tires LINCOLN MKT 2019 Workshop Manual

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.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
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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Multi-Point Inspection
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive wayto perform a thorough inspection of yourvehicle. Your checklist gives you immediatefeedback on the overall condition of yourvehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an IntelligentOil-Life Monitor that determines when youshould change the engine oil based on howyour vehicle is used. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owning yourvehicle and reduces environmental waste atthe same time.
This means you do not have to remember tochange the oil on a mileage-based schedule.Your vehicle lets you know when an oilchange is due by displaying a message inthe information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity of use.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change engine oil and filter.2
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 (All Wheel Drive 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.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 287).
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Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or 6 months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 287).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
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Driving Through Water...............................245DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................89
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Economical Driving......................................245Electromagnetic Compatibility....................511Emission Law...................................................171Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............172Tampering With a Noise Control System.......171
End User License Agreement....................516VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................516
Engine Block Heater....................................162Using the Engine Block Heater.......................163
Engine Coolant Check................................288Adding Coolant...................................................288Coolant Change.................................................290Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................292Fail-Safe Cooling................................................290Recycled Coolant...............................................290Severe Climates.................................................290
Engine Emission Control..............................171Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check.........................................286Adding Engine Oil..............................................286
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................286Engine Specifications - 3.5L......................343Drivebelt Routing................................................343
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................344Drivebelt Routing................................................344
Entertainment................................................396AM/FM Radio.......................................................399Apps........................................................................410Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................408CD (If equipped)..................................................407HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............403SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........399Sources.................................................................398Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information....................................410USB Ports..............................................................410
Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks...........................240Before Towing a Trailer.....................................242Hitches..................................................................240Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................243Safety Chains.......................................................241Trailer Brake Controller Connector...............242Trailer Brakes........................................................241Trailer Lamps.......................................................242
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with aTrailer Towing Package and 7–PinConnector).......................................................240When Towing a Trailer.......................................242
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................95Auto-dimming Feature........................................96Blind Spot Information System..........................97Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................96Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................96Heated Exterior Mirrors ......................................96Integrated Blind Spot Mirror..............................96Memory Mirrors ....................................................96Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................95Puddle Lamps........................................................96
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................39Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................42Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................40Third Row Seatbelt Stowage.............................40Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................39
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................333
Floor Mats......................................................246
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Steering..........................................................225Electric Power Steering....................................225
Steering Wheel................................................80Storage Compartments...............................156SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................98
Sun Visors.........................................................97Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................98
Supplementary Restraints System.............49Principle of Operation..........................................49
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3..........................................................369General Information...........................................369
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................456
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............343
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................256Tire Care..........................................................315Glossary of Tire Terminology............................317Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................315Information Contained on the TireSidewall.............................................................318Temperature A B C..............................................316
Traction AA A B C................................................316Treadwear.............................................................316
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............329Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................330Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................330
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................313
Towing a Trailer.............................................237Load Placement..................................................237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........243Emergency Towing............................................243Recreational Towing..........................................244
Towing.............................................................237Traction Control.............................................189Principle of Operation........................................189
Trailer Sway Control....................................238Transmission Code Designation..............348Transmission...................................................175Transporting the Vehicle............................253Type Approvals.............................................547Radio Frequency Certification for Keys andRemote Controls............................................559Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind SpotInformation System.......................................556Radio Frequency Certifications for BodyControl Module..............................................559
Radio Frequency Certifications for CruiseControl Module..............................................558Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid RangeRadar.................................................................550Radio Frequency Certifications for PassiveAnti-Theft System...........................................551Radio Frequency Certifications for RadioTransceiver Module.......................................554Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC3.........................................................................558Radio Frequency Certifications for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................547Radio Frequency Certifications for WirelessCharging..........................................................558Radio Frequency Statement for AudioUnit....................................................................559
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Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................283Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................284Universal Garage Door Opener................149HomeLink Wireless Control System...............149
USB Port..........................................................367Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204Automatic Cancellation.....................................207Blocked Sensor..................................................209Canceling the Set Speed.................................207
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Changing the Set Speed..................................207Detection Issues.................................................208Following a Vehicle...........................................205Hilly Condition Usage.......................................208Overriding the Set Speed................................207Resuming the Set Speed..................................207Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............205Setting the Gap Distance.................................206Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........208Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........205Switching to Normal Cruise Control................211System Not Available........................................209
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................179Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD).......................................................181Operating AWD Vehicles With MismatchedTires.....................................................................181Operating AWD Vehicles With SpareTires...................................................................180
Using Cruise Control...................................203Canceling the Set Speed.................................204Changing the Set Speed..................................203Resuming the Set Speed.................................204Setting the Cruise Speed.................................203Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains......................................328Using Stability Control..................................191Using Traction Control.................................189Switching the System Off..................................189System Indicator Lights and Messages.........189Using a Switch.....................................................189Using the Information Display Controls........189
Using Voice Recognition............................386Audio Voice Commands...................................388Climate Voice Commands................................389Mobile App Voice Commands........................394Navigation Voice Commands..........................392Phone Voice Commands..................................389SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................394Voice Settings Commands..............................395
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................257
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Vehicle Care..................................................303General Information...........................................303
Vehicle Certification Label.........................347Vehicle Identification Number...................347Vehicle Storage...............................................311Battery....................................................................312Body.........................................................................311
Brakes....................................................................312Cooling system....................................................312Engine.....................................................................311Fuel system............................................................311General....................................................................311Miscellaneous......................................................312Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................312Tires........................................................................312
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................125
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............347
Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................101Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................101Airbag Readiness.................................................101Anti-Lock Braking System..................................101Battery.....................................................................101Brake System Warning Light............................102Charging System.................................................102Cruise Control......................................................102Direction Indicator..............................................102Door Ajar...............................................................102Engine Coolant Temperature...........................102Engine Oil..............................................................102
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Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................103Front Fog Lamps.................................................103Head Up Display.................................................103High Beam............................................................103Liftgate Ajar...........................................................103Low Fuel Level.....................................................103Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................103Low Washer Fluid................................................103Parking Lamps......................................................103Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power......103Service Engine Soon..........................................103Stability Control...................................................104Stability Control Off.............................................104
Washer Fluid Check....................................295WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................304
Waxing............................................................305Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................333
Wheels and Tires...........................................313General Information............................................313Technical Specifications...................................340
Windows and Mirrors.....................................94Windshield Washers.......................................84Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades...................297
Wipers and Washers......................................84
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