2020 LINCOLN MKZ power steering

Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•
It may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60% provides
improved freeze point protection.
Coolant concentrations above 60%
decrease the overheat protection
characteristics of the coolant and may
cause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• It may be necessary to decrease the
coolant concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40% provides
improved overheat protection. Coolant
concentrations below 40% decrease the
freeze and corrosion protection
characteristics of the coolant and may
cause engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection. Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in the
scheduled maintenance information, the
coolant should be changed. Add prediluted
coolant approved to the correct specification.
See Capacities and Specifications (page
365).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient temperature,
vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone: A warning lamp illuminates and a
message may appear in the
information display.If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an
air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still operates,
however:
•
Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you can
re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
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When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for use
during emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as
necessary to bring your vehicle to rest in
a safe location and seek immediate repairs.
When in fail-safe mode, your vehicle will
have limited power, will not be able to
maintain high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury. WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap with
a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of
scalding and slowly remove the cap.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury. Your vehicle has limited engine power when
in the fail-safe mode, drive your vehicle with
caution. Your vehicle does not maintain
high-speed operation and the engine may
operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadside assistance program, we recommend that
you contact your roadside assistance
service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period
for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage. Engine Coolant Temperature
Management
(If Equipped) WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the vehicle
may not be able to accelerate with full
power until the coolant temperature
reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long or
steep grade in high ambient temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
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USING SUMMER TIRES
Summer tires provide superior performance
on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not
have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire
traction rating on the tire side wall. Since
summer tires do not have the same traction
performance as All-season or Snow tires, we
do not recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately 45°F
(7°C) or below (depending on tire wear and
environmental conditions) or in snow and ice
conditions. Like any tire, summer tire
performance is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you must drive
in those conditions, we recommend using
Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
Snow tires.
Always store your summer tires indoors at
temperatures above
19°F (-7°C). The rubber
compounds used in these tires lose flexibility
and may develop surface cracks in the tread
area at temperatures below
19°F (-7°C). If the
tires have been subjected to 19°F (-7°C) or
less, warm them in a heated space to at least
41°F (5°C)
for at least 24 hours before
installing them on a vehicle, or moving the vehicle with the tires installed, or checking
tire inflation. Do not place tires near heaters
or heating devices used to warm the room
where the tires are stored. Do not apply heat
or blow heated air directly on the tires.
Always inspect the tires after storage periods
and before use.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING:
If you choose to install
snow tires on your vehicle, they must be
the same size, construction, and load range
as the original tires listed on the tire
placard, and they must be installed on all
four wheels. Mixing tires of different size
or construction on your vehicle can
adversely affect your vehicle's handling
and braking, and may lead to loss of
vehicle control. WARNING:
The use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. If you
have questions regarding tire replacement,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
The tires on your vehicle may have
all-weather treads to provide traction in rain
and snow. However, in some climates you
may need to use snow chains.
Your vehicle may not be compatible with
snow chain or cable usage with the
factory-fitted wheels and tires. Only certain
chains or snow cables have been approved
by Lincoln as safe for use on your vehicle
with the following tire size: 225/55R17. You
should only install chains or cables sized at
10 mm or less in dimension as measured on
the sidewall of your tire. Not all S-class snow
chains meet these restrictions. Chains of this
size restriction will include a tensioning
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911 Assist...........................................................55
A
A/C See: Climate Control..........................................135
About This Manual
............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................193
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................194
Accessories....................................................470
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....15
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............222
Active Park Assist........................................209 Using Active Park Assist....................................210
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................90
System Check........................................................90
Adjusting the Headlamps............................321 Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................322
Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................321 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................80
End of Travel Position...........................................81
Memory Feature.....................................................81
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................90
Airbag Disposal
...............................................54
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................135
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............322
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................78
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................184
Ambient Lighting............................................92
Adjusting the Brightness....................................92
Changing the Color..............................................92
Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................92
Switching Ambient Lighting On........................92
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78 Arming the Alarm..................................................79
Disarming the Alarm.............................................79
Appendices...................................................508 Apps.................................................................448
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................449
Using Apps on an Android Device................449
Using Apps on an iOS Device.........................
