flat tire LINCOLN MKC 2018 Owner's Manual

Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System
Note:Each road tire is equipped with a tirepressure sensor located inside the wheeland tire assembly cavity. The pressuresensor is attached to the valve stem. Thepressure sensor is covered by the tire andis not visible unless the tire is removed. Takecare when changing the tire to avoiddamaging the sensor.
You should always have your tires servicedby an authorized dealer.
Check the tire pressure periodically (at leastmonthly) using an accurate tire gauge. SeeWhen Inflating Your Tires in this chapter.
Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System
The tire pressure monitoring systemmeasures pressure in your road tires andsends the tire pressure readings to yourvehicle. You can view the tire pressurereadings through the information display.See General Information (page 109). The lowtire pressure warning light will turn on if thetire pressure is significantly low. Once the
light is illuminated, your tires areunder-inflated and need to be inflated to themanufacturer’s recommended tire pressure.Even if the light turns on and a short timelater turns off, your tire pressure still needsto be checked.
When Your Temporary Spare Tire isInstalled
When one of your road tires needs to bereplaced with the temporary spare, thesystem will continue to identify an issue toremind you that the damaged road wheeland tire assembly needs to be repaired andput back on your vehicle.
To restore the full function of the tirepressure monitoring system, have thedamaged road wheel and tire assemblyrepaired and remounted on your vehicle.
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Customer action requiredPossible causeLow tire pressure warning light
Make sure tires are at the proper pressure. See Inflating your tiresin this chapter. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’srecommended pressure as shown on the Tire Label (located onthe edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be drivenfor at least two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the lightturns off.
Tire(s) under-inflated
Solid warning lightRepair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstallit on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description onhow the system functions, see When Your Temporary Spare Tireis Installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use butthe light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible.TPMS malfunction
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstallit on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description onhow the system functions, see When Your Temporary Spare Tireis Installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
Flashing warning light
If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use butthe light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible.TPMS malfunction
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When Inflating Your Tires
WARNING
Do not use the tire pressure displayedin the information display as a tirepressure gauge. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury ordeath.
When putting air into your tires (such as at agas station or in your garage), the tirepressure monitoring system may not respondimmediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn off afteryou have filled your tires to therecommended inflation pressure.
How Temperature Affects Your TirePressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitorstire pressure in each pneumatic tire. Whiledriving in a normal manner, a typicalpassenger tire inflation pressure mayincrease about 2–4 psi (14–28 kPa) from acold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary
overnight with the outside temperaturesignificantly lower than the daytimetemperature, the tire pressure may decreaseabout 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C)in ambient temperature. This lower pressurevalue may be detected by the tire pressuremonitoring system as being significantlylower than the recommended inflationpressure and activate the system warninglight for low tire pressure. If the low tirepressure warning light is on, visually checkeach tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one ormore tires are flat, repair as necessary.Check the air pressure in the road tires. Ifany tire is under-inflated, carefully drive thevehicle to the nearest location where air canbe added to the tires. Inflate all the tires tothe recommended inflation pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The tire pressure monitoring system isnot a substitute for manually checkingtire pressures. You should periodically checktire pressures using a pressure gauge.Failure to correctly maintain tire pressurescould increase the risk of tire failure, loss ofcontrol, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
If the tire pressure monitor sensorbecomes damaged it may not function.
Note:You should only use tire sealants inroadside emergencies as they may causedamage to the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light illuminates when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full function ofthe monitoring system, all road wheelsequipped with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
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If you get a flat tire when driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safe placeon the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealerin order to prevent damage to the tirepressure monitoring system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 332).Replace the spare tire with a road tire assoon as possible. During repairing orreplacing of the flat tire, have the authorizeddealer inspect the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines couldresult in an increased risk of loss ofvehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,then it is intended for temporary use only.This means that if you need to use it, youshould replace it as soon as possible with aroad wheel and tire assembly that is thesame size and type as the road tires andwheels that were originally provided by Ford.If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel isdamaged, it should be replaced rather thanrepaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tire assemblythat is different in brand, size or appearancefrom the road tires and wheels and can beone of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire beginswith the letter T for tire size and may haveTemporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label onwheel: This spare tire has a label on thewheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar sparetires listed above, do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listedabove at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without labelon wheel
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Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.
4. Remove the wing nut that secures thespare tire by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the jack from the foam holder.The lug wrench is located in the left sidestorage foam next to the spare tire.Remove the flat tire retainer strap fromthe jack base.
6. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
7.Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turncounterclockwise, but do not removethem until the wheel is raised off theground.
Note:Jack at the specified locations to avoiddamage to the vehicle.
8. The vehicle jacking points are shownhere, and are depicted on the warninglabel on the jack.
9. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sillsshow the location of the jacking points.
10. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
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Note:If equipped with full wheel covers withexposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel nutsprior to removing the wheel cover or damageto the wheel cover may occur.
11.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered.
12. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
13. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 342).
Stowing the flat tire
1.Put the jack and lug wrench away. Makesure the jack is fastened so it does notrattle when you drive.
2. Unblock the wheels.
3.Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargoarea. Secure with the flat tire retainerstrap by following the next steps:
4. Locate the cargo tie-down near theseatback. Push the loop of the retainerstrap through the tie-down. Thread thenon-loop end through the loop.
5. Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
6. Locate the front cargo tie-down at theopposite corner of the cargo area to thetie-down used in Step 4. Thread theretainer strap through the tie-down andpull tight.
7. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.
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Ib-ft (Nm)*Bolt size
100 (135)M12 x 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing aflat tire, wheel removal).
Wheel pilot bore.A
Inspect the wheel pilot bore and mountingsurface prior to installation. Remove anyvisible corrosion or loose particles.
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................34How to Extract Seatbelts in the RearOutermost Positions........................................37Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................35Using a Sliding Clip..............................................35Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................35
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
Floor Mats.......................................................251Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................92
Front Fog Lamps.............................................92Front Parking Aid..........................................198Front Passenger Sensing System..............46Fuel and Refueling........................................164Fuel Consumption.........................................169Calculating Fuel Economy................................170Filling the Fuel Tank............................................170
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................165Fuel Filter.......................................................296Fuel Quality.....................................................164Choosing the Right Fuel....................................164
Fuel Shutoff...................................................254Fuses...............................................................268Fuse Specification Chart............................268Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...............275
Power Distribution Box.....................................268Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................268Rear Cargo Fuse Box........................................280
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............149
Gauges.............................................................103Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............104Fuel Gauge...........................................................104Information Display.............................................104
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................175
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................54Intelligent Access..................................................54
General Maintenance Information............481Multi-Point Inspection........................................484Owner Checks and Services...........................482Protecting Your Investment..............................481Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................481Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.......................................................481
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................264Getting the Services You Need................260Away From Home..............................................260
Global Opening and Closing.......................96Closing the Windows...........................................96Opening the Windows.........................................96
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Hazard Flashers............................................254Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................299
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp............................300
HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................138
Head Restraints.............................................138Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................140
Heated Seats..................................................146Front Seats............................................................146Rear Seats.............................................................146
Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windows and Mirrors....................136Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................136Heated Rear Window.........................................136Windshield Wiper De-icer..................................137
HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................133
Hill Start Assist...............................................189Switching the System On and Off...................190
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