adding oil LINCOLN MKX 2013 Owners Manual

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
A.–MIN
B. – MAX
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:Check the level before starting the engine.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace
the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oil immediately.
Adding engine oil
Note:Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running.
Note:Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above
the MAX mark may cause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the
American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this
trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant
Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC),
comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
1. Remove the filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. SeeCapacities and
Specificationsfor more information.
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance.
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CD .............................................. 125
CD player .......................... 123, 376
CD voice commands ................. 376
Cell phone use ............................ 14
Changing a tire ......................... 305
Child safety restraints .......... 26, 28
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 28
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 35
LATCH ....................................... 26
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 21
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 348
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 273
engine compartment .............. 275
instrument panel .................... 277
interior ..................................... 276
plastic parts ............................ 274
washing .................................... 273
waxing ..................................... 275
wheels ...................................... 278
wiper blades ............................ 276
Climate voice commands ......... 416
Clock .................................. 125, 405
Collision Warning System ......... 201
Console ...................................... 148
overhead .................................. 148
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 254
refill capacities ........................ 313
specifications .......................... 313
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 196
Cruise control ........................... 187
Customer Assistance ................ 228Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 322, 325
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada ..................... 237
Getting roadside assistance ... 228
Getting the service you
need ......................................... 233
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 239
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 237
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 347
D
Defrost ....................................... 127
rear window ............................ 129
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 258
engine oil ................................. 253
Display settings ......................... 406
Driving under special
conditions .................. 168, 171, 174
sand ......................................... 172
snow and ice ........................... 174
through water ................. 173, 225
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......................... 127
E
Electronic message center ....... 107
Electronic stability control ...... 180
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 230
running out of fuel ................. 157
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Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) .................. 177
Emission control system .......... 161
End user license agreement .... 429
Engine ........................................ 312
cleaning ................................... 275
fail-safe cooling ....................... 256
idle speed control ................... 261
lubrication specifications ....... 313
refill capacities ........................ 313
service points .......................... 253
Engine block heater ................. 153
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 253
dipstick .................................... 253
filter, specifications ................ 317
refill capacities ........................ 313
specifications .......................... 313
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 153
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 256
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 62
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 155
Floor mats ................................. 226
Fluid capacities ......................... 313
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 170
Fuel
cap ........................................... 159
capacity ................................... 313
choosing the right fuel ........... 156
filler funnel ............................. 157
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 159
filter, specifications ........ 260, 317
fuel pump shut-off .................. 229octane rating ................... 156, 312
running out of fuel ................. 157
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 155
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 155
Fuses .......................... 241–242, 246
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 159
Gauges ....................................... 101
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 229
HD Radio™ ............................... 364
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 266
bulb specifications .................. 272
flash to pass .............................. 88
high beam ................................. 88
replacing bulbs ....................... 268
Head restraints ......................... 132
Heating ...................................... 127
Help ............................................ 413
Hill start assist .......................... 168
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 142
Home screen ............................. 347
Hood .......................................... 251
How to use voice commands ... 354
I
Ignition ............................... 149, 312
Illuminated visor mirror ............. 98
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