fuel LINCOLN MKZ 2018 Repair Manual

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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Other Maintenance Items 1
Replace cabin air filter.Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.Every 25,000 mi(40,000 km)Replace Fuel Filter (3.0L All-Wheel Drive only).
Change engine coolant. 2At 100,000 mi (160,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 100,000 mi(160,000 km)Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance
for the interval.2 Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or 5,000 mi (8,000 km).3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.4 If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil Check (page 308).
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 NormalSchedule:
Rear Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle(AWD only) in your vehicle does not requireany normal scheduled maintenance unlessthe unit shows signs of leakage. Contact anauthorized dealer for service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, NorthAfrica, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations withsimilar climates using an American PetroleumInstitute (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 notavailable, then the oil change interval is 1800miles (3000 kilometers).
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Scheduled Maintenance

ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNINGS
Do not place objects or mountequipment on or near the airbag cover,on the side of the seatbacks (of the frontseats), or in front seat areas that may comeinto contact with a deploying airbag. Failureto follow these instructions may increase therisk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNINGS
Do not fasten antenna cables tooriginal vehicle wiring, fuel pipes andbrake pipes.
Keep antenna and power cables atleast 4 in (10 cm) from any electronicmodules and airbags.
Note:We test and certify your vehicle tomeet electromagnetic compatibilitylegislation (UNECE Regulation 10 or otherapplicable local requirements). It is yourresponsibility to make sure that anyequipment an authorized dealer installs onyour vehicle complies with applicable locallegislation and other requirements.
Note:Any radio frequency transmitterequipment in your vehicle (such as cellulartelephones and amateur radio transmitters)must keep to the parameters in the followingtable. We do not provide special provisionsor conditions for installations or use.
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Appendices

