engine oil LINCOLN MKZ 2014 Owner's Manual

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft
and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles).
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 271).
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.
2At 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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Scheduled Maintenance

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
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.
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.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercialuse (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.
Change engine oil and filter.
*Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six monthsPerform 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 271).
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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Scheduled Maintenance

Exceptions
There are some exceptions your
Normal Scheduled Maintenance:
California fuel filter replacement:
If you register your vehicle 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. 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.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD
E146852
Repair Order #:
Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:Dealer stamp
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Scheduled Maintenance

Creating a MyKey..................................58Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings.....................................................58
Cruise Control.........................................77Principle of Operation............................198
Type 1...............................................................77
Type 2..............................................................77
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.....................198
Customer Assistance.......................248
D
Data Recording........................................9Event Data Recording................................10
Service Data Recording..............................9
Daytime Running Lamps...................83
Direction Indicators..............................85
Drive Control.........................................222
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.................222
Driver Alert............................................207Using Driver Alert.....................................207
Driver and Passenger Airbags..........43Children and Airbags................................44
Proper Driver and Front PassengerSeating Adjustment..............................44
Driving Aids...........................................207
Driving Hints.........................................240
Driving Through Water.......................241
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps...............83
E
Economical Driving...........................240 Electric Parking Brake.......................180
Applying the electric parking
brake.........................................................180
Applying the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving...............181
Battery With No Charge.........................182
Releasing the electric parking brake..........................................................181
Emission Control System................164On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).........165
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing..........................................165
End User License Agreement.........418SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA).....................................................418
Engine Block Heater...........................155Using the Engine Block Heater............156
Engine Coolant Check.......................272Adding Engine Coolant..........................272
Checking the Engine Coolant..............272
Recycled Engine Coolant......................274
Severe Climates........................................274
What You Should Know AboutFail-Safe Cooling.................................274
Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System...........72
Engine Oil Check..................................271Adding Engine Oil......................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0LEcoBoost™..........................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...................271
Engine Specifications.......................329
Drivebelt Routing.....................................329
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Index

Locking and Unlocking.......................62Activating Intelligent Access .................63
Autolock Feature........................................64
Auto Relock..................................................64
Battery Saver...............................................65
Illuminated Entry........................................65
Illuminated Exit...........................................65
Luggage Compartment...........................66
Power Decklid (If Equipped).................66
Power Door Locks......................................62
Remote Control..........................................62
Smart Unlocks ...........................................64
Locks..........................................................62
Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel..............323
M
Maintenance.........................................267General Information................................267
Media Hub..............................................126
Memory Function.................................137
Easy Entry and Exit Function................139
Linking a Pre-Set Position to yourRemote Control or Intelligent Access
Key.............................................................138
Saving a Pre-Set Position.....................138
Message CenterSee: Information Displays......................101
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.....130
See: Windows and Mirrors.....................88
Mobile Communications Equipment.............................................13
Moonroof.................................................92
Bounce-Back...............................................93
Opening and Closing the
Moonroof..................................................93
Retractable Panoramic Roof.................93
Venting the Moonroof..............................93
Motorcraft Parts.................................329
MyKey Troubleshooting.....................59 MyKey™....................................................57
Principle of Operation...............................57
MyLincoln Touch™............................342General Information...............................342
N
Navigation.............................................407cityseekr.....................................................409
Map Mode...................................................412
Navigation Map Updates.......................415
Navigation Voice Commands..............415
Point of Interest (POI)
Categories.............................................409
Quick-touch Buttons..............................414
Setting a Destination............................408
Setting Your Navigation Preferences............................................410
Normal ScheduledMaintenance.....................................440
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®...............440
Maintenance Intervals............................441
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset..............272
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check..............................271
Opening and Closing theHood....................................................268
Ordering Additional Owner's Literatur e.............................................253
Obtaining a French Owner’s
Manual....................................................254
Overhead Console..............................150
P
Parking Aid.............................................187Front Sensing System............................188
Rear Sensing System..............................188
Parking Aids...........................................187
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Index

Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.................................................59
Using Snow Chains............................323
Using Stability Control......................186
AdvanceTrac® ..........................................186
Using Traction Control......................184System Indicator Lights and
Messages................................................184
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)................251
V
Vehicle Care.........................................288General Information...............................288
Vehicle Certification Label..............332
Vehicle Identification Number........331
Vehicle Storage...................................294
Battery.........................................................295
Body.............................................................294
Brakes..........................................................295
Cooling system.........................................295
Engine..........................................................294
Fuel system...............................................294
General........................................................294
Miscellaneous...........................................295
Removing Vehicle From Storage.......295
Tires..............................................................295
Ventilated Seats...................................141Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)...............142
VentilationSee: Climate Control...............................128
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number....331
Voice Control...........................................77
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.......96Adaptive Cruise Control..........................96
Anti-Lock Braking System.......................97
Battery............................................................97
Blind Spot Monitor.....................................97
Brake System...............................................97
Cruise Control..............................................97
Direction Indicator......................................97
Door Ajar........................................................97
Electric Park Brake.....................................97
Engine Coolant Temperature................98
Engine Oil......................................................98
Fasten Safety Belt.....................................98
Front Airbag.................................................98
Heads Up Display......................................98
High Beam....................................................98
Hood Ajar......................................................98
Low Fuel Level............................................98
Low Tire Pressure Warning....................98
Low Washer Fluid......................................99
Parking Lamps............................................99
Powertrain Fault.........................................99
Service Engine Soon.................................99
Stability Control.........................................99
Stability Control Off................................100
Trunk Ajar....................................................100
Washer Fluid Check..........................280
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior....................288
See: Wipers and Washers.......................79
Waxing...................................................289
Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel..............323
Wheels and Tires................................297Technical Specifications.......................328
Windows and Mirrors..........................88
Windshield Washers...........................80
Windshield Wipers...............................79
Intermittent Wipe.......................................79
Speed Dependent Wipers.......................79
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