2019 LINCOLN MKZ oil change

Using Cruise Control...................................217
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................218
Driving Aids
Driver Alert....................................................227
Lane Keeping System................................229
Blind Spot Information System................234
Cross Traffic Alert........................................236
Steering.........................................................240
Pre-Collision Assist......................................241
Drive Control................................................246
Load Carrying
Load Limit......................................................248
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................253
Recommended Towing Weights.............254
Essential Towing Checks..........................255
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......257
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...................................................259
Economical Driving.....................................259
Driving Through Water..............................259
Floor Mats.....................................................260
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................262
Hazard Flashers..........................................263
Fuel Shutoff..................................................263
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................264
Post-Crash Alert System...........................266
Transporting the Vehicle...........................267
Towing Points...............................................268
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............269
In California (U.S. Only)..............................270
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................271
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................272
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................273
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................275
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......275
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)......................................................................276
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................277
Changing a Fuse.........................................294
Maintenance
General Information....................................297
Opening and Closing the Hood..............297
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L...................298
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L...................300
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L.........................302
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L..........................302
Engine Oil Check........................................302
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................303
Engine Coolant Check...............................304
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......308
Brake Fluid Check........................................313
Washer Fluid Check.....................................313
Fuel Filter........................................................313
Changing the 12V Battery..........................314
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Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop the 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 your authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See General Maintenance Inform-ation (page 504).Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See General Maintenance Information (page 504).Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.See Brake Fluid Check (page 313).Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact yourauthorized dealer.Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high coolant temperatures.Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow somefeatures to operate properly. See your authorized dealer.Transport / Factory Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
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Information Displays

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 mi (480 km). During thistime, your vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1,000 mi(1,600 km). Vary your speed frequently andchange up through the gears early. Do notlabor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi(1,600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several thingssuch as how you drive, the conditions youdrive under and how you maintain yourvehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind thatmay improve your fuel economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down mayeliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimizestop-and-go driving (When runningerrands, go to the furthest destinationfirst and then work your way back home).
•Close the windows for high-speeddriving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds.
•Keep the tires properly inflated and useonly the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance.
There are also some things you may want toavoid doing because they reduce your fueleconomy:
•Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
•Avoid revving the engine before turningoff the car.
•Avoid long idle periods.
•Do not warm up your vehicle on coldmornings.
•Reduce the use of air conditioning andheat.
•Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.
•Do not rest your foot on the brake pedalwhile driving.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
•Avoid adding particular accessories toyour vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,rollbars/light bars, running boards, skiracks).
•Avoid driving with the wheels out ofalignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING: Do not drive throughflowing or deep water as you may losecontrol of your vehicle.
Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
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Driving Hints

Note:Do not remove the dipstick when theengine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between themaximum and minimum marks, the oil levelis acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note:The oil consumption of new enginesreaches its normal level after approximately3,000 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING: Do not remove the fillercap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additivesbecause they are unnecessary and couldlead to engine damage that may not becovered by the vehicle Warranty.
Only use oils certified for gasoline enginesby the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission systemprotection standards and fuel economyrequirements of the International LubricantsSpecification Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do thefollowing:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. SeeUnder Hood Overview (page 298). Turnit counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Add engine oil that meets Fordspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 373). You may haveto use a funnel to pour the engine oil intothe opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace thedipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn itclockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:Make sure you install the oil filler capcorrectly.
Note:Soak up any spillage with anabsorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR RESET
Use the information display controls on thesteering wheel to reset the oil changeindicator.
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From the main menu scroll to:
Action and descriptionMessage
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scroll tothe following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scroll tothe following message.
Vehicle
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scroll tothe following message.
Oil Life
Press and hold the OK buttonuntil the instrument clusterdisplays the followingmessage.
Hold OK toReset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indicatorresets the instrument clusterdisplays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
Action and descriptionMessage
If the instrument clusterdisplays one of the followingmessages, repeat theprocess.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
WARNING: Do not remove the coolantreservoir cap when the cooling system is hot.Wait 10 minutes for the cooling system tocool down. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent the possibilityof scalding and slowly remove the cap.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury.
WARNING: Do not put coolant in thewindshield washer reservoir. If sprayed onthe windshield, coolant could make it difficultto see through the windshield.
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofpersonal injury, make sure the engine is coolbefore unscrewing the coolant pressure reliefcap. The cooling system is under pressure.Steam and hot liquid can come out forcefullywhen you loosen the cap slightly.
WARNING: Do not add coolant furtherthan the MAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check theconcentration and level of the coolant at theintervals listed in the scheduled maintenanceinformation. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 504).
Note:Make sure that the coolant level isbetween the MIN and the MAX marks onthe coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. Thelevel may extend beyond the MAX mark.
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Maintenance

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, read the followingmaintenance recommendations to make sureyour vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles andtheir components for reliable, regular driving.Under various conditions, long-term storagemay lead to degraded engine performanceor failure unless you use specific precautionsto preserve engine components.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly to removedirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exteriorsurfaces, rear-wheel housing and theunderside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessary whenyou wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches with alight grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oil containscontaminates which may cause enginedamage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift throughall the gears while the engine is running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of the fuelpump nozzle.
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Vehicle Care

Item
24 oz (0.68 kg)A/C refrigerant (Mexico).
5.24 fl oz (155 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
1 Contact an authorized dealer for fluid level checking and filling.2 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C946-B1Motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-B1Motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor OilCXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (Canada):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
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Capacities and Specifications

CapacityItem
6.0 qt (5.7 L)Engine oil (with oil filter).
11.4 qt (10.8 L)Engine coolant (Front Wheel Drive).
11.5 qt (10.9 L)Engine coolant (All Wheel Drive).
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoirBrake fluid.
16.0–20.8 fl oz (473–615 ml)Rear differential fluid (All Wheel Drive).
15.2 fl oz (450 ml)1Power Transfer Unit fluid (All Wheel Drive).
11.6 qt (11 L)2Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid.
18.0 gal (68.1 L)Fuel tank (Front Wheel Drive).
18.0 gal (68.1 L)Fuel tank (All Wheel Drive).
18 oz (0.51 kg)A/C refrigerant (U.S. and Canada).
20 oz (0.567 kg)A/C refrigerant (Mexico).
5.24 fl oz (155 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
1 Contact an authorized dealer for fluid level checking and filling.2 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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Capacities and Specifications