Spare tire LINCOLN MKZ 2014 Owner's Manual

• Use commercial car washingequipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly 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.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if applicable).
• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable).
When driving with the full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly additional caution should
be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly and seek service as soon as
possible.Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is
off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if
the transmission selector lever is in
position P.
To help prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change a tire,
be sure to place the transmission
selector lever in position P, set the
parking brake and block (in both
directions) the wheel that is
diagonally opposite (other side and
end of the vehicle) to the tire being
changed.
Never get underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a jack.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously
injured.
Do not attempt to change a tire
on the side of the vehicle close
to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being
hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the
one provided as original equipment
with your vehicle, make sure the jack
capacity is adequate for the vehicle
weight, including any vehicle cargo or
modifications.
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1. Park on a level surface, set theparking brake and activate the
hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission selector lever in position P and turn the
engine off.
3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.
4. Remove the spare tire bolt securing the spare tire by turning
it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire compartment.
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6. Remove the lug wrench and jackfrom the foam holder.
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7. Block the diagonally oppositewheel. 8. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the
wheel is raised off the ground.
9. The vehicle jacking points are shown here, and are depicted on
the yellow warning label on the
jack. Note: Jack at the specified
locations to avoid damage to the
vehicle.
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10. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills show the location of the
jacking points.
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11. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
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12. Replace the flat tire with thespare 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.
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14. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown.
See Technical Specifications
(page 328).
Stowing the flat tire
You can stow the full-size road wheel
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. Use the mini-spare bolt to
secure the wheel through one of
the lug holes.
3. Place the jack, tools and foam block back into the spare tire
compartment.
4. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.
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Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and,
by itself, does not necessarily indicate
a concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert,
such as the factory-trained
technicians at your dealership, should
inspect discolored fluids that also
show signs of overheating or foreign
material contamination immediately.Make sure to change your vehicle’s
oils and fluids at the specified
intervals or in conjunction with a
repair. Flushing is a viable way to
change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems
are flushed only with new fluid that is
the same as that required to fill and
operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following
basic maintenance checks and
inspections every month or at
six-month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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Check every six months
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running
right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked
regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection
performed at every scheduled
maintenance interval to help make
sure your vehicle keeps running great.
Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air condi-tioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear andproper pressure
**Fluid levels*; fill if necessary
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Scheduled Maintenance

AW DSee: All-Wheel Drive................................173
B
Blind Spot Monitor..............................213Blind Spot Information System(BLIS®) with Cross Traffic
Alert...........................................................213
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing theHood........................................................268
Booster Seats..........................................18Types of Booster Seats.............................19
Brake Fluid Check..............................280
Brakes......................................................179
General Information................................179
Breaking-In...........................................240
Bulb Specification Chart..................287
C
Cabin Air Filter.......................................131
California Proposition 65.....................11
Capacities and Specifications......329
Technical Specifications.......................334
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior....................288
Center Console....................................150
Changing a Bulb.................................286
Lamp Assembly Condensation.........286
Replacing Bulbs.......................................286
Changing a Fuse.................................255Fuses............................................................255
Changing a Road Wheel..................323Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information.......................324
Stowing the flat tire.................................327
Tire Change Procedure..........................325
Changing the 12V Battery.................281 Changing the Engine Air Filter.......283
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2.0L EcoBoost Engine............................284
3.7L Engine.................................................284
Changing the Wiper Blades...........283
Checking MyKey System
Status.....................................................59
Checking the Wiper Blades............283
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance........................................39
Child Safety..............................................15
General Information...................................15
Child Safety Locks................................29Left-Hand Side...........................................29
Right-Hand Side........................................30
Child Seat Positioning..........................17
Cleaning Leather Seats....................292
Cleaning Products.............................288
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels..............293
Cleaning the Engine..........................290
Cleaning the Exterior........................288
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...........289
Exterior Chrome.......................................289
Stripes or Graphics (if
equipped)..............................................289
Underbody.................................................289
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens................292
Cleaning the Interior...........................291
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..................................................290
Clearing All MyKeys.............................58
Climate..................................................404
Climate Control Voice
Commands...........................................406
Climate Control....................................128
Collision Warning System................218
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.................218
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..................272
Crash Sensors and AirbagIndicator................................................50
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