towing LINCOLN MKS 2016 Owner's Manual

9. Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Make sure the jack is fastened so
it does not rattle when you drive. Unblock
the wheels.
Stowing the flat tire
1. Remove the extension bolt from the exterior pocket of the felt bag. 2. Insert the straight end of the jack
retention bracket through the eyelet of
the angled bracket and swing the
retention bracket over the jack. With the
jack in place, place the end of the
retention bracket over the threaded stud
in the trunk floor and secure it with the
plastic wing nut.
3. Screw the extension bolt onto the threaded stud of the jack retention
bracket. 4. Place the flat tire in the spare tire well
with the wheel facing up.
5. Safely secure the wheel by screwing the large wing nut onto the extension bolt.
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Note:
If you are stowing the temporary spare
tire, place the tire over the jack and secure it
with the large wing nut.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the
surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the
hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal
contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion, resulting
in loss of control. Ib-ft (Nm)
*
Bolt size
100 (135)
1/2 x 20
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing
a flat tire, wheel removal).
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A
LINCOLN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S.
Only)
Lincoln owners have discovered the powerful
protection of Lincoln Extended Service Plan.
It is the only extended service plan backed
by Lincoln Motor Company, and provides
peace of mind protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Lincoln ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor
– can easily exceed the price of your Lincoln
Extended Service Plan. With Lincoln ESP, you
minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills
and rising repair costs.
Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four Extended Service Plans with
different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most
comprehensive coverage. With over 1000
covered components, this plan is so
complete that we generally only discuss
what’ s not covered. 2.
ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and
includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Lincoln Extended Service Plan is honored by
all authorized Lincoln and Ford dealers in the
United States, Canada and Mexico. It is the
only extended service plan authorized and
backed by Lincoln Motor Company.
That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln or
Ford dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacement
transportation if your vehicle is at your
authorized dealer for same day covered
repairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions. Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•
Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump
starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,
rental car coverage and emergency
transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Extended Service Plan coverage expires, you
can transfer any remaining coverage to the
new owner. Whenever you sell your vehicle,
prospective buyers may have a higher degree
of confidence that vehicle was properly
maintained with Lincoln ESP, thereby
improving resale value.
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Avoid the Rising Cost of Properly
Maintaining Your Vehicle!
Lincoln Extended Service Plan also offers a
Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all
scheduled maintenance, and select items
that routinely wear out. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
affording your vehicle maintenance. It covers
regular checkups, routine inspections,
preventive care and replacement of select
items that require periodic attention for
normal wear:
•
Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc.
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers and struts.
• Engine cooling hoses, clamps and o-rings.
• Engine belts.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment. Interest Free Finance Options Available
Take advantage of our interest free
installment payment plan. Just a 10% down
payment will provide you with an affordable,
no interest, no fee payment program allowing
you all the security and benefits Lincoln ESP
has to offer while paying over time. You are
pre-approved with no credit checks, no
hassles! To learn more, call our Lincoln ESP
specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail
to:
Ford ESP
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS
(CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicle
by purchasing a Lincoln Extended Service
Plan. Lincoln Extended Service Plan is the
only service contract backed by Lincoln Motor
Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on
the plan you purchase, Lincoln Extended
Service Plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items. •
Protection against repair costs after your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Lincoln Extended Service
Plans available in various time, distance and
deductible combinations. Each plan is
tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase Lincoln Extended
Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada, the United States and Mexico,
provided by a network of participating
authorized Lincoln Motor Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada,
the United States and Mexico are not eligible
for Lincoln Extended Service Plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information, visit your local Lincoln of
Canada dealer or www.Lincoln.ca to find the
Lincoln Extended Service Plan that is right
for you.
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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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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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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
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle and PTU maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 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
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle and PTU maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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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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D
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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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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