flat tire LINCOLN MKZ 2013 Owner's Guide

Tire Rotation
Note:
If your tires show uneven wear
ask an authorized dealer to check for
and correct any wheel misalignment,
tire imbalance or mechanical problem
involved before tire rotation.
Note: Your vehicle may be equipped
with a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly. A dissimilar spare wheel and
tire assembly is defined as a spare
wheel and tire assembly that is
different in brand, size or appearance
from the road tires and wheels. If you
have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly it is intended for temporary
use only and should not be used in a
tire rotation.
Note: After having your tires rotated,
inflation pressure must be checked and
adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval (as indicated
in the Scheduled Maintenance
chapter) will help your tires wear more
evenly, providing better tire
performance and longer tire life.
Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
vehicles (front tires on the left side of
the diagram) All vehicles with directional tires (front
tires on the left of the diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be
corrected by rotating the tires.
Summer Tires
Your Ford vehicle may be equipped
with summer tires to provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud
and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction
rating on the tire side wall. Since
summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as All-season
or Snow tires, Ford does not
recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately
40°F (5°C) or below (depending on
tire wear and environmental
conditions) or in snow and ice
conditions. Like any tire, summer tire
performance is affected by tire wear
and environmental conditions. If you
must drive in those conditions, Ford
recommends using Mud and Snow
(M+S, M/S), All-season or Snow tires.
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USING SNOW CHAINS
Snow chains have not been approved
for use on your vehicle.
WARNINGS
If you choose to install snow tires
on your vehicle, they must be the
same size, construction, and load
range as the original tires listed on the
tire placard, and they must be
installed on all four wheels. Mixing
tires of different size or construction
on your vehicle can adversely affect
your vehicle's handling and braking,
and may lead to loss of vehicle
control. Do not use snow chains or cables
on this vehicle as they may cause
damage to your vehicle which may
lead to loss of vehicle control. The original equipment tires on your
vehicle may have an all-weather tread
design to provide traction, handling,
and braking performance in
year-round driving. You may install
snow tires for improved traction when
driving in areas with sustained periods
of snow or icy driving conditions. CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNINGS
The use of tire sealants may
damage your tire pressure
monitoring system and should not be
used. However, if you must use a
sealant, the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor and valve stem on the
wheel must be replaced by an
authorized Ford dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 298). for
important information. If the tire
pressure monitor sensor becomes
damaged, it will no longer function. Note:
The tire pressure monitoring
system indicator light will illuminate
when the spare tire is in use. To restore
the full function of the monitoring
system, all road wheels equipped with
tire pressure monitoring sensors must
be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead,
gradually decrease your speed. Hold
the steering wheel firmly and slowly
move to a safe place on the side of
the road.
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Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to
the tire pressure monitoring system
sensors. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 298).
Replace the spare tire with a road tire
as soon as possible. During repairing
or replacing of the flat tire, have the
authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor
for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and
Tire Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk
of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death. If you have a dissimilar spare wheel
and tire, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that
if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a
road wheel and tire assembly that is
the same size and type as the road
tires and wheels that were originally
provided by Ford. If the dissimilar
spare tire or wheel is damaged, it
should be replaced rather than
repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly is defined as a spare wheel
and tire assembly that is different in
brand, size or appearance from the
road tires and wheels and can be one
of three types: 1.
T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size
and may have Temporary Use Only
molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with
label on wheel: This spare tire has a
label on the wheel that states: THIS
WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the
dissimilar spare tires listed above, do
not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
tire at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare
tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location
can lead to impairment of the
following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at
curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
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11.
Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
12. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve
stem is facing outward. Reinstall
the lug nuts until the wheel is
snug against the hub. Do not fully
tighten the lug nuts until the
wheel has been lowered.
13. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 14.
Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
See Technical Specifications
(page 324).
Stowing the flat tire
The full-size road wheel can be
stowed in the spare tire compartment.
1. Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an
angle to access the spare tire
compartment.
2. Place the wheel in the spare tire well with the valve stem facing
down to allow the mini-spare bolt
to secure the wheel.
3. Place the jack and foam block back into the spare tire
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface
of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure
that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not
interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without
correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control. Ib-ft (Nm)
*
Bolt size
100 (135)
M12 x 1.5
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only
Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers)
after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal). Wheel pilot bore
A
Inspect the wheel pilot bore and
mounting surface prior to
installation. Remove any visible
corrosion or loose particles.
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components.
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• Factory-trained technicians.
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every covered repair.
Rental Car Reimbursement
If your vehicle is kept overnight for
covered repairs, you are eligible for
rental car coverage, including
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty repairs,
or manufacturer ’s recalls.
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If you sell your vehicle before your
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B
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
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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

Starting a Gasoline Engine..............152
Guarding Against Exhaust
Fumes....................................................... 153
Important Ventilating Information............................................. 153
Starting and Stopping the Engine...................................................150
General Information................................150
Steering...................................................217 Electric Power Steering...........................217
Steering Wheel.......................................75
Storage Compartments...................149
Sun Shades..............................................91
Sun Visors...............................................90
Illuminated Vanity Mirror..........................91
Supplementary Restraints System...................................................42
Principle of Operation..............................42
Symbols Glossary
....................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...325
See: Temporary Mobility Kit................292
See: Temporary Mobility Kit................292
T
Temporary Mobility Kit
.....................292
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with
Sealing Compound and Air.............294
General Information...............................293
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.................................................. 296
Tips for Use of the Kit............................293
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed...................................................... 297
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.............................................. 294The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only).....................................................245
Tire Care
................................................304
Glossary of Tire Terminology..............306
Information About Uniform Tire
Quality Grading....................................304
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.................................................. 307
Temperature A B C..................................305
Traction AA A B C....................................305
Treadwear.................................................. 305
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................................................298
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............................300
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................300
Tire Pressures See: Technical Specifications.............324
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit................292
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...........................292
Towing a Trailer....................................227 Load Placement.......................................227
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.................................................232
Emergency Towing..................................232
Recreational Towing...............................232
Towing.....................................................227
Traction Control....................................181 Principle of Operation..............................181
Transmission Code Designation........................................328
Transmission.........................................165
Transporting the Vehicle...................231
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................265
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