adding oil LINCOLN MKT 2013 Owners Manual

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
A.–MIN
B. – MAX
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:Check the level before starting the engine.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace
the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oil immediately.
Adding engine oil
Note:Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running.
Note:Do not add engine 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 Lubricant
Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC),
comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
1. Remove the filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. SeeCapacities and
Specificationsfor more information.
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance.
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CD voice commands ................. 421
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 348
Child safety restraints .......... 29–30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 39
LATCH ....................................... 29
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 395
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 316
engine compartment .............. 318
instrument panel .................... 320
interior ..................................... 319
plastic parts ............................ 317
washing .................................... 316
waxing ..................................... 318
wheels ...................................... 321
wiper blades ............................ 319
Climate voice commands ......... 457
Clock .................................. 132, 446
Collision Warning System ......... 236
Console ...................................... 171
overhead .................................. 173
rear .......................................... 171
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 294
refill capacities ........................ 359
specifications .......................... 359
Cooler ........................................ 172
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 231
Cruise control ........................... 216
Customer Assistance ................ 263
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 368, 371Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada ..................... 273
Getting roadside assistance ... 263
Getting the service you need.. 268
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 275
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 273
Customizing your home screen.. 394
D
Defrost ....................................... 136
rear window ............................ 140
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .................................. 299–300
engine oil ................................. 293
Display settings ......................... 447
Drivebelt .................................... 358
Driver alert ................................ 225
Driving under special
conditions .................. 193, 195, 197
sand ......................................... 196
snow and ice ........................... 198
through water ................. 197, 260
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......................... 136
E
Electronic message center ....... 114
Electronic stability control ...... 204
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 265
running out of fuel ................. 181
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................ 201
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Emission control system .......... 185
End user license agreement .... 470
Engine ................................ 357–358
cleaning ................................... 318
fail-safe cooling ....................... 297
idle speed control ................... 305
lubrication specifications ....... 359
refill capacities ........................ 359
service points .................. 290, 292
Engine block heater ................. 177
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 293
dipstick .................................... 293
filter, specifications ................ 363
refill capacities ........................ 359
specifications .......................... 359
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 177
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 297
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 67
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 179
Floor mats ................................. 261
Fluid capacities ......................... 359
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 194
Freezer ...................................... 172
Fuel
cap ........................................... 183
capacity ................................... 359
choosing the right fuel ........... 180
filler funnel ............................. 181
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 183
filter, specifications ........ 304, 363
fuel pump shut-off .................. 265
octane rating ........... 180, 357–358running out of fuel ................. 181
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 179
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV)... 179
Fuses .................................. 277–278
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 183
Gauges ....................................... 108
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 264
HD Radio™ ............................... 409
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 310
bulb specifications .................. 314
flash to pass .............................. 92
high beam ........................... 92, 94
replacing bulbs ....................... 312
Head restraints ......................... 143
Heated steering wheel .............. 455
Heating ...................................... 136
Help ............................................ 454
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 163
Home screen ............................. 394
Hood .......................................... 288
How to use voice commands ... 400
I
Ignition ............................... 357–358
Illuminated visor mirror ........... 105
Information displays ................. 114
Infotainment display ................. 398
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