2018 LINCOLN MKC battery

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISINGCOST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITHLINCOLN PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICEPLAN.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans(U.S. Only)
Lincoln Protect means peace of mind. It’s theextended service plan backed by the LincolnMotor Company, and provides moreprotection beyond the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty coverage. When you visit yourLincoln Dealer, insist on genuine LincolnProtect extended service plans!
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan CanQuickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easilyexceed the price of your Lincoln Protectextended service plan. With Lincoln Protectyou minimize your risk for unexpected repairbills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four mechanical Lincoln Protectextended service plans with different levelsof coverage. Ask your authorized dealer fordetails.
1.PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensivecoverage. With over 1,000 coveredcomponents, this plan is so complete it’sprobably easier to list what’s not covered.
2.ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, andincludes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 criticalcomponents.
Lincoln Protect extended service plans arehonored by all authorized Lincoln dealers inthe U.S., Canada and Mexico.
That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln orFord dealership.
•Repairs performed by factory trainedtechnicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer forservice, we’ll give you a loaner to use for theday.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for coveredrepairs, you are eligible for rental carcoverage, including bumper to bumperwarranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jumpstarts.
•Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement forlodging, meals and rental car.
•Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental carcoverage and other transportation.
478
MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing
Lincoln Protect

Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
483
MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing
Scheduled Maintenance

Check Every Six Months
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance interval tohelp make sure your vehicle keeps runninggreat.
Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damageExhaust system
484
MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing
Scheduled Maintenance

Switching the System On and Off.....................91
Automatic Transmission...............................175Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................180Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................178If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................180Push Button Shift Transmission.......................175SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission..............177
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................295Auto-Start-Stop...............................................161Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................162Enabling Auto-Start-Stop....................................161
Autowipers.......................................................84Autowipers Settings.............................................84
Auxiliary Power Points.................................153110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15312 Volt DC Power Point......................................153Locations...............................................................153
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive............................................181
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................296
Blind Spot Information System.................224Switching the System Off and On..................225System Errors......................................................225Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................224
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............224
Body Styling Kits............................................314Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
Booster Seats...................................................27Types of Booster Seats.......................................28
Brake Fluid Check.......................................295Brakes..............................................................186General Information............................................186
Breaking-In....................................................250Bulb Specification Chart..............................301
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................137California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™...................................................350Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................355Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™....................................................356Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications...................344Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306
Catalytic Converter.......................................172On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................173Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................174
Center Console.............................................155Changing a Bulb...........................................300Front Direction Indicator..................................300High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............300LED Lamps...........................................................300License Plate Lamp.............................................301
Changing a Fuse..........................................283Fuses.....................................................................283
Changing a Road Wheel.............................337Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................338Tire Change Procedure....................................339
Changing the 12V Battery..........................296Changing the Engine Air Filter.................303Changing the Wiper Blades......................298Front Wiper Blades............................................298
558
MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing
Index

Driving Hints..................................................250Driving Through Water................................251DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
E
Economical Driving......................................250Electric Parking Brake..................................187Applying the electric parking brake...............187Applying the electric parking brake when thevehicle is moving............................................188Battery With No Charge....................................189Releasing the electric parking brake.............188
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................513Emission Law...................................................171Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............172Tampering With a Noise Control System.......171
End User License Agreement....................518VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................518
Engine Block Heater....................................160Using the Engine Block Heater.......................160
Engine Coolant Check.................................291Adding Engine Coolant....................................292Checking the Engine Coolant..........................291Recycled Engine Coolant.................................293
Severe Climates.................................................293What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling.............................................................293
Engine Emission Control..............................171Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................76
Engine Oil Check.........................................289Adding Engine Oil..............................................290
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................289Engine Specifications - 2.0L/2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................344Drivebelt Routing................................................344
Engine Specifications - 2.3L/2.3LEcoBoost™....................................................345Drivebelt Routing................................................345
Entertainment................................................397AM/FM Radio.......................................................400Apps.........................................................................411Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................409CD (If equipped)..................................................408HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............404SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........400Sources.................................................................399Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information......................................411USB Ports...............................................................411
Environment......................................................16
EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake...............................187
Essential Towing Checks............................246Before Towing a Trailer.....................................247Hitches..................................................................246Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................247Safety Chains......................................................246Trailer Brakes.......................................................246Trailer Lamps.......................................................246When Towing a Trailer.......................................247
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................15Exterior Mirrors................................................96Auto-Dimming Feature........................................98Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................97Blind Spot Monitor................................................99Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................98Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................98Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98Memory Mirrors.....................................................98Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................98
560
MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing
Index

