towing LINCOLN MKS 2015 Owner's Manual

Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor
or technician about the multi-point vehicle
inspection. It is a comprehensive way to
perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle.
Your checklist gives you immediate feedback
on the overall condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your
vehicle and reduces environmental waste at
the same time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use. When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Extended hot or cold operation Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 30000 mi
(48,000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60000 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 information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Bulb Specification Chart................................253
C
Cabin Air Filter....................................................108
California Proposition 65...................................11
Capacities and Specifications....................290 Technical Specifications...................................... 294
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................... 257
Center Console
...................................................125
Changing a Bulb................................................252
Lamp Assembly Condensation......................... 252
Replacing Brake, Tail, Rear Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs................................ 253
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)............................................................. 253
Replacing Front Parking, Direction Indicator and Sidemarker Bulbs...................................... 253
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs........................ 252
Replacing High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs....................................................................... 253
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb........253
Changing a Fuse................................................232 Fuses........................................................................\
.... 232
Changing a Road Wheel
................................283
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................... 283
Stowing the flat tire................................................ 287
Tire Change Procedure......................................... 285Changing the 12V Battery..............................248
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)............................................................. 250
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.....................255
3.5L EcoBoost Engine........................................... 255
3.7L Engine................................................................. 255
Changing the Wiper Blades.........................250
Checking MyKey System Status....................53
Checking the Wiper Blades..........................250
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance......................................................33
Child Safety............................................................14 General Information.................................................. 14
Child Safety Locks..............................................25 Left-Hand Side........................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side........................................................ 26
Child Seat Positioning.......................................24
Cleaning Leather Seats.................................260
Cleaning Products
............................................257
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.............................261
Cleaning the Engine
........................................258
Cleaning the Exterior.......................................257 Exterior Chrome Parts........................................... 258
Exterior Plastic Parts............................................. 258
Stripes or Graphics................................................. 258
Underbody................................................................ 258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.............................260
Cleaning the Interior
........................................259
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades................................................................259
Clearing All MyKeys.............................................51 Climate................................................................360
Climate Control Voice Commands.................. 363
Climate Control
.................................................105
Climate Controlled Seats................................115
Cooled Seats.............................................................. 115
Collision Warning System..............................182 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION................................. 182
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check................................. 240
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator............43
Creating a MyKey
.................................................51
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings..................................................................... 51
Cruise Control
......................................................66
Principle of Operation............................................ 163
Type 1........................................................................\
..... 66
Type 2........................................................................\
.... 66
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control..................................... 163
Customer Assistance
.......................................212
D
Data Recording
.......................................................9
Event Data Recording................................................. 9
Service Data Recording............................................. 9
Daytime Running Lamps..................................73 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)............................................. 73
Type 2 - Configurable............................................... 73
Direction Indicators
............................................76
Lane Change................................................................ 76
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Drive Control.......................................................185
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL................................. 185
Driver Alert.............................................................171 Using Driver Alert....................................................... 171
Driver and Passenger Airbags.........................37 Children and Airbags................................................ 38
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment.............................................................. 37
Driving Aids
...........................................................171
Driving Hints.......................................................204
Driving Through Water...................................204
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................... 73
E
Economical Driving
.........................................204
Emission Control System...............................136 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)......................... 137
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................................... 138
End User License Agreement.......................375 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).................................................................... 375
Engine Block Heater.........................................129 Using the Engine Block Heater........................... 130Engine Coolant Check
....................................240
Adding Engine Coolant.......................................... 241
Checking the Engine Coolant.............................. 241
Recycled Engine Coolant..................................... 242
Severe Climates....................................................... 242
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling................................................................... 242
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.......................... 63
Engine Oil Check...............................................239 Adding Engine Oil................................................... 240
Engine Oil Dipstick...........................................239
Engine Specifications.....................................290 Drivebelt Routing.................................................... 290
Entertainment...................................................325 A/V Inputs.................................................................. 342
AM/FM Radio............................................................ 327
Bluetooth Audio...................................................... 342
Browsing Device Content..................................... 326
CD........................................................................\
.......... 337
SD Card Slot and USB Port................................. 338
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..............333
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................... 342Essential Towing Checks..............................200
Before Towing a Trailer.......................................... 201
Hitches....................................................................... 200
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).............................................. 201
Safety Chains........................................................... 200
Trailer Brakes........................................................... 200
Trailer Lamps........................................................... 200
When Towing a Trailer........................................... 201
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording................................................... 9
Export Unique Options......................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
.....................390
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................. 391
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................. 390
Exterior Mirrors.....................................................79 Auto-Dimming Feature........................................... 79
Blind Spot Monitor................................................... 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors..................................... 79
Heated Exterior Mirrors............................................ 79
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors................................ 79
Memory Mirrors.......................................................... 79
Power Exterior Mirrors.............................................. 79
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
..............................28
Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy................28
