belt LINCOLN MKC 2015 Workshop Manual

Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Extended Service Plan coverage expires,
you can transfer any remaining coverage to
the new owner. Whenever you sell your
vehicle, prospective buyers may have a
higher degree of confidence that vehicle was
properly maintained with Lincoln ESP,
thereby improving resale value.
Avoid the Rising Cost of Properly
Maintaining Your Vehicle!
Lincoln Extended Service Plan also offers a
Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all
scheduled maintenance, and select items
that routinely wear out. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
affording your vehicle maintenance. It covers
regular checkups, routine inspections,
preventive care and replacement of select
items that require periodic attention for
normal wear:
•
Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs (except in California).
• The clutch disc. •
Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Belts and hoses.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
Interest Free Finance Options Available
Take advantage of our interest free
installment payment plan. Just a 10% down
payment will provide you with an affordable,
no interest, no fee payment program allowing
you all the security and benefits Lincoln ESP
has to offer while paying over time. You are
pre-approved with no credit checks, no
hassles! To learn more, call our Lincoln ESP
specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Ford ESP
P.O. Box 8072
Royal Oak, MI 48068-0039 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicle
by purchasing a Lincoln Extended Service
Plan. Lincoln Extended Service Plan is the
only service contract backed by Lincoln
Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
Depending on the plan you purchase, Lincoln
Extended Service Plan provides benefits
such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
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Check every six months
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval to
help make sure your vehicle keeps running
great. 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
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service interv\
als.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s. See Engine Oil Check (page 283). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant. 2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
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Other maintenance items
1
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of \
the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers),\
then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced\
.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician.
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Automatic Transmission................................171
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................175
Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................174
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................176
Push Button Shift Transmission........................171
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission..............173
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................287
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points.................................155 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................155
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................155
Locations...............................................................155
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................177
B
Blind Spot Information System
..................218
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................218
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............279
Booster Seats...................................................31 Types of Booster Seats.......................................32
Brake Fluid Check
........................................288 Brakes..............................................................182
General Information............................................182
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................295
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................140
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications
...................336
Technical Specifications....................................341
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................
299
Center Console
..............................................157
Changing a Bulb...........................................293
Lamp Assembly Condensation.......................293
Replacing Approach Lamp Bulbs...................294
Replacing Front Indicator Bulbs.....................294
Replacing High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
Bulbs.................................................................294
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb...................................................................295
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..............295
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly..............
294
Replacing Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs.......294
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs.................................................................294 Changing a Fuse...........................................277
Fuses......................................................................277
Changing a Road Wheel............................328 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information......................................................329
Tire Change Procedure....................................
330
Changing the 12V Battery..........................288
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................297
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................291
Checking MyKey System Status
.................65
Checking the Wiper Blades........................291
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................44
Child Safety......................................................23 General Information.............................................23
Child Safety Locks..........................................35 Left-Hand Side.......................................................36
Right-Hand Side....................................................36
Child Seat Positioning...................................34
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................304
Cleaning Products
.......................................299
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................305
Cleaning the Engine.....................................301
Cleaning the Exterior..................................299 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................
300
Exterior Chrome.................................................300
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)...................300
Underbody...........................................................300
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Engine Specifications..................................336
Drivebelt Routing................................................336
Entertainment................................................376 AM/FM Radio.......................................................378
Bluetooth Audio..................................................394
Browsing Device Content.................................
377
CD ........................................................................\
...389
Line In (Auxiliary Input Jack)............................394
SD Card Slot and USB Port...............................391
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)...............385
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................394
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................183
Essential Towing Checks.............................241 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................242
Hitches...................................................................241
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................242
Safety Chains.......................................................241
Trailer Brakes........................................................241
Trailer Lamps.......................................................242
When Towing a Trailer.......................................242
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14 Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................448
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................449
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................
