2017 LINCOLN MKZ coolant temperature

If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach higher a
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long or
steep grade in high ambient temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle speed
caused by reduced engine power. In order
to manage the engine coolant temperature.
Your vehicle may enter this mode if certain
high-temperature and high-load conditions
take place. The amount of speed reduction
depends on vehicle loading, grade and
ambient temperature. If this occurs, there is
no need to pull off the road. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may automatically turn
on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant temperature
decreases to the normal operating
temperature, the air conditioning turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves fully
into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine soon
messages appear in your information display,
do the following:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature does
not drop, follow the remaining steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
6F35/HF35 transmission
(If Equipped)
Note: Transmission fluid should be checked
by an authorized dealer. If required, fluid
should be added by an authorized dealer.
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission does
not consume fluid. However, the fluid level
should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, (For example: if the
transmission slips or shifts slowly) or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 495).
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid
additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The
use of these materials may affect
transmission operation and result in damage
to internal transmission components.
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
pins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every
15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label.
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Climate............................................................432
Climate Control..............................................134
Climate Controlled Seats............................148
Cooled Seats........................................................149
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................303
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........52
Creating a MyKey............................................61 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................62
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................233 False Alerts...........................................................237
Switching the System Off and On..................237
System Errors......................................................237
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................236
System Limitations.............................................236
Using the System...............................................233
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Principle of Operation........................................215
Type 1.......................................................................80
Type 2......................................................................80
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................
215
Customer Assistance..................................267 D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................87
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)...........................................87
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................87
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Lane Change.........................................................90
Drive Control
..................................................241
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.............................241
Driver Alert
.....................................................225
Using Driver Alert...............................................225
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................45 Children and Airbags...........................................46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................46
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........50
Driving Aids...................................................225
Driving Hints..................................................256
Driving Through Water
...............................256
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................87 E
Economical Driving
......................................256
Electric Parking Brake..................................189
Applying the electric parking brake...............189
Applying the electric parking brake when the
vehicle is moving............................................190
Battery With No Charge.....................................191
Releasing the electric parking brake.............190
Emission Control System
.............................170
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).........................171
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing................................................................172
End User License Agreement...................527 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................527
Engine Block Heater....................................163 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................163
Engine Coolant Check................................303 Adding Coolant...................................................304
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................306
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................305
Recycled Coolant...............................................305
Severe Climates.................................................305
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................75
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Engine Oil Check..........................................301
Adding Engine Oil..............................................302
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L............................301
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L............................301
Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................367 Drivebelt Routing................................................368
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................368 Drivebelt Routing................................................369
Entertainment.................................................419 AM/FM Radio........................................................421
Apps.......................................................................432
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................430
CD (If equipped)..................................................429
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............425
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..............421
Sources.................................................................420
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information....................................432
USB Ports.............................................................432
Environment......................................................16
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................189
Essential Towing Checks...........................252 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................253
Hitches..................................................................252
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................253
Safety Chains......................................................252 Trailer Brakes......................................................252
Trailer Lamps.......................................................252
When Towing a Trailer.......................................253
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................96
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................95
Blind Spot Monitor................................................97
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................
95
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................96
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................96
Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................96
Memory Mirrors.....................................................96
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................94
Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................
96
F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................35 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................37
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................36
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................35
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................330
Floor Mats
.......................................................257 Front Parking Aid
.........................................200
Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................201
Front Passenger Sensing System...............47
Fuel and Refueling
........................................164
Fuel Consumption.........................................169
Calculating Fuel Economy................................170
Filling the Tank.....................................................169
Fuel Filter
.........................................................312
Fuel Quality.....................................................165
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................165
Fuel Shutoff...................................................260
Fuses...............................................................275
Fuse Specification Chart
............................275
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........287
Power Distribution Box.....................................275
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener..............151
Gauges..............................................................101 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............103
Fuel Gauge...........................................................102
Information Display.............................................102
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................54
Intelligent Access..................................................54
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Cooling system...................................................328
Engine...................................................................328
Fuel system..........................................................328
General..................................................................327
Miscellaneous.....................................................328
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................328
Tires.......................................................................328
Ventilation See: Climate Control...........................................134
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............372
Voice Control...................................................80
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103 Adaptive Cruise Control....................................103
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................
103
Autohold Active...................................................103
Autohold Unavailable.........................................103
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................104
Brake System.......................................................104
Cruise Control......................................................104
Direction Indicator...............................................104
Door Ajar...............................................................104
Electric Park Brake..............................................104
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................104 Engine Oil..............................................................105
Fasten Seatbelt....................................................105
Front Airbag..........................................................105
Heads Up Display...............................................105
High Beam............................................................105
Hood Ajar..............................................................105
Low Fuel Level.....................................................105
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................105
Low Washer Fluid................................................105
Parking Lamps.....................................................105
Powertrain Fault..................................................106
Service Engine Soon..........................................106
Stability Control...................................................106
Stability Control Off............................................106
Trunk Ajar..............................................................106
Washer Fluid Check......................................312
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................321
See: Wipers and Washers..................................82
Waxing............................................................322
Welcome Lighting
............................................91
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................357
Wheels and Tires.........................................330 Technical Specifications...................................365
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................93
Windshield Washers.......................................84 Windshield Wipers
.........................................82
Intermittent Wipe..................................................82
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades....................314
Wipers and Washers......................................82
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