2018 LINCOLN MKT charging

If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving,
make sure the parking brake is disengaged.
If the parking brake is disengaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system fault. Have your vehicle checked
immediately.
Charging System
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
If it stays on when the engine is
running, there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a
problem with the electrical system or a
related component.
Cruise Control (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch the
system on.
See
Using Cruise Control (page
208). Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 305).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 293).
Engine Oil It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked immediately.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 291).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.
Front Fog Lamps Lights when you switch the front
fog lamps on.
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Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continue\
s to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low st\
ate of charge. Turn
the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle
has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save Battery
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Transport Mode Contact Dealer
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Factory Mode Contact Dealer
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The scheduled maintenance items listed in
scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of your
vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Ford,
Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for
maintenance replacements or for service of
components affecting emission control, such
non-Ford parts should be equivalent to
genuine Ford Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.
Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning light or
the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
power could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust
system may allow exhaust to enter the
vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly
operating exhaust system inspected and
repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to
your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
owners and anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are
not permitted to intentionally remove an
emission control device or prevent it from
working. Information about your vehicle
’s
emission system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information Decal located on or near
the engine. This decal also lists engine
displacement.
Please consult your warranty information for
complete details.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle has a computer known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) that
monitors the engine ’s emission control
system. The system protects the environment
by making sure that your vehicle continues
to meet government emission standards. The
OBD-II system also assists a service
technician in properly servicing your vehicle. When the service engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II
system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause the
service engine soon indicator to illuminate.
Examples are:
1. Your vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the
engine may misfire or run poorly.
3. The fuel fill inlet may not have closed properly. See Refueling (page 171).
4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.
You can correct these temporary
malfunctions by filling the fuel tank with good
quality fuel, properly closing the fuel fill inlet
or letting the electrical system dry out. After
three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, the
service engine soon indicator should stay off
the next time you start the engine. A driving
cycle consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city and highway driving.
No additional vehicle service is required.
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This system is designed to alert the driver of
certain collision risks. A radar detects if your
vehicle is rapidly approaching another
vehicle traveling in the same direction as
yours.
If it is, a red warning light illuminates and an
audible warning chime sounds. The brake support system assists the driver
in reducing the collision speed by charging
the brakes. If the risk of collision further
increases after the warning light illuminates,
the brake support prepares the brake system
for rapid braking. This may be apparent to
the driver. The system does not automatically
activate the brakes but, if the brake pedal is
pressed, full force braking is applied even if
the brake pedal is lightly pressed.
Using the Collision Warning System
WARNING
The collision warning system
’s brake
support can only help reduce the
speed at which a collision occurs if the driver
applies the vehicle ’s brakes. The brake pedal
must be pressed just like any typical braking
situation. The warning system sensitivity can be
adjusted to one of three possible settings by
using the information display control. See
General Information (page 109). Note:
If collision warnings are perceived as
being too frequent or disturbing then the
warning sensitivity can be reduced, though
the manufacturer recommends using the
highest sensitivity setting where possible.
Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer
and later system warnings.
See General
Information (page 109).
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Because your vehicle
’s engine is
electronically-controlled by a computer,
some engine control settings are maintained
by power from the battery. Some engine
computer settings, like the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy, optimize the driveability and
performance of the engine. The clock and
radio station presets are also maintained in
memory by power from the low-voltage
battery. These settings are erased when a
technician disconnects and connects the
low-voltage battery.
To restore the settings, do the following:
Note: Until you switch the ignition to the on
position, you will receive a message in your
information display stating that your vehicle
is not in park.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Press the brake pedal and start your vehicle. 5. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature. While the engine
is warming up, complete the following:
Reset the clock. See Audio Unit (page
371). Reset the power windows
bounce-back feature. See Power
Windows (page 98). Reset the radio
station presets. See Audio Unit (page
371).
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle at least 10 mi (16 km) to
completely relearn the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel trim
strategy.
Note: Certain features may not operate if
the battery monitor system is not reset with
a scan tool following a jump start or battery
replacement. Normal electrical accessory
operation should resume after your vehicle
is left undisturbed for 8 hours. Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
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.
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or
water applied with a soft sponge or cloth.
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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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General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................60
Intelligent Access.................................................60
General Maintenance Information...........483 Multi-Point Inspection........................................486
Owner Checks and Services...........................484
Protecting Your Investment.............................483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?......................................................483
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................263
Getting the Services You Need................259 Away From Home..............................................259
Global Opening and Closing.......................99 Closing the Windows...........................................99
Opening the Windows.........................................99
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................192
Hazard Flashers............................................254
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................
304
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................93
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp............................
305 Head Restraints
.............................................135
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................136
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................137
Heated Seats...................................................151 Front Seats.............................................................151
Second-Row Heated Seats................................151
Heated Steering Wheel................................86
Heated Windows and Mirrors
....................133
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................133
Heated Rear Window.........................................133
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................129
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................131
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather..............................................................131
General Hints.........................................................131
Quickly Cooling the Interior...............................
131
Quickly Heating the Interior..............................131
Recommended Settings for Cooling...............131
Recommended Settings for Heating...............131
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................192
Home Screen
................................................392
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............287 I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................260
Information Display Control
.........................86
Information Displays.....................................109 General Information............................................109
Information Messages
..................................116
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................117
AdvanceTrac ™.........................................................117
Alarm.......................................................................118
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................
118
AWD........................................................................\
.119
Battery and Charging System..........................120
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................121
Brake System........................................................121
Collision Warning System.................................122
Doors and Locks..................................................122
Fuel........................................................................\
.123
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................123
Lane Keeping System........................................124
Maintenance.........................................................124
MyKey.....................................................................125
Park Aid..................................................................126
Power Steering.....................................................127
Seats.......................................................................127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................128
Traction Control...................................................128
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................105
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................105
Airbag Readiness................................................105
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................105
Battery....................................................................105
Brake System Warning Light............................105
Charging System.................................................106
Cruise Control......................................................106
Direction Indicator..............................................106
Door Ajar...............................................................106
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................106
Engine Oil..............................................................106
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................106
Front Fog Lamps.................................................106
Head Up Display..................................................107
High Beam.............................................................107
Liftgate Ajar...........................................................107
Low Fuel Level.....................................................107
Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................107
Low Washer Fluid................................................107
Parking Lamps......................................................107
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power.......107
Service Engine Soon..........................................107
Stability Control...................................................108
Stability Control Off............................................108
Washer Fluid Check....................................300 Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................311
See: Wipers and Washers..................................88
Waxing..............................................................312
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................340
Wheels and Tires.........................................320
General Information...........................................320
Technical Specifications...................................348
Windows and Mirrors.....................................98
Windshield Washers
......................................89
Windshield Wipers.........................................88 Speed Dependent Wipers..................................88
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades...................302
Wipers and Washers......................................88
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