towing LINCOLN MKT 2016 Owner's Guide

For a complete listing of the accessories that
are available for your vehicle, please contact
your authorized dealer or visit the online
store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Lincoln.com Web Address (Canada)
www.LincolnCanada.com
Lincoln Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Lincoln Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as
well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Lincoln Motor Company will warrant your
Lincoln Original Accessory through the
warranty that provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty. Contact an authorized dealer for details and
a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
•
Side window deflectors.
Interior Style
• Floor mats.
• Rear seat entertainment*.
Lifestyle
• Ash cup or smoker's package.
• Camping tents*.
• Cargo organization and management.
• Conversation mirror.
• Hitch-mounted bike carrier*.
• Racks and carriers.
• Trailer towing accessories.
Peace of Mind
• Car cover*.
• Locking fuel plug.
• Remote start. •
Vehicle security systems.
• Wheel locks.
*Lincoln Licensed Accessory. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Lincoln Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Lincoln Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Lincoln dealer for the
manufacturer's limited warranty details and
request a copy of the Lincoln Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only)
More than 32 million Ford owners have
discovered the powerful protection of Ford
Extended Service Plan. It is the extended
service plan backed by Ford Motor Company,
and provides peace of mind protection
beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor
– can easily exceed the price of your Ford
Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESP you
minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills
and rising repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four core Extended Service Plans
with different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1.
PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive
coverage. With over 1,000 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.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by
all authorized Ford dealers in the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico. It is the extended
service plan authorized and backed by Ford
Motor Company.
That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln 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.
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There are several Ford 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 Ford Extended
Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada, the United States and Mexico,
provided by a network of participating
authorized Ford Motor Company dealers.
Note:
Repairs performed outside of Canada,
the United States and Mexico are not eligible
for Ford Extended Service Plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information, visit your local Ford of
Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the
Ford Extended Service Plan that is right for
you.
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
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
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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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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Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™/
3.7L................................................................294
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.....................................................351
Drivebelt Routing................................................352
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™....................................................352
Drivebelt Routing................................................353
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................353 Drivebelt Routing................................................354
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks ............................246
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................248
Hitches..................................................................246
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................249
Safety Chains.......................................................247
Trailer Brake Controller Connector...............
248
Trailer Brakes.......................................................247
Trailer Lamps.......................................................248
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin
Connector).......................................................246
When Towing a Trailer.......................................248
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14 Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................384
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................385
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only)........384
Exterior Mirrors
................................................98
Auto-dimming Feature........................................99
Blind Spot Information System........................100
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................99
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................99
Heated Exterior Mirrors ......................................99
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror..............................99
Memory Mirrors ....................................................99
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................98
Puddle Lamps........................................................99
F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................37 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40
Seatbelt Extension Assembly............................42
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................39
Third Row Seatbelt Stowage.............................
38
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Floor Mats
......................................................254
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................94
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals..................................85 Front Fog Lamps.............................................94
Front Passenger Sensing System
...............51
Fuel and Refueling........................................167
Fuel Consumption.........................................172
Calculating Fuel Economy................................172
Filling the Tank.....................................................172
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................169
Fuel Quality.....................................................168 Choosing the Right Fuel....................................168
Fuel Shutoff....................................................257
Fuses...............................................................269
Fuse Specification Chart
............................269
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........278
Power Distribution Box.....................................269
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............152
Gauges.............................................................103
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................58
Intelligent Access.................................................58
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Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking..............................70
Power Liftgate
..................................................73
Obstacle Detection...............................................76
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.....................74
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................76
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................
76
Power Seats
....................................................136
Four Way Power Lumbar...................................138
Power Lumbar (Limo/Livery).............................
