air filter LINCOLN MKZ 2017 Owner's Manual

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 conditioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exhaust system
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Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace fuel filter (3.0L only).
Every 35000 miles (56000
km)
Change engine coolant. 2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
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Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within 3000 miles
(4800 kilometers) of the message appearing
in the information display prompting you to
change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers). Perform
the 30000-mile (48000 kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid replacement. •
Example 2
: The 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 information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and 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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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 301). 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:
Rear Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance unless
the unit shows signs of leakage. Contact an
authorized dealer for service. 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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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.
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

A
A/C
See: Climate Control...........................................134
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................188
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................188
Accessories....................................................491 Exterior Style........................................................491
Interior Style..........................................................491
Lifestyle..................................................................491
Peace of Mind......................................................491
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............216
Active Park Assist.........................................203 Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature.............................................................209
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist................................203
Troubleshooting the System...........................209
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89
Adjusting the Headlamps............................315 Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................316 Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................315
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................78
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................89
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control...........................................134
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............319
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................76
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................179
Ambient Lighting............................................92
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................76
Arming the Alarm..................................................77
Disarming the Alarm.............................................77
Appendices....................................................527
Apps
.................................................................454
........................................................................\
.........454
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................456
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
..................107 Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek, Next or Previous........................................79
Audio System
................................................386
General Information...........................................386
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD...........................................................387
Auto Hold.........................................................191 Using Auto Hold..................................................193
Autolamps.........................................................85 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........86
Automatic Climate Control..........................134 Automatic Fan Settings......................................136
Automatic High Beam Control
....................88
Activating the System..........................................89
Manually Overriding the System......................89
Automatic Transmission...............................173 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................177
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................176
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................177
Push Button Shift Transmission........................173
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission.............175
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................307
6F35/HF35 transmission..................................307
6F50/6F55 Transmission.................................308
Autowipers.......................................................82
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Auxiliary Power Points.................................156
110 Volt AC Power Point....................................156
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................156
Locations...............................................................156
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................179
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................312
Blind Spot Information System..................231 Switching the System Off and On..................233
System Errors......................................................233
Using the System................................................231
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............295
Booster Seats..................................................28
Types of Booster Seats.......................................29
Brake Fluid Check..........................................311
Brakes..............................................................188 General Information............................................188
Breaking-In....................................................256
Bulb Specification Chart..............................316
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................138 California Proposition 65
...............................12
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......374 Specifications......................................................375
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......379 Specifications.......................................................381
Capacities and Specifications...................367
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................
321
Center Console..............................................158 Rear Seat Armrest...............................................158
Changing a Bulb
............................................316
Lamp Assembly Condensation........................316
Replacing Bulbs...................................................316
Changing a Fuse..........................................292 Fuses.....................................................................292
Changing a Road Wheel.............................357 Changing a Road Wheel Procedure..............
359
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information......................................................358
Stowing the Flat Tire..........................................363
Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap..................................................................363
Changing the 12V Battery...........................312
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................319
Changing the Wiper Blades........................314
Checking MyKey System Status.................62 MyKey Distance....................................................62
Number of Admin Keys.......................................63 Number of MyKeys...............................................62
Checking the Wiper Blades........................314
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance...................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning
............................31
Child Safety.......................................................17
General Information...............................................17
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side.......................................................33
Right-Hand Side....................................................33
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................326
Cleaning Products
.......................................320
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................327
Cleaning the Engine....................................322
Cleaning the Exterior
....................................321
Exterior Chrome Parts........................................321
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................322
Stripes or Graphics............................................322
Underbody...........................................................322
Under Hood.........................................................322
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
...........................325
Cleaning the Interior....................................323
Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth
Fabric................................................................324
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
...........................................................323
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
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