flat tire LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2013 Owner's Guide

Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or
pothole can cause the front end
of your vehicle to become
misaligned or cause damage to
your tires. If your vehicle seems to
pull to one side when you’re
driving, the wheels may be out of
alignment. Have an authorized
dealer check the wheel alignment
periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front
or the rear can cause uneven and
rapid treadwear of your tires and
should be corrected by an
authorized dealer. Front-wheel
drive vehicles and those with an
optional independent rear
suspension may require alignment
of all four wheels.
You should balance the tires
periodically. An unbalanced tire
and wheel assembly may result in
irregular tire wear.
Tire Rotation
Note:
If your tires show uneven
wear ask an authorized dealer to
check for and correct any wheel
misalignment, tire imbalance or
mechanical problem involved
before tire rotation. Note:
Your vehicle may be
equipped with a dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly. A
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly is defined as a spare
wheel and tire assembly that is
different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels. If you have a dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly it is
intended for temporary use only
and should not be used in a tire
rotation.
Note: After having your tires
rotated, inflation pressure must be
checked and adjusted to the
vehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval (as
indicated in the Scheduled
Maintenance chapter) will help
your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life.
Front-wheel drive or all-wheel
drive vehicles (front tires on the
left side of the diagram) 327
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface
of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure
that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not
interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without
correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control. Ib-ft (Nm)
*
Bolt size
100 (135)
M12 x 1.5
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only
Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers)
after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal). Wheel pilot bore
A
Inspect the wheel pilot bore and
mounting surface prior to
installation. Remove any visible
corrosion or loose particles.
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Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four Extended Service Plans
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1. PremiumCARE - Our most
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over 500 covered components,
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critical components.
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trained technicians, using Genuine
Ford and Lincoln parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacement
transportation if your vehicle is at your
authorized dealer for same day
covered repairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for
covered repairs, you are eligible for
rental car coverage, including Bumper
to Bumper warranty repairs, or Field
Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and
battery jump starts
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance
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Exterior Mirrors......................................89
Auto-Dimming Feature...........................90
Blind Spot Monitor.....................................91
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors....................90
Heated Exterior Mirrors............................90
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors................90
Memory Mirrors.......................................... 90
Power Exterior Mirrors..............................89
Signal Indicator Mirrors...........................90
F
Fastening the Safety Belts................32 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt......................35
Restraint of Pregnant Women..............33
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..........36
Safety Belt Locking Modes.....................33
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit................303
Floor Mats.............................................248
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)...................................................340
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)...................................................... 342
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)..............340
Front Passenger Sensing System...................................................45
Fuel and Refueling...............................172
Fuel Consumption
...............................178
Calculating Fuel Economy.....................178
Filling the Tank........................................... 178
Fuel Filter...............................................287
Fuel Quality
............................................173
Choosing the Right Fuel.........................173
Octane Recommendations...................173
Fuses.......................................................265
Fuse Specification Chart.................266 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel......................................................... 273
Power Distribution Box.........................266 G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door
Opener...................................................... 153
Gauges......................................................95 Common Displays.....................................96
Left Information Display..........................95
Right Information Display.......................96
General Information on Radio Frequencies..........................................52
Intelligent Access.......................................52
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.......................................262
Getting the Services You Need.....................................................258
Away From Home....................................258
Global Opening and Closing............89 Closing the Windows...............................89
Opening the Windows.............................89
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
.................251
Headlamp Exit Delay...........................83
Head Restraints
...................................143
Adjusting the Head Restraint...............144
Tilting Head Restraints ..........................145
Heated Seats........................................150 Rear Heated Seats....................................151
Heated Steering Wheel......................78
Heated Windows and Mirrors........140 Heated Exterior Mirror............................140
Heated Rear Window.............................140
Heating See: Climate Control...............................138
HEV See: Hybrid Electric Vehicle..................166
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch...................................................183
High Voltage Battery..........................182 General Information................................182
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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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