LINCOLN MKC 2018 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2018, Model line: MKC, Model: LINCOLN MKC 2018Pages: 571, PDF Size: 4.39 MB
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Owner’s Manual 2018 MKC
January 2018
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKC
Litho in U.S.A.
JJ7J 19A321 AB
2018 MKC
Owner’
s Manual
owner.lincoln.com lincolncanada.com
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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications,design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any languagein any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.
© Ford Motor Company 2018
All rights reserved.
Part Number: JJ7J 19A321 AA 201707 20180111201821
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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
California Proposition 65..............................12
Perchlorate.......................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................13
Special Notices...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment.........14
Export Unique Options..................................15
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................17
Child Safety
General Information.......................................19
Installing Child Restraints.............................21
Booster Seats.................................................27
Child Restraint Positioning..........................30
Child Safety Locks..........................................31
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................33
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment........................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................37
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................38
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance........................................................................40
Seatbelt Extension.........................................41
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.............................42
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................43
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44
Front Passenger Sensing System.............46
Side Airbags....................................................49
Driver Knee Airbag.......................................50
Safety Canopy™..............................................50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........51
Airbag Disposal..............................................53
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies.........................................................................54
Remote Control..............................................55
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control........................................................................58
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................59
Creating a MyKey..........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................61
Checking MyKey System Status.................61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................................62
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................64
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Keyless Entry..................................................69
Liftgate
Power Liftgate.................................................72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................76
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................77
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.........................................................79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable Steering Column.........................................................................79
Audio Control..................................................81
Voice Control...................................................81
Cruise Control................................................82
Information Display Control........................82
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...................90
Front Fog Lamps............................................92
Direction Indicators.......................................92
Welcome Lighting..........................................92
Interior Lamps.................................................93
Ambient Lighting...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................95
Global Opening and Closing......................96
Exterior Mirrors...............................................96
Interior Mirror..................................................99
Sun Visors......................................................100
Moonroof.......................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................103
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................104
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............108
Information Displays
General Information....................................109
Information Messages..................................114
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...................138
Head Restraints............................................138
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Power Seats....................................................141
Memory Function.........................................143
Rear Seats......................................................145
Heated Seats.................................................146
Climate Controlled Seats...........................147
Rear Seat Armrest........................................148
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............149
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................153
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................155
Overhead Console......................................155
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................156
Keyless Starting............................................156
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................157
Engine Block Heater...................................160
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop..............................................161
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................164
Fuel Quality....................................................164
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................165
Running Out of Fuel....................................165
Refueling.........................................................167
Fuel Consumption.......................................169
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................171
Catalytic Converter......................................172
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................175
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................181
Brakes
General Information....................................186
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................187
Electric Parking Brake.................................187
Hill Start Assist..............................................189
Auto Hold.......................................................190
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................193
Using Traction Control................................193
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................195
Using Stability Control................................196
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................197
Rear Parking Aid...........................................197
Front Parking Aid.........................................198
Active Park Assist........................................199
Rear View Camera......................................206
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................209
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Using Cruise Control..................................209
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................210
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................217
Lane Keeping System.................................219
Blind Spot Information System................224
Cross Traffic Alert........................................226
Steering.........................................................230
Collision Warning System..........................231
Drive Control................................................234
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................236
Luggage Covers..........................................236
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................236
Load Limit......................................................237
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................242
Trailer Sway Control...................................243
Recommended Towing Weights.............243
Essential Towing Checks..........................246
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......248
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...................................................250
Economical Driving.....................................250
Driving Through Water...............................251
Floor Mats......................................................251
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................253
Hazard Flashers..........................................254
Fuel Shutoff..................................................254
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................255
Post-Crash Alert System...........................258
Transporting the Vehicle...........................258
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............260
In California (U.S. Only)...............................261
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................262
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada......................................................264
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................266
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......266
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)......................................................................267
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................268
Changing a Fuse.........................................283
Maintenance
General Information...................................286
Opening and Closing the Hood..............286
Under Hood Overview...............................287
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................289
Engine Oil Check........................................289
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................290
Engine Coolant Check................................291
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.....295
Brake Fluid Check......................................295
Washer Fluid Check...................................295
Fuel Filter......................................................296
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Changing the 12V Battery.........................296
Checking the Wiper Blades......................297
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................298
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................299
Removing a Headlamp..............................300
Changing a Bulb..........................................300
Bulb Specification Chart.............................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter................303
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................305
Cleaning Products......................................305
Cleaning the Exterior.................................306
Waxing............................................................307
Cleaning the Engine...................................308
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades......................................................................308
Cleaning the Interior..................................309
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens..........................311
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................311
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................312
Cleaning the Wheels...................................312
Vehicle Storage............................................313
Body Styling Kits...........................................314
Wheels and Tires
General Information.....................................315
Tire Care.........................................................318
Using Snow Chains......................................331
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............332
Changing a Road Wheel............................337
Technical Specifications............................342
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L/2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................344
Engine Specifications - 2.3L/2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................345
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L/2.0L EcoBoost™......................................................................346
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L/2.3L EcoBoost™......................................................................347
Vehicle Identification Number.................348
Vehicle Certification Label........................348
Transmission Code Designation.............349
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................350
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................356
Audio System
General Information....................................364
Audio Unit.....................................................365
USB Port........................................................367
SYNC™ 3
General Information....................................368
Home Screen...............................................385
Using Voice Recognition...........................387
Entertainment...............................................397
Climate.............................................................411
Phone..............................................................416
Navigation.....................................................424
Apps................................................................435
Settings..........................................................438
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting........................458
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Accessories
Accessories...................................................476
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect.............................................478
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information...........481
Normal Scheduled Maintenance............485
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance............................................489
Scheduled Maintenance Record.............493
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................513
End User License Agreement...................518
Type Approvals............................................549
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. Werecommend that you take some time to getto know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greaterthe safety and pleasure you will get fromdriving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and injury.We strongly recommend that you useextreme caution when using any device thatmay take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to the vehicleyou have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manualmay show features as used in differentmodels, so may appear different to you onyour vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling yourvehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may seeon your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
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