2018 LINCOLN MKT hood release

Direction Indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 96).
C
Information display control.
See Information Display Control (page 86).
D
Instrument cluster.
See Instrument Cluster (page 104).
E
Information display control.
See Information Display Control (page 86).
F
Audio system.
See Audio System (page 370).
G
Hazard flasher switch.
See Hazard Flashers (page 254).
H
Information and entertainment display.
I
Passenger airbag indicator light.
See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 53).
J
Climate controls.
See Climate Control (page 129).
K
Keyless start button.
See Keyless Starting (page 162).
L
Audio control.
See Audio Control (page 85).
M
Horn.N
Steering wheel adjustment.
See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 84).
O
Cruise control switches.
See Using Cruise Control (page 208).
P
Hood release.
See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 287).
Q
Instrument panel dimmer control.
See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 92).
R
Lighting control.
See Lighting Control (page 90).
S
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand side
of the instrument panel.
2. Slightly lift the hood. 3. Release the hood latch by pushing the
secondary release lever to your left-hand
side. 4. Open the hood. The hood struts
automatically support the hood.
Closing the Hood
1. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last 8–12 in
(20–30 cm).
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
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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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