2018 LINCOLN MKZ tires

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.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive wayto perform a thorough inspection of yourvehicle. Your checklist gives you immediatefeedback on the overall condition of yourvehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an IntelligentOil-Life Monitor that determines when youshould change the engine oil based on howyour vehicle is used. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owning yourvehicle and reduces environmental waste atthe same time.
This means you do not have to remember tochange the oil on a mileage-based schedule.Your vehicle lets you know when an oilchange is due by displaying a message inthe information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity of use.
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Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (All-Wheel Drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 309).
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000km)
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5000 miles (8000 km)or six months
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................276Tire Care.........................................................343Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................345Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................344Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................346Temperature A B C.............................................345Traction AA A B C...............................................344Treadwear.............................................................344
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................336
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............359Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................360Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................360
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................336
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................336First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................338General Information...........................................336Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.........341Tips for Use of the Kit........................................337What to do after the Tire has beenSealed................................................................341
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured............338
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................336
Towing a Trailer............................................256Load Placement..................................................256
Towing Points................................................272Installing the Recovery Hook..........................272Recovery Hook Location..................................272
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........261Emergency Towing.............................................261Recreational Towing...........................................261
Towing.............................................................256Traction Control.............................................201Principle of Operation........................................201
Transmission Code Designation...............379Transmission...................................................180Transporting the Vehicle.............................271Type Approvals.............................................577RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................577
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................304Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................306Universal Garage Door Opener................155HomeLink Wireless Control System...............155
USB Port..........................................................397
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................223Automatic Cancellation....................................226Blocked Sensor..................................................228Canceling the Set Speed.................................226Changing the Set Speed..................................226Detection Issues.................................................227Following a Vehicle............................................224Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................225Hilly Condition Usage........................................227Overriding the Set Speed................................226Park Brake Application......................................227Resuming the Set Speed.................................226Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............224Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary......................................224Setting the Gap Distance.................................225Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........227Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........223Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............230System Not Available........................................228
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................186Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD)......................................................188Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare orMismatched Tires...........................................188
Using Cruise Control...................................222Switching Cruise Control Off...........................223
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Switching Cruise Control On...........................222
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................66Using Snow Chains......................................358Using Stability Control................................204Using Summer Tires....................................357Using Traction Control.................................201Switching the System Off..................................201System Indicator Lights and Messages.........201Using a Switch.....................................................201Using the Information Display Controls........201
Using Voice Recognition.............................416Audio Voice Commands....................................418Climate Voice Commands.................................419Mobile App Voice Commands........................424Navigation Voice Commands..........................422Phone Voice Commands...................................419SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................424Voice Settings Commands..............................425
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................277
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Vehicle Care..................................................326General Information...........................................326
Vehicle Certification Label.........................378
Vehicle Identification Number...................378Vehicle Storage.............................................333Battery...................................................................334Body.......................................................................333Brakes....................................................................334Cooling system...................................................334Engine....................................................................334Fuel system..........................................................334General..................................................................333Miscellaneous......................................................334Removing Vehicle From Storage....................334Tires.......................................................................334
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................137
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............378
Voice Control...................................................83
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................106Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................106Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........106Auto Hold Active.................................................106Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................106Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator.............................................................107Battery....................................................................107
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................107Brake System Warning Lamp...........................107Cruise Control Indicator.....................................107Direction Indicator...............................................107Door Ajar................................................................107Electric Park Brake..............................................107Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................108Engine Oil..............................................................108Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................108Front Airbag..........................................................108Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................108Heads Up Display...............................................108Hood Ajar..............................................................108Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp...................108Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................108Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................108Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp........109Parking Lamps.....................................................109Powertrain Fault..................................................109Service Engine Soon..........................................109Stability Control...................................................109Stability Control Off............................................109Trunk Ajar..............................................................109
Washer Fluid Check......................................319WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................327See: Wipers and Washers..................................85
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Waxing............................................................328Welcome Lighting...........................................93Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
Wheels and Tires..........................................336Technical Specifications.....................................371
Windows and Mirrors.....................................96Windshield Washers......................................86Windshield Wipers.........................................85Intermittent Wipe..................................................85Speed Dependent Wipers..................................85
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................321
Wipers and Washers......................................85
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