check oil LINCOLN MKS 2016 User Guide

When the oil change message appears in the
information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil change
within two weeks or 500 miles (800
kilometers) of the message appearing. Make
sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
after each oil change. See (page 89).
If your information display resets prematurely
or becomes inoperative, you should perform
the oil change interval at six months or 5000
miles (8000 kilometers) from your last oil
change. Never exceed one year or 10000
miles (16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops these
systems using different specifications and
performance features. That is why it is
important to rely upon your dealership to
properly diagnose and repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts and
component systems based upon engineering
testing. Ford Motor Company relies upon this
testing to determine the most appropriate
mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to
protect your vehicle at the lowest overall cost
to you and recommends against
maintenance schedules that deviate from
the scheduled maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized
re-manufactured replacement parts
engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford Workshop
Manual list the recommended additives and
chemicals for your vehicle. We do not
recommend using chemicals or additives not
approved by us as part of your vehicle
’s
normal maintenance. Please consult your
warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal
operating characteristic and, by itself, does
not necessarily indicate a concern or that the
fluid needs to be changed. However, a
qualified expert, such as the factory-trained
technicians at your dealership, should inspect
discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating or foreign material
contamination immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance.
It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required to
fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it
is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval to
help make sure your vehicle keeps running
great. Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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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 a message 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 message prompting you to change your oil
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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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil Check (page 245). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
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Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. The PTU
lube will be more likely to require a fluid
change if the vehicle has experienced
extended periods of extreme/severe duty
cycle driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit has
been submerged in water or shows signs of
leakage. Contact your authorized dealer for
service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's useful
life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges
you to have all recommended maintenance
services performed at the specified intervals
and to record all vehicle service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North
Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using an American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for
Gasoline Engines (Certification mark) oil of
SM or SN quality, the normal oil change
interval is 3,000 mi (4,800 km).If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
1,800 mi (2,900 km)
.
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and cabin
air filter.
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Data Recording.......................................................9
Event Data Recording................................................. 9
Service Data Recording............................................. 9
Daytime Running Lamps..................................73
Direction Indicators
............................................76
Lane Change................................................................ 76
Drive Control
.......................................................190
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL................................. 190
Driver Alert
............................................................174
Using Driver Alert...................................................... 174
Driver and Passenger Airbags........................38 Children and Airbags................................................ 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment............................................................. 38
Driving Aids
..........................................................174
Driving Hints.......................................................208
Driving Through Water...................................208
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................... 73
E
Economical Driving
.........................................208
Emission Control System................................137 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)......................... 138
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing......................................................... 138
End User License Agreement......................352 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ...................................... 352Engine Block Heater.........................................130
Using the Engine Block Heater............................. 131
Engine Coolant Check
.....................................247
Adding Engine Coolant.......................................... 247
Checking the Engine Coolant............................. 247
Recycled Engine Coolant..................................... 248
Severe Climates...................................................... 248
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling................................................................... 248
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.......................... 63
Engine Oil Check...............................................245 Adding Engine Oil.................................................... 245
Engine Oil Dipstick...........................................245
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™......................................................296
Drivebelt Routing.................................................... 296
Engine Specifications - 3.7L..........................297 Drivebelt Routing..................................................... 297
Environment..........................................................14
Essential Towing Checks..............................204 Before Towing a Trailer......................................... 205
Hitches........................................................................\
204
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)............................................. 205
Safety Chains........................................................... 204
Trailer Brakes............................................................ 204
Trailer Lamps........................................................... 204
When Towing a Trailer.......................................... 205
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording................................................... 9
Export Unique Options......................................13 Extended Service Plan (ESP).......................319
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA
ONLY)..................................................................... 320
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)........................................................................\
319
Exterior Mirrors.....................................................79 Auto-Dimming Feature........................................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor..................................................... 81
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors..................................... 79
Heated Exterior Mirrors........................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................... 80
Memory Mirrors.......................................................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors.............................................. 79
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...................................29 Safety Belt Extension Assembly........................... 31
Safety Belt Locking Modes.................................... 30
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy................29
Floor Mats
...........................................................209
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps.............................................. 75
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals...................................... 68
Front Fog Lamps
.................................................75
Front Parking Aid................................................157
Front Passenger Sensing System.................39
Fuel and Refueling............................................132
Fuel Consumption............................................136 Calculating Fuel Economy................................... 136
Filling the Tank.......................................................... 136
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Oil Change Indicator Reset...........................246
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check........................................... 245
Opening and Closing the Hood..................240 Closing the Hood...................................................... 241
Opening the Hood.................................................. 240
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature..........................................................220
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..............220
Overhead Console
............................................126
P
Parking Aids........................................................156 Principle of Operation............................................ 156
Parking Brake
.......................................................151
Passive Anti-Theft System.............................63 SecuriLock.................................................................... 63
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.......................... 63
Pedals.....................................................................68
Perchlorate..............................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..............................36
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?....................................................................... 36
Post-Crash Alert System................................215
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.................................. 56Power Seats..........................................................111
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion
(If Equipped).......................................................... 113
Power Lumbar............................................................ 113
Power Steering Fluid Check.........................254
Power Windows
...................................................78
Accessory Delay......................................................... 78
Bounce-Back............................................................... 78
One-Touch Down...................................................... 78
One-Touch Up............................................................ 78
Window Lock............................................................... 78
Protecting the Environment
............................14
R
Rear Parking Aid................................................156
Rear Seat Armrest..............................................117 Armrest pass-through............................................. 117
Rear View Camera
............................................162
Using the Rear View Camera System..............163
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera......................................... 162
Recommended Towing Weights................202
Refueling...............................................................134 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System...................... 135
Remote Control
...................................................47
Car Finder..................................................................... 48
Intelligent Access Key.............................................. 47
Remote Start.............................................................. 48
Replacing the Battery............................................... 47
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................... 48Remote Start......................................................108
Automatic Settings................................................ 108
Repairing Minor Paint Damage....................267
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.................................................................49
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)....................................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..................................................................220
Roadside Assistance.........................................211
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance............................................................... 211
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.............................................. 212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.............................................................. 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance........................................... 211
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance........................................... 211
Roadside Emergencies
.....................................211
Running-In See: Breaking-In...................................................... 208
Running Out of Fuel..........................................133 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container............................................................... 134
Filling a Portable Fuel Container........................ 133
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