fuel LINCOLN MKZ 2020 Repair Manual

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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. 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.
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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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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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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover, on the side of the seatbacks (of the
front seats), or in front seat areas that may
come into contact with a deploying airbag.
Failure to follow these instructions may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a crash. WARNING:
Do not fasten antenna
cables to original vehicle wiring, fuel pipes
and brake pipes. WARNING: Keep antenna and power
cables at least
4 in (10 cm) from any
electronic modules and airbags. Note:
We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation (UNECE Regulation 10 or other
applicable local requirements). It is your
responsibility to make sure that any
equipment an authorized dealer installs on
your vehicle complies with applicable local
legislation and other requirements.
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the following
table. We do not provide special provisions
or conditions for installations or use.
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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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Sources.................................................................423
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information....................................435
USB Ports.............................................................435
Environment......................................................18
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................194
Essential Towing Checks...........................258
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................259
Hitches..................................................................258
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................259
Safety Chains......................................................258
Trailer Brakes......................................................258
Trailer Lamps.......................................................258
When Towing a Trailer......................................259
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................17
Exterior Mirrors
................................................96
Auto-dimming Feature........................................98
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................97
Blind Spot Information System..........................98
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97
Heated Exterior Mirrors ......................................98
Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98
Memory Mirrors ....................................................98
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96 Signal Indicator Mirrors ......................................98
F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................37 Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................37
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................
355
Floor Mats
......................................................264
Front Parking Aid.........................................205
Object Distance Indicator................................207
Front Passenger Sensing System..............48
Fuel and Refueling
........................................167
Fuel Consumption.........................................173
Advertised Capacity............................................173
Fuel Economy.......................................................173
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................168
Fuel Filter.........................................................318 2.0L Engines and 3.0L Engines with
FWD....................................................................318
3.0L Engines with AWD.....................................318
Fuel Quality.....................................................168 Choosing the Right Fuel....................................168
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................266
Fuses................................................................281
Fuse Specification Chart.............................281 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........293 Power Distribution Box......................................281
G
Garage Door Opener
....................................151
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener..............151
Gauges............................................................102 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............103
Fuel Gauge...........................................................103
Information Display.............................................103
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................178
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................57
Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information
...........475
Multi-Point Inspection........................................478
Owner Checks and Services...........................477
Protecting Your Investment..............................
475
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................475
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................475
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.........................................................276
Getting the Services You Need................272 Away From Home...............................................272
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Global Opening and Closing.......................96
Closing the Windows...........................................96
Opening the Windows.........................................96
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................266
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps........................321
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Headrest See: Head Restraints...........................................141
Head Restraints..............................................141
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................142
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................142
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................138
Heated Rear Window...................................138
Heated Seats
..................................................148
Front Seats............................................................148
Rear Seats.............................................................149
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................135
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................137
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................138
General Hints........................................................137 Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................138
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................138
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............138
Recommended Settings for Heating..............138
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................194
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............301
Horn....................................................................83
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................273
Information Display Control
.........................83
Information Displays.....................................109 General Information............................................109
Information Messages
..................................115
Active Park.............................................................115
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................116
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................117
AdvanceTrac ™.........................................................117
Airbag......................................................................117
Alarm.......................................................................118
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................
118
AWD........................................................................\
.119
Battery and Charging System..........................120
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................121 Doors and Locks...................................................121
Driver Alert............................................................122
Fuel........................................................................\
.122
Hill Start Assist.....................................................123
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................123
Lane Keeping System........................................124
Maintenance.........................................................125
MyKey.....................................................................126
Park Aid..................................................................127
Park Brake.............................................................127
Power Steering....................................................128
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................129
Remote Start.........................................................129
Seats.......................................................................130
Starting System ...................................................130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.....................131
Traction Control....................................................131
Transmission.........................................................132
Installing Child Restraints.............................23 Child Seats..............................................................23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................23
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................26
Using Tether Straps..............................................28
Instrument Cluster
........................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89
Instrument Panel..............................................19
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R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................203
Object Distance Indicator................................205
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................159
Rear Seats.......................................................147
Rear View Camera........................................217
Using the Rear View Camera System............218
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................217
Recommended Towing Weights
...............257
Reduced Engine Performance..................262
Refueling..........................................................170 System Warnings.................................................172
Remote Control
...............................................57
Car Finder...............................................................60
Intelligent Access Key..........................................57
Remote Start..........................................................60
Replacing the Battery..........................................58
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start
...................................................139
Automatic Settings..............................................139
Heated and Cooled Features..........................139
Last Settings.........................................................139
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..................331
Replacement Parts Recommendation........15 Collision Repairs....................................................15 Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................15
Warranty on Replacement Parts........................15
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................279
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......279
Resuming the Set Speed...........................222
Roadside Assistance
...................................265
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................266
Vehicles sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance....................................265
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance....................................265
Roadside Emergencies...............................265
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................262
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................169
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................169
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................
169
S
Safety Canopy™................................................51
Safety Precautions........................................167 Satellite Radio
...............................................405
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)..................................................................406
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..................405
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service....................406
Troubleshooting..................................................407
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............488
Scheduled Maintenance.............................475
Seatbelt Extensions
........................................43
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................39
Seatbelt Reminder
...........................................41
Belt-Minder™............................................................41
Seatbelts...........................................................36 Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................40
Conditions of operation......................................40
Seats
.................................................................140
Security..............................................................77
Settings............................................................451 911 Assist................................................................451
Ambient Lighting................................................452
Audio......................................................................451
Automatic Updates.............................................451
Bluetooth...............................................................451
Charge Settings...................................................451
Clock.......................................................................451
Display....................................................................451
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