power steering LINCOLN MKS 2011 Owner's Manual

Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service advisor
or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a
comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s
your checklist that gives you immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. You’ll know what’s been checked, what’s okay,
as well as those things that may require future or immediate attention.
The multi-point vehicle inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle
running great!
Mutli-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
❑Check and top-up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (if equipped with an
underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window washer
❑Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material.
❑Check battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses.
❑Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
❑Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
❑Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
❑Inspect engine air filter.
❑Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped.
❑Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
❑Inspect steering and linkage.
❑Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑Inspect clutch operation, if equipped.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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in rear seat ..............................173
LATCH .....................................176
recommendations ...................170
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................181
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............288
instrument panel ....................291
interior .....................................292
plastic parts ............................290
washing ....................................287
waxing .....................................288
wheels ......................................288
wiper blades ............................290
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 51
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD/MP3 ........................32
Collision Warning System .........244
Compass, electronic ....................72
calibration .................................73
set zone adjustment .................73
Console
overhead ....................................71
Controls
power seat ...............................129
steering column ........................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............307
refill capacities ................310, 336
specifications ..........................336
Cooled Seats ..............................131
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................80
Cupholder(s) .............................137
Customer Assistance ................256
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................346, 349Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................283
Getting roadside assistance ...256
Getting the service you
need .........................................279
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................285
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................283
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................61
Defrost
rear window ..............................48
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................51
windshield ...........................48, 51
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................326
engine oil .................................301
Doors
central unlocking ....................106
Driving under special
conditions ..........................250, 252
sand .........................................251
snow and ice ...........................253
through water .................252, 255
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................273
running out of fuel .........273, 318
Emission control system ..........322
Engine ........................................340
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Oil (see Engine oil) ..................301
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................100
Park Assist ................................240
Parking brake ............................224
Parts
(see Motorcraft
parts) ...........335
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................141
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................261
Power door locks ......................105
Power mirrors .............................79
Power point .................................74
Power steering ..........................229
fluid, checking and adding ....325
fluid, refill capacity ................336
fluid, specifications .................336
Power Windows ...........................75
Push button start system .........218
R
Radio ............................................31
6-CD in dash .............................31
Rear heated seats .....................138
Rear-view camera system .........238
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................170
Relays ........................................258
Remote entry system .......112–113
illuminated entry ............117–118
locking/unlocking doors .........114opening the trunk ...................115
panic alarm .............................115
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................117
replacing the batteries ...........116
Reverse sensing system ...........235
Roadside assistance ..................256
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..139, 143–145, 147–148
Safety Canopy ...................162, 164
Safety defects, reporting ..285–286
Safety
restraints ...139, 143–145, 147–148
Belt-Minder
...........................149
extension assembly ................147
for adults .................144–145, 147
for children .............................168
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................141
warning light and
chime ...............................148–149
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................176
Safety seats for children ..........172
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................341
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............356
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................352
Seats ..........................................126
child safety seats ....................172
cleaning ...................................293
Index
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