2019 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID coolant temperature

Your vehicle has limited engine power whenin the fail-safe mode, drive your vehicle withcaution. Your vehicle does not maintainhigh-speed operation and the engine mayoperate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable ofautomatically shutting down to preventengine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, we recommend thatyou contact your roadside assistanceservice provider.
3.If this is not possible, wait a short periodfor the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolantlevel is at or below the minimum mark,add prediluted coolant immediately.
5.When the engine temperature cools, youcan re-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
Note:Driving your vehicle without repairincreases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement (If Equipped)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of crashand injury, be prepared that the vehiclespeed may reduce and the vehicle may notbe able to accelerate with full power until thecoolant temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, theengine may temporarily reach a highertemperature during severe operatingconditions, for example ascending a long orsteep grade in high ambient temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolanttemperature gauge moves toward the redzone and a message may appear in theinformation display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle speedcaused by reduced engine power in orderto manage the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle may enter this mode if certainhigh-temperature and high-load conditionstake place. The amount of speed reductiondepends on vehicle loading, grade andambient temperature. If this occurs, there isno need to pull off the road. You cancontinue to drive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may automatically turnon and off during severe operatingconditions to protect the engine fromoverheating. When the coolant temperaturedecreases to the normal operatingtemperature, the air conditioning turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves fullyinto the red zone, or if the coolanttemperature warning or service engine soonmessages appear in your information display,do the following:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and shift the transmission intopark (P).
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2. Leave the engine running until thecoolant temperature gauge needlereturns to the normal position. If thetemperature does not drop after severalminutes, follow the remaining steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it tocool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, add prediluted coolantimmediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart theengine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Note:Transmission fluid should be checkedby an authorized dealer. If required, fluidshould be added by an authorized dealer.
Have an authorized dealer check and changethe transmission fluid at the correct serviceinterval. See Maintenance (page 298). Yourtransmission does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checkedif the transmission is not working properly,(i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly)or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluidadditives, treatments or cleaning agents. Theuse of these materials may affecttransmission operation and result in damageto internal transmission components.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
WARNING: Do not use any fluid otherthan the recommended brake fluid as thiswill reduce brake efficiency. Use of incorrectfluid could result in the loss of vehiclecontrol, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Only use brake fluid froma sealed container. Contamination with dirt,water, petroleum products or other materialsmay result in brake system damage or failure.Failure to adhere to this warning could resultin the loss of vehicle control, seriouspersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not allow the fluid totouch your skin or eyes. If this happens, rinsethe affected areas immediately with plentyof water and contact your physician.
WARNING: A fluid level between theMAX and MIN lines is within the normaloperating range and there is no need to addfluid. A fluid level not in the normal operatingrange could compromise the performanceof the system. Have your vehicle checkedimmediately.
To avoid fluid contamination, the reservoircap must remain in place and fully tight,unless you are adding fluid.
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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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Economical Driving......................................259EcoSelect.........................................................173Electric Parking Brake..................................197Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............198Automatically Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................199Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................198Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery is Running Out ofCharge...............................................................199
Electric Vehicle Information.......................435Power Flow..........................................................435
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................516Emission Law..................................................185Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance.............186Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................185
End User License Agreement....................521VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................521
Engine Block Heater....................................169Using the Engine Block Heater.......................170
Engine Coolant Check................................302Adding Coolant...................................................303
Coolant Change.................................................305Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................306Fail-Safe Cooling................................................305Recycled Coolant...............................................304Severe Climates.................................................304
Engine Emission Control.............................185Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check..........................................301Adding Engine Oil...............................................301
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................301Engine Specifications..................................353Entertainment................................................398AM/FM Radio........................................................401Apps........................................................................412Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................410CD (If equipped).................................................409HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............405SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..........401Sources.................................................................400Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information....................................412USB Ports..............................................................412
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake...............................197
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................95Auto-Dimming Feature........................................97Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................96Blind Spot Monitor................................................98Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................96Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................97Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.............................97Lincoln Welcome Mat...........................................97Memory Mirrors.....................................................97Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................95Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................97
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................38Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................39Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................324
Floor Mats......................................................260Front Parking Aid..........................................207Obstacle Distance Indicator............................208
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................177
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Auto Hold Active.................................................105Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................105Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................105Battery....................................................................105Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105Brake System Warning Lamp...........................105Cruise Control Indicator....................................106Direction Indicator..............................................106Door Ajar...............................................................106EcoSelect..............................................................106Electric Park Brake..............................................106Engine Oil..............................................................106Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........106Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................106Front Airbag..........................................................107Grade Assist..........................................................107Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................107Heads Up Display................................................107Hood Ajar..............................................................107Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................107Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................107Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................107Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........107Parking Lamps......................................................107Powertrain Fault...................................................107Ready to Drive.....................................................108Service Engine Soon..........................................108
Stability Control...................................................108Stability Control Off............................................108Stop Safely............................................................108Trunk Ajar..............................................................108
Washer Fluid Check....................................308WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................315
Waxing..............................................................316Welcome Lighting............................................91Wheels and Tires..........................................324Technical Specifications....................................351
Windows and Mirrors.....................................94Windshield Washers......................................85Windshield Wipers..........................................83Intermittent Wipe..................................................83Speed Dependent Wipers..................................83
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................310
Wipers and Washers......................................83
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