138
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................303
Power Windows...............................................97
Accessory Delay...................................................98
Bounce-Back..........................................................97
One-Touch Down..................................................97
One-Touch Up........................................................97
Window Lock..........................................................97
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................197
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............130
Rear Seats
.......................................................140
Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................140
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................234
Rear View Camera.......................................203 Using the Rear View Camera System...........203 Rear View Camera
See: Rear View Camera...................................203
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............87 Rear Camera Washer...........................................88
Rear Window Washer..........................................88
Rear Window Wiper..............................................87
Recommended Towing Weights...............244
Refueling..........................................................170
Remote Control...............................................59 Car Finder...............................................................60
Intelligent Access Key.........................................59
Memory Feature....................................................62
Remote Start..........................................................60
Replacing the Battery..........................................59
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................132 Automatic Settings..............................................132
Removing a Headlamp...............................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................318
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs....................................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts........................12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................62
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................267 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......267
Roadside Assistance
...................................256
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................257
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................257
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................257
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance....................................256
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance....................................256
Roadside Emergencies...............................256
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................253
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................169
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................169
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................
169
S
Safety Canopy™...............................................54
Safety Precautions........................................167
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............399
Scheduled Maintenance
.............................387
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................42
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Seatbelt Reminder..........................................44
Belt-Minder™...........................................................44
Seatbelts...........................................................36 Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................43
Conditions of operation......................................43
Seats.................................................................133
Security..............................................................79
Side Airbags.....................................................53
Sitting in the Correct Position
....................133
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains...................................337
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...........................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................395
Exceptions............................................................398
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................206
Stability Control
.............................................194
Principle of Operation........................................194 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................162
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................164
Failure to Start......................................................163
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................165
Important Ventilating Information...................165
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving...............................................................164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................164
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............161 General Information.............................................161
Steering..........................................................228 Electric Power Steering....................................
228
Steering Wheel
................................................82
Storage Compartments...............................159
Sunroof See: Moonroof......................................................101
Sun Visors.......................................................100 Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................101
Supplementary Restraints System.............48 Principle of Operation..........................................48
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
T
Tailgate See: Power Liftgate..............................................73 Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications................351
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................263
Tire Care
.........................................................324
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................326
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................324
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................327
Temperature A B C............................................325
Traction AA A B C...............................................325
Treadwear............................................................325
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............338 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................339
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................340
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................
322
Towing a Trailer.............................................243 Load Placement..................................................243
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................250
Emergency Towing............................................250
Recreational Towing...........................................251
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Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L
Ecoboost™/3.7L............................................251
Emergency Towing.............................................251
Recreational Towing...........................................251
Towing.............................................................243
Traction Control.............................................192
Principle of Operation........................................192
Trailer Sway Control....................................244
Transmission Code Designation..............359
Transmission...................................................177
Transmission See: Transmission................................................177
Transporting the Vehicle............................249
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................288
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™....................................................290
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................292 Engine Shield......................................................293
Universal Garage Door Opener................152 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............152
USB Port
..........................................................381 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................207
Automatic Cancellation.......................................211
Blocked Sensor....................................................213
Canceling the Set Speed..................................210
Changing the Set Speed....................................211
Detection Issues...................................................211
Following a Vehicle...........................................208
Hilly Condition Usage.........................................211
Overriding the System.......................................210
Resuming the Set Speed....................................211
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............208
Setting the Gap Distance.................................209
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...........211
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........208
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............214
System Not Available.........................................213
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................184
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires....................................................................183
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires ....................................................................182
Using Cruise Control...................................206 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................207
Switching Cruise Control On...........................206
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................68 Using Snow Chains......................................337
Using Stability Control.................................195
Using Traction Control
.................................192
Switching the System Off..................................192
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........192
Using a Switch.....................................................192
Using the Information Display Controls........192
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................264
V
Vehicle Care...................................................312 General Information............................................312
Vehicle Certification Label.........................358
Vehicle Identification Number..................358
Vehicle Storage.............................................319 Battery...................................................................320
Body........................................................................\
319
Brakes...................................................................320
Cooling system...................................................320
Engine...................................................................320
Fuel system..........................................................320
General..................................................................319
Miscellaneous.....................................................320
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................320
Tires.......................................................................320
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