air filter LINCOLN MKZ 2013 Owner's Manual

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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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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Scheduled Maintenance

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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Exceptions
There are some exceptions your
Normal Scheduled Maintenance:
California fuel filter replacement:
If you register your vehicle in registered
in California, the California Air
Resources Board has determined that
the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall
liability before the completion of your
vehicle's useful life. Ford Motor
Company, however, urges you to have
all recommended maintenance
services performed at the specified
intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
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Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using
an American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN
quality, the normal oil change interval
is 5000 miles (8000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are
not available, then the oil change
interval is 3000 miles (4800
kilometers). Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement: The life of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter is
dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in
these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the
engine air filter and cabin air filter.
Engine Coolant Change Record
Initial change
: Six years or 100000
miles (160000 kilometers)
(whichever comes first).
After initial change
: Every three
years or 50000 miles (80000
kilometers).
Engine Coolant Change Log 456
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Blind Spot Monitor..............................212
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS®) with Cross Traffic
Alert........................................................... 212
Booster Seats..........................................18
Types of Booster Seats.............................19
Brake Fluid Check...............................276
Brakes.......................................................177 General Information.................................177
Breaking-In............................................235
Bulb Specification Chart.................283
C
Cabin Air Filter
......................................129
California Proposition 65.....................11
Capacities and Specifications.......325
Technical Specifications.......................329
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior....................284
Center Console
....................................149
Changing a Bulb.................................282
Lamp Assembly Condensation..........282
Replacing Bulbs.......................................282
Changing a Fuse
..................................251
Fuses............................................................. 251
Changing a Road Wheel...................319 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information.......................320
Stowing the flat tire................................323
Tire Change Procedure...........................321
Changing the 12V Battery.................277
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L EcoBoost™/3.7L.............................280
........................................................................\
280
2.0L EcoBoost Engine...........................280
3.7L Engine................................................. 280
Changing the Wiper Blades............279
Checking MyKey System Status.....................................................60 Checking the Wiper Blades............279
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance........................................40
Child Safety
..............................................15
General Information...................................15
Child Safety Locks................................29 Left-Hand Side........................................... 29
Right-Hand Side........................................30
Child Seat Positioning
..........................17
Cleaning Leather Seats...................288
Cleaning Products.............................284
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.............289
Cleaning the Engine
..........................286
Cleaning the Exterior........................284 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...........285
Exterior Chrome.......................................285
Underbody................................................. 285
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
................287
Cleaning the Interior..........................287
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..................................................286
Clearing All MyKeys
.............................59
Climate..................................................403 Climate Control Voice
Commands........................................... 405
Climate Control
....................................126
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 2.0L
EcoBoost™/3.7L.................................268
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..................................................51
Creating a MyKey..................................59 Programming/Changing Optional
Settings..................................................... 59
Cruise Control
.........................................77
Principle of Operation.............................195
Type 1............................................................... 77
Type 2.............................................................. 77
Cruise Control See: Using Cruise Control......................195
Customer Assistance
........................243
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Index

Under Hood Overview - 3.7L..........266
Universal Garage Door
Opener..................................................142
HomeLink® Wireless Control System...................................................... 142
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.......196 Blocked Sensor.........................................201
Changing the Set Speed.......................199
Detection Issues......................................200
Disengaging the System........................199
Following a Vehicle..................................197
Hilly Condition Usage............................200
Low Speed Automatic
Cancellation.........................................200
Overriding the System............................199
Resuming the Set Speed.....................200
Setting a Speed......................................... 197
Setting the Gap Distance......................198
Switching the System Off....................200
Switching the System On.....................196
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.................................................... 202
System Not Available.............................201
Using All-Wheel Drive.........................171 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)......................172
Using Cruise Control..........................195 Switching Cruise Control Off...............196
Switching Cruise Control On................195
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.................................................60
Using Snow Chains............................319
Using Stability Control......................183 AdvanceTrac® .......................................... 183
Using Traction Control.......................181 System Indicator Lights and
Messages................................................. 181
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)................247 V
Vehicle Care.........................................284
General Information...............................284
Vehicle Certification Label..............328
Vehicle Identification Number.......327
Vehicle Storage...................................289 Battery.......................................................... 291
Body............................................................. 290
Brakes........................................................... 291
Cooling system........................................290
Engine.......................................................... 290
Fuel system............................................... 290
General........................................................ 290
Miscellaneous............................................ 291
Removing Vehicle From Storage........291
Tires............................................................... 291
Ventilated Seats..................................139 Heated and cooled seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)...............139
Ventilation See: Climate Control...............................126
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number....327
Voice Control
...........................................77
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