448
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device...............................................................449
At a Glance
........................................................19
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................108
Audio Control..................................................82 You can operate the following functions with
the control:.........................................................82
Audio System
................................................400
General Information...........................................400
Audio Unit
.......................................................401
Adjusting the Volume.........................................401
Changing Radio Stations...................................401
Ejecting the CD....................................................401
Inserting a CD.....................................................402
Playing or Pausing Media................................402
Selecting the Audio Modes.............................402
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............402
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......402
Auto Hold........................................................196 Using Auto Hold..................................................197
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Global Opening and Closing.......................96
Closing the Windows...........................................96
Opening the Windows.........................................96
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................266
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps........................321
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Headrest See: Head Restraints...........................................141
Head Restraints..............................................141
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................142
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................142
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................138
Heated Rear Window...................................138
Heated Seats
..................................................148
Front Seats............................................................148
Rear Seats.............................................................149
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................135
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................137
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................138
General Hints........................................................137 Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................138
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................138
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............138
Recommended Settings for Heating..............138
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................194
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............301
Horn....................................................................83
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................273
Information Display Control
.........................83
Information Displays.....................................109 General Information............................................109
Information Messages
..................................115
Active Park.............................................................115
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................116
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................117
AdvanceTrac ™.........................................................117
Airbag......................................................................117
Alarm.......................................................................118
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................
118
AWD........................................................................\
.119
Battery and Charging System..........................120
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................121 Doors and Locks...................................................121
Driver Alert............................................................122
Fuel........................................................................\
.122
Hill Start Assist.....................................................123
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................123
Lane Keeping System........................................124
Maintenance.........................................................125
MyKey.....................................................................126
Park Aid..................................................................127
Park Brake.............................................................127
Power Steering....................................................128
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................129
Remote Start.........................................................129
Seats.......................................................................130
Starting System ...................................................130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.....................131
Traction Control....................................................131
Transmission.........................................................132
Installing Child Restraints.............................23 Child Seats..............................................................23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................23
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................26
Using Tether Straps..............................................28
Instrument Cluster
........................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89
Instrument Panel..............................................19
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Driver Assist..........................................................451
General..................................................................451
Lincoln Way...........................................................451
Message Center.................................................452
Mobile Apps..........................................................451
Multi Contour Seats...........................................452
Navigation.............................................................451
Personal Profiles.................................................452
Phone.....................................................................451
Seats......................................................................452
Sound.....................................................................451
Valet Mode...........................................................452
Vehicle....................................................................451
Voice Control........................................................451
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.............221 Changing the Set Speed...................................221
Side Airbags.....................................................50
Side Sensing System...................................207 Object Distance Indicator................................
208
Sitting in the Correct Position....................140
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................349
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................
355
Special Notices
................................................15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector...........................................................16 Special Instructions...............................................15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................484
Exceptions............................................................487
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................221
Stability Control
............................................200
Principle of Operation.......................................200
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................162 Automatic Engine Shutdown............................163
Failure to Start......................................................163
Fast Restart...........................................................162
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................
164
Important Ventilating Information...................164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................164
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............161 General Information.............................................161
Steering ...........................................................
244
Adaptive Learning..............................................244
Electric Power Steering....................................244
Steering Wheel
................................................80
Storage Compartments...............................159
Sunroof See: Moonroof.......................................................99
Sun Shades
......................................................99 Sun Visors
.........................................................99
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................99
Supplementary Restraints System.............45 Principle of Operation..........................................45
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off.....................................................93
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control................................................................93
Switching Cruise Control On and Off......221 Switching Cruise Control Off............................221
Switching Cruise Control On............................221
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................409
General Information...........................................409
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................453 Additional Information and Assistance.........469
Apps.......................................................................463
Navigation............................................................462
Personal Profiles.................................................467
Phone....................................................................459
Resetting the System........................................469
USB and Bluetooth Audio................................455
Voice Recognition..............................................453
Wi-Fi Connectivity..............................................465
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