steering LINCOLN MKZ 2012 Owner's Guide

Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance
At every oil change
interval as indicated
by the message
centerChange engine oil and filter
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles)
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between
service intervals
Scheduled Maintenance
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Child safety seats ......................163
attaching with tether straps ..169
in front seat ............................164
in rear seat ..............................164
LATCH .....................................167
recommendations ...................160
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................172
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............270
instrument panel ....................272
interior .....................................273
plastic parts ............................271
washing ....................................269
waxing .....................................270
wheels ......................................270
wiper blades ............................272
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......43, 46
Clock ............................................28
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................28
AM/FM/CD/MP3 ........................28
Clutch
recommended shift speeds ....220
Compass, electronic ....................70
calibration .................................71
set zone adjustment .................70
Console
overhead ....................................69
Controls
power seat ...............................117
steering column ........................79
Coolant
checking and adding ..............285
refill capacities ................288, 311
specifications ..........................311
Cross Traffic Alert ....................225Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................77
Cupholder(s) .............................128
Customer Assistance ................238
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................319, 322
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............265
Getting roadside assistance ...238
Getting the service you
need .........................................260
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................267
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................265
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................55
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................46
windshield .................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................304
engine oil .................................280
Driving under special
conditions ..................220, 232, 235
sand .........................................233
snow and ice ...........................235
through water .................234, 237
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................255
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Parking brake ............................210
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........310
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................130
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................244
Power door locks ........................96
Power mirrors .............................76
Power point .................................72
Power steering ..........................215
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacity ................311
fluid, specifications .................311
Power Windows ...........................73
Power windows
opening using remote entry
system ...............................74, 103
R
Radio ............................................27
6-CD in dash .............................27
Rear-view camera system .........222
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................160
Relays ........................................240
Remote entry system .......102–103
illuminated entry ....................106
locking/unlocking doors .........103
opening the trunk ...................104
opening the windows .......74, 103
panic alarm .............................103
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........105
Reverse sensing system ...........220Roadside assistance ..................238
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................132–134, 136
Safety defects, reporting ..........268
Safety restraints ........132–134, 136
Belt-Minder...........................138
extension assembly ................137
for adults .........................133–134
for children .............................158
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................130
warning light and chime ........137
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................167
Safety seats for children ..........163
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................315
Satellite Radio .............................27
Satellite Radio Information ........39
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............329
Seats ..........................................115
child safety seats ....................163
climate control ..................46, 122
easy access/easyout feature ..123
front seats ...............................120
memory seat ...................104, 119
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................107
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............276
Setting the clock .........................28
Side air curtain .........................154
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SOS Post Crash Alert ...............157
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................310, 314
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................311
Speed control ..............................77
Starting your vehicle ........203–205
jump starting ..........................255
Steering wheel
controls ......................................79
tilting .........................................68
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................27
CD-MP3 .....................................27
SYNC..........................................42
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................68
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....191
Tires ...........................176–177, 247
alignment ................................184
care ..........................................180
changing ..................................247
checking the pressure ............180
inflating ...................................178
label .........................................190
replacing ..................................182
rotating ....................................185
safety practices .......................184
sidewall information ...............186
snow tires and chains ............195
spare tire .................................248
terminology .............................177
tire grades ...............................177
treadwear ........................176, 181
Towing .......................................201recreational towing .................201
trailer towing ..........................201
wrecker ....................................258
Transmission .............................217
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....215
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
lubricant specifications ..........311
Trunk .........................................100
remote release ..................89, 104
Turn signal ..................................57
U
Universal garage door opener ....82
USB port ......................................37
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................315
Vehicle loading ..........................195
Ventilating your vehicle ...........206
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................279
Water, Driving through .............237
Windows
opening using remote
entry system .....................74, 103
power .........................................73
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................67
checking and adding fluid .....279
replacing wiper blades ...........279
Wrecker towing .........................258
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