Using Hill Start Assist.........................................190
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................135Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................136General Hints........................................................135Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................136Quickly Heating the Interior.............................136Recommended Settings for Cooling..............136Recommended Settings for Heating..............136
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................187Home Screen................................................385Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
I
In California (U.S. Only)................................261Information Display Control.........................82Information Displays.....................................109General Information............................................109
Information Messages...................................114Active Park.............................................................114Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................115AdvanceTrac™........................................................116Airbag......................................................................116Alarm.......................................................................116
All-Wheel Drive......................................................117Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................117Auto Start-Stop......................................................118Battery and Charging System...........................119Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................120Collision Warning System.................................120Doors and Locks...................................................121Driver Alert.............................................................121Fuel.........................................................................122Hill Start Assist.....................................................122Keys and Intelligent Access.............................122Lane Keeping System........................................123Maintenance.........................................................124MyKey.....................................................................125Park Aid..................................................................126Park Brake.............................................................126Power Steering.....................................................127Remote Start.........................................................128Seats.......................................................................128Starting System ...................................................128Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................129Traction Control...................................................129Trailer......................................................................130Transmission.........................................................130
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................24Using Tether Straps..............................................26
Instrument Cluster.........................................103Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps........................89Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps..................89
Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................255To Connect the Booster Cables.....................257To Start the Engine............................................258
K
Keyless Entry...................................................69SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..............................................................69
Keyless Starting.............................................156Ignition Modes.....................................................156
562
MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing
Index

Keys and Remote Controls...........................54
L
Lane Keeping System..................................219Switching the System On and Off...................219
Liftgate...............................................................72Lighting Control...............................................87Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................88Headlamp High Beam.........................................88
Lighting..............................................................87General Information..............................................87
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................478Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................479Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................478
Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............236
Load Carrying................................................236Load Limit.......................................................237Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles.............................................................241Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................237
Locking and Unlocking.................................64Activating Intelligent Access.............................66
Autolock..................................................................67Autounlock..............................................................67Battery Saver.........................................................68Illuminated Entry...................................................68Illuminated Exit......................................................68Mechanical Key.....................................................65Opening a Rear Door from Inside....................66Power Door Locks................................................64Remote Control.....................................................64Smart Unlocks.......................................................66Welcome Lighting.................................................68
Luggage Covers...........................................236Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
M
Maintenance..................................................286General Information...........................................286
Memory Function..........................................143Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................145Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key...............144Saving a PreSet Position...................................144
Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................109
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................136See: Windows and Mirrors.................................95
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................100Bounce-Back.........................................................101Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............101Power Sunscreen.................................................101Venting the Moonroof.........................................101
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L/2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................346Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L/2.3LEcoBoost™....................................................347MyKey Troubleshooting................................62MyKey™..............................................................59Principle of Operation.........................................59
N
Navigation......................................................424cityseeker.............................................................433Destination Mode...............................................425Map Mode............................................................424Navigation Map Updates..................................434Navigation Menu................................................430SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................434SYNC AppLink.....................................................433Waypoints.............................................................432
563
MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing
Index

Replacing the Battery..........................................55Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................57
Remote Start...................................................137Automatic Settings..............................................137
Removing a Headlamp...............................300Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................312Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................58Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................267Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......266Roadside Assistance...................................253Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................254Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................254Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................254Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................253Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................253
Roadside Emergencies...............................253
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................236Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................250
Running Out of Fuel.....................................165Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................166Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................166
S
Safety Canopy™...............................................50Safety Precautions........................................164Scheduled Maintenance Record..............493Scheduled Maintenance.............................481Seatbelt Extension...........................................41Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................37Seatbelt Reminder..........................................38Belt-Minder™...........................................................38
Seatbelts...........................................................33Principle of Operation..........................................33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................37Conditions of operation......................................38
Seats.................................................................138Security..............................................................76Settings...........................................................438911 Assist...............................................................446Ambient Lighting................................................455
Bluetooth...............................................................441Clock.......................................................................441Display...................................................................457General.................................................................452Media Player........................................................439Mobile Apps..........................................................451Navigation............................................................448Phone....................................................................442Radio......................................................................447SiriusXM................................................................448Sound....................................................................438Valet Mode...........................................................458Vehicle..................................................................455Voice Control.......................................................457Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................453
Side Airbags.....................................................49Sitting in the Correct Position....................138Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains...................................331
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and UtilityType Vehicles.....................................................14On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
565
MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, Second Printing
Index