brake fluid LINCOLN MKS 2016 Owner's Manual

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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When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
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, rotors, 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.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
About This Manual................................................7 Protecting the Environment..................................... 7
ABS See: Brakes................................................................ 150
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..................................................................... 150
Accessories..........................................................317 Exterior style............................................................... 317
Interior style................................................................ 317
Lifestyle........................................................................\
317
Peace of mind............................................................ 317
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation......11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................. 167
Active Park Assist..............................................158 Automatic Steering into Parking Space..........159
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...............160
Troubleshooting the System................................ 161
Using Active Park Assist........................................ 158
Adaptive Headlamps.........................................75
Adjusting the Headlamps.............................258 Horizontal Aim Adjustment................................ 259
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................... 258
Adjusting the Pedals.........................................68 Adjusting the Steering Wheel........................65
Easy Entry and Exit Feature................................... 65
End of Travel Position.............................................. 65
Memory Feature........................................................ 65
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps...................................... 75
Airbag Disposal...................................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.................. 262
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................. 64
All-Wheel Drive..................................................143
Ambient Lighting
.................................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm................................................64 Arming the Alarm...................................................... 64
Disarming the Alarm................................................ 64
Appendices.........................................................352
Audible Warnings and Indicators..................87 Headlamps On Warning Chime........................... 88
Keyless Warning Alert.............................................. 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................... 88
Audio Control
.......................................................65
MEDIA........................................................................\
.... 66
Seek, Next or Previous............................................ 66
Audio System
......................................................313
General Information................................................ 313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD................................................................314
Autolamps.............................................................72 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps..........72 Automatic Climate Control
...........................105
Automatic High Beam Control.......................74 Activating the System.............................................. 74
Manually Overriding the System.......................... 75
Automatic Transmission
................................140
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.................................................................. 142
Brake-Shift Interlock................................................ 141
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow........................................................................\
142
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission............141
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.................................. 140
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.................................................................250
6F50/6F55 Transmission................................... 250
Autowipers............................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points.....................................124 110 Volt AC Power Point......................................... 124
12 Volt DC Power Point........................................... 124
Locations..................................................................... 124
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive............................................... 143
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................... 255
Blind Spot Information System
....................179
Switching the System Off and On..................... 181
System Errors............................................................. 181
Using the System.................................................... 180
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Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood...............240
Booster Seats.......................................................23 Types of Booster Seats........................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.............................................254
Brakes....................................................................150 General Information............................................... 150
Breaking-In.........................................................208
Bulb Specification Chart...............................260
C
Cabin Air Filter....................................................108
California Proposition 65..................................10
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™......................................................302
Specifications.......................................................... 303
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.........307 Specifications.......................................................... 308
Capacities and Specifications
....................296
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................... 264
Center Console
...................................................126
Changing a Bulb...............................................259
Front Fog Lamp....................................................... 259
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps.............259
LED Lamps................................................................ 259
License Plate Lamp............................................... 259
Changing a Fuse................................................237 Fuses........................................................................\
.... 237Changing a Road Wheel................................289
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................... 289
Stowing the flat tire............................................... 293
Tire Change Procedure.......................................... 291
Changing the 12V Battery..............................255 Battery Management System............................ 256
Changing the Engine Air Filter.....................262
Changing the Wiper Blades..........................257 Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades.........257
Checking MyKey System Status....................53
Checking the Wiper Blades
...........................257
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
......................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning..............................25
Child Safety............................................................15 General Information.................................................. 15
Child Safety Locks
...............................................27
Left-Hand Side........................................................... 27
Right-Hand Side......................................................... 27
Cleaning Leather Seats..................................267
Cleaning Products............................................263
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels...........................268
Cleaning the Engine........................................265
Cleaning the Exterior
......................................264
Exterior Chrome Parts........................................... 264
Exterior Plastic Parts............................................. 264
Stripes or Graphics................................................. 264
Underbody................................................................ 264
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.............................266
Cleaning the Interior
.......................................266 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades................................................................265
Clearing All MyKeys............................................52
Climate Control
.................................................105
Climate Controlled Seats................................115
Cooled Seats.............................................................. 116
Heated Seats.............................................................. 115
Collision Warning System..............................187 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION................................. 187
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check................................. 247
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator............44
Creating a MyKey
.................................................51
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings..................................................................... 51
Cross Traffic Alert..............................................182 False Alerts................................................................ 186
Switching the System Off and On.................... 186
System Errors............................................................ 186
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts....................................................................... 185
System Limitations................................................. 185
Using the System..................................................... 182
Cruise Control
......................................................66
Principle of Operation............................................ 166
Type 1........................................................................\
..... 66
Type 2........................................................................\
..... 67
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control..................................... 166
Customer Assistance
.......................................216
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O
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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U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™......................................................242
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L........................244 Engine Shield............................................................ 245
Universal Garage Door Opener.....................119
HomeLink Wireless Control System.................. 119
Using Adaptive Cruise Control......................167 Blocked Sensor.......................................................... 172
Changing the Set Speed....................................... 170
Detection Issues........................................................ 171
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control...............170
Following a Vehicle................................................. 168
Hilly Condition Usage............................................. 170
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation.................170
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control................... 170
Resuming the Set Speed...................................... 170
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control......................... 167
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.................. 168
Setting the Gap Distance..................................... 169
Switching the System Off...................................... 171
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..................173
Using All-Wheel Drive......................................143 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................... 145
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires........................................................................\
.. 145
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires........................................................................\
. 144Using Cruise Control........................................166
Switching Cruise Control Off............................... 167
Switching Cruise Control On............................... 166
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...............................................................54
Using Snow Chains..........................................285
Using Stability Control....................................155
Using Traction Control
.....................................153
Switching the System Off..................................... 153
System Indicator Lights and Messages...........153
Using a Switch.......................................................... 153
Using the Information Display Controls..........153
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.................................................219
V
Vehicle Care........................................................263 General Information............................................... 263
Vehicle Certification Label...........................300
Vehicle Identification Number....................299
Vehicle Storage
.................................................268
Battery........................................................................\
269
Body........................................................................\
..... 268
Brakes........................................................................\
. 269
Cooling system........................................................ 269
Engine........................................................................\
. 269
Fuel system............................................................... 269
General....................................................................... 268
Miscellaneous.......................................................... 269
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................... 269
Tires........................................................................\
..... 269Ventilation
See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.................299
Voice Control
........................................................66
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.....................85 Adaptive Cruise Control.......................................... 85
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................... 85
Battery........................................................................\
... 85
Brake System.............................................................. 85
Cruise Control............................................................. 85
Direction Indicator..................................................... 85
Door Ajar....................................................................... 85
Engine Coolant Temperature............................... 86
Engine Oil..................................................................... 86
Fasten Safety Belt.................................................... 86
Front Airbag................................................................ 86
Front Fog Lamps....................................................... 86
Grade Assist................................................................ 86
Heads Up Display...................................................... 86
High Beam................................................................... 86
Low Fuel Level............................................................ 86
Low Tire Pressure Warning.................................... 86
Low Washer Fluid...................................................... 86
Parking Lamps............................................................ 87
Powertrain Fault......................................................... 87
Service Engine Soon................................................. 87
Stability Control......................................................... 87
Stability Control Off................................................. 87
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