2017 LINCOLN MKT towing

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles (12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles (8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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Engine Immobilizer
See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................81
Engine Oil Check.........................................292 Adding Engine Oil..............................................292
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L................................................................292
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.....................................................351
Drivebelt Routing.................................................351
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................352 Drivebelt Routing................................................352
Entertainment................................................405 AM/FM Radio.......................................................407
Apps........................................................................\
418
Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................416
CD (If equipped)...................................................415
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)................
411
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............407
Sources.................................................................406
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information....................................418
USB Ports..............................................................418
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks
............................245
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................247
Hitches..................................................................245
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................248 Safety Chains......................................................246
Trailer Brake Controller Connector................247
Trailer Brakes.......................................................246
Trailer Lamps........................................................247
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a
Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin
Connector).......................................................245
When Towing a Trailer.......................................247
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................100
Auto-dimming Feature........................................101
Blind Spot Information System........................
102
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................101
Heated Exterior Mirrors .....................................101
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror..............................101
Memory Mirrors ...................................................101
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................100
Puddle Lamps.......................................................101
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................42
Seatbelt Locking Modes......................................41
Third Row Seatbelt Stowage.............................40 Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................
40
Floor Mats
......................................................252
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................96
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals...................................87
Front Fog Lamps.............................................96
Front Passenger Sensing System..............53
Fuel and Refueling
........................................170
Fuel Consumption.........................................176
Calculating Fuel Economy................................176
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................176
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................172
Fuel Quality
......................................................171
Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................171
Fuel Shutoff...................................................255
Fuses...............................................................267
Fuse Specification Chart............................267 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........276
Power Distribution Box.....................................267
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............155
Gauges............................................................105
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Power Windows..............................................99
Accessory Delay..................................................100
Bounce-Back..........................................................99
One-Touch Down..................................................99
One-Touch Up.......................................................99
Window Lock.........................................................99
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................199
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............133
Rear Seats.......................................................143 Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................143
Rear Under Floor Storage
..........................236
Rear View Camera.......................................205 Using the Rear View Camera System...........205
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera...................................205
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............89 Rear Camera Washer...........................................90
Rear Window Washer..........................................90
Rear Window Wiper.............................................89
Recommended Towing Weights...............243
Refueling..........................................................173 System Warnings.................................................175
Remote Control
................................................61
Car Finder...............................................................62 Intelligent Access Key..........................................61
Memory Feature....................................................64
Remote Start..........................................................62
Replacing the Battery...........................................61
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................
62
Remote Start
...................................................135
Automatic Settings..............................................135
Removing a Headlamp
...............................305
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................317
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................64
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................266
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......265
Roadside Assistance
...................................254
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................255
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................255
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................255
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................254 Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using
Roadside Assistance.....................................254
Roadside Emergencies
...............................254
Running-In See: Breaking-In..................................................251
Running Out of Fuel......................................172 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container...........................................................172
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................172
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................56
Safety Precautions........................................170
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............494
Scheduled Maintenance............................482
Seatbelt Extension
.........................................48
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................44
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................45 Belt-Minder™...........................................................45
Seatbelts...........................................................38 Principle of Operation..........................................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................44
Conditions of operation......................................45
Seats.................................................................136
Security ...............................................................
81
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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires.......................................321
Towing a Trailer.............................................242 Load Placement..................................................242
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L...........................................248
Emergency Towing............................................248
Recreational Towing..........................................249
Towing.............................................................242
Traction Control.............................................194 Principle of Operation........................................194
Trailer Sway Control....................................243
Transmission Code Designation..............356
Transmission...................................................180
Transmission See: Transmission...............................................180
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™....................................................288
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................290
Universal Garage Door Opener................155 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............155
USB Port..........................................................375
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................210 Automatic Cancellation......................................214
Blocked Sensor...................................................216 Canceling the Set Speed..................................213
Changing the Set Speed...................................
214
Detection Issues..................................................214
Following a Vehicle..............................................211
Hilly Condition Usage........................................214
Overriding the System.......................................213
Resuming the Set Speed...................................214
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.................211
Setting the Gap Distance..................................212
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........214
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On...........211
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............217
System Not Available.........................................216
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................184 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................186
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires....................................................................186
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires....................................................................185
Using Cruise Control...................................209 Switching Cruise Control Off............................210
Switching Cruise Control On...........................209
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................70
Using Snow Chains
......................................336
Using Stability Control..................................197 Using Traction Control.................................194
Switching the System Off..................................194
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........
194
Using a Switch......................................................194
Using the Information Display Controls.........194
Using Voice Recognition
............................395
Audio Voice Commands...................................396
Climate Voice Commands................................398
Mobile App Voice Commands........................402
Navigation Voice Commands.........................400
Phone Voice Commands..................................
398
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands......................................................402
Voice Settings Commands...............................403
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................262
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................311
General Information.............................................311
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355
Vehicle Identification Number
..................355
Vehicle Storage.............................................318
Battery....................................................................319
Body........................................................................\
318
Brakes....................................................................319
Cooling system....................................................319
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