towing LINCOLN MKT 2018 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.
• Tablet cradle.
• Trailer towing accessories.
Peace of Mind
• Car cover*.
• Locking fuel plug. •
Remote start.
• Roadside assistance kits*.
• 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
LINCOLN PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE
PLAN.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans
(U.S. Only)
Lincoln Protect means peace of mind. It’
s the
extended service plan backed by the Lincoln
Motor Company, and provides more
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage. When you visit your
Lincoln Dealer, insist on genuine Lincoln
Protect extended service plans!
Lincoln Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan. With Lincoln Protect
you minimize your risk for unexpected repair
bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four mechanical Lincoln Protect
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 it’ s
probably easier to list 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.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans are
honored by all authorized Lincoln dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln or
Ford dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for the
day. 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.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage and other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Protect plan coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new
owner. Which should give you and your
potential buyer a little more peace of mind.
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
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
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved with
no credit check or hassles. To learn more,
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
Detroit, MI 48232
Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicle
by purchasing a Lincoln Protect Extended
Service Plan. Lincoln Protect Extended
Service Plan is the only service contract
backed by Lincoln Motor Company of
Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan you
purchase, Lincoln Extended Service Plan
provides benefits such as: •
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Lincoln Protect 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 Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada, the United States and Mexico,
provided by a network of participating
authorized Lincoln Motor Company dealers.
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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Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your
vehicle and reduces environmental waste at
the same time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying a message in
the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use. When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
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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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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. 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.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Engine Immobilizer
See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................81
Engine Oil Check..........................................291 Adding Engine Oil..............................................292
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................291
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
....................................................350
Drivebelt Routing...............................................350
Engine Specifications - 3.7L........................351 Drivebelt Routing.................................................351
Entertainment................................................404 AM/FM Radio.......................................................406
Apps........................................................................\
417
Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................415
CD (If equipped)...................................................414
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)...............410
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........406
Sources.................................................................405
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information.....................................417
USB Ports...............................................................417
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks............................244 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................246
Hitches..................................................................244
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................247
Safety Chains......................................................245 Trailer Brake Controller Connector...............246
Trailer Brakes.......................................................245
Trailer Lamps.......................................................246
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a
Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin
Connector).......................................................244
When Towing a Trailer.......................................246
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................99
Auto-dimming Feature.......................................100
Blind Spot Information System.........................101
Direction Indicator Mirrors ...............................100
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................100
Heated Exterior Mirrors ....................................100
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror.............................100
Memory Mirrors ..................................................100
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................99
Puddle Lamps......................................................100
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................42
Seatbelt Locking Modes......................................41
Third Row Seatbelt Stowage.............................40
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................
40 Floor Mats
.......................................................251
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................95
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals...................................87
Front Fog Lamps.............................................95
Front Passenger Sensing System..............53
Fuel and Refueling
........................................168
Fuel Consumption.........................................173
Calculating Fuel Economy.................................173
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................173
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................169
Fuel Quality.....................................................168 Choosing the Right Fuel....................................168
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................254
Fuses...............................................................267
Fuse Specification Chart............................267 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........276
Power Distribution Box.....................................267
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............154
Gauges.............................................................104
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................179
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Bounce-Back..........................................................98
One-Touch Down..................................................98
One-Touch Up.......................................................98
Window Lock.........................................................98
Protecting the Environment..........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................197
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............132
Rear Seats.......................................................142
Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................142
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................235
Rear View Camera.......................................204 Using the Rear View Camera System...........204
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera...................................204
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............89 Rear Camera Washer...........................................89
Rear Window Washer..........................................89
Rear Window Wiper Blade.................................89
Recommended Towing Weights
..............242
Refueling...........................................................171 System Warnings.................................................173
Remote Control
................................................61
Car Finder...............................................................62
Intelligent Access Key..........................................61
Memory Feature....................................................64 Remote Start..........................................................62
Replacing the Battery...........................................61
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................
62
Remote Start
...................................................134
Automatic Settings..............................................134
Removing a Headlamp
...............................305
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................316
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................64
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................266
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......265
Roadside Assistance
...................................253
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................254
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................254
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................254
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................253
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................253 Roadside Emergencies...............................253
Running-In
See: Breaking-In.................................................250
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................169
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................170
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................
170
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................56
Safety Precautions........................................168
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............495
Scheduled Maintenance
............................483
Seatbelt Extension.........................................48
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................44
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................45 Belt-Minder™...........................................................45
Seatbelts...........................................................38 Principle of Operation..........................................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................44
Conditions of operation......................................45
Seats.................................................................135
Security ...............................................................
81
Settings...........................................................443 911 Assist................................................................451
Ambient Lighting................................................459
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Bluetooth..............................................................446
Clock......................................................................446
Display..................................................................460
General..................................................................457
Media Player........................................................444
Mobile Apps.........................................................455
Navigation............................................................452
Phone....................................................................446
Radio.......................................................................451
Sound....................................................................443
Valet Mode............................................................461
Vehicle..................................................................459
Voice Control.......................................................460
Wi-Fi.......................................................................458
Side Airbags.....................................................55
Sitting in the Correct Position....................135
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................335
Special Notices.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance................................................491
Exceptions............................................................493
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................208 Stability Control.............................................195
Principle of Operation........................................195
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................163 Automatic Engine Shutdown............................
165
Failure to Start......................................................164
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................166
Important Ventilating Information...................166
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................165
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................165
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............162 General Information............................................162
Steering..........................................................229 Electric Power Steering....................................229
Steering Wheel................................................84
Storage Compartments...............................160
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................102
Sun Visors
........................................................101
Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................102
Supplementary Restraints System.............50 Principle of Operation.........................................50
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3..........................................................375 General Information...........................................375
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting...........................461 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications...............
350
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ...........................
261
Tire Care.........................................................322
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................324
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................322
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................325
Temperature A B C.............................................323
Traction AA A B C...............................................323
Treadwear............................................................323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............336 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................337
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................338
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................320
Towing a Trailer..............................................241 Load Placement...................................................241
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........247 Emergency Towing.............................................247
Recreational Towing..........................................248
Towing..............................................................241
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