towing LINCOLN MKC 2017 Owner's Guide

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH
LINCOLN PROTECT.
Lincoln Protect (U.S. Only)
Lincoln Protect means peace of mind. It’
s the
extended service plan backed by the Lincoln
Motor Company, and provides more
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage.
Lincoln Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Lincoln Extended
Service Plan. With Lincoln Protect you
minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills
and rising repair costs.
Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four core Lincoln Protect plans
with different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive
coverage. With over 1,000 covered
components, this plan is so complete it’ s
probably easier to list what’ s not covered.2.
ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and
includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Lincoln Extended Service Plans are honored
by all authorized Lincoln dealers in the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico.
That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln or
Ford dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for the
day. Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•
Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump
starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage and other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Protect plan coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new
owner. Which should give you and your
potential buyer a little more peace of mind.
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
Lincoln Protect also offers a Premium
Maintenance Plan that covers all scheduled
maintenance, and selected wear items. The
coverage is prepaid, so you never have to
worry about the cost of your vehicle
’s
maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc.
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers and struts.
• Engine cooling hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Engine belts.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment. Interest Free Finance Options
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 Protect has to
offer while paying over time. You are
pre-approved with no credit check or
hassles. To learn more, call our Lincoln
Protect Extended Service Plan specialists at
800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232
EXTENDED 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.
There are several Lincoln Extended Service
Plans available in various time, distance and
deductible combinations. Each plan is
tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase Lincoln Extended
Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada, the United States and Mexico,
provided by a network of participating
authorized Lincoln Motor Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada,
the United States and Mexico are not eligible
for Lincoln Extended Service Plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information, visit your local Lincoln of
Canada dealer or www.Lincoln.ca to find the
Lincoln Extended Service Plan that is right
for you.
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When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles (12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles (8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(5000-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within 3000 miles
(4800 kilometers) of the message appearing
in the information display, prompting you to
change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers). Perform
the 30000-mile (48000-kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid replacement. •
Example 2
: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000 miles
(48000 kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at
25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change the PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD). See Axle and PTU Maintenance\
items under
Exceptions later in
this section.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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Engine Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™....................................................344
Drivebelt Routing................................................344
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™....................................................345
Drivebelt Routing................................................345
Entertainment................................................396 AM/FM Radio.......................................................398
Apps.......................................................................409
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................407
CD (If equipped).................................................406
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............402
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............398
Sources.................................................................397
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................
409
USB Ports.............................................................409
Environment......................................................16
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................185
Essential Towing Checks
............................245
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................246
Hitches..................................................................245
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................246
Safety Chains......................................................245
Trailer Brakes.......................................................245
Trailer Lamps.......................................................245 When Towing a Trailer.......................................246
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................96
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................95
Blind Spot Monitor................................................97
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................
95
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................96
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................96
Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................96
Memory Mirrors.....................................................96
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................94
F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................32 How to Extract Seatbelts in the Rear Outboard
Positions.............................................................35
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................33
Using a Sliding Clip..............................................33
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................
33
Floor Mats......................................................250
Front Parking Aid..........................................195
Front Passenger Sensing System..............44
Fuel and Refueling
........................................164 Fuel Consumption
.........................................169
Calculating Fuel Economy................................169
Filling the Tank.....................................................169
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................166
Fuel Filter
.......................................................296
Fuel Quality.....................................................165
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................165
Fuel Shutoff...................................................253
Fuses...............................................................267
Fuse Specification Chart............................267 Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...............274
Power Distribution Box.....................................267
Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................267
Rear Cargo Fuse Box.........................................279
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............
148
Gauges..............................................................101 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............103
Fuel Gauge...........................................................102
Information Display.............................................102
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................52
Intelligent Access.................................................52
General Maintenance Information...........472 Multi-Point Inspection........................................475
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Bounce-Back..........................................................93
One-Touch Down..................................................93
One-Touch Up.......................................................93
Window Lock..........................................................94
Protecting the Environment..........................16
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................195
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................147
Rear Seats.......................................................144 Folding the Seatback.........................................145
Recline Adjustment.............................................145
Unfolding the Seatback.....................................145
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................235 Cargo Management System............................235
Rear View Camera.......................................204 Using the Rear View Camera System...........204
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera...................................204
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............84 Rear Window Washer..........................................85
Rear Window Wiper..............................................84
Recommended Towing Weights
..............242
Refueling..........................................................167
Remote Control...............................................53 Car Finder...............................................................55
Intelligent Access Key.........................................53 Remote Start..........................................................55
Replacing the Battery..........................................53
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................
55
Remote Start
...................................................137
Automatic Settings..............................................137
Removing a Headlamp...............................300
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...................311
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................57
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................265
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......265
Roadside Assistance
...................................252
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................253
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................253
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................253
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance....................................252
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance....................................252 Roadside Emergencies
...............................252
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................235
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................249
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................166
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................166
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................
166
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................48
Safety Precautions........................................164
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............484
Scheduled Maintenance
.............................472
Seatbelt Extension.........................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................35
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................36 Belt-Minder™...........................................................36
Seatbelts............................................................31 Principle of Operation...........................................31
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................35
Conditions of operation......................................36
Seats.................................................................138
Security..............................................................75
Settings...........................................................434 911 Assist................................................................441
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Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring
System .............................................................333
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................315
Towing a Trailer..............................................241 Load Placement...................................................241
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........247 Emergency Towing.............................................247
Recreational Towing..........................................247
Towing..............................................................241
Traction Control.............................................190
Principle of Operation........................................190
Trailer Sway Control....................................242
Transmission Code Designation..............349
Transmission...................................................173
Transmission See: Transmission................................................173
Transporting the Vehicle
............................257
U
Under Hood Overview................................288
Unique Driving Characteristics...................161
Universal Garage Door Opener
................148
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............148
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................209 Automatic Cancellation......................................213
Blocked Sensor...................................................215 Canceling the Set Speed..................................212
Changing the Set Speed...................................213
Detection Issues..................................................214
Following a Vehicle............................................210
Hilly Condition Usage........................................213
Overriding the Set Speed.................................212
Resuming the Set Speed...................................213
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................210
Setting the Gap Distance...................................
211
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........213
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........210
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............216
System Not Available.........................................215
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................179 Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive...................................................................179
Using Cruise Control...................................208 Switching Cruise Control Off..........................209
Switching Cruise Control On...........................
208
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains
.......................................331
Using Stability Control.................................193
Using Traction Control
.................................190
Switching the System Off..................................190
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........190
Using a Switch.....................................................190
Using the Information Display Controls........190 Using Voice Recognition............................385
Audio Voice Commands...................................387
Climate Voice Commands................................388
Mobile App Voice Commands........................392
Navigation Voice Commands...........................
391
Phone Voice Commands..................................388
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands......................................................393
Voice Settings Commands...............................394
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................262
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................305
General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................348
Vehicle Identification Number..................348
Vehicle Storage
.............................................312
Battery....................................................................313
Body........................................................................\
312
Brakes.....................................................................313
Cooling system....................................................313
Engine.....................................................................313
Fuel system...........................................................313
General..................................................................312
Miscellaneous.......................................................313
Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................
313
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