octane LINCOLN MKT 2010 Owners Manual

Octane recommendations
3.7L V6 engine
Your vehicle will run normally on 87 octane regular fuel. Premium fuel
will provide improved performance.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
Your vehicle is designed to run on regular fuel with an octane rating of
87 or higher. For best overall performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using
premium fuel will be most noticeable in hot weather or in severe duty
applications such as towing a trailer.
Some stations offer fuels posted as
Regularwith an octane rating
below 87, particularly in high
altitude areas. Fuels with octane
levels below 87 are not
recommended for either engine. Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily while you are
using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized
dealer to prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. If the problems
persist, see your authorized dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.7L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
Cubic inches 226 214
FuelSeeOctane
recommendations
earlier in this chapter.SeeOctane
recommendationsearlier
in this chapter.
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.033–0.037 inch (.838–
.939 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio10.3:1 10.0:1
Engine drivebelt routing
3.7L V6 engine
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (except
vehicles with electric power assisted steering).
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
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Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................353
running out of fuel .........353, 399
Emission control system ..........404
Engine ........................................415
cleaning ...................................370
coolant .....................................388
fail-safe cooling .......................393
idle speed control ...................385
lubrication specifications .......412
refill capacities ........................412
service points ..................378–379
Engine block heater .................284
Engine oil ..................................382
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................382
checking and adding ..............382
dipstick ....................................382
filter, specifications ........384, 411
recommendations ...................384
refill capacities ........................412
specifications ..........................412
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................283
F
Fail safe cooling ........................393
Family entertainment system ....67
Fleet MyKey programming ......167
Fluid capacities .........................412
Fog lamps ....................................98
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................319
Freezer ......................................113Fuel ............................................394
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 400
cap ...........................................396
capacity ...................................412
choosing the right fuel ...........397
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................403
detergent in fuel .....................399
filler funnel .............................399
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................394, 396, 401
filter, specifications ........394, 411
fuel pump shut-off ..................327
improving fuel economy ........400
octane rating ...................398, 415
quality ......................................398
running out of fuel .........353, 399
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................394
Fuses ..........................................327
G
Garage door opener ..................134
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............396
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................400
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................326
Headlamps ...................................96
aiming ......................................102
autolamp system .......................97
bulb specifications ..................106
daytime running lights ...........101
flash to pass ............................101
high beam .................................98
replacing bulbs .......................107
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automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................120
fold away .................................121
heated ................................89, 121
programmable memory ..........159
side view mirrors (power) .....120
Mobile media system ..................32
Moon roof ..................................133
Motorcraft
parts ..............374, 411
MyKey ........................................167
N
Navigation system .......................88
O
Octane rating ............................398
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................382
Overdrive ...................................295
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................167
Park Assist ................................305
Parking brake ............................286
Parts
(see Motorcraft
parts) ...........411
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................199
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................121
Playing a DVD in the system .....45
Power adjustable foot
pedals .................................121–122Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................332
Power door locks ......................151
Power liftgate ............................144
Power mirrors ...........................120
Power point ...............................114
Power steering ..........................293
fluid, checking and adding ....407
fluid, refill capacity ................412
fluid, specifications .................412
Power Windows .........................117
Push button start system .........281
R
Radio ............................................32
Rear heated seats .....................193
Rear heated/cooled seats .........193
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................67
Rear view camera display ..........37
Rear-view camera system .........301
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................228
Refrigerator ...............................113
Relays ........................................327
Remote entry system .......156–157
illuminated entry ............161–162
locking/unlocking doors .........158
opening the trunk ...................158
panic alarm .............................159
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................161
replacing the batteries ...........160
Reverse sensing system ...........299
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