2018 LINCOLN MKC warning

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
California Proposition 65..............................12
Perchlorate.......................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................13
Special Notices...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment.........14
Export Unique Options..................................15
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................17
Child Safety
General Information.......................................19
Installing Child Restraints.............................21
Booster Seats.................................................27
Child Restraint Positioning..........................30
Child Safety Locks..........................................31
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................33
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment........................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................37
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................38
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance........................................................................40
Seatbelt Extension.........................................41
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.............................42
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................43
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44
Front Passenger Sensing System.............46
Side Airbags....................................................49
Driver Knee Airbag.......................................50
Safety Canopy™..............................................50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........51
Airbag Disposal..............................................53
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies.........................................................................54
Remote Control..............................................55
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control........................................................................58
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................59
Creating a MyKey..........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................61
Checking MyKey System Status.................61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................................62
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................64
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Keyless Entry..................................................69
Liftgate
Power Liftgate.................................................72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................76
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................77
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.........................................................79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable Steering Column.........................................................................79
Audio Control..................................................81
Voice Control...................................................81
Cruise Control................................................82
Information Display Control........................82
Heated Steering Wheel...............................82
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................83
Autowipers......................................................84
Windshield Washers.....................................85
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............85
Lighting
General Information......................................87
Lighting Control..............................................87
Autolamps.......................................................88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................89
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................90
Daytime Running Lamps.............................90
Automatic High Beam Control...................90
Front Fog Lamps............................................92
Direction Indicators.......................................92
Welcome Lighting..........................................92
Interior Lamps.................................................93
Ambient Lighting...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................95
Global Opening and Closing......................96
Exterior Mirrors...............................................96
Interior Mirror..................................................99
Sun Visors......................................................100
Moonroof.......................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................103
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................104
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............108
Information Displays
General Information....................................109
Information Messages..................................114
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control.........................133
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................135
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................136
Cabin Air Filter...............................................137
Remote Start..................................................137
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................138
Head Restraints............................................138
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Using Cruise Control..................................209
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................210
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................217
Lane Keeping System.................................219
Blind Spot Information System................224
Cross Traffic Alert........................................226
Steering.........................................................230
Collision Warning System..........................231
Drive Control................................................234
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................236
Luggage Covers..........................................236
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................236
Load Limit......................................................237
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................242
Trailer Sway Control...................................243
Recommended Towing Weights.............243
Essential Towing Checks..........................246
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......248
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...................................................250
Economical Driving.....................................250
Driving Through Water...............................251
Floor Mats......................................................251
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................253
Hazard Flashers..........................................254
Fuel Shutoff..................................................254
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................255
Post-Crash Alert System...........................258
Transporting the Vehicle...........................258
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............260
In California (U.S. Only)...............................261
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................262
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada......................................................264
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................266
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......266
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)......................................................................267
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................268
Changing a Fuse.........................................283
Maintenance
General Information...................................286
Opening and Closing the Hood..............286
Under Hood Overview...............................287
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................289
Engine Oil Check........................................289
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................290
Engine Coolant Check................................291
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.....295
Brake Fluid Check......................................295
Washer Fluid Check...................................295
Fuel Filter......................................................296
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. Werecommend that you take some time to getto know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greaterthe safety and pleasure you will get fromdriving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and injury.We strongly recommend that you useextreme caution when using any device thatmay take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to the vehicleyou have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manualmay show features as used in differentmodels, so may appear different to you onyour vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling yourvehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may seeon your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
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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
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
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Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
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Additionally, when you connect to Traffic,Directions and Information (if equipped,U.S. only), the service uses GPS technologyand advanced vehicle sensors to collectthe vehicle’s current location, traveldirection, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”), only to help provide you withthe directions, traffic reports, or businesssearches that you request. If you do notwant Ford or its vendors to receive thisinformation, do not activate the service. Formore information, see Traffic, Directionsand Information, Terms and Conditions.See SYNC™ 3 (page 368).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNINGS
Some constituents of engine exhaust,certain vehicle components, certainfluids contained in vehicles and certainproducts of component wear contain or emitchemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm.
WARNINGS
Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and leadcompounds, chemicals known to the Stateof California to cause cancer andreproductive harm. Batteries also containother chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer. Wash your handsafter handling.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such asairbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners andremote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handling mayapply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-ouswaste/perchlorate
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offersa full range of financing and lease plans tohelp you acquire your vehicle. We arededicated to providing answers, informationand a truly extraordinary experience.
Use the options below to contact us withquestions about your account or financingand we will respond promptly:
Web Address
www.LincolnAFS.com
Phone: 1-888-498-8801
Mail: Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
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P.O. Box 542000
Omaha, NE 68154-8000
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft parts wheneveryour vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts that conformto the specifications detailed in this Owner’sManual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsmeet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents do happen. GenuineFord replacement collision parts meet ourstringent requirements for fit, finish, structuralintegrity, corrosion protection and dentresistance. During vehicle development wevalidate that these parts deliver the intendedlevel of protection as a whole system. Agreat way to know for sure you are gettingthis level of protection is to use genuine Fordreplacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Lincoln Warranty. Damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of thefailure of non-Ford parts may not be coveredby the Lincoln Warranty. For additionalinformation, refer to the terms and conditionsof the Lincoln Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is coveredand what is not covered by your vehicle’sNew Vehicle Limited Warranty, see theWarranty Manual that is provided to youalong with your Owner’s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fittedwith sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury toyourself and others if you do not followthe instruction highlighted by the warningsymbol. Failure to follow the specificwarnings and instructions could result inpersonal injury.
NEVER use a rearward facing childrestraint on a seat protected by anACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH orSERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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