LINCOLN MKC 2019 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2019, Model line: MKC, Model: LINCOLN MKC 2019Pages: 581, PDF Size: 5.41 MB
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Owner’s Manual 2019 MKC
July 2018
Second Printing
Litho in U.S.A.
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2019 MKC
Owner’
s Manual
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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: 201802 20180611164514
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling.
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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
Perchlorate.......................................................13
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................14
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................14
Special Notices...............................................15
Mobile Communications Equipment.........16
Export Unique Options..................................16
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................18
Child Safety
General Information......................................20
Installing Child Restraints............................22
Booster Seats.................................................28
Child Restraint Positioning...........................31
Child Safety Locks.........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...........................................................38
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................39
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..........................................................................41
Seatbelt Extension........................................42
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.............................43
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................44
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45
Front Passenger Sensing System..............47
Side Airbags...................................................50
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................51
Safety Canopy™...............................................51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........53
Airbag Disposal..............................................54
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies........................................................................55
Remote Control..............................................56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control........................................................................59
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................60
Creating a MyKey...........................................61
Clearing All MyKeys......................................62
Checking MyKey System Status................62
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................................63
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................63
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................65
Keyless Entry...................................................70
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Liftgate
Power Liftgate.................................................73
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.........................................................80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable Steering Column........................................................................80
Audio Control.................................................82
Voice Control..................................................82
Cruise Control.................................................83
Information Display Control........................83
Heated Steering Wheel...............................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................84
Autowipers......................................................85
Windshield Washers.....................................86
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............86
Lighting
General Information......................................88
Lighting Control.............................................88
Autolamps.......................................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................90
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................90
Daytime Running Lamps.............................90
Automatic High Beam Control....................91
Direction Indicators.......................................92
Welcome Lighting..........................................93
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...........................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................103
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............107
Information Displays
General Information....................................108
Information Messages..................................113
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control........................132
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................134
Heated Windshield......................................135
Heated Rear Window..................................135
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................135
Cabin Air Filter..............................................136
Remote Start..................................................136
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................137
Head Restraints............................................138
Power Seats..................................................140
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Memory Function.........................................143
Rear Seats......................................................145
Heated Seats.................................................145
Climate Controlled Seats...........................147
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............149
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................154
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................156
Overhead Console......................................156
Rear Seat Armrest........................................156
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information.....................................157
Keyless Starting............................................157
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................158
Engine Block Heater....................................161
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................163
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................166
Fuel Quality...................................................166
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................167
Running Out of Fuel.....................................167
Refueling........................................................169
Fuel Consumption........................................172
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................173
Catalytic Converter......................................174
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................177
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................183
Brakes
General Information.....................................188
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................189
Electric Parking Brake.................................189
Hill Start Assist...............................................191
Auto Hold.......................................................192
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................195
Using Traction Control................................195
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................196
Using Stability Control................................197
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................198
Rear Parking Aid...........................................198
Front Parking Aid.........................................199
Active Park Assist.......................................200
Rear View Camera......................................207
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................210
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Using Cruise Control...................................210
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................211
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................219
Lane Keeping System.................................221
Blind Spot Information System................226
Cross Traffic Alert........................................228
Steering.........................................................232
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................233
Drive Control................................................237
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................239
Luggage Covers..........................................239
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................239
Load Limit......................................................240
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................245
Trailer Sway Control...................................246
Recommended Towing Weights.............246
Essential Towing Checks..........................248
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......250
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................251
Economical Driving......................................251
Driving Through Water...............................251
Floor Mats.....................................................252
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................254
Hazard Flashers..........................................255
Fuel Shutoff..................................................255
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................256
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.........................................284
Maintenance
General Information....................................287
Opening and Closing the Hood..............287
Under Hood Overview..............................288
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................290
Engine Oil Check........................................290
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................291
Engine Coolant Check...............................292
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.....296
Brake Fluid Check......................................296
Washer Fluid Check...................................296
Fuel Filter.......................................................297
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Changing the 12V Battery.........................297
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................299
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................299
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................300
Removing a Headlamp...............................301
Changing a Bulb...........................................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter................302
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...........................336
Technical Specifications.............................341
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L.....................344
Engine Specifications - 2.3L.....................345
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L...............................346
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L................................347
Vehicle Identification Number.................348
Vehicle Certification Label........................348
Transmission Code Designation.............349
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L......350
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L......356
Bulb Specification Chart............................363
Audio System
General Information...................................366
Audio Unit.....................................................368
Digital Radio.................................................370
Satellite Radio...............................................373
USB Port........................................................376
SYNC™ 3
General Information....................................377
Home Screen...............................................394
Using Voice Recognition...........................396
Entertainment...............................................406
Climate...........................................................420
Phone.............................................................423
Navigation......................................................431
Apps................................................................442
Settings..........................................................445
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting........................465
Accessories
Accessories..................................................482
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Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect.............................................484
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information..........487
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............491
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance............................................495
Scheduled Maintenance Record............499
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................519
End User License Agreement..................524
Type Approvals............................................554
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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 distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using any devicethat may 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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