cooling LINCOLN MKT 2018 User Guide

Maintain coolant concentration within 48%
to 50%, which equates to a freeze point
between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F (-37°C).
Coolant concentration should be checked
using a refractometer. We do not recommend
the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips
for measuring coolant concentration.
Adding Coolant
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or hot.
Note:
Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Take care not to put
engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
reservoir or windshield washer fluid in the
engine coolant reservoir.
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or non-specified additives
as they can cause damage to the engine
cooling or heating systems. Resulting
component damage may not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty. 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 350). 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 350).
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 350).
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.
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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. •
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.
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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
350).
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. If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an
air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still operates,
however:
•
Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you can
re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage. When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as
necessary to bring your vehicle to rest in a
safe location and seek immediate repairs.
When in fail-safe mode, your vehicle will have
limited power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may completely
shut down without warning, potentially losing
engine power, power steering assist, and
power brake assist, which may increase the
possibility of a crash resulting in serious
injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or hot.
Your vehicle has limited engine power when
in the fail-safe mode, drive your vehicle with
caution. Your vehicle does not maintain
high-speed operation and the engine may
operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
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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.
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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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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.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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.
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Underbody............................................................312
Under Hood..........................................................312
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens............................315
Cleaning the Interior.....................................313
Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior................................................................314
Cleaning the Wheels
....................................316
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................313
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................67
Climate.............................................................417
Climate Control
..............................................129
Climate Controlled Seats............................152 Cooled Seats........................................................152
Heated Seats........................................................152
Collision Warning System..........................230 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................230
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................
293
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........57
Creating a MyKey...........................................66 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................66
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................226 False Alerts..........................................................229
Switching the System Off and On..................229
System Errors......................................................229 System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................228
System Limitations.............................................228
Using the System...............................................226
Cruise Control
.................................................85
Principle of Operation.......................................208
Type One................................................................85
Type Two.................................................................86
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................208
Customer Assistance
..................................259
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................93
Direction Indicators
........................................96
Doors and Locks.............................................72
Drive Control
.................................................233
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................233
Driver Alert......................................................216 Using Driver Alert................................................217
Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................51 Children and Airbags...........................................52
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................52 Driving Aids
....................................................216
Driving Hints..................................................250
Driving Through Water...............................250
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................93
E
Economical Driving
......................................250
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................515
Emission Law..................................................175
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..............176
Tampering With a Noise Control System......175
End User License Agreement..................520 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................
520
Engine Block Heater....................................166 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................167
Engine Coolant Check
................................293
Adding Coolant...................................................294
Coolant Change.................................................296
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................297
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................296
Recycled Coolant...............................................295
Severe Climates.................................................295
Engine Emission Control.............................175
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General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................60
Intelligent Access.................................................60
General Maintenance Information...........483 Multi-Point Inspection........................................486
Owner Checks and Services...........................484
Protecting Your Investment.............................483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?......................................................483
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................263
Getting the Services You Need................259 Away From Home..............................................259
Global Opening and Closing.......................99 Closing the Windows...........................................99
Opening the Windows.........................................99
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................192
Hazard Flashers............................................254
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................
304
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................93
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp............................
305 Head Restraints
.............................................135
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................136
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................137
Heated Seats...................................................151 Front Seats.............................................................151
Second-Row Heated Seats................................151
Heated Steering Wheel................................86
Heated Windows and Mirrors
....................133
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................133
Heated Rear Window.........................................133
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................129
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................131
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather..............................................................131
General Hints.........................................................131
Quickly Cooling the Interior...............................
131
Quickly Heating the Interior..............................131
Recommended Settings for Cooling...............131
Recommended Settings for Heating...............131
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................192
Home Screen
................................................392
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............287 I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................260
Information Display Control
.........................86
Information Displays.....................................109 General Information............................................109
Information Messages
..................................116
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................117
AdvanceTrac ™.........................................................117
Alarm.......................................................................118
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................
118
AWD........................................................................\
.119
Battery and Charging System..........................120
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................121
Brake System........................................................121
Collision Warning System.................................122
Doors and Locks..................................................122
Fuel........................................................................\
.123
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................123
Lane Keeping System........................................124
Maintenance.........................................................124
MyKey.....................................................................125
Park Aid..................................................................126
Power Steering.....................................................127
Seats.......................................................................127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................128
Traction Control...................................................128
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