power steering LINCOLN MKX 2010 User Guide

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up
or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up
or straight down.Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep
slopes or hills.A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and
possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand
the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without
seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse
over a hill without the aid of an observer.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has
started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround because you might roll over.
It is better to back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much
power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you
would use to climb up the hill to
avoid excessive brake application
and brake overheating. Do not
descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually
shift to a lower gear. When
descending a steep hill, avoid
sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. The front wheels have
to be turning in order to steer the
vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Do
not “pump” the brakes.
Driving on snow and ice
Note:Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission damage.
AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but
can skid like any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on
snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
12 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver side
power seat memory, Driver seat
module – keep alive power
13 5A Satellite radio
14 10A Power liftgate – keep alive power
15 10A Climate control, GPS module
16 15A Not used (spare)
17 20A All power lock motor feeds,
Liftgate release, Express down
front windows
18 20A THX system
19 25A Rear wiper
20 15A Datalink
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn relay
25 10A Demand lamps
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Overdrive cancel
31 10A Not used (spare)
32 10A Restraint control module
33 10A Not used (spare)
34 5A Steering angle sensor
35 10A Rear park assist, Yaw rate sensor,
Heated seats
36 5A Passive anti-theft system
transceiver
37 10A Climate control
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Power distribution box
6. Air filter assembly
7. Transmission fluid dipstick
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
1
8
2345
67910
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•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The service engine soon
symbol will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
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If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the
battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may
indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if the
vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the ignition key to the on position
for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If the service engine
soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing; if the service engine soon
indicator stays on
solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by
20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle
periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer toscheduled maintenance
information.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil
1
5.5 quarts (5.2L)•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant11.7 quarts
(11.1L)
6
Motorcraft Specialty
Green Engine Coolant
2
VC-10-A (US)
CVC-10-A (Canada) /
WSS-M97B55-A Engine coolant–with
trailer tow package12.5 quarts
(11.8L)
6
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic
transmission fluid9.4 quarts (8.9 L)
3
Motorcraft MERCONLV
AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Rear differential
(AWD) fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
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in rear seat ..............................155
LATCH .....................................158
recommendations ...................152
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................163
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............262
instrument panel ....................264
interior .............................264–265
plastic parts ............................262
safety belts ..............................264
washing ....................................260
waxing .....................................261
wheels ......................................261
wiper blades ............................263
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............40
Clock ............................................27
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................20
Console ........................................60
overhead ....................................59
Controls
power seat ...............................110
steering column ........................67
Convertible
cleaning ...................................263
Coolant
checking and adding ..............278
refill capacities ................281, 300
specifications ..........................300
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................65
Cupholder(s) .............................118
Customer Assistance ................229
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................308Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................257
Getting roadside
assistance ................................229
Getting the service
you need .................................253
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................257
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................296
engine oil .................................272
Driving under special
conditions ..................218, 223, 226
sand .........................................224
snow and ice ...........................226
through water .................225, 228
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................246
Emission control system ..........291
Engine ........................................303
cleaning ...................................262
coolant .....................................278
fail-safe cooling .......................282
idle speed control ...................276
lubrication specifications .......300
refill capacities ........................300
service points ..................269–270
starting after a collision .........231
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................235
Power door locks ........................88
Power liftgate ..............................79
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................60
Power steering ..........................214
fluid, checking and adding ....294
fluid, refill capacity ................300
fluid, specifications .................300
Power Windows ...........................61
R
Radio ............................................25
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................152
Relays ........................................231
Remote entry system ...........92–93
illuminated entry ................97–98
locking/unlocking doors .....93–94
opening the trunk .....................94
panic alarm ...............................95
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................96
replacing the batteries .............96
Reverse sensing system ...........218
Roadside assistance ..................229
Roof rack .....................................86
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................120, 123–127
Safety Canopy ...................143, 146
Safety defects, reporting ..........259Safety restraints ........120, 123–127
Belt-Minder...........................130
extension assembly ................129
for adults .........................124–127
for children .............................149
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................121
warning light and chime ........129
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................158
Safety seats for children ..........155
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................304
Satellite Radio Information ........36
Seats ..........................................107
child safety seats ....................155
climate control ........................114
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................112
front seats ...............................113
heated ......................................119
memory seat .....................95, 112
Second-row power fold seat ....116
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................100
Servicing your vehicle ..............267
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............149
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................242
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................299, 303
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................300
Speed control ..............................65
Starting your vehicle ........202–204
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jump starting ..........................246
Steering wheel
controls ......................................67
tilting .........................................58
SYNC..........................................39
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....184
Tires ...........................169–170, 239
alignment ................................177
care ..........................................173
changing ..........................239, 242
checking the pressure ............173
inflating ...................................171
label .........................................183
replacing ..................................175
rotating ....................................178
safety practices .......................176
sidewall information ...............179
snow tires and chains ............189
spare tire .........................239, 242
terminology .............................170
tire grades ...............................170
treadwear ........................169, 174
Towing .......................................196
recreational towing .................200
trailer towing ..........................196
wrecker ....................................251Transmission .............................216
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....214
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
lubricant specifications ..........300
Turn signal ..................................49
U
Universal garage door opener ....70
USB port ......................................34
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................304
Vehicle loading ..........................189
Ventilating your vehicle ...........205
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................270
Water, Driving through .............228
Windows ......................................94
power .........................................61
rear wiper/washer .....................58
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................57
checking and adding fluid .....270
replacing wiper blades ...........271
Wrecker towing .........................251
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