engine oil LINCOLN MKC 2018 Owner's Guide

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 NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD).Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Replace cabin air filter.1Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
1 This is an optional feature.
Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.1Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.2Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six months
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
1 This is an optional feature.2Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 290).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle(AWD only) in your vehicle does not requireany normal scheduled maintenance unlessthe vehicle has experienced extendedperiods of extreme/severe duty cycle drivingor the PTU and/or the rear axle has beensubmerged in water. Checking the PTU andrear axle fluid is not necessary unless theunit shows signs of leakage. Contact anauthorized dealer for service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, NorthAfrica, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations withsimilar climates using an American PetroleumInstitute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,the normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi(5,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is2,000 mi (3,000 km).
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Switching the System On and Off.....................91
Automatic Transmission...............................175Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................180Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................178If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................180Push Button Shift Transmission.......................175SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission..............177
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................295Auto-Start-Stop...............................................161Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................162Enabling Auto-Start-Stop....................................161
Autowipers.......................................................84Autowipers Settings.............................................84
Auxiliary Power Points.................................153110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15312 Volt DC Power Point......................................153Locations...............................................................153
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive............................................181
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................296
Blind Spot Information System.................224Switching the System Off and On..................225System Errors......................................................225Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................224
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............224
Body Styling Kits............................................314Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
Booster Seats...................................................27Types of Booster Seats.......................................28
Brake Fluid Check.......................................295Brakes..............................................................186General Information............................................186
Breaking-In....................................................250Bulb Specification Chart..............................301
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Cabin Air Filter................................................137California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™...................................................350Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................355Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™....................................................356Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications...................344Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306
Catalytic Converter.......................................172On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................173Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................174
Center Console.............................................155Changing a Bulb...........................................300Front Direction Indicator..................................300High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............300LED Lamps...........................................................300License Plate Lamp.............................................301
Changing a Fuse..........................................283Fuses.....................................................................283
Changing a Road Wheel.............................337Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................338Tire Change Procedure....................................339
Changing the 12V Battery..........................296Changing the Engine Air Filter.................303Changing the Wiper Blades......................298Front Wiper Blades............................................298
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Driving Hints..................................................250Driving Through Water................................251DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
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Economical Driving......................................250Electric Parking Brake..................................187Applying the electric parking brake...............187Applying the electric parking brake when thevehicle is moving............................................188Battery With No Charge....................................189Releasing the electric parking brake.............188
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................513Emission Law...................................................171Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............172Tampering With a Noise Control System.......171
End User License Agreement....................518VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................518
Engine Block Heater....................................160Using the Engine Block Heater.......................160
Engine Coolant Check.................................291Adding Engine Coolant....................................292Checking the Engine Coolant..........................291Recycled Engine Coolant.................................293
Severe Climates.................................................293What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling.............................................................293
Engine Emission Control..............................171Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................76
Engine Oil Check.........................................289Adding Engine Oil..............................................290
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................289Engine Specifications - 2.0L/2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................344Drivebelt Routing................................................344
Engine Specifications - 2.3L/2.3LEcoBoost™....................................................345Drivebelt Routing................................................345
Entertainment................................................397AM/FM Radio.......................................................400Apps.........................................................................411Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................409CD (If equipped)..................................................408HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............404SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........400Sources.................................................................399Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information......................................411USB Ports...............................................................411
Environment......................................................16
EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake...............................187
Essential Towing Checks............................246Before Towing a Trailer.....................................247Hitches..................................................................246Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................247Safety Chains......................................................246Trailer Brakes.......................................................246Trailer Lamps.......................................................246When Towing a Trailer.......................................247
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................15Exterior Mirrors................................................96Auto-Dimming Feature........................................98Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................97Blind Spot Monitor................................................99Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................98Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................98Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98Memory Mirrors.....................................................98Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................98
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............485Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................485Maintenance Intervals.......................................487
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................290Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................289
Opening and Closing the Hood...............286Opening the Hood.............................................286
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................266Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............266
Overhead Console.......................................155
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Parking Aids....................................................197Principle of Operation........................................197
Passive Anti-Theft System............................76SecuriLock®............................................................76
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................76
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................42How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................42
Phone...............................................................416During a Phone Call............................................421Making Calls........................................................420Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime....................................................................416Phone Menu..........................................................417Receiving Calls.....................................................421Smartphone Connectivity.................................423Text Messaging...................................................422
Post-Crash Alert System............................258Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................64
Power Liftgate..................................................72Hands-Free Feature.............................................75Obstacle Detection...............................................75Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................72Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................74Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................74
Power Seats.....................................................141Four-Way Power Lumbar...................................143Power Lumbar......................................................143
Power Windows..............................................95Accessory Delay...................................................96Bounce-Back..........................................................95One-Touch Down..................................................95One-Touch Up.......................................................95Window Lock.........................................................96
Protecting the Environment..........................16
PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
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Rear Parking Aid............................................197Rear Seat Armrest.........................................148Rear Seats.......................................................145Folding the Seatback.........................................145Recline Adjustment.............................................145Unfolding the Seatback.....................................145
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................236Cargo Management System............................236
Rear View Camera.......................................206Using the Rear View Camera System...........206
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................206
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............85Rear Window Washer..........................................86
Recommended Towing Weights...............243Refueling..........................................................167Refueling System Overview..............................167Refueling System Warning................................169Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................167
Remote Control...............................................55Car Finder...............................................................57Intelligent Access Key.........................................55Remote Start...........................................................57
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Battery....................................................................105Blind Spot Information System Indicator......105Brake System Warning Lamp...........................106Cruise Control Indicator....................................106Direction Indicator..............................................106Door Ajar...............................................................106Electric Park Brake..............................................106Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................106Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................106Front Fog Lamp Indicator..................................106Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................107Heads Up Display................................................107Hood Ajar..............................................................107Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................107Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................107Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................107Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........107Oil Pressure Warning Lamp..............................107Parking Lamps......................................................107Powertrain Fault...................................................107Service Engine Soon..........................................108Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator............................................................108Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp..................................................108
Washer Fluid Check....................................295
WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306See: Wipers and Washers...................................83
Waxing.............................................................307Welcome Lighting...........................................92Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
Wheels and Tires...........................................315General Information............................................315Technical Specifications...................................342
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95Windshield Washers......................................85Front Camera Washer..........................................85
Windshield Wipers..........................................83Intermittent Wipe..................................................83Speed Dependent Wipers..................................83
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades...................297
Wipers and Washers......................................83
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