cooling LINCOLN MKT 2017 User Guide

It is very important to use prediluted coolant
approved to the correct specification in order
to avoid plugging the small passageways in
the engine cooling system. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 351). Do not mix
different colors or types of coolant in your
vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants or using
an incorrect coolant may harm the engine or
cooling system components and may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: If prediluted coolant is not available,
use the approved concentrated coolant
diluting it to 50/50 with distilled water.
See
Capacities and Specifications (page 351).
Using water that has not been deionised
may contribute to deposit formation,
corrosion and plugging of the small cooling
system passageways.
Note: Coolants marketed for all makes and
models may not be approved to Ford
specifications and may cause damage to
the cooling system. Resulting component
damage may not be covered by the vehicle
Warranty. If the coolant level is at or below the
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
To top up the coolant level do the following:
1. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure
escapes as you unscrew the cap.
2. Add prediluted coolant approved to the correct specification. See Capacities and
Specifications
(page 351).
3. Add enough prediluted coolant to reach
the correct level.
4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
5. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir the next few times you drive
your vehicle. If necessary, add enough
prediluted engine coolant to bring the
coolant level to the correct level.
If you have to add more than
1.1 qt (1 L) of
engine coolant per month, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Operating an
engine with a low level of coolant can result
in engine overheating and possible engine
damage. Note:
During normal vehicle operation, the
coolant may change color from orange to
pink or light red. As long as the coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change
does not indicate the coolant has degraded
nor does it require the coolant to be drained,
the system to be flushed, or the coolant to
be replaced.
In case of emergency, you can add a large
amount of water without engine coolant in
order to reach a vehicle service location. In
this instance, qualified personnel:
1. Must drain the cooling system.
2. Chemically clean the coolant system with
Motorcraft Premium Cooling System
Flush.
3. Refill with engine coolant as soon as possible.
Water alone, without engine coolant, can
cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
Do not use the following as a coolant
substitute:
• Alcohol.
• Methanol.
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•
Brine.
• Any coolant mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine
damage from overheating or freezing.
Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of the
coolant.
Recycled Coolant
We do not recommend the use of recycled
coolant as an approved recycling process is
not yet available.
Dispose of used engine coolant in an
appropriate manner. Follow your
community's regulations and standards for
recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•
It may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60% provides
improved freeze point protection.
Coolant concentrations above 60%
decrease the overheat protection
characteristics of the coolant and may
cause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• You can decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the coolant
and may cause engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection. Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in the
scheduled maintenance information, the
coolant should be changed. Add prediluted
coolant approved to the correct specification.
See Capacities and Specifications (page
351).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient temperature,
vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works If the engine begins to overheat,
the coolant temperature gauge
moves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates and a
message may appear in the
information display.
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
pins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every
15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label.
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Touch the power icon to switch the rear climate control functions off and\
on.
Touch Rear Control to allow the rear seat passengers to adjust the rear climate settings. \
Touch it again to prevent the rear seat
passengers from adjusting the settings. Rear Control automatically turns off when you use the touchscreen to adjust the rear\
climate
settings.
If your vehicle has automatic climate controls, select
Auto to connect the rear climate settings to the Auto settings of the driver\
.
Touch the up and down arrows to adjust the temperature.
Manual airflow distribution controls:
Select these controls individually or together to direct the air flow t\
o the desired area.
K
Panel:
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Floor:
Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat f\
loor vents.
A/C:
A pop-up appears on the screen to display the air conditioning options.\
L
MAX A/C:
Touch to cool your vehicle with recirculated air. Touch again for normal A/C operation. MAX A/C distributes air through
instrument panel vents and may help reduce odors from entering your vehi\
cle. MAX A/C is more economical and efficient than
normal A/C mode.
A/C:
Touch to switch the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and effic\
iency.
A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and footwell/defrost.
Recirculated air:
Touch to switch the recirculated air on or off which may reduce the amoun\
t of time needed to cool down the
interior and help reduce odors from reaching the interior. Recirculated air also engages automatically when you select MAX A/C.
You can engage this manually in any airflow mode except defrost. It may also turn off in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce
fog potential.
Driver heated and climate controlled seats:
M
Touch the heated seat icon to adjust the heated seat off and on (if equi\
pped).
Touch the climate-controlled seat icon to adjust the climate-controlled s\
eat off and on (if equipped).
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Lincoln Protect also offers a Premium
Maintenance Plan that covers all scheduled
maintenance, and selected wear items. The
coverage is prepaid, so you never have to
worry about the cost of your vehicle
’s
maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• 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
Just a 10% down payment will provide you
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call our Lincoln Protect Extended Service
Plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
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Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicle
by purchasing a Lincoln Protect Extended
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Service Plan is the only service contract
backed by Lincoln Motor Company of
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purchase, Lincoln Extended Service Plan
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Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
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• Protection against repair costs after your
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• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Lincoln Protect Extended
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Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada,
the United States and Mexico are not eligible
for Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan
coverage.
