2017 LINCOLN MKT adding oil

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this
time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km)
. Vary your speed frequently and
change up through the gears early. Do not
labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first
1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds. •
Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back home).
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds.
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
There are also some things you may want to
avoid doing because they reduce your fuel
economy:
• Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings. •
Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle. Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.5L
ECOBOOST™/3.7L
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N). 2. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes
for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
Checking the engine oil level too soon
after you switch the engine off may result
in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 287).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
See Under Hood
Overview (page 288).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again
to check the oil level.
See Engine Oil
Dipstick (page 292).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between the maximum and minimum marks. If the
oil level is at the minimum mark, add oil
immediately.
See Capacities and
Specifications (page 357).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated. Note:
Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,100 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap when the
engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives
because they are unnecessary and could
lead to engine damage that may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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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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