tires LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2012 Service Manual

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Your vehicle is equipped with a oil minder system that indicates when
the engine oil should be changed under normal operating conditions.
This means you won’t have to remember to change the oil on a
mileage-based schedule; the vehicle lets you know when an oil change is
due by displaying ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED in the message center.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
Every 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or
12 monthsChange 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
(non-hybrid vehicles)
Inspect engine cooling system and
motor/electronics cooling system strength and
hoses (hybrid vehicles)
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles)
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 oil minder system 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
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid
and MKZ Hybrid)*
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsChange engine oil and filter
* Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that
does not normally require replacement. Refer toAir filterin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel
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Steering
speed sensitive .......................233
Steering wheel
controls ......................................99
tilting .........................................88
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................50
CD-MP3 .....................................50
SYNC..........................................65
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................88
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....209
Tires ...........................194–195, 259
alignment ................................203
care ..........................................198
changing ..................................259
checking the pressure ............198
inflating ...................................196
label .........................................208
replacing ..................................200
rotating ....................................203
safety practices .......................202
sidewall information ...............204
snow tires and chains ............213
spare tire .................................260
terminology .............................195
tire grades ...............................195
treadwear ........................194, 199
Towing .......................................219
recreational towing .................220
trailer towing ..........................219
wrecker ....................................269
Transmission .............................235brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....234
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................312
fluid, refill capacities ..............316
lubricant specifications ..........316
Trunk .........................................119
remote release ................109, 123
Turn signal ..................................80
U
Universal garage door opener ..102
USB port ......................................60
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................319
Vehicle loading ..........................213
Ventilating your vehicle ...........224
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......18
Washer fluid ..............................290
Water, Driving through .............248
Windows
opening using remote
entry system .....................94, 122
power .........................................93
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................87
checking and adding fluid .....290
replacing wiper blades ...........290
Wrecker towing .........................269
Index
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