2017 LINCOLN MKC check engine

Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................235
Luggage Covers...........................................235
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................235
Load Limit.......................................................236
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................241
Trailer Sway Control....................................242
Recommended Towing Weights
..............242
Essential Towing Checks
............................245
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........247
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................249
Economical Driving......................................249
Driving Through Water
...............................250
Floor Mats......................................................250
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................252
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................253
Fuel Shutoff...................................................253 Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................254
Post-Crash Alert System............................256
Transporting the Vehicle
............................257
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................259
In California (U.S. Only)...............................260
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.........................261
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
...........................................262
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................263
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................264
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......265
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................265
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................267
Changing a Fuse..........................................283 Maintenance
General Information
.....................................286
Opening and Closing the Hood...............286
Under Hood Overview................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................290
Engine Oil Check.........................................290
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................291
Engine Coolant Check.................................291
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......295
Brake Fluid Check.......................................295
Washer Fluid Check....................................296
Fuel Filter
.......................................................296
Changing the 12V Battery..........................296
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................298
Changing the Wiper Blades......................298
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................299
Removing a Headlamp...............................300
Changing a Bulb...........................................300
Bulb Specification Chart
..............................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................303
Vehicle Care
General Information
.....................................305
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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 seatbelt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
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Programming or Changing
Configurable Settings
Use the information display to program or
change your optional MyKey settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using the key or
the transmitter you want to program.
2. Access the main menu in the information
display and then scroll through the
menus to change the settings of your
MyKey. See Information Displays (page
108).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
4. A confirmation message appears in the display after you finish programming your
MyKey. The programmed restrictions
apply when you restart your vehicle with
the programmed key or transmitter.
Note: You can clear or change your MyKey
settings at any time during the same key
cycle as you created the MyKey. If you switch
the engine off, you must use an admin key
to change or clear your optional MyKey
settings. CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear your MyKeys, you remove
all restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status at once. To clear
all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, use the
information display.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
2. Access the main menu in the information
display and then scroll through the
menus to begin clearing your MyKey
programming. See Information Displays
(page
108).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
4. A confirmation message appears in the display after you finish clearing your
MyKeys.
Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you
remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys
to their original admin key status. You cannot
remove the MyKey restrictions individually. CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about your
programmed MyKeys by using the
information display.
See Information
Displays (page 108).
MyKey Distance
Tracks the distance when drivers use a
MyKey. The only way to delete the
accumulated distance is by using an admin
key to clear all MyKeys. If the distance does
not accumulate as expected, then the
intended user is not using the MyKey, or an
admin key user recently cleared and then
recreated a MyKey.
Number of MyKeys
Indicates the number of MyKeys
programmed to your vehicle. Use this feature
to detect how many MyKeys you have for
your vehicle and determine when all MyKeys
have been deleted.
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Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue to
have normal braking (without Anti-lock
braking system) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Auto Hold Active It illuminates when the system
holds your vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold Unavailable It illuminates when the system is
on, but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped) It will illuminate to inform you when
the engine shuts down or in
conjunction with a message. 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 will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 223).
Brake System It will illuminate when you engage
the parking brake with the ignition
on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that you do not have the parking brake
engaged. If you do not have the parking
brake engaged, this indicates 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 as soon as
possible. Driving extended distances with
the parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. Cruise Control
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you turn the left
or right direction indicator or the
hazard warning flasher on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 300).
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Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It will illuminate or flash when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See Electric Parking
Brake (page 185).
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 291). 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 290).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
See Seatbelt
Reminder (page 36).
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 will illuminate
on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive
cruise control or the collision warning system.
It will also illuminate momentarily when you
start your vehicle to make sure the display
works.
High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
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Low Tire Pressure Warning
It will illuminate 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 will also illuminate 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.
Low Washer Fluid It will illuminate when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on. Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system has
detected a powertrain or an
all-wheel drive 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 your 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 170).
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 checked as soon as
possible. When you first switch the ignition on, before
engine start, the service engine soon
indicator light illuminates to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is ready
for inspection maintenance testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until you crank the engine, and then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the service
engine soon light blinks eight times, it means
that your vehicle is not ready for inspection
maintenance testing. See Emission Control
System
(page 170).
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Fuel
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer. See Auto Hold (page 187).
Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle.
See Keyless Starting (page 156).
No Key Detected
You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine and your vehic\
le does not detect yourintelligent access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Full Accessory Power Active
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, conta\
ct an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 290).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 290).
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake system immediately.
See Brake Fluid Check
(page 295).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over Temperature
The washer fluid is low, refill washer fluid.
Washer Fluid Level Low
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. See an authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory Mode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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