transmission LINCOLN MKZ 2015 Manual PDF

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form 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 months
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es. See Engine Oil Check (page 284). 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
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water. 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 3000 miles
(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is 1800
miles (3000 kilometers).
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A/C
See: Climate Control..........................................132
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................183
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................183
Accessories...................................................455 Exterior style........................................................455
Interior style.........................................................455
Lifestyle.................................................................455
Peace of mind.....................................................455
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............204
Active Park Assist..........................................194 Automatic Steering into Parking Space........196
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.............197
Troubleshooting the System.............................197
Using Active Park Assist....................................195
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89 Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................296
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................297
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................296
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................78
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................89
Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................132
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................76
All-Wheel Drive
...............................................177
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................76
Arming the Alarm..................................................77
Disarming the Alarm.............................................77
Appendices....................................................457
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............106
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................106
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................106
Keyless Warning Alert........................................106
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................
106
Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek, Next or Previous........................................79
Audio System
................................................370
General Information...........................................370 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD............................................................371
Autolamps.........................................................85 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........86
Automatic Climate Control
..........................132
Automatic High Beam Control....................88
Activating the System..........................................89
Manually Overriding the System......................89
Automatic Transmission................................171 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................175
Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................174
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................176
Push Button Shift Transmission........................
171
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission..............173
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................288
6F35/HF35 transmission..................................288
6F50/6F55 Transmission.................................289
Autowipers.......................................................83
Auxiliary Power Points.................................153 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................153
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................153
Locations...............................................................153
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................177
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Information Messages...................................113
Active Park.............................................................113
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................114
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................115
Airbag......................................................................115
Alarm.......................................................................115
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................116
AWD........................................................................\
.116
Battery and Charging System...........................117
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................118
Doors and Locks...................................................118
Driver Alert.............................................................119
Fuel........................................................................\
..119
Hill Start Assist.....................................................120
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................120
Lane Keeping System.........................................121
Maintenance.........................................................122
MyKey.....................................................................123
Park Aid..................................................................124
Park Brake.............................................................124
Power Steering....................................................125
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................126
Remote Start.........................................................126
Seats.......................................................................127
Starting System ...................................................127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................128
Traction Control...................................................128 Transmission....................................................129
Installing Child Seats.......................................17 Child Seats...............................................................17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).............................................23
Using Tether Straps..............................................24
Instrument Cluster
........................................100
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Interior Lamps
..................................................90
Front Interior Lamp................................................91
Rear Interior Lamp.................................................91
Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped).......................92
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................73
Interior Mirror...................................................96 Auto-Dimming Mirror............................................97
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................249 Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................250
Jump Starting......................................................250
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................249
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................251 K
Keyless Entry
....................................................70
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................70
Keyless Starting.............................................156 Ignition Modes.....................................................156
Keys and Remote Controls...........................53
L
Lane Keeping System
..................................212
Switching the System On and Off...................212
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Headlamp Flasher................................................85
High Beams............................................................85
Lighting..............................................................85
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carrying................................................228
Load Limit
.......................................................228
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................228
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............339
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................340
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................340
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit...............................311
Tires See: Wheels and Tires........................................311
Towing a Trailer.............................................237 Load Placement..................................................237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......242 Emergency Towing............................................242
Recreational Towing..........................................242
Towing.............................................................237
Traction Control.............................................188
Principle of Operation........................................188
Transmission Code Designation
...............357
Transmission....................................................171
Transmission See: Transmission.................................................171
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................241
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................280
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................282 Universal Garage Door Opener
................148
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............148
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204 Blocked Sensor..................................................209
Changing the Set Speed..................................
207
Detection Issues.................................................208
Disengaging the System..................................207
Following a Vehicle...........................................205
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................207
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..............207
Overriding the System......................................207
Resuming the Set Speed..................................207
Setting a Speed..................................................205
Setting the Gap Distance.................................206
Switching the System Off.................................208
Switching the System On.................................204
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............210
System Not Available........................................209
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................177
Using Cruise Control...................................203 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204
Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Snow Chains
......................................338 Using Stability Control..................................191
AdvanceTrac® .......................................................191
Using Traction Control.................................188 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................188
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................
188
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........188
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................256
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................302
General Information...........................................302
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................356
Vehicle Identification Number..................356
Vehicle Storage............................................308 Battery...................................................................309
Body.......................................................................309
Brakes...................................................................309
Cooling system...................................................309
Engine...................................................................309
Fuel system..........................................................309
General.................................................................309
Miscellaneous......................................................310
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................
310
Tires.......................................................................309
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