check engine LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2013 Owner's Guide

Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and,
by itself, does not necessarily indicate
a concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert,
such as the factory-trained
technicians at your dealership, should
inspect discolored fluids that also
show signs of overheating or foreign
material contamination immediately.
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. 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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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 A/C hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires for wear and proper pressure **
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant
expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a
comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle.
Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of
your vehicle.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance Normal scheduled maintenance
1, 2
Change engine oil and filter. 3
Every 12 months or
10000 miles (16000
km). The oil monitoring
system displays a
message in the informa-
tion display. Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult
dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system and motor/elec-
tronics cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and
tie-rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service
intervals.
2 Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
3 Reset the oil monitoring system after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 280).
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Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the
Hood......................................................... 278
Booster Seats..........................................18
Types of Booster Seats.............................19
Brake Fluid Check
..............................286
Brakes.......................................................191 General Information.................................191
Breaking-In............................................247
Bulb Specification Chart
.................293
C
Cabin Air Filter.......................................141
California Proposition 65
.....................11
Capacities and Specifications...................................330
Technical Specifications.......................335
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior....................294
Center Console
....................................160
Changing a Bulb.................................292 Lamp Assembly Condensation..........292
Replacing Bulbs........................................292
Changing a Fuse.................................265 Fuses............................................................ 265
Changing the 12V Battery
................287
Changing the Engine Air Filter.......290 ........................................................................\
290
Changing the Wiper Blades...........289
Checking MyKey System Status.....................................................59
Checking the Wiper Blades............289
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
........................................39
Child Safety..............................................15
General Information...................................15
Child Safety Locks................................29 Left-Hand Side........................................... 29
Right-Hand Side........................................30
Child Seat Positioning
..........................17
Cleaning Leather Seats...................298 Cleaning Products
.............................294
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.............299
Cleaning the Engine
..........................296
Cleaning the Exterior........................294
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...........295
Exterior Chrome.......................................295
Stripes or Graphics (if
equipped).............................................. 295
Underbody................................................. 295
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
...............298
Cleaning the Interior..........................297
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
..................................................296
Clearing All MyKeys.............................58
Climate....................................................412 Climate Control Voice
Commands............................................. 414
Climate Control
...................................138
Collision, Damage or Fire Event.....................................................255
Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
Equipped With High Voltage
Batteries.................................................. 255
Collision Warning System
...............230
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION................230
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check...................281
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator................................................50
Creating a MyKey
..................................58
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings..................................................... 58
Cruise Control
.........................................77
Principle of Operation.............................210
Type 1............................................................... 77
Type 2.............................................................. 77
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control......................210
Customer Assistance
.......................258
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D
Data Recording........................................9
Event Data Recording................................10
Service Data Recording..............................9
Daytime Running Lamps...................83
Direction Indicators..............................85
Drive Control........................................234 LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.................234
Driver Alert
.............................................219
Using Driver Alert......................................219
Driver and Passenger Airbags..........43 Children and Airbags................................44
Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment..............................44
Driving Aids
............................................219
Driving Hints..........................................247
Driving Through Water......................247
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...............83
E
Economical Driving............................247
Electric Parking Brake........................192 Applying the electric parking
brake......................................................... 193
Applying the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving..............193
Battery With No Charge.........................194
Releasing the electric parking brake......................................................... 194
Electric Vehicle Information
...........395
Power........................................................... 396
Emission Control System.................179 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).........180
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) Testing.........................................180
End User License Agreement........426 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA).................................................... 426Engine Block Heater...........................164
Using the Engine Block Heater............165
Engine Coolant Check
.......................281
Adding Coolant.........................................282
Adding Engine Coolant..........................283
Adding Inverter System Controller
Coolant................................................... 284
Checking the Engine Coolant...............281
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant...............................281
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant...............................281
Recycled Engine Coolant.....................284
Severe Climates.......................................284
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.................................285
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...........72
Engine Oil Check................................280 Adding Engine Oil....................................280
Engine Oil Dipstick............................280
Engine Specifications.......................330
Entertainment.....................................367 A/V Inputs.................................................. 386
AM/FM Radio............................................ 369
Bluetooth Audio.......................................386
Browsing Device Content......................367
CD................................................................. 380
SD Card Slot and USB Port..................381
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)............................................... 375
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information......................386
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake...................192
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording....................................9
Export Unique Options........................13
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MyLincoln Touch
™............................343
General Information...............................343