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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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 Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 293).
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Under Hood..........................................................313
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens............................316
Cleaning the Interior.....................................314 Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior................................................................315
Cleaning the Wheels....................................317
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................314
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67
Climate.............................................................418
Climate Control
..............................................130
Climate Controlled Seats............................153 Cooled Seats........................................................153
Heated Seats........................................................153
Collision Warning System...........................231 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................
231
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................
294
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........57
Creating a MyKey...........................................66 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................66
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................227 False Alerts..........................................................230
Switching the System Off and On..................230
System Errors......................................................230 System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................229
System Limitations.............................................229
Using the System...............................................227
Cruise Control
.................................................85
Principle of Operation.......................................209
Type 1.......................................................................85
Type 2......................................................................86
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................209
Customer Assistance
..................................259
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................94
Direction Indicators........................................97
Lane Change..........................................................97
Doors and Locks.............................................72
Drive Control
.................................................234
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................234
Driver Alert
......................................................218
Using Driver Alert................................................218
Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................51 Children and Airbags...........................................52 Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................52
Driving Aids....................................................218
Driving Hints...................................................251
Driving Through Water
................................251
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................94
E
Economical Driving
.......................................251
Emission Control System.............................177 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................178
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................179
End User License Agreement
....................514
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................514
Engine Block Heater....................................168 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................169
Engine Coolant Check................................294 Adding Coolant...................................................294
Coolant Change.................................................296
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................298
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................296
Recycled Coolant...............................................296
Severe Climates.................................................296
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General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................60
Intelligent Access.................................................60
General Maintenance Information...........482 Multi-Point Inspection........................................485
Owner Checks and Services...........................484
Protecting Your Investment.............................482
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................482
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?......................................................482
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................263
Getting the Services You Need................259 Away From Home..............................................259
Global Opening and Closing.....................100 Closing the Windows.........................................100
Opening the Windows.......................................100
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................193
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................255
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................
304
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................93
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp............................
305 Head Restraints
.............................................136
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................137
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................138
Heated Seats..................................................152 Front Seats............................................................152
Second-Row Heated Seats...............................152
Heated Steering Wheel................................86
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................134 Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................134
Heated Rear Window.........................................134
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................130
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................132
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................132
General Hints........................................................132
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................132
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............
132
Recommended Settings for Heating..............132
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................132
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................192
Home Screen
................................................393
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............287 I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................260
Information Display Control
.........................86
Information Displays......................................110 General Information.............................................110
Information Messages
...................................117
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................118
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................118
Alarm.......................................................................119
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................119
AWD........................................................................\
120
Battery and Charging System...........................121
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................122
Brake System.......................................................122
Collision Warning System..................................123
Doors and Locks..................................................123
Fuel........................................................................\
.124
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................124
Lane Keeping System........................................125
Maintenance.........................................................125
MyKey.....................................................................126
Park Aid..................................................................127
Power Steering....................................................128
Seats.......................................................................128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................
129
Traction Control...................................................129
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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires.......................................321
Towing a Trailer.............................................242 Load Placement..................................................242
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L...........................................248
Emergency Towing............................................248
Recreational Towing..........................................249
Towing.............................................................242
Traction Control.............................................194 Principle of Operation........................................194
Trailer Sway Control....................................243
Transmission Code Designation..............356
Transmission...................................................180
Transmission See: Transmission...............................................180
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™....................................................288
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................290
Universal Garage Door Opener................155 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............155
USB Port..........................................................375
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................210 Automatic Cancellation......................................214
Blocked Sensor...................................................216 Canceling the Set Speed..................................213
Changing the Set Speed...................................
214
Detection Issues..................................................214
Following a Vehicle..............................................211
Hilly Condition Usage........................................214
Overriding the System.......................................213
Resuming the Set Speed...................................214
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.................211
Setting the Gap Distance..................................212
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........214
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On...........211
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............217
System Not Available.........................................216
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................184 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................186
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires....................................................................186
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires....................................................................185
Using Cruise Control...................................209 Switching Cruise Control Off............................210
Switching Cruise Control On...........................209
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................70
Using Snow Chains
......................................336
Using Stability Control..................................197 Using Traction Control.................................194
Switching the System Off..................................194
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........
194
Using a Switch......................................................194
Using the Information Display Controls.........194
Using Voice Recognition
............................395
Audio Voice Commands...................................396
Climate Voice Commands................................398
Mobile App Voice Commands........................402
Navigation Voice Commands.........................400
Phone Voice Commands..................................
398
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands......................................................402
Voice Settings Commands...............................403
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................262
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................311
General Information.............................................311
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355
Vehicle Identification Number
..................355
Vehicle Storage.............................................318
Battery....................................................................319
Body........................................................................\
318
Brakes....................................................................319
Cooling system....................................................319
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