Electromagnetic Compatibility...................541Emission Law..................................................176Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............177Tampering With a Noise Control System......176
End User License Agreement...................546VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................546
Engine Block Heater....................................166Using the Engine Block Heater.......................167
Engine Coolant Check.................................310Adding Coolant.....................................................311Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement....................................................313Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................312Recycled Coolant................................................312Severe Climates...................................................312
Engine Emission Control.............................176Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78
Engine Oil Check.........................................308Adding Engine Oil..............................................309
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................308Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L...........................308Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................373Drivebelt Routing................................................374
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................374Drivebelt Routing................................................375
Entertainment................................................427AM/FM Radio.......................................................429Apps.......................................................................440Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................438CD (If equipped)..................................................437HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............433SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........429Sources.................................................................428Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................440USB Ports.............................................................440
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................196
Essential Towing Checks...........................259Before Towing a Trailer.....................................260Hitches..................................................................259Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................260Safety Chains......................................................259Trailer Brakes......................................................259Trailer Lamps.......................................................259When Towing a Trailer......................................260
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................97Auto-Dimming Feature........................................99
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................98Blind Spot Monitor..............................................100Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................98Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................99Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................99Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................99Memory Mirrors.....................................................99Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................97Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................99
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................37
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................336
Floor Mats......................................................264Front Parking Aid..........................................207Obstacle Distance Indicator............................208
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................168Fuel Consumption.........................................174Calculating Fuel Economy.................................174Filling the Fuel Tank............................................174
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................169
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Fuel Filter.........................................................3192.0L Engines and 3.0L Engines withFWD....................................................................3193.0L Engines with AWD.....................................319
Fuel Quality.....................................................168Choosing the Right Fuel....................................168
Fuel Shutoff....................................................267Fuses...............................................................282Fuse Specification Chart............................282Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........294Power Distribution Box.....................................282
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............155
Gauges.............................................................104Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............106Fuel Gauge...........................................................105Information Display.............................................105
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................180
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........509Multi-Point Inspection.........................................512Owner Checks and Services............................510
Protecting Your Investment.............................509Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................509Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................509
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................278Getting the Services You Need................274Away From Home...............................................274
Global Opening and Closing.......................97Closing the Windows...........................................97Opening the Windows.........................................97
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Hazard Flashers............................................267Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................322
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................143
Head Restraints.............................................143Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................144Tilting Head Restraints ......................................145
Heated Seats...................................................151Front Seats.............................................................151Rear Seats.............................................................152
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................140Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................140
Heated Rear Window.........................................140Windshield Wiper De-icer..................................141
HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................137
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................139Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................140General Hints........................................................139Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................140Quickly Heating the Interior.............................140Recommended Settings for Cooling..............140Recommended Settings for Heating..............140
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................196Home Screen.................................................415Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............302
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................275Information Display Control.........................84Information Displays.......................................111General Information..............................................111
Information Messages...................................117Active Park.............................................................117Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................118
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Adaptive Headlamps...........................................119AdvanceTrac™........................................................119Airbag......................................................................119Alarm......................................................................120Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................120AWD.........................................................................121Battery and Charging System..........................122Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................123Doors and Locks..................................................123Driver Alert............................................................124Fuel.........................................................................124Hill Start Assist.....................................................125Keys and Intelligent Access.............................125Lane Keeping System........................................126Maintenance.........................................................127MyKey.....................................................................128Park Aid..................................................................129Park Brake.............................................................129Power Steering....................................................130Pre-Collision Assist..............................................131Remote Start..........................................................131Seats.......................................................................132Starting System ...................................................132Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................133Traction Control...................................................133Transmission.........................................................134
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster.........................................104Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................90Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................94Front Interior Lamp...............................................94Rear Interior Lamp................................................95
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................76Interior Mirror.................................................100Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................100
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................268Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................269Jump Starting......................................................270Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................268Removing the Jumper Cables.........................270
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Keyless Entry....................................................74SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................74
Keyless Starting.............................................163Ignition Modes.....................................................163
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System.................................233Switching the System On and Off..................234
Lighting Control...............................................88Headlamp Flasher................................................89Headlamp High Beam.........................................89
Lighting..............................................................88General Information.............................................88
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................506Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................507Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................506
Load Carrying.................................................251Load Limit........................................................251Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................255
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Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................444Phone Menu........................................................445Receiving Calls....................................................449Smartphone Connectivity..................................451Text Messaging...................................................450
Post-Crash Alert System..............................271Power Decklid..................................................72Obstacle Detection...............................................74Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......73Resetting the Power Decklid..............................74
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................68
Power Seats....................................................145Four-Way Power Lumbar...................................147Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion.............................................................................147Power Lumbar......................................................147
Power Windows..............................................96Accessory Delay...................................................97Bounce-Back..........................................................96One-Touch Down..................................................96One-Touch Up.......................................................96Window Lock..........................................................97
Pre-Collision Assist......................................245Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........245
Protecting the Environment..........................16
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................206Obstacle Distance Indicator............................207
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................154Armrest pass-through........................................154
Rear Seats.......................................................150Rear View Camera........................................219Using the Rear View Camera System............219
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................219
Recommended Towing Weights...............257Refueling...........................................................171Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever........173System Warnings.................................................173
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start....................................................141Automatic Settings...............................................141
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................332Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................281Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......280Roadside Assistance...................................266Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................267Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................267Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................267Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................266Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................266
Roadside Emergencies...............................266Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................263
Running Out of Fuel.....................................169Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................170Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................170
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Safety Canopy™...............................................53
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Switching Cruise Control On...........................222
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................66Using Snow Chains......................................358Using Stability Control................................204Using Summer Tires....................................357Using Traction Control.................................201Switching the System Off..................................201System Indicator Lights and Messages.........201Using a Switch.....................................................201Using the Information Display Controls........201
Using Voice Recognition.............................416Audio Voice Commands....................................418Climate Voice Commands.................................419Mobile App Voice Commands........................424Navigation Voice Commands..........................422Phone Voice Commands...................................419SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................424Voice Settings Commands..............................425
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................277
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Vehicle Care..................................................326General Information...........................................326
Vehicle Certification Label.........................378
Vehicle Identification Number...................378Vehicle Storage.............................................333Battery...................................................................334Body.......................................................................333Brakes....................................................................334Cooling system...................................................334Engine....................................................................334Fuel system..........................................................334General..................................................................333Miscellaneous......................................................334Removing Vehicle From Storage....................334Tires.......................................................................334
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................137
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............378
Voice Control...................................................83
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................106Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................106Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........106Auto Hold Active.................................................106Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................106Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator.............................................................107Battery....................................................................107
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................107Brake System Warning Lamp...........................107Cruise Control Indicator.....................................107Direction Indicator...............................................107Door Ajar................................................................107Electric Park Brake..............................................107Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................108Engine Oil..............................................................108Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................108Front Airbag..........................................................108Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................108Heads Up Display...............................................108Hood Ajar..............................................................108Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp...................108Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................108Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................108Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp........109Parking Lamps.....................................................109Powertrain Fault..................................................109Service Engine Soon..........................................109Stability Control...................................................109Stability Control Off............................................109Trunk Ajar..............................................................109
Washer Fluid Check......................................319WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................327See: Wipers and Washers..................................85
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