transmission fluid LINCOLN MKT 2016 Owner's Manual

Normal 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 (AWD only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-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 interv\
als.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s. See Engine Oil Check (page 294).
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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
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of \
the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers),\
then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced\
.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within 3000 miles
(4800 kilometers) of the message appearing
in your information display prompting you to
change your oil.
•
Example 1
: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers). Perform
the 30000-mile (48000-kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000 miles
(48000 kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at
25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
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Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle maintenance items \
under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the 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 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle maintenance items \
under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle maintenance items \
under Exceptions.
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Engine Oil Check (page 294). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control...........................................127
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................190
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................190
Accessories...................................................382 Exterior Style.......................................................382
Interior Style.........................................................382
Lifestyle.................................................................382
Peace of Mind.....................................................382
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............207
Active Park Assist..........................................197 Automatic Steering into Parking Space........199
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...........200
Troubleshooting the System............................201
Using Active Park Assist....................................198
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................94
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................306
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................307
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................306 Adjusting the Pedals......................................85
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................82
Easy Entry and Exit Feature...............................
82
End of Travel Position..........................................82
Memory Feature....................................................82
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................94
Airbag Disposal...............................................57
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control...........................................127
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter................311
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................81
All-Wheel Drive...............................................181
Ambient Lighting............................................96
Anti-Theft Alarm
...............................................81
Arming the Alarm...................................................81
Disarming the Alarm.............................................81
Appendices.....................................................419
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
..................107
Audio Control
...................................................83
MEDIA......................................................................83
Seek, Next or Previous........................................83 Audio System
.................................................377
General Information...........................................377
Audio Unit
.......................................................378
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................380
Autolamps........................................................90 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps.........
91
Automatic Climate Control..........................127
Automatic High Beam Control....................92 Activating the System..........................................93
Manually Overriding the System.......................93
Automatic Transmission
...............................177
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................180
Brake-Shift Interlock...........................................179
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................180
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission.............178
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.................................177
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................300
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L...........................................300
Adding Transmission Fluid ..............................301
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level........
300
Autowipers.......................................................86
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