Floor Mats...........................................................205
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Power Windows...................................................78
Accessory Delay......................................................... 79
Bounce-Back............................................................... 78
Global Opening.......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down...................................................... 78
One-Touch Up............................................................ 78
Window Lock............................................................... 79
R
Rear Seat Armrest..............................................117 Armrest pass-through............................................. 117
Rear View Camera............................................160 Using the Rear View Camera System..............160
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera........................................ 160
Recommended Towing Weights.................199
Refueling...............................................................134 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System..................... 134
Remote Control
...................................................46
Car Finder...................................................................... 47
Intelligent Access Key.............................................. 46
Remote Start............................................................... 47
Replacing the Battery.............................................. 46
Sounding a Panic Alarm.......................................... 47
Remote Start......................................................108 Automatic Settings................................................ 108
Repairing Minor Paint Damage....................261 Replacement Parts Recommendation.........11
Collision Repairs.......................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs........................................................................\
11
Warranty on Replacement Parts.......................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.................................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)....................................................................217
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)........217
Roadside Assistance
.......................................207
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance............................................................. 207
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance............................................................ 208
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance......................................... 207
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance......................................... 207
Roadside Emergencies...................................207
Running-In See: Breaking-In...................................................... 204
Running Out of Fuel..........................................132 Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container.........133
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.....................30
Safety Belt Minder
..............................................32
Belt-Minder™.............................................................. 32
Safety Belts
...........................................................27
Principle of Operation.............................................. 27Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime....................................................................31
Conditions of operation........................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™
..................................................41
Safety Precautions.............................................131
Scheduled Maintenance Record................402
Scheduled Maintenance
...............................392
Seats......................................................................109
Security...................................................................63
Settings.................................................................313 Clock........................................................................\
..... 314
Display........................................................................\
.. 314
Settings....................................................................... 316
Sound........................................................................\
... 315
Vehicle........................................................................\
.. 315
Side Airbags
.........................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position......................109
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains....................................... 279
Special Notices
.....................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.............................. 12
Special Instructions................................................... 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...................................................399
Exceptions .................................................................. 401
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.................................................. 163
Stability Control..................................................151 Principle of Operation............................................. 151
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Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................127
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................. 128
Failure to Start.......................................................... 128
Fast Restart................................................................ 127
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................... 129
Important Ventilating Information.................... 129
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving..................................................................... 129
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.............................................................. 128
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............126 General Information............................................... 126
Steering..................................................................181 Electric Power Steering.......................................... 181
Steering Wheel....................................................65
Storage Compartments
..................................125
Sunroof See: Moonroof............................................................. 81
Sun Shades
............................................................81
Sun Visors...............................................................81
Illuminated Vanity Mirror......................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System
..............36
Principle of Operation.............................................. 36
Symbols Glossary..................................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.................290
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).............................214 Tire Care..............................................................264
Glossary of Tire Terminology.............................. 265
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................................................................. 264
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall................................................................ 266
Temperature A B C................................................. 265
Traction AA A B C.................................................... 265
Treadwear..................................................................264
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
................279
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System................................................................... 280
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ................................................................... 281
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................... 264
Towing a Trailer
..................................................198
Load Placement...................................................... 198
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........202 Emergency Towing................................................. 202
Recreational Towing.............................................. 203
Towing...................................................................198
Traction Control
.................................................150
Principle of Operation............................................ 150
Transmission Code Designation
.................293
Transmission.......................................................139
Transmission See: Transmission................................................... 139
Transporting the Vehicle...............................202 U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™......................................................236
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L........................238 Engine Shield............................................................ 239
Universal Garage Door Opener
.....................119
HomeLink Wireless Control System.................. 119
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.....................164
Blocked Sensor........................................................ 169
Changing the Set Speed....................................... 167
Detection Issues...................................................... 168
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control..............166
Following a Vehicle................................................. 165
Hilly Condition Usage............................................. 167
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation.................167
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control................... 167
Resuming the Set Speed....................................... 167
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control........................ 164
Setting a Speed........................................................ 164
Setting the Gap Distance..................................... 165
Switching the System Off..................................... 167
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.................170
Using All-Wheel Drive......................................142 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................... 142
Using Cruise Control........................................163 Switching Cruise Control Off............................... 163
Switching Cruise Control On............................... 163
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...............................................................54
Using Snow Chains
..........................................279
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