LINCOLN MKC 2016 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2016, Model line: MKC, Model: LINCOLN MKC 2016Pages: 432, PDF Size: 4.89 MB
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Owner’s Manual
2016 MKC
May 2015
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKC
Litho in U.S.A.
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2016 MKC Owner’s Manual
owner.lincoln.com lincolncanada.com
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Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65................................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Special Notices
.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14
Export Unique Options...................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
Child Safety
General Information........................................16
Installing Child Seats......................................18
Booster Seats
..................................................24
Child Seat Positioning
....................................27
Child Safety Locks..........................................28 Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................30
Fastening the Safety Belts............................31
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................34
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime
............................................................35
Safety Belt Minder..........................................36
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
................................................38
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..............................40
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation
.....................................41
Driver and Passenger Airbags
....................42
Front Passenger Sensing System..............44
Side Airbags.....................................................47
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................48
Safety Canopy™
...............................................48
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........49
Airbag Disposal
................................................51 Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................52
Remote Control...............................................53
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................56
MyKey™
Principle of Operation
....................................57
Creating a MyKey...........................................58
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................59
Checking MyKey System Status..................61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................62
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................62
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................64
Manual Liftgate
................................................69
Power Liftgate
..................................................70
Keyless Entry
....................................................73
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Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................79
Audio Control..................................................80
Voice Control
....................................................81
Cruise Control...................................................81
Information Display Control
..........................81
Heated Steering Wheel
................................82
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
..........................................83
Autowipers.......................................................84
Windshield Washers
......................................85
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............85
Lighting
General Information
.......................................87
Lighting Control
...............................................87
Autolamps.........................................................88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89 Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91
Direction Indicators
........................................92
Welcome Lighting
...........................................92
Interior Lamps
..................................................93
Ambient Lighting
.............................................93
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................94
Global Opening and Closing.......................95
Exterior Mirrors................................................95
Interior Mirror
...................................................98
Sun Visors
.........................................................99
Moonroof..........................................................99
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................109 Information Messages
..................................115
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................133
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................135
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................136
Cabin Air Filter................................................137
Remote Start
...................................................137
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................139
Head Restraints
.............................................139
Power Seats
....................................................142
Memory Function
..........................................144
Rear Seats
.......................................................145
Heated Seats..................................................146
Climate Controlled Seats.............................147
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................148
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................150
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................155
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....................................162
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................163
Fuel Quality
.....................................................164
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................165
Running Out of Fuel.....................................165
Refueling.........................................................166
Fuel Consumption.........................................168
Emission Control System
............................169 Transmission
Automatic Transmission
...............................172
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive
..................................178
Brakes
General Information
......................................183
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................183
Electric Parking Brake..................................184
Hill Start Assist...............................................186
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................188
Using Traction Control.................................188
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
..................................190
Using Stability Control..................................191
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation
..................................192 Rear Parking Aid............................................193
Front Parking Aid...........................................193
Active Park Assist..........................................194
Rear View Camera........................................199
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................203
Using Cruise Control...................................203
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................213
Lane Keeping System..................................214
Blind Spot Information System..................219
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................221
Steering..........................................................225
Collision Warning System..........................226
Drive Control.................................................229
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................231
Luggage Covers
............................................231
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................231
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Load Limit.......................................................232
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................240
Trailer Sway Control.....................................241
Recommended Towing Weights...............241
Essential Towing Checks............................244
Transporting the Vehicle.............................247
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........247
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................249
Economical Driving......................................249
Driving Through Water
...............................250
Floor Mats......................................................250
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................252
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................253
Fuel Shutoff...................................................253
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................254
Post-Crash Alert System............................256 Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................258
In California (U.S. Only)...............................259
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)
........................260
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)............................................261
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................261
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................263
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......263
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................264
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................265
Changing a Fuse...........................................281
Maintenance
General Information.....................................282
Opening and Closing the Hood...............282
Under Hood Overview -
2.0L
EcoBoost™..................................................284 Under Hood Overview -
2.3L
EcoBoost™..................................................286
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................288
Engine Oil Check.........................................288
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................289
Engine Coolant Check................................289
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......293
Brake Fluid Check........................................293
Washer Fluid Check....................................293
Fuel Filter
........................................................294
Changing the 12V Battery..........................294
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................296
Changing the Wiper Blades......................296
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................297
Removing a Headlamp
...............................298
Changing a Bulb
...........................................299
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................300
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................302
Vehicle Care
General Information
.....................................304
Cleaning Products
........................................304
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................304
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Waxing............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine....................................306
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades.........................................................306
Cleaning the Interior....................................307
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................309
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................310
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................310
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................310
Vehicle Storage...............................................311
Wheels and Tires
General Information......................................313
Tire Care
..........................................................315
Using Snow Chains......................................329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............330
Changing a Road Wheel.............................334
Technical Specifications
.............................340
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications..................................342
Motorcraft Parts............................................343 Vehicle Identification Number...................344
Vehicle Certification Label.........................344
Transmission Code Designation
..............345
Capacities and Specifications -
2.0L
EcoBoost™..................................................346
Capacities and Specifications -
2.3L
EcoBoost™...................................................351
Audio System
General Information.....................................358
Audio Unit......................................................359
Media Hub.......................................................361
Accessories
Accessories...................................................362
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................364
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
...........367
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...............371
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................375 Scheduled Maintenance Record..............379
Appendices
End User License Agreement...................399
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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 show features as used in different
models, so may appear different to you on
your vehicle.
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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