2019 LINCOLN MKC coolant temperature

How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the enginecoolant temperature gauge will move to thered (hot) area and:
A high engine temperaturemessage will appear in theinformation display.
The service engine soon indicatorwill light.
If the engine reaches a presetover-temperature condition, the engine willautomatically switch to alternating cylinderoperation. Each disabled cylinder acts as anair pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate.However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will bedisabled.
Continued operation will increase the enginetemperature and the engine will completelyshut down, causing steering and brakingeffort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, theengine can be re-started. Take your vehicleto an authorized dealer as soon as possibleto minimize engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for useduring emergencies only. Operate yourvehicle in fail-safe mode only as long asnecessary to bring your vehicle to rest in asafe location and seek immediate repairs.When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle will havelimited power, will not be able to maintainhigh-speed operation, and may completelyshut down without warning, potentially losingengine power, power steering assist, andpower brake assist, which may increase thepossibility of a crash resulting in seriousinjury.
WARNING: Never remove the coolantreservoir cap while the engine is running orhot.
You have limited engine power when in thefail-safe mode, so drive your vehicle withcaution. Your vehicle will not be able tomaintain high-speed operation and theengine will run rough. Remember that theengine is capable of completely shuttingdown automatically to prevent enginedamage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and switch the engine off.
2. Arrange for your vehicle to be taken toan authorized dealer.
3.If this is not possible, wait a short periodfor the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish iflow.
5.Re-start the engine and take your vehicleto an authorized dealer.
Note:Driving your vehicle without repairingthe engine problem increases the chance ofengine damage. Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Maintenance

Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no cooling systemleaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered withgrease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every15 days to lubricate working parts andprevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt orgrease film build-up on window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage such as mice or squirrel nests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflationper the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive yourvehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth toremove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oiland gas) to make sure there are no leaks,and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have anyconcerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of yourvehicle and the ground is less than that ofother models. Drive with extreme care toavoid damage to your vehicle.
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Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................300
Checking MyKey System Status.................62MyKey Distance....................................................62Number of Admin Keys.......................................63Number of MyKeys...............................................63
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................299Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...................................................41Child Restraint Positioning............................31Child Safety......................................................20General Information.............................................20
Child Safety Locks..........................................32Left-Hand Side.......................................................33Right-Hand Side....................................................33
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311Cleaning Products.......................................305Materials...............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine....................................308Cleaning the Exterior..................................306Cleaning the Headlamps.................................306Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................307Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................307Stripes or Graphics.............................................307Underbody...........................................................307Under Hood.........................................................307
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.............................311
Cleaning the Interior...................................309Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior..............................................................309
Cleaning the Wheels....................................312Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................308Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62Climate............................................................420Accessing Rear Climate Controls..................422Accessing the Climate Control Menu...........420Directing the Airflow..........................................420Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator.............423Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................421Setting the Temperature....................................421Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................421Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........421Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff......................................................................422Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff......................................................................422Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off........423Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........422Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................421Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................421Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................421
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On andOff......................................................................422Switching the Heated Rear Window On andOff......................................................................422Switching the Heated Seats On and Off......422Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff......................................................................422Switching the Rear Climate Controlled SeatsOn and Off.......................................................423Switching the Rear Heated Seats On andOff......................................................................423Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On andOff......................................................................423Switching the Ventilated Seats On andOff......................................................................422
Climate Control..............................................132Climate Controlled Seats.............................147Cooled Seats........................................................147
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................292
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........53Creating a MyKey............................................61Programming or Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................62
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................228Blocked Sensors..................................................231Switching the System Off and On...................231System Errors.......................................................231
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Apps.......................................................................420Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................418CD (If equipped)...................................................417HD Radio™ Information (If Available)...............413SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........409Sources.................................................................408Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................420USB Ports.............................................................420
Environment......................................................17EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................189
Essential Towing Checks............................248Before Towing a Trailer.....................................249Hitches..................................................................248Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................249Safety Chains......................................................248Trailer Brakes.......................................................248Trailer Lamps.......................................................248When Towing a Trailer.......................................249
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................16Exterior Mirrors................................................96Auto-Dimming Feature........................................98Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................97Blind Spot Monitor................................................99
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................98Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................98Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98Memory Mirrors.....................................................98Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................98
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................35How to Extract Seatbelts in the RearOutermost Positions........................................38Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................36Using a Sliding Clip..............................................36Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................36
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
Floor Mats......................................................252Front Parking Aid..........................................199Front Passenger Sensing System...............47Fuel and Refueling........................................166Fuel Consumption.........................................172Advertised Capacity...........................................172Fuel Economy.......................................................172
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................167Fuel Filter........................................................297
Fuel Quality.....................................................166Choosing the Right Fuel....................................166
Fuel Shutoff...................................................255Fuses...............................................................268Fuse Specification Chart............................268Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...............275Power Distribution Box.....................................268Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................268Rear Cargo Fuse Box........................................280
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............149
Gauges............................................................102Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............103Fuel Gauge...........................................................103Information Display.............................................103
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................177
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................55Intelligent Access.................................................55
General Maintenance Information...........487Multi-Point Inspection.......................................490Owner Checks and Services...........................488Protecting Your Investment..............................487Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................487
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Climate Voice Commands...............................399Mobile App Voice Commands........................404Navigation Voice Commands.........................402Phone Voice Commands..................................399SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................404Voice Settings Commands..............................405
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................263
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Vehicle Care..................................................305General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................348Vehicle Identification Number..................348Vehicle Storage..............................................313Battery....................................................................314Body........................................................................313Brakes.....................................................................314Cooling system....................................................314Engine.....................................................................313Fuel system...........................................................313General...................................................................313Miscellaneous.......................................................314Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................314Tires........................................................................314
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................132
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............348
Voice Control...................................................82
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................104Airbag Warning Lamp.........................................104Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........104Auto Hold Active.................................................104Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................104Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................104Auto-Start-Stop Indicator...................................104Battery....................................................................104Blind Spot Information System Indicator.......104Brake System Warning Lamp...........................105Cruise Control Indicator....................................105Direction Indicator..............................................105Door Ajar...............................................................105Electric Park Brake..............................................105Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................105Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................105Front Fog Lamp Indicator..................................105
Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................106Heads Up Display...............................................106Hood Ajar..............................................................106Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................106Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................106Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................106Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp........106Oil Pressure Warning Lamp..............................106Parking Lamps.....................................................106Powertrain Fault..................................................106Service Engine Soon..........................................107Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator.............................................................107Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp..................................................107
Washer Fluid Check....................................296WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306
Waxing.............................................................307Welcome Lighting...........................................93Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
Wheels and Tires...........................................315General Information............................................315Technical Specifications....................................341
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95Windshield Washers......................................86Front Camera Washer..........................................86
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