check engine LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2012 Owner's Guide

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
Electronically-controlled continuously variable
transmission, eCVTH
Maintenance and Specifications
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Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oilAs indicated by the message center (can be
up to one year or 10,000 miles [16,000 km])
Engine coolant and
motor/electronics
coolant, initial change6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant and
motor/electronics
coolant, after initial
changeEvery 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
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/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
Scheduled Maintenance
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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. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance
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LATCH .....................................185
recommendations ...................178
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................190
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............281
instrument panel ....................283
interior .....................................284
plastic parts ............................282
washing ....................................280
waxing .....................................281
wheels ......................................281
wiper blades ............................283
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......66, 69
Clock ............................................51
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................51
AM/FM/CD/MP3 ........................51
Compass, electronic ....................90
calibration .................................91
set zone adjustment .................90
Console
overhead ....................................89
Controls
power seat ...............................135
steering column ........................99
Coolant
checking and adding ......296–297
refill capacities ................300, 316
specifications ..........................316
Cross Traffic Alert ....................242
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................97
Cupholder(s) .............................144
Customer Assistance ................249
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................323, 326Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............276
Getting roadside assistance ...249
Getting the service you
need .........................................271
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................278
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................276
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................78
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................69
windshield .................................69
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................312
engine oil .................................291
Driving under special
conditions ..................................236
through water .........................248
E
Electronic message center .........35
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................266
running out of fuel .........265, 305
Emission control system ..........309
Engine ........................................318
cleaning ...................................281
idle speed control ...................293
lubrication specifications .......316
refill capacities ........................316
service points ..................289–290
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Engine block heater .................224
Engine oil ..................................291
checking and adding ..............291
dipstick ....................................291
filter, specifications ........292, 315
recommendations ...................292
refill capacities ........................316
specifications ..........................316
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................224
F
Fleet MyKey programming ......111
Floor mats .........................108–109
Fluid capacities .........................316
Fog lamps ....................................77
Fuel ............................................301
calculating fuel
economy ............................37, 307
cap ...........................................303
capacity ...................................316
choosing the right fuel ...........304
detergent in fuel .....................305
filler funnel .............................305
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................301, 303, 307
filter, specifications ........300, 315
fuel pump shut-off ..................251
improving fuel economy ........307
octane rating ...................304, 318
quality ......................................305
running out of fuel .........265, 305
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................301
Fuses ..................................251–252
G
Garage door opener ..................102Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............303
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................307
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................250
Headlamps ...................................75
aiming ..................................78–79
autolamp system .......................76
bulb specifications ....................82
daytime running lights .............78
flash to pass ..............................77
high beam .................................77
replacing bulbs .........................83
turning on and off ....................75
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................66, 69
Hood ..........................................288
I
Ignition ...............................221, 318
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................181
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................311
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................283
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................78
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J
Jack ............................................259
positioning ...............................259
storage .....................................259
Jump-starting your vehicle ......266
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................116
keypad .....................................126
locking and unlocking doors ..127
programming entry code .......126
Keys ...................................110, 128
positions of the ignition .........221
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................76
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................82
daytime running light ...............78
fog lamps ...................................77
headlamps .................................75
headlamps, flash to pass ..........77
instrument panel, dimming .....78
interior lamps .....................80, 83
replacing bulbs .........................83
LATCH anchors .........................185
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........227
Load limits .................................213
Locks
autolock ...................................116
childproof ................................119
doors ........................................115
Lubricant specifications ...........316
Lug nuts ....................................265Lumbar support, seats .............137
M
Message center ...........................35
system check button ................44
warning messages .....................45
Mirrors ...................................95–96
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................95
heated ..................................69, 96
programmable memory ..........123
side view mirrors (power) .......96
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraftparts ..............286, 315
MyKey ........................................111
N
Navigation system .......................65
O
Octane rating ............................304
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................291
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................111
Parking brake ............................228
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........315
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................146
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................255
Power door locks ......................115
Power mirrors .............................96
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