2019 LINCOLN MKT check engine

Cross Traffic Alert........................................222
Steering.........................................................225
Collision Warning System.........................226
Drive Control................................................229
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................231
Cargo Nets.....................................................231
Luggage Covers...........................................231
Load Limit......................................................232
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................237
Trailer Sway Control...................................238
Recommended Towing Weights.............238
Essential Towing Checks..........................240
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......243
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...................................................245
Economical Driving.....................................245
Driving Through Water..............................245
Floor Mats.....................................................246
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................248
Hazard Flashers..........................................249
Fuel Shutoff..................................................249
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................250
Post-Crash Alert System...........................252
Transporting the Vehicle...........................253
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............254
In California (U.S. Only)..............................255
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................256
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................257
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada......................................................258
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......260
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).......................................................................261
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................262
Changing a Fuse.........................................278
Maintenance
General Information....................................281
Opening and Closing the Hood..............282
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L...................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L...................284
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................286
Engine Oil Check........................................286
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................287
Engine Coolant Check...............................288
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.....292
Brake Fluid Check......................................294
Power Steering Fluid Check....................295
Washer Fluid Check...................................295
Changing the 12V Battery.........................295
Checking the Wiper Blades......................297
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................297
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................298
Removing a Headlamp..............................300
Changing a Bulb..........................................300
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Table of Contents

Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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Brake System Warning Light
WARNING: Driving your vehicle withthe warning lamp on is dangerous. Asignificant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking 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.
Charging System
Illuminates when the battery is notcharging properly.
If it stays on when the engine is running,there may be a malfunction with the chargingsystem. Contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible. This indicates a problemwith the electrical system or a relatedcomponent.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch thesystem on.
See Using Cruise Control (page203).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for aburned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 300).
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible,switch off the engine and let cool. SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 288).
Engine Oil
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates a malfunction. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check the engineoil level. If the oil level is sufficient, thisindicates a system malfunction. Have yourvehicle checked immediately.
See Engine Oil Check (page 286).
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Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Front Fog Lamps
Lights when you switch the frontfog lamps on.
Head Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights will illuminateon the windshield in certaininstances when using adaptivecruise control and/or the collision warningsystem. It will also illuminate momentarilywhen you start your vehicle to make sure thedisplay works.
High Beam
It will illuminate when you switchthe high beam headlamps on. Itwill flash when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Liftgate Ajar
Illuminates when you do notcompletely close the liftgate.
Low Fuel Level
It will illuminate when the fuel levelis low or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates if the tire pressure inone or more tires is below thecorrect tire pressure.
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
It will illuminate when thewindshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switchthe parking lamps on.
Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower
Illuminates when a powertrain oran AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible.
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.
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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 Emission Law (page 171).
Stability Control
It will flash when the system isactive. If it remains illuminated ordoes not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction the systemwill switch off. Have the system checked byyour authorized dealer immediately. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 191).
Stability Control Off
It illuminates when you switch thesystem off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn will sound twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key andyour vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicleis still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brakeon and drive your vehicle. If the warningchime remains on after you have releasedthe parking brake, have the system checkedby your authorized dealer immediately.
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See BlindSpot Information System (page 219).Blindspot Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (page 219).Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See BlindSpot Information System (page 219).Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Cross Traffic System Fault
Brake System
ActionMessage
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See BrakeFluid Check (page 294).Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.Check Brake System
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive your vehicle more than 3 mph (5km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
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Information Displays

Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.To START Press Brake
The key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting (page 158).No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access key is notdetected inside your vehicle.Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.Accessory Power is Active
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See an authorized dealer for service.Starting System Fault
During spare key programming, an intelligent access key is programmed to the system.Key Programmed x Keys Total
During spare key programming, the maximum number of keys have been programmed.Max Number of Keys Learned
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Information Displays

Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be cleaned to operateproperly.Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 286).Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 286).Oil Change Required
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Information Displays