N
Navigation..............................................415 cityseekr....................................................... 417
Map Mode.................................................. 420
Navigation Map Updates......................423
Navigation Voice Commands.............423
Point of Interest (POI) Categories............................................... 417
Quick-touch Buttons..............................422
Setting a Destination..............................416
Setting Your Navigation Preferences............................................ 418
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset............280
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check............................280
Opening and Closing the Hood.....................................................278
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature............................................263
Obtaining a French Owner ’s
Manual.................................................... 264
Overhead Console
..............................160
P
Parking Aid............................................199 Front Sensing System...........................200
Rear Sensing System.............................200
Parking Aids
..........................................199
Passive Anti-Theft System................72
SecuriLock®.................................................. 72
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...........72
Perchlorate................................................11 Personal Safety System
™
.................41
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.......................................................... 41
Phone.....................................................388 Making Calls.............................................. 390
Pairing Subsequent Phones...............390
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time......................................................... 389
Phone Menu Options..............................391
Phone Settings.........................................393
Phone Voice Commands......................394
Receiving Calls.........................................390
Text Messaging.......................................... 391
Post-Crash Alert System.................257 Spinout Detection....................................257
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking...................62
Power Seats
..........................................145
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion (If Equipped)..........................146
Power Lumbar........................................... 146
Power Steering Fluid Check...........286
Power Windows
....................................88
Accessory Delay.........................................89
Bounce-Back............................................... 88
One-Touch Down......................................88
One-Touch Up............................................ 88
Window Lock............................................... 89
R
Rear Seat Armrest
...............................152
Armrest pass-through............................152
Rear Seats..............................................149
Rear View Camera.............................206 Using the Rear View Camera
System.................................................... 206
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera........................206
Refueling
.................................................175
Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel
System...................................................... 176
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Starting a Gasoline Engine..............162
Fast Restart................................................ 163
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................................................... 163
Important Ventilating Information............................................ 164
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Moving...................................................... 163
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Stationary............................................... 163
Starting and Stopping the Engine....................................................161
General Information.................................161
Steering..................................................233 Electric Power Steering.........................233
Steering Wheel.......................................75
Storage Compartments...................160
Sunroof See: Moonroof............................................. 92
Sun Shades
.............................................92
Sun Visors................................................92
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.........................92
Supplementary Restraints System...................................................42
Principle of Operation..............................42
Symbols Glossary
....................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and
Specifications.......................................330 Temporary Mobility Kit
.....................303
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with
Sealing Compound and Air.............305
General Information...............................304
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.................................................. 307
Tips for Use of the Kit............................304
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed..................................................... 308
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.............................................. 305
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only)....................................................260
Tire Care..................................................313 Glossary of Tire Terminology................315
Information About Uniform Tire
Quality Grading.....................................313
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall................................................... 316
Temperature A B C...................................314
Traction AA A B C......................................314
Treadwear................................................... 314
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit................303
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................................................309
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System................................311
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...............................311
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit................303
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...........................303
Towing a Trailer...................................244
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.................................................245
Emergency Towing..................................245
Recreational Towing...............................245
Towing....................................................244
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.......98
Adaptive Cruise Control..........................98
Anti-Lock Braking System......................98
Battery........................................................... 98
Blind Spot Monitor....................................98
Brake System.............................................. 98
Cruise Control............................................. 99
Direction Indicator.....................................99
Door Ajar....................................................... 99
Electric Park Brake....................................99
Engine/Motor Coolant Temperature............................................ 99
Engine Oil...................................................... 99
Fasten Safety Belt.....................................99
Front Airbag................................................. 99
Grade Assist............................................... 100
Heads Up Display....................................100
High Beam.................................................. 100
Hood Ajar.................................................... 100
Lane Keeping Aid.....................................100
Low Fuel Level.......................................... 100
Low Tire Pressure Warning...................100
Low Washer Fluid....................................100
Parking Lamps.......................................... 100
Powertrain Fault.......................................100
Ready to Drive........................................... 100
Service Engine Soon................................101
Stability Control.........................................101
Stability Control Off.................................101
Stop Safely.................................................. 101
Trunk Ajar..................................................... 101
Washer Fluid Check...........................287
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior....................294
See: Wipers and Washers.......................79
Waxing...................................................295
Wheels and Tires...............................303 Technical Specifications.......................329
Windows and Mirrors..........................88
Windshield Washers
...........................80 Windshield Wipers
...............................79
Intermittent Wipe.......................................79
Speed Dependent Wipers.......................79
Wipers and Washers............................79
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