towing LINCOLN MKZ 2016 Owner's Manual

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. If you are using the
temporary tire, the lug nut washers will
not appear to be flush with the rim. This
is normal only when using the
temporary spare tire.
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 351).
15. Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is fastened
securely before you drive.
16. Unblock the wheel.
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 and tools back into the spare tire compartment.
4. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.
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Wheels and Tires

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Extended Service Plan (ESP)

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Extended Service Plan (ESP)

When to expect the message prompting you to change your oilVehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles (12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles (8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
485
Scheduled Maintenance

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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Scheduled Maintenance

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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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Index

Essential Towing Checks............................243Before Towing a Trailer.....................................244
Hitches..................................................................243
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................244
Safety Chains.......................................................243
Trailer Brakes.......................................................243
Trailer Lamps.......................................................243
When Towing a Trailer.......................................244
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................477
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................478
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................477
Exterior Mirrors................................................96Auto-Dimming Feature........................................97
Blind Spot Monitor................................................98
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................97
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................98
Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98
Memory Mirrors.....................................................97
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96
Power-Folding Mirrors.........................................97
Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................97
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Fastening the Safety Belts...........................34Rear Inflatable Safety Belt..................................36
Safety Belt Extension Assembly........................37
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................35
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............34
Flat Tire InflationSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..............................314
Floor Mats......................................................249
Front Parking Aid...........................................197
Front Passenger Sensing System..............46
Fuel and Refueling........................................166
Fuel Consumption..........................................171
Calculating Fuel Economy................................172
Filling the Tank.....................................................172
Fuel Filter.......................................................296
Fuel Quality.....................................................167
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................167
Fuel Shutoff...................................................252
Fuses...............................................................263
Fuse Specification Chart............................263
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel............274
Power Distribution Box.....................................263
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............152
Gauges............................................................102Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............104
Fuel Gauge...........................................................103\
Information Display.............................................103
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................54
Intelligent Access..................................................54
General Maintenance Information...........480Multi-Point Inspection........................................483
Owner Checks and Services...........................482
Protecting Your Investment.............................480
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................480
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?......................................................480
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................259
Getting the Services You Need................256
Away From Home..............................................256
Global Opening and Closing.......................96Closing the Windows...........................................96
Opening the Windows.........................................96
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Index

Phone..............................................................426Making Calls........................................................429
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones....................428
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................427
Phone Menu Options........................................430
Phone Settings....................................................434
Phone Voice Commands..................................435
Receiving Calls....................................................430
Text Messaging...................................................432
Post-Crash Alert System............................255Spinout Detection..............................................255
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................67
Power Seats....................................................142Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ........................................................................\
.....144
Power Lumbar......................................................144
Power Windows..............................................95Accessory Delay...................................................96
Bounce-Back..........................................................95
One-Touch Down..................................................95
One-Touch Up.......................................................95
Window Lock.........................................................96
Pre-Collision Assist......................................226Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........227
Protecting the Environment..........................15
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Rear Parking Aid............................................197
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................150
Armrest pass-through........................................150
Rear Seats.......................................................147
Rear View Camera.......................................202
Using the Rear View Camera System...........203
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................202
Recommended Towing Weights...............241
Refueling.........................................................169
Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.....................170
Remote Control...............................................55Car Finder..............................................................\
.57
Intelligent Access Key.........................................55
Remote Start...........................................................57
Replacing the Battery..........................................56
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................57
Remote Start...................................................138Automatic Settings..............................................139
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...................311
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................59
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................262
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......261
Roadside Assistance....................................251
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................252
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................252
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance......................................251
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance......................................251
Roadside Emergencies................................251
Running-In
See: Breaking-In.................................................248
Running Out of Fuel.....................................168Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container.......168
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................38
Safety Belt Minder..........................................39
Belt-Minder™...........................................................39
Safety Belts.......................................................33Principle of Operation..........................................33
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Index

Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............342Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................343
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................344
Tire Repair KitSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..............................314
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................314
Towing a Trailer.............................................240Load Placement..................................................240
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......246Emergency Towing............................................246
Recreational Towing..........................................246
Towing.............................................................240
Traction Control.............................................192
Principle of Operation........................................192
Transmission Code Designation..............356
Transmission...................................................175
Transmission
See: Transmission................................................175
Transporting the Vehicle............................245
Type Approvals.............................................528
RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................528
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................285
Universal Garage Door Opener................152
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............152
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................207Blocked Sensor...................................................212
Changing the Set Speed...................................210
Detection Issues...................................................211
Disengaging the System...................................210
Following a Vehicle...........................................208
Hilly Condition Usage........................................210
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...............210
Overriding the System.......................................210
Resuming the Set Speed..................................210
Setting a Speed..................................................208
Setting the Gap Distance.................................209
Switching the System Off...................................211
Switching the System On.................................207
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............213
System Not Available.........................................212
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................181
Using Cruise Control...................................206Switching Cruise Control Off...........................207
Switching Cruise Control On...........................206
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65
Using Snow Chains......................................342
Using Stability Control.................................195
AdvanceTrac® ......................................................195
Using Summer Tires.....................................341
Using Traction Control.................................192
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................192
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................192
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........192
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................259
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Vehicle Care..................................................305General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355
Vehicle Identification Number..................355
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Index

Vehicle Storage.............................................312Battery....................................................................313
Body........................................................................\
312
Brakes..................................................................\
...313
Cooling system....................................................313
Engine....................................................................312
Fuel system...........................................................31\
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General..................................................................312
Miscellaneous.......................................................313
Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................313
Tires........................................................................\
313
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................135
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............355
Voice Control...................................................82
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104Adaptive Cruise Control....................................104
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................104
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................104
Brake System.......................................................105
Cruise Control......................................................105
Direction Indicator..............................................105
Door Ajar...............................................................\
105
Electric Park Brake..............................................105
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................105
Engine Oil..............................................................\
105
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................105
Front Airbag..........................................................10\
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Heads Up Display...............................................106
High Beam............................................................106\
Hood Ajar..............................................................1\
06
Low Fuel Level.....................................................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................106
Low Washer Fluid................................................106
Parking Lamps.....................................................106
Powertrain Fault..................................................106
Service Engine Soon..........................................107
Stability Control....................................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Trunk Ajar..............................................................1\
07
Washer Fluid Check....................................296
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................305
See: Wipers and Washers...................................84
Waxing............................................................306
Welcome Lighting...........................................93
Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................346
Wheels and Tires...........................................314Technical Specifications....................................351
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95
Windshield Washers......................................86
Windshield Wipers..........................................84
Intermittent Wipe..................................................84
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................84
Wipers and Washers......................................84
Wrecker Towing
See: Transporting the Vehicle.........................245
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