trailer 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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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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Using Hill Start Assist.........................................190
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................135Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................136General Hints........................................................135Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................136Quickly Heating the Interior.............................136Recommended Settings for Cooling..............136Recommended Settings for Heating..............136
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................187Home Screen................................................385Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
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In California (U.S. Only)................................261Information Display Control.........................82Information Displays.....................................109General Information............................................109
Information Messages...................................114Active Park.............................................................114Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................115AdvanceTrac™........................................................116Airbag......................................................................116Alarm.......................................................................116
All-Wheel Drive......................................................117Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................117Auto Start-Stop......................................................118Battery and Charging System...........................119Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................120Collision Warning System.................................120Doors and Locks...................................................121Driver Alert.............................................................121Fuel.........................................................................122Hill Start Assist.....................................................122Keys and Intelligent Access.............................122Lane Keeping System........................................123Maintenance.........................................................124MyKey.....................................................................125Park Aid..................................................................126Park Brake.............................................................126Power Steering.....................................................127Remote Start.........................................................128Seats.......................................................................128Starting System ...................................................128Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................129Traction Control...................................................129Trailer......................................................................130Transmission.........................................................130
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................24Using Tether Straps..............................................26
Instrument Cluster.........................................103Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps........................89Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps..................89
Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................255To Connect the Booster Cables.....................257To Start the Engine............................................258
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Keyless Entry...................................................69SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..............................................................69
Keyless Starting.............................................156Ignition Modes.....................................................156
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Keys and Remote Controls...........................54
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Lane Keeping System..................................219Switching the System On and Off...................219
Liftgate...............................................................72Lighting Control...............................................87Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................88Headlamp High Beam.........................................88
Lighting..............................................................87General Information..............................................87
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................478Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................479Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................478
Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............236
Load Carrying................................................236Load Limit.......................................................237Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles.............................................................241Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................237
Locking and Unlocking.................................64Activating Intelligent Access.............................66
Autolock..................................................................67Autounlock..............................................................67Battery Saver.........................................................68Illuminated Entry...................................................68Illuminated Exit......................................................68Mechanical Key.....................................................65Opening a Rear Door from Inside....................66Power Door Locks................................................64Remote Control.....................................................64Smart Unlocks.......................................................66Welcome Lighting.................................................68
Luggage Covers...........................................236Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
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Maintenance..................................................286General Information...........................................286
Memory Function..........................................143Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................145Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key...............144Saving a PreSet Position...................................144
Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................109
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................136See: Windows and Mirrors.................................95
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................100Bounce-Back.........................................................101Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............101Power Sunscreen.................................................101Venting the Moonroof.........................................101
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L/2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................346Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L/2.3LEcoBoost™....................................................347MyKey Troubleshooting................................62MyKey™..............................................................59Principle of Operation.........................................59
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Navigation......................................................424cityseeker.............................................................433Destination Mode...............................................425Map Mode............................................................424Navigation Map Updates..................................434Navigation Menu................................................430SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................434SYNC AppLink.....................................................433Waypoints.............................................................432
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Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............14Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............14
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................489Exceptions............................................................492
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................209
Stability Control.............................................195Principle of Operation........................................195
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................157Automatic Engine Shutdown............................158Failure to Start......................................................158Fast Restart...........................................................157Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................159Important Ventilating Information...................159Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................159Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................159
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............156General Information............................................156
Steering..........................................................230Electric Power Steering....................................230
Steering Wheel................................................79Storage Compartments...............................155SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................100
Sun Visors.......................................................100Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................100
Supplementary Restraints System.............43Principle of Operation..........................................43
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3..........................................................368General Information...........................................368
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................458
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............344
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................262Tire Care..........................................................318Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................319Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................318Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................320Temperature A B C..............................................319Traction AA A B C................................................318Treadwear.............................................................318
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............332Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................334
Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................334
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................315
Towing a Trailer.............................................242Load Placement..................................................242
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......248Emergency Towing............................................248Recreational Towing..........................................248
Towing.............................................................242Traction Control.............................................193Principle of Operation........................................193
Trailer Sway Control....................................243Transmission Code Designation..............349Transmission...................................................175Transporting the Vehicle............................258Type Approvals.............................................549RF Certification Logos for Blind SpotInformation System.......................................556RF Certification Logos for Mid RangeRadar..................................................................551RF Certification Logos for Passive Anti-TheftSystem..............................................................552RF Certification Logos for Radio TransceiverModule..............................................................554RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................549
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