hood LINCOLN MKZ 2016 User Guide

3. Release the hood latch by pushing thesecondary release lever to your left,
toward the passenger side of the vehicle.
4. Raise the hood. A gas strut will support the hood. 5. To close the hood, lower the hood and
apply closing force to the hood as it
drops the last 8 to 11 inches (20 to 30
centimeters). Note:
Make sure that the hood is closed fully
before operating your vehicle. A warning
indicator will appear in the information
display if not closed properly.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
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Engine coolant reservoir cap.
A
Engine oil dipstick.
B
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.7L
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Engine coolant reservoir cap
A
Engine oil filler cap
B
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Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission does
not consume fluid. However, the fluid level
should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly. For example, if the
transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 kilometers)or until it reaches normal operating
temperature
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine
and move the gearshift lever through all
of the gear ranges. Allow a minimum of
10 seconds for each gear to engage.
4. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
Note: You will need to move the air filter
assembly to access the transmission
dipstick. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with
a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary,
refer to Under hood overview in this
chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube by turning it to
the locked position.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the
designated areas for normal operating
temperature.
Moving the Air Filter Assembly (Accessing
the Dipstick)
WARNING
Do not run engine with the air filter
disconnected.
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BCD
1. Shut the engine off.
2. Clean the area around the clamp that connects the air filter assembly to the
rubber hose (A).
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Headlamp Aiming Target
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8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
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Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb
center from the ground and mark an 8
foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will observe aflat zone of high intensity light located at
the top of the right hand portion of the
beam pattern. If the top edge of the high
intensity light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will need
to be adjusted.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to adjust the vertical aim of the
headlamp. The horizontal edge of the
brighter light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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• Clean the wheels weekly usingMotorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Apply
using manufacturer's instructions.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy deposits of dirt and brake dust accumulation.
• Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make sure
your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles and
their components for reliable, regular driving.
Under various conditions, long-term storage
may lead to degraded engine performance
or failure unless you use specific precautions
to preserve engine components.
General
• Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to removedirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage compartment hinges and latches with a
light grade oil. • Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
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Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every 15 days to lubricate working parts and
prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt orgrease film build-up on window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected during
storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. • Check brake pedal operation. Drive your
vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to
remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there are no leaks,
and fluids are at recommended levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
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Blind Spot Information System.................220Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) withCross Traffic Alert..........................................220
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............281
Booster Seats...................................................27Types of Booster Seats.......................................27
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296
Brakes...............................................................187\
General Information............................................187
Breaking-In.....................................................248
Bulb Specification Chart..............................301
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................138
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................357
Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........363Specifications......................................................364
Capacities and Specifications...................353
Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................305
Center Console.............................................160 Changing a Bulb............................................301
Lamp Assembly Condensation........................301
Replacing Bulbs...................................................301
Changing a Fuse..........................................280Fuses.....................................................................280
Changing a Road Wheel.............................346Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................347
Stowing the flat tire............................................350
Tire Change Procedure....................................348
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................303
2.0L EcoBoost Engine.......................................303
3.7L Engine...........................................................303
Changing the Wiper Blades......................299
Checking MyKey System Status.................64
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................299
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance...................................................41
Child Safety.......................................................16
General Information..............................................16
Child Safety Locks...........................................31Left-Hand Side.......................................................32
Right-Hand Side....................................................32
Child Seat Positioning...................................29
Cigar Lighter...................................................158
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311
Cleaning Products.......................................305 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels...........................311
Cleaning the Engine....................................307
Cleaning the Exterior..................................305
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................306
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................306
Stripes or Graphics............................................306
Underbody...........................................................306
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens............................310
Cleaning the Interior....................................308
Cleaning Black Label Interior (If
Equipped).........................................................308
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................307
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
Climate............................................................450
Climate Control Voice Commands................453
Climate Control..............................................135
Climate Controlled Seats............................149
Cooled Seats........................................................150
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................289
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........52
Creating a MyKey............................................61
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................61
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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................252
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Head Restraints.............................................140
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................141
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................142
Heated Seats..................................................148Front Seats............................................................1\
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Rear Seats.............................................................14\
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Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................138
Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................138
Heated Rear Window.........................................138
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................135
Hill Start Assist...............................................190Switching the System On and Off....................191
Using Hill Start Assist..........................................191
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate........................................................... 137
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................137
General Hints........................................................137\
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................137
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............137
Recommended Settings for Heating..............137
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather.............................................................137
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................187
Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............281
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................257
Information Display Control.........................82
Cluster Display Control Features.....................82
Information Displays.....................................109General Information............................................109
Information .....................................................436911 Assist..............................................................\
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Alerts..................................................................\
.... 445
Calendar...............................................................445
Sirius Travel Link.................................................443
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)..................................................................437
Vehicle Health Report.......................................448
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Locking and Unlocking..................................67Activating Intelligent Access.............................68
Autolock ...............................................................\
..69
Auto Relock............................................................69
Battery Saver..........................................................7\
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Illuminated Entry...................................................70
Illuminated Exit......................................................70\
Luggage Compartment.......................................70
Power Decklid.........................................................71
Power Door Locks................................................67
Remote Control.....................................................67
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.....................................................................69
Locks..................................................................67
Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................346
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Maintenance...................................................281General Information............................................281
Media Hub......................................................372
Memory Function..........................................145
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................147
Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......146
Saving a PreSet Position...................................146
Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................109
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................138
See: Windows and Mirrors.................................95
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Moonroof.........................................................100
Bounce-Back.........................................................101
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............100
Motorcraft Parts............................................354
MyKey Troubleshooting................................65
MyKey™..............................................................60
Principle of Operation.........................................60
MyLincoln Touch™.........................................373General Information...........................................373
MyLincoln Touch™ Troubleshooting.........467
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Navigation ......................................................454cityseekr................................................................457
Destination Mode...............................................454
Map Mode............................................................462
Navigation Map Updates.................................466
Navigation Voice Commands.........................466
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..................456
Quick-touch Buttons..........................................465
Setting Your Navigation Preferences............458
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............484Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................484
Maintenance Intervals.......................................486
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................288
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check......................................287
Opening and Closing the Hood................281
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................261
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual.............261
Overhead Console.......................................160
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Parking Aids....................................................196Principle of Operation........................................196
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77SecuriLock...............................................................77
PA T SSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Perchlorate........................................................ 12
Personal Safety System™..............................43
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................43
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