2018 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID bulb

Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................235
Lane Keeping System..................................237
Blind Spot Information System.................242
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................244
Steering..........................................................248
Pre-Collision Assist......................................249
Drive Control.................................................253
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................255
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................260
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......260
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................262
Economical Driving......................................262
Driving Through Water...............................262
Floor Mats......................................................263
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................264
Hazard Flashers...........................................265
Fuel Shutoff...................................................265
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................266
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............269
Post-Crash Alert System.............................270
Transporting the Vehicle.............................271
Towing Points.................................................271
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................273
In California (U.S. Only)...............................274
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................275
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)...........................................276
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................277
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................279
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......279
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)............................................................280
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................281
Changing a Fuse..........................................297
Maintenance
General Information....................................300
Opening and Closing the Hood...............300
Under Hood Overview.................................301
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................303
Engine Oil Check..........................................303
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................304
Engine Coolant Check................................304
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......309
Brake Fluid Check.......................................309
Washer Fluid Check.....................................310
Fuel Filter.........................................................310
Changing the 12V Battery...........................310
Checking the Wiper Blades........................312
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................312
Adjusting the Headlamps............................313
Changing a Bulb............................................314
Bulb Specification Chart..............................315
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................317
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Table of Contents

See Automatic High Beam Control (page91).
Battery
If it lights while driving, it indicatesa malfunction. Switch off allunnecessary electrical equipmentand have an authorized dealer check thesystem immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
Lights when you switch this featureoff or with a blind spot message.See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 242). See InformationMessages (page 123).
Brake System
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performance may occur.It may take you longer to stop your vehicle.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible. Driving extended distances withthe parking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
It illuminates when you engage theparking brake and the ignition ison.
If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving,make sure the parking brake is disengaged. If the parking brake is disengaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem fault. Have your vehicle checkedimmediately.
Cruise Control Indicator
It illuminates when you switch thesystem on.
See Using Cruise Control (page 226).
Direction Indicator
Lights when the left or right turnsignal or the hazard warningflasher is switched on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for aburned-out bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 314).
Door Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andany door is not completely closed.
EcoSelect
Lights when you switch on thisfeature. See EcoSelect (page 175).
Electric Park Brake
Lights or flashes when the electricparking brake malfunctions.
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It also illuminates momentarily when youswitch the ignition on to confirm the lamp isfunctional. If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or begins to flash atany time, have the system checked by yourauthorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
Lights when the windshield washerfluid is low.
Parking Lamps
Lights when you switch on theparking lamps.
Powertrain Fault
Lights when your vehicle detectsa powertrain fault. Contact anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible.
Note:If your vehicle detects certain faults,it will not allow you to operate theaccelerator pedal. If this happens, press thebrake pedal and release it. This will activatelimp home vehicle operation. In limp homevehicle operation, your vehicle willaccelerate in a controlled manner up to amaximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on aflat surface. If you apply the brake pedal ormove the transmission to neutral (N) you canoverride your vehicle’s acceleration.
Ready to Drive
Lights when you switch on yourvehicle and it is ready to drive. Acorresponding message maydisplay stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleimmediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulb andto indicate whether your vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 188).
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If the service engine soon indicator remainson, have your vehicle serviced at the firstavailable opportunity. Although somemalfunctions detected by the OBD-II may nothave symptoms that are apparent, continueddriving with the service engine soon indicatoron can result in increased emissions, lowerfuel economy, reduced engine andtransmission smoothness and lead to morecostly repairs.
Readiness for Inspection andMaintenance (I/M) Testing
Some state and provincial and localgovernments may haveInspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs toinspect the emission control equipment onyour vehicle. Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent you from getting a vehicleregistration.
If the service engine soon indicatoris on or the bulb does not work,your vehicle may need service.See On-Board Diagnostics.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if theservice engine soon indicator is on or notworking properly (bulb is burned out), or ifthe OBD-II system has determined that someof the emission control systems have notbeen properly checked. In this case, thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing.
If the vehicle’s engine or transmission hasjust been serviced, or the battery hasrecently run down or been replaced, theOBD-II system may indicate that the vehicleis not ready for I/M testing. To determine ifthe vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn theignition key to the on position for 15 secondswithout cranking the engine. If the serviceengine soon indicator blinks eight times, itmeans that the vehicle is not ready for I/Mtesting; if the service engine soon indicatorstays on solid, it means that your vehicle isready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system checks the emissioncontrol system during normal driving. Acomplete check may take several days.
If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, youcan perform the following driving cycleconsisting of mixed city and highway driving:
1. 15 minutes of steady driving on anexpressway or highway followed by 20minutes of stop-and-go driving with atleast four 30-second idle periods.
2.Allow your vehicle to sit for at least eighthours with the ignition off. Then, start thevehicle and complete the above drivingcycle. The vehicle must warm up to itsnormal operating temperature. Oncestarted, do not turn off the vehicle untilthe above driving cycle is complete.
If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing,you need to repeat the above driving cycle.
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Engine Emission Control

