warning LINCOLN MKC 2015 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65................................11
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Special Notices
.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........13
Export Unique Options...................................14
At a Glance
At a Glance........................................................15
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................23
Installing Child Seats
.....................................25
Booster Seats...................................................31
Child Seat Positioning...................................34
Child Safety Locks..........................................35 Safety Belts
Principle of Operation....................................37
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................38
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
.....................41
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime............................................................42
Safety Belt Minder..........................................43
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................44
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..............................46
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation
....................................47
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48
Front Passenger Sensing System
..............49
Side Airbags
.....................................................52
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................53
Safety Canopy™...............................................53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Airbag Disposal
...............................................56 Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................57
Remote Control
...............................................58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................61
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................62
Creating a MyKey...........................................63
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Checking MyKey System Status
.................65
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................66
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................66
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................68
Manual Liftgate................................................73
Power Liftgate..................................................74
Keyless Entry
....................................................77
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Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................80
Anti-Theft Alarm...............................................81
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................82
Audio Control
...................................................83
Voice Control...................................................84
Cruise Control
..................................................84
Information Display Control.........................84
Heated Steering Wheel
................................85
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................86
Autowipers........................................................87
Windshield Washers......................................88
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............88
Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................90
Autolamps ..........................................................
91
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................92
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................92 Daytime Running Lamps...............................92
Automatic High Beam Control....................93
Direction Indicators........................................94
Welcome Lighting...........................................95
Interior Lamps
..................................................95
Ambient Lighting............................................96
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
...............................................97
Global Opening and Closing.......................98
Exterior Mirrors
................................................98
Interior Mirror
..................................................101
Sun Visors
.......................................................102
Moonroof.........................................................102
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................105
Warning Lamps and Indicators
..................107
Audible Warnings and Indicators................111
Information Displays
General Information
.......................................112
Information Messages
...................................118 Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................136
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................138
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................139
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................140
Remote Start
...................................................140
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.....................141
Head Restraints
..............................................141
Power Seats....................................................143
Memory Function..........................................145
Rear Seats.......................................................146
Heated Seats
..................................................147
Climate Controlled Seats
............................148
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................149
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................150
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................155
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Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................157
Overhead Console........................................157
Ticket Holders
................................................157
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................158
Keyless Starting
.............................................158
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Engine Block Heater.....................................161
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................163
Fuel Quality
.....................................................164
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................164
Refueling.........................................................166
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Emission Control System
............................168
Transmission
Automatic Transmission................................171 All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177
Brakes
General Information
......................................182
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
..........................................................182
Electric Parking Brake
..................................183
Hill Start Assist...............................................185
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................187
Using Traction Control
.................................187
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................189
Using Stability Control.................................190
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
.......................................................191
Active Park Assist..........................................193
Rear View Camera........................................199 Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................203
Using Cruise Control...................................203
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
......................................................212
Lane Keeping System..................................213
Blind Spot Information System
..................218
Steering..........................................................223
Collision Warning System
..........................224
Drive Control
.................................................227
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................229
Luggage Covers...........................................229
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
..................229
Load Limit
.......................................................230
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................239
Trailer Sway Control....................................239
Recommended Towing Weights..............240
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Essential Towing Checks.............................241
Transporting the Vehicle............................243
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........244
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Economical Driving......................................246
Driving Through Water................................247
Floor Mats.......................................................247
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................249
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................250
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................250
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................251
Post-Crash Alert System.............................253
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
................254
In California (U.S. Only)...............................255
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................256 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)
...........................................257
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................257
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................259
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......259
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................260
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
.............................261
Changing a Fuse...........................................277
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................278
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............279
Under Hood Overview -
2.0L
EcoBoost™..................................................280
Under Hood Overview -
2.3L
EcoBoost™..................................................282
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................283
Engine Oil Check
..........................................283
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................284 Engine Coolant Check................................284
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......287
Brake Fluid Check
........................................288
Power Steering Fluid Check ......................
288
Washer Fluid Check....................................288
Fuel Filter
.......................................................288
Changing the 12V Battery..........................288
Checking the Wiper Blades
........................291
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................291
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................292
Removing a Headlamp
...............................293
Changing a Bulb
...........................................293
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................295
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................297
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................299
Cleaning Products
.......................................299
Cleaning the Exterior..................................299
Waxing
............................................................300
Cleaning the Engine.....................................301
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................301
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. We
recommend that you take some time to get
to know your vehicle by reading this manual.
The more that you know about it, the greater
the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any handheld device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to your
vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual
may be used for different models, so may
appear different to you on your vehicle.
However, the essential information in the
illustrations is always correct.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling your
vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side
A
Left-hand side
B
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant steps
toward this aim.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see
on your vehicle.
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Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
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Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This
potentially includes information about the
performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine,
throttle, steering or brake systems. In order
to properly diagnose and service your
vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of
Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access or share among them vehicle
diagnostic information received through a
direct connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
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where required by law enforcement, other
government authorities or other third
parties acting with lawful authority. Other
parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and
Ford of Canada.
Note:
Including to the extent that any law
pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies
to SYNC or its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is
enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through
any paired and connected cell phone,
disclose to emergency services that the
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or, in certain
vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump
shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911
Assist may also be capable of being used
to electronically or verbally provide to 911
operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other details
about the vehicle or crash or personal
information about the occupants to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not activate the 911 Assist feature. See
MyLincoln Touch™ (page 350). Additionally, when you connect to Traffic,
Directions and Information (if equipped,
U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology
and advanced vehicle sensors to collect
the vehicle
’s current location, travel
direction, and speed (“vehicle travel
information ”), only to help provide you with
the directions, traffic reports, or business
searches that you request. If you do not
want Ford or its vendors to receive this
information, do not activate the service. For
more information, see Traffic, Directions
and Information, Terms and Conditions.
See
MyLincoln Touch ™ (page 350).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Some constituents of engine exhaust,
certain vehicle components, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
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Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered
by the Ford Warranty. For additional
information, refer to the terms and conditions
of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered
and what is not covered by your vehicle
’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the
Warranty Manual that is provided to you
along with your Owner’ s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS
Failure to follow the specific warnings
and instructions could result in
personal injury. See Supplementary
Restraints System (page 47). Front seat mounted rear-facing child
or infant seats should
NEVER be
placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and
Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner’
s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is
not a passenger car. As with other vehicles
of this type, failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a
snowplowing package.
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment is
becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others
’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when
using mobile communications equipment to
avoid negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but is
not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your vehicle
may be equipped with features and options
that are different from the features and
options that are described in this Owner’
s
Manual. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By
referring to the market unique supplement,
if provided, you can properly identify those
features, recommendations and
specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’
s Manual is written primarily for
the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or
equipment listed as standard may be
different on units built for Export. Refer to
this Owner’ s Manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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