2020 LINCOLN MKZ tire pressure

Customer action required
Possible cause
Low tire pressure warning light
Make sure tires are at the proper pressure. See Inflating your tires
in this chapter. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s
recommended pressure as shown on the Tire Label (located on
the edge of driver’ s door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven
for at least two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light
turns off.
Tire(s) under-inflated
Solid warning light Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall
it on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description on
how the system functions, see When Your Temporary Spare Tire
is Installed
in this section.
Spare tire in use
If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TPMS malfunction
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall
it on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description on
how the system functions, see When Your Temporary Spare Tire
is Installed
in this section.
Spare tire in use
Flashing warning light If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TPMS malfunction
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When Inflating Your Tires
WARNING: Do not use the tire
pressure displayed in the information
display as a tire pressure gauge. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
When putting air into your tires (such as at a
gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system will not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It could take up to two minutes of driving
over
20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn
off after you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure.
How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
tire pressure in each pneumatic tire. While
driving in a normal manner, a typical
passenger tire inflation pressure could
increase about
2–4 psi (14–28 kPa) from a
cold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary
overnight with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime
temperature, the tire pressure could
decrease about
3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of
30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value could be detected by
the tire pressure monitoring system as being
significantly lower than the recommended
inflation pressure and activate the system
warning light for low tire pressure. If the low
tire pressure warning light is on, visually
check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If
one or more tires are flat, repair as
necessary. Check the air pressure in the road
tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully
drive the vehicle to the nearest location
where air can be added to the tires. Inflate
all the tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
(IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING:
If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it may
not function. Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, mount all road
wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors on the vehicle.
Note: You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they may cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place
on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer
to prevent damage to the tire pressure
monitoring system sensors.
See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (page 350).
Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible. During repairing or
replacing of the flat tire, have an authorized
dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor for damage.
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle.
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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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Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications...............365
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................274
Tire Care.........................................................335
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................336
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................335
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................337
Temperature A B C.............................................336
Traction AA A B C...............................................336
Treadwear............................................................335
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............350 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System..........................................351
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................352
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................335
Towing a Trailer............................................256 Load Placement..................................................256
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.......260
Emergency Towing............................................260
Recreational Towing..........................................260
Towing.............................................................256 Traction Control
.............................................199
Principle of Operation........................................199
Transmission Code Designation................371
Transmission...................................................178
Transporting the Vehicle
............................270
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................303
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................305
Universal Garage Door Opener
.................151
HomeLink Wireless Control System................151
USB Port
.........................................................408
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................222 Automatic Cancellation....................................226
Blocked Sensor..................................................228
Canceling the Set Speed.................................226
Changing the Set Speed..................................225
Detection Issues.................................................226
Following a Vehicle............................................224
Following a Vehicle to a Complete
Stop...................................................................224
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................226
Overriding the Set Speed................................225
Park Brake Application.....................................226
Resuming the Set Speed.................................226
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............
223 Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your
Vehicle is Stationary......................................223
Setting the Gap Distance.................................
224
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........226
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........
223
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............230
System Not Available........................................228
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................184 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................186
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare or Mismatched Tires...........................................186
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................65
Using Snow Chains
......................................349
Using Stability Control.................................201
Using Summer Tires....................................349
Using Traction Control.................................199 Switching the System Off..................................199
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........199
Using a Switch.....................................................199
Using the Information Display Controls........199
Using Voice Recognition..............................411 Apps.......................................................................420
Automatic Blower Motor Speed
Reduction.........................................................422
Climate...................................................................415
Entertainment.......................................................413
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General..................................................................412
Navigation.............................................................418
Phone.....................................................................416
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.......................421
Voice Settings......................................................421
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................275
V
Vehicle Care..................................................324 General Information...........................................324
Vehicle Certification Label.........................370
Vehicle Identification Number...................370
Vehicle Storage
............................................332
Body.......................................................................332
Brakes....................................................................333
Cooling system...................................................333
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery................333
Engine...................................................................332
Fuel system..........................................................333
General..................................................................332
Miscellaneous......................................................333
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................
333
Tires.......................................................................333
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................135 VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number...............
370
Voice Control...................................................82
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................104
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........104
Auto Hold Active.................................................104
Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................104
Automatic Headlamp High Beam
Indicator............................................................104
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105
Brake System Warning Lamp...........................105
Cruise Control Indicator....................................105
Direction Indicator..............................................105
Door Ajar...............................................................105
Electric Park Brake..............................................105
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp..................................................................105
Engine Oil..............................................................105
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................106
Front Airbag..........................................................106
Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................106
Heads Up Display...............................................106
Hood Ajar..............................................................106 Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................106
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................106
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp........106
Parking Lamps......................................................107
Powertrain Fault...................................................107
Service Engine Soon..........................................107
Stability Control....................................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Trunk Ajar..............................................................107
Washer Fluid Check
......................................318
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................325
See: Wipers and Washers...................................
84
Waxing............................................................326
Welcome Lighting
............................................91
What Is 911 Assist............................................55
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................93
What Is Cruise Control.................................221
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................
355
Wheels and Tires
..........................................335
Technical Specifications...................................363
Wi-Fi Hotspot.................................................398
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95
Windshield Washers
......................................86
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