448
Exterior Mirrors
................................................98
Auto-Dimming Feature......................................100
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................99
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................100
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................100
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................100
Memory Mirrors...................................................100
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................98
F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................38 How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions..........................................40
Safety Belt Extension Assembly........................41
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................39
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............39
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Front Passenger Sensing System..............49
Fuel and Refueling........................................163
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Calculating Fuel Economy................................168
Filling the Tank.....................................................168
Fuel Filter
.......................................................288 Fuel Quality
.....................................................164
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................164
Octane Recommendations...............................164
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................250
Fuses................................................................261
Fuse Specification Chart.............................261
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box..............268
Power Distribution Box......................................261
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................261
Rear Cargo Fuse Box.........................................274
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............150
Gauges............................................................105 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............107
Fuel Gauge...........................................................106
Information Display.............................................106
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................57
Intelligent Access..................................................57
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Information Messages...................................118
Active Park.............................................................118
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................118
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................119
Airbag.....................................................................120
Alarm......................................................................120
All-Wheel Drive.....................................................121
Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................120
Battery and Charging System..........................122
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................123
Collision Warning System..................................123
Doors and Locks..................................................124
Driver Alert............................................................124
Fuel........................................................................\
.125
Hill Start Assist.....................................................125
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................125
Lane Keeping System........................................126
Maintenance.........................................................127
MyKey.....................................................................128
Park Aid..................................................................129
Park Brake.............................................................129
Power Steering....................................................130
Remote Start..........................................................131
Seats........................................................................\
131
Starting System ....................................................131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
....................132
Traction Control...................................................132 Transmission....................................................133
Installing Child Seats
.....................................25
Child Seats.............................................................25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................28
Using Tether Straps..............................................30
Instrument Cluster........................................105
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................92
Interior Lamps
..................................................95
Front Interior Lamp ..............................................95
Rear Interior Lamp................................................96
Interior Mirror
..................................................101
Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................101
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................251 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................
251
Jump Starting......................................................252
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................251
Removing the Jumper Cables........................252 K
Keyless Entry
....................................................77
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................77
Keyless Starting
.............................................158
Ignition Modes.....................................................158
Keys and Remote Controls
...........................57
L
Lane Keeping System..................................213 Switching the System On and Off...................213
Lighting Control..............................................90 Headlamp Flasher................................................90
High Beams............................................................90
Lighting.............................................................90
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............229
Load Carrying................................................229
Load Limit
.......................................................230
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................230
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Roadside Assistance...................................249
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................250
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................250
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................249
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................249
Roadside Emergencies
...............................249
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................229
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................246
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................164
Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container.......165
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
.....................41
Safety Belt Minder..........................................43 Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Safety Belts
.......................................................37
Principle of Operation..........................................37
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................42
Conditions of operation......................................42
Safety Canopy™...............................................53
Safety Precautions
........................................163 Scheduled Maintenance Record
..............463
Scheduled Maintenance.............................451
Seats..................................................................141
Security.............................................................80
Settings...........................................................363 Clock......................................................................364
Display...................................................................364
Settings.................................................................366
Sound....................................................................365
Vehicle..................................................................365
Side Airbags
.....................................................52
Sitting in the Correct Position.....................141
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................323
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles.....................................................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................459
Exceptions............................................................462
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................203
Stability Control
.............................................189
Principle of Operation........................................189 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................160
Failure to Start......................................................160
Fast Restart...........................................................159
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................161
Important Ventilating Information....................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving................................................................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................160
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............158 General Information............................................158
Steering..........................................................223 Electric Power Steering....................................223
Steering Wheel
................................................82
Storage Compartments................................157
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................102
Sun Visors
.......................................................102
Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................102
Supplementary Restraints System..............47 Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
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Using Traction Control.................................187
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch.................................................................187
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................187
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........187
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................257
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................299
General Information...........................................299
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................339
Vehicle Identification Number..................339
Vehicle Storage............................................305
Battery...................................................................306
Body.......................................................................306
Brakes...................................................................306
Cooling system...................................................306
Engine...................................................................306
Fuel system..........................................................306
General.................................................................306
Miscellaneous ......................................................307
Removing Vehicle From Storage
....................307
Tires.......................................................................306
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................136 VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number...............339
Voice Control...................................................84 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
..................107
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................107
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................108
Battery....................................................................108
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................108
Brake System.......................................................108
Cruise Control......................................................108
Direction Indicator..............................................108
Door Ajar...............................................................108
Electric Park Brake..............................................108
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................109
Engine Oil..............................................................109
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................109
Front Airbag..........................................................109
Heads Up Display...............................................109
High Beam............................................................109
Hood Ajar..............................................................109
Low Fuel Level.....................................................109
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................109
Low Washer Fluid.................................................110
Parking Lamps.......................................................110
Powertrain Fault....................................................110
Service Engine Soon...........................................110
Stability Control....................................................110
Stability Control Off..............................................110
Washer Fluid Check....................................288
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