transmission fluid LINCOLN MKZ 2013 User Guide

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Miles (kilometers)
Extended hot or cold operationExtreme
3000-4999
(4000-7999) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operationAt 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, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking
brake.
Inspect the cabin air filter.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings
(AWD vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft
and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (AWD vehicles).
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, loose-
ness or drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service
intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil Check (page 267). Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles
(32000 km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles
(160000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of
the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for
the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then
every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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Special Operating Conditions
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. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers)
of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information
display.
•
Example 1: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000 mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission
fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000
miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor® was reset at 25000
miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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Dealer stamp

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by inform-
ation display and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial
use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by inform-
ation display and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil Check (page 267). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control...............................126
About This Manual..................................7
Protecting the Environment......................7
ABS See: Brakes.................................................. 177
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes....................................................... 178
Accessories...........................................332 Exterior style.............................................. 332
Interior style............................................... 332
Lifestyle....................................................... 332
Peace of mind........................................... 332
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation...................................12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...196
Active Park Assist...............................186 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space....................................................... 188
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..................................................... 189
Troubleshooting the System...............189
Using Active Park Assist.........................187
Adjusting the Headlamps
................281
Horizontal Aim Adjustment.................282
Vertical Aim Adjustment.......................281
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...........75 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column....................................................... 75
Airbag Disposal
......................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control...............................126
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...............................73
All-Wheel Drive
.....................................171 Anti-Theft Alarm...................................73
Arming the Alarm.......................................73
Disarming the Alarm.................................73
Appendices...........................................419
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............................................99
Headlamps On Warning Chime...........99
Key in Ignition Warning Chime ..............99
Keyless Warning Alert..............................99
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.......99
Audio Control..........................................76 Seek, Next or Previous..............................76
Audio System........................................122 General Information.................................122
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..........................................123
Autolamps...............................................82
Automatic Climate Control.............126
Automatic High Beam Control
........84
Activating the System..............................85
Manually Overriding the System..........85
Automatic Transmission..................165 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning................................................... 169
Brake-Shift Interlock Override............168
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow......................................................... 170
Push Button Shift Transmission.........165
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission.......................................... 167
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check....................................................272
6F35/HF35 transmission......................272
6F50/6F55 Transmission.....................272
Autowipers..............................................79
Auxiliary Power Points.......................147 110 Volt AC Power Point..........................147
12 Volt DC Power Point............................147
Locations...................................................... 147
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.................................171
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