engine oil LINCOLN MKZ 2020 Owner's Guide

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Extended hot or cold operation Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for \
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (all-wheel drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 308). Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorize\
d dealer.
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the Fuel Filter (3.0L all-wheel drive only).
Every
40,000 mi
(64,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts. 3
Change the engine coolant. 4
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
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 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced\
.
3 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
4 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within
3,000 mi
(4,800 km) of the message appearing in the
information display prompting you to change
your oil.
• Example 1
: The message comes on at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display\
and perform the services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use, such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display\
and perform the services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the engine air filter.
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions, such as unpaved or dusty roads
Replace the cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure the tread depth.\
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions, such as unpaved or dusty roads
Perform a multi-point inspection.
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Engine Oil Check (page 306). 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,
all-wheel drive 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. We, however, urge you to have
all recommended maintenance services
performed at the specified intervals and to
record all vehicle service.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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Autolamps.........................................................88
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........88
Automatic Climate Control..........................135 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........135
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents..................................................................135
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................135
Setting the Temperature....................................135
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................135
Switching Defrost On and Off..........................136
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off.........137
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
137
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......137
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........137
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................136
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................136
Automatic High Beam Control....................93
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................94
Automatic Transmission
...............................178
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................183
Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................181
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................183 Push Button Shift Transmission.......................178
SelectShift Automatic
™ Transmission.............180
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......313 6F35 Transmission..............................................313
6F55 Transmission..............................................313
Autowipers.......................................................85 Autowipers Settings.............................................85
Auxiliary Power Points..................................157 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................157
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................157
Locations................................................................157
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................184
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................318
Blind Spot Information System..................237 Switching the System Off and On..................239
System Errors......................................................239
Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................238
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............
237
Body Styling Kits
...........................................334
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............301 Booster Seats
..................................................30
Types of Booster Seats.......................................30
Brake Fluid Check.........................................317 Brake Fluid Service Interval..............................317
Brakes..............................................................193 General Information............................................193
Breaking-In....................................................262
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................392
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................139
Canceling the Set Speed...........................222
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......372 Air Conditioning System...................................372
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................376
Automatic Transmission....................................373
Engine Coolant....................................................374
Engine Oil.............................................................375
Fuel Tank...............................................................378
Grease...................................................................378
Hydraulic Brake System....................................379
Locks......................................................................379
Power Transfer Unit...........................................380
Rear Axle...............................................................381
Washer Reservoir................................................381
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Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......382
Air Conditioning System...................................382
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates...........................................................386
Automatic Transmission....................................383
Engine Coolant...................................................384
Engine Oil.............................................................385
Fuel Tank..............................................................388
Grease...................................................................388
Hydraulic Brake System...................................389
Locks.....................................................................389
Power Transfer Unit...........................................390
Rear Axle...............................................................391
Washer Reservoir................................................391
Capacities and Specifications...................365
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................325
Catalytic Converter.......................................175
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................176
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing.......................................................177
Center Console
.............................................159
Changing a Bulb...........................................322 Replacing Bulbs..................................................322
Changing a Fuse..........................................298 Fuses.....................................................................298
Changing a Road Wheel............................355 Changing a Road Wheel Procedure..............357 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information......................................................356
Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap..................................................................362
Stowing the Flat Tire Without the Retainer Strap...................................................................361
Changing the 12V Battery...........................318
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................322
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
.....................................................398
Changing the Wiper Blades......................320
Checking MyKey System Status.................64 MyKey Distance.....................................................64
Number of Admin Keys.......................................65
Number of MyKeys...............................................65
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................320
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
...........................33
Child Safety.......................................................21
General Information..............................................21
Child Safety Locks..........................................35 Left-Hand Side.......................................................35
Right-Hand Side....................................................35
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................331
Cleaning Products
........................................324
Materials...............................................................324
Cleaning the Engine....................................327 Cleaning the Exterior..................................325
Cleaning the Headlamps..................................325
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................326
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................326
Stripes or Graphics............................................326
Underbody...........................................................326
Under Hood.........................................................326
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................330
Cleaning the Interior
....................................328
Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth
Fabric................................................................328
Cleaning the Wheels
....................................331
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................327
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64
Climate............................................................435 Accessing Rear Climate Controls...................
438
Accessing the Climate Control Menu...........435
Directing the Airflow..........................................435
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator.............438
Setting the Blower Motor Speed....................
436
Setting the Temperature...................................436
Switching Auto Mode On and Off..................
436
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off.......436
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................437
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off......437
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Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................89
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................89
Declaration of Conformity..........................543
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.........................................................544
Radio Frequency Statement............................544
Digital Radio..................................................402 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................403
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Indicating a Lane Change....................................91
Doors and Locks.............................................67
Drive Control
.................................................249
Lincoln Drive Control.........................................249
Driver Alert......................................................231 Principle of Operation........................................231
Using Driver Alert................................................231
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................46 Children and Airbags...........................................47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................47
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags..........51
Driving Aids
.....................................................231
Driving Hints..................................................262
Driving Through Water...............................263 DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps.......
89
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................
89
E
Economical Driving
......................................262
Electric Parking Brake..................................194 Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............
194
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..................................................................195
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..................................................................195
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge...............................................................195
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................508
Emergency Call Limitations.........................56
Emergency Call Requirements....................55
Emission Law..................................................174 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..............175
Tampering With a Noise Control System......174
End User License Agreement....................513 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................
513 Engine Block Heater....................................165
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................166
Engine Coolant Check................................308 Adding Coolant...................................................309
Coolant Change....................................................311
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management....................................................312
Fail-Safe Cooling..................................................311
Recycled Coolant................................................310
Severe Climates....................................................311
Engine Emission Control.............................174
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check.........................................306 Adding Engine Oil..............................................307
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................306
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L
...........................306
Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................365 Drivebelt Routing................................................366
Engine Specifications - 3.0L
......................366
Drivebelt Routing................................................367
Entertainment................................................423 AM/FM Radio.......................................................424
Apps.......................................................................435
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................433
CD (If equipped)..................................................432
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............428
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........424
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