
Vehicle Certification Label.........................374
Transmission Code Designation
...............375
Capacities and Specifications -
2.7L
EcoBoost™..................................................376 Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.........381
Audio System
General Information
.....................................388
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................389
Media Hub.......................................................391
MyLincoln Touch ™
General Information
.....................................392
Settings...........................................................403
Entertainment................................................422
Phone..............................................................445
Information.....................................................455
Climate............................................................469
Navigation......................................................473
MyLincoln Touch ™ Troubleshooting
.........486
Accessories
Accessories...................................................494
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
.....................496
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Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
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Vehicles with automatic climate control can
be configured to operate when the vehicle
is remote started. See Automatic Climate
Control (page 140).
Many states and provinces have restrictions
for the use of remote start. Check your local
and state or provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding remote start
systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• The ignition is on.
• The alarm system is triggered.
• You switch off the feature in the
information display.
See General
Information (page 114).
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in
P.
• The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
• The service engine soon light is on. Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:
You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start if you do not follow this
sequence. The tag with your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2.
Press the remote start button twice. The
exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to start.
See
General Information (page 114).
The power windows will not work during the
remote start and the radio will not turn on
automatically. The parking lamps will remain on and the
vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
See General
Information (page 114).
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
To extend the engine running time duration
of your vehicle during remote start, repeat
steps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. If
you programmed the duration to last 10
minutes, the second 10 minutes will begin
after what is left of the first activation time.
For example, if your vehicle had been
running from the first remote start for 5
minutes, your vehicle continues to run now
for a total of 20 minutes. You can extend the
remote start up to a maximum of 35 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting Press the button once. The parking
lamps will turn off.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let
the engine cool.
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure
they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective
system warning lamp for further information. Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp, but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in.
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 224).
On (white light): Illuminates when you switch
on the adaptive cruise control system. Turns
off when you switch off the speed control
system.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when you
engage the adaptive cruise control system.
Turns off when you disengage the speed
control system. Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You continue to have
the normal braking system (without ABS)
unless the brake system warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Autohold Active It illuminates when the system
holds your vehicle stationary.
Autohold Unavailable It illuminates when the system is
on, but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Automatic High Beam Control It will illuminate when this feature
is on.
See Automatic High Beam
Control (page 95).
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Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with a
message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 237). See
Information Messages (page 121).
Brake System It illuminates when you engage the
parking brake with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, check that you did not engage the
parking brake. If you did not engage the
parking brake, this indicates a low brake fluid
level or a brake system malfunction. Have
the system checked immediately by an
authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance may occur.
It will take you longer to stop your vehicle.
Have your vehicle checked by your
authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the risk
of personal injury. Cruise Control
(If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch this
feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on the
left or right direction indicator or
the hazard warning flasher. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 321). Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction.
See Electric Parking
Brake (page 195).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 309).
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Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the engine
oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 308).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It illuminates and a chime sounds
to remind you to fasten your safety
belt. See Safety Belt Minder
(page 40).
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates a
malfunction. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer. Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights illuminates on
the windshield in certain instances
when using adaptive cruise control
and/or the collision warning system. It also
illuminates momentarily when you start your
vehicle to make sure the display works.
High Beam It illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Hood Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Liftgate Ajar Illuminates when the liftgate is not
completely closed.Low Beam Malfunction Warning It will illuminate when there is a
malfunction with the low beam
headlamp bulb.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level is
low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp remains
on with the engine running or
when driving, check your tire pressure as
soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
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Low Washer Fluid
It illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps It illuminates when you switch the
parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or an AWD
fault. Contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible. Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon indicator
light stays illuminated after you
start the engine, it indicates that
the On Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has
detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On board
diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling
chapter for more information about having
your vehicle serviced. See Emission Control
System (page 179).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced immediately. WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other
vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Have your vehicle serviced immediately. The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when you first switch the ignition
on before engine start to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light stays
on until you crank the engine, then turns
itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the service
engine soon light blinks eight times, it means
that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing.
See Emission Control System (page 179).
Stability Control It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the system
switches off. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.
See
Using Stability Control (page 204).
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