oil dipstick LINCOLN MKS 2015 Owners Manual

Changing a Fuse................................................232
Maintenance
General Information........................................234
Opening and Closing the Hood...................234
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L
Ecoboost™.....................................................236
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L........................238
Engine Oil Dipstick...........................................239
Engine Oil Check...............................................239
Oil Change Indicator Reset...........................240
Engine Coolant Check....................................240
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......244
Brake Fluid Check.............................................247
Power Steering Fluid Check..........................247
Washer Fluid Check
........................................248
Fuel Filter
.............................................................248
Changing the 12V Battery..............................248
Checking the Wiper Blades..........................250
Changing the Wiper Blades.........................250
Adjusting the Headlamps..............................251
Changing a Bulb
................................................252
Bulb Specification Chart................................253
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.....................255 Vehicle Care
General Information
........................................257
Cleaning Products
............................................257
Cleaning the Exterior.......................................257
Waxing ..................................................................
258
Cleaning the Engine
........................................258
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
...............................................................259
Cleaning the Interior
........................................259
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
............................260
Cleaning Leather Seats
.................................260
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
....................261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.............................261
Vehicle Storage
.................................................262
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care..............................................................264
Using Snow Chains..........................................279
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................279
Changing a Road Wheel
................................283
Technical Specifications
...............................288
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications
.....................................290
Motorcraft Parts................................................291 Vehicle Identification Number
......................291
Vehicle Certification Label
............................292
Transmission Code Designation.................293
Technical Specifications...............................294
Audio System
General Information
........................................299
Audio Unit
...........................................................300
Media Hub
...........................................................302
MyLincoln Touch ™
General Information
........................................303
Settings.................................................................313
Entertainment...................................................325
Phone
...................................................................344
Information..........................................................351
Climate................................................................360
Navigation...........................................................364
Accessories
Accessories.........................................................373
Appendices
End User License Agreement.......................375
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Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 239).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 247).
D.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 248).
E.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 218).
F.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 255).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick (under air filter assembly). See
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 244).
H.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 248).
I.
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Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 239).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 247).
D.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 248).
E.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 218).
F.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 255).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick (under air filter assembly). See
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 244).
H.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 248).
I.
Engine Shield Some vehicles may be equipped with an
aero-shield under the engine. This shield
needs to be removed for service, including oil
and filter changes. The shield has four
quick-release fasteners to secure it in place. ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
MINA
MAX
B ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes
for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is in park (P).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick.
See Under Hood
Overview (page 236).
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6.
Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick
fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level is between the lower
and upper holes, the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
• If the oil level is below the lower hole,
add enough oil to raise the level within
the lower and upper holes.
• Oil levels above the upper hole may
cause engine damage. Some oil must
be removed from the engine by an
authorized dealer.
7. Put the oil level dipstick back into the oil dipstick tube and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding Engine Oil
Note: Do not remove the filler cap when the
engine is running.
Note: Do not remove the engine oil level
dipstick when the engine is running.
Note: Do not add oil further than the MAX
mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may
cause engine damage. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by
the American Petroleum Institute (API). An
oil with this trademark symbol conforms to
the current engine and emission system
protection standards and fuel economy
requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC),
comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
1. Check the engine oil level.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the
normal range, add engine oil that meets
Ford specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 290).
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the
opening. 4. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure
the oil level is not above the normal
operating range on the engine oil level
dipstick.
5. Install the engine oil level dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
6. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three
clicks are heard or until the cap is fully
seated.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR RESET
To reset the oil monitoring system after an
oil change, See General Information (page
88
).
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly. Also, spilling
coolant on hot engine parts can burn you.
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Ford part number / Ford specification
Recommended fluids and
lubricants
Capacity
Item
WSH-M1C231-B
1 Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause degraded brake performance and not meet the Ford performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products or other materials may result in brake system damage and possible failure.
2 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3 Contact an authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
4 Make sure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick
handle. Before adding, check the container to verify the fluid is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to
determine the correct service interval.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV fluid. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid
may cause transmission damage.
5 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. Use the
indication on the dipstick, showing the normal operating range, to determine the amount of transmission fluid and the fluid level.
Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications. Motor oils of the recommended
viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil
labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel economy performance standards of the International
Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC):
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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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