Stability Control and Traction Control Features
Collision Warningwith Brake SupportTraction ControlSystemElectronic StabilityControlStability Control OffLightModeButton Functions
EnabledEnabledEnabledOn during bulb checkStability and tractioncontrol fully enabledDefault at start-up
EnabledDisabledEnabledOnTraction control offButton pressedmomentarily
DisabledEnabled with higherthreshold targetEnabled with higherthreshold targetOnSport mode (ifequipped)Button pressed twicerapidly
DisabledDisabledDisabledOnStability and tractioncontrol fully disabledButton pressed andheld more than fiveseconds
EnabledEnabledEnabledOffStability and tractioncontrol fully enabledButton pressed againafter deactivation
Note:Stability control fully off can only occurwhen you put the Active Suspension System(CCD) in sport mode. If you are not in sportmode or change from sport mode to anothermode, the stability control enables.
Note:Do not use Sport mode on publicroadways.
Your vehicle, if equipped with sport modeallows you to reduce normal stability andtraction control system intervention andprovide a more spirited driving experience.To enter sport mode, press the stabilitycontrol button twice rapidly. A messageappears in the information display that thesystem is now in sport mode.
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Stability Control

1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away fromthe glass. Press the locking buttonstogether.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are properlyaimed at the assembly plant. If your vehiclehas been in an accident, the alignment ofyour headlamps should be checked by yourauthorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of a wallor screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2.Measure the height of the headlamp bulbcenter from the ground and mark an 8 ft(2.4 m) horizontal reference line on thevertical wall or screen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
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4.On the wall or screen you will observe aflat zone of high intensity light located atthe top of the right hand portion of thebeam pattern. If the top edge of the highintensity light zone is not at the horizontalreference line, the headlamp will needto be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto adjust the vertical aim of theheadlamp. The horizontal edge of thebrighter light should touch the horizontalreference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
The horizontal aim does not require anyadjustment for this vehicle. If a fault occurs,have the system checked by an authorizeddealer.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodatenormal changes in pressure. Condensationcan be a natural by-product of this design.When moist air enters the lamp assemblythrough the vents, there is a possibility thatcondensation can occur when thetemperature is cold. When normalcondensation occurs, a thin film of mist canform on the interior of the lens. The thin misteventually clears and exits through the ventsduring normal operation. Clearing time maytake as long as 48 hours under dry weatherconditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, dripmarks or droplets).
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of thelens.
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usuallycaused by a lamp water leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp.
•Large water droplets, drip marks orstreaks present on the interior of the lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service ifany of the above conditions of unacceptablemoisture are present.
Replacing Bulbs
For replacing bulbs, see your authorizeddealer.
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BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chartbelow. Headlamp bulbs must be marked withan authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to
make sure they have the proper lampperformance, light brightness, light pattern,and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will notdamage the lamp assembly or void the lampassembly warranty and will provide qualitybulb illumination time.
Trade nameFunction
LEDHeadlamp high beam - high series
HIDHeadlamp high beam - low series
LEDHeadlamp low beam - high series
HIDHeadlamp low beam - low series
LEDSide marker lamp - front
LEDPark lamp - front
LEDSignature lamp
LEDDaytime running lamp
LEDTurn lamp - front
LEDTail and brake lamp
LEDReverse lamp
LEDTurn lamp - rear
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Maintenance