2019 LINCOLN MKC tires

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.
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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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Scheduled Maintenance

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).
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 291).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
1 This is an optional feature.
Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.1Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.2Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six months
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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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Tire Care..........................................................318Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................319Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................318Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................320Temperature A B C..............................................319Traction AA A B C................................................318Treadwear.............................................................318
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............332Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................333Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................334
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................315
Towing a Trailer.............................................245Load Placement..................................................245
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......250Emergency Towing............................................250Recreational Towing..........................................250
Towing.............................................................245Traction Control.............................................195Principle of Operation........................................195
Trailer Sway Control....................................246Transmission Code Designation..............349Transmission...................................................177Transporting the Vehicle............................258
Type Approvals.............................................554Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System.............................562Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................557Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................558Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module......................................560Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................563Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................554Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................563
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Under Hood Overview................................288Unique Driving Characteristics..................163Universal Garage Door Opener................149HomeLink Wireless Control System...............149
USB Port..........................................................376Using Adaptive Cruise Control...................211Automatic Cancellation......................................214Blocked Sensor...................................................216Canceling the Set Speed..................................214Changing the Set Speed...................................214
Detection Issues..................................................215Following a Vehicle.............................................212Hilly Condition Usage........................................215Overriding the Set Speed.................................214Resuming the Set Speed...................................214Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................212Setting the Gap Distance..................................213Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........215Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........212Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............218System Not Available.........................................216
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................183Driving in Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive...................................................................183
Using Cruise Control....................................210Switching Cruise Control Off.............................211Switching Cruise Control On............................210
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................63Using Snow Chains.......................................331Using Stability Control..................................197Using Traction Control.................................195Switching the System Off..................................195System Indicator Lights and Messages.........195Using a Switch.....................................................195Using the Information Display Controls........195
Using Voice Recognition............................396Audio Voice Commands...................................398
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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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