cooling LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2014 User Guide

Note:
For best results, coolant
concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool
300-ROB75240 available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use
of hydrometers or coolant test strips for
measuring coolant concentrations.
Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use engine
coolant or antifreeze or windshield washer
fluid outside of its specified function and
vehicle location.
Adding Coolant WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling system
can burn you badly. Also, you can be
burned if you spill coolant on hot engine
parts. Do not put engine coolant in the
windshield washer fluid container. If
sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant
could make it difficult to see through the
windshield. To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
The cooling system is under pressure;
steam and hot liquid can come out
forcefully when the cap is loosened
slightly. Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark. Note:
Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or additives as they can
cause damage to the cooling or heating
systems. This damage would not be
covered under your vehicle ’s warranty.
Note: During normal vehicle operation,
the coolant may change color from orange
to pink or light red. As long as the coolant
is clear and uncontaminated, this color
change does not indicate the coolant has
degraded nor does it require the coolant
to be drained, the system to be flushed,
or the coolant to be replaced.
Note: It is very important to use prediluted
coolant meeting the Ford specification in
order to avoid plugging the small coolant
passageways. Use of concentrated
coolant and water may cause coolant
passageway plugging and void the
warranty. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 302).
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•
Do not mix different colors or types of
coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the
correct coolant is used. Mixing of
coolants may harm your cooling
system. The use of an improper
coolant may harm the engine, inverter
system controller, and cooling system
components and may void the
warranty.
• In case of emergency, a large amount
of water without engine coolant may
be added to the engine cooling system
only in order to reach a vehicle service
location. In this instance, the engine
cooling system must be drained,
chemically cleaned with Motorcraft
Premium Cooling System Flush, and
refilled with prediluted engine coolant
as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause
engine damage from corrosion,
overheating, or freezing. DO NOT use
this method for the inverter system
controller cooling system. The inverter
system controller cooling system
operates close to ambient
temperature, and is susceptible to
freezing in any subfreezing
environment in the absence of coolant.
• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or
any engine coolants mixed with alcohol
or methanol antifreeze (coolant).
Alcohol and other liquids can cause
engine damage from overheating or
freezing.
• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives
to the coolant. These can be harmful
and compromise the corrosion
protection of the engine coolant. Adding Engine Coolant
1.
Unscrew the engine coolant reservoir
cap slowly. Any pressure will escape
as you unscrew the cap.
2. Use a funnel to add prediluted engine
coolant to the engine coolant reservoir.
Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and MAX marks on the engine
coolant reservoir. Use prediluted
engine coolant meeting the Ford
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 302).
3. Close the engine coolant reservoir cap.
Whenever you add coolant, check the
coolant level in the engine coolant
reservoir the next few times you drive the
vehicle. If necessary, add enough
prediluted engine coolant to bring the
engine coolant level to the proper level.
Adding Inverter System Controller
Coolant
1. Open the inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap.
2. Use a funnel to add prediluted coolant
to the inverter system controller
coolant reservoir. Make sure that the
level is between the MIN and MAX
marks on the inverter system controller
coolant reservoir. Use prediluted
coolant meeting the Ford specification.
See
Capacities and Specifications
(page 302).
3. Close the inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap.
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Whenever you add coolant, check the
coolant level in the inverter system
controller coolant reservoir the next few
times you drive the vehicle. If necessary,
add enough prediluted coolant to bring
the inverter system controller coolant level
to the proper level.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not
recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant since a Ford-approved recycling
process is not yet available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed
of in an appropriate manner. Follow your
community’
s regulations and standards for
recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
• It may be necessary to have an
authorized Ford dealer increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60% will
provide improved freeze point
protection. Engine coolant
concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection
characteristics of the engine coolant
and may cause engine damage. If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•
It may be necessary to have an
authorized Ford dealer decrease the
coolant concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40% will
provide improved overheat protection.
Engine coolant concentrations below
40% will decrease the corrosion/freeze
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant
meeting the Ford specification for optimum
cooling system and engine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-
Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted,
this feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The “fail-safe ”
distance depends on ambient
temperatures, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the
engine coolant temperature gauge will
move to the red (hot) area and: The coolant temperature
warning light will illuminate.
The service engine soon
indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
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Engine
•
The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days. Run at
fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system
leaks, and fluid is at the recommended
level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary.
Keep connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, it
may be advisable to disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge
is maintained for quick starting.
Note: If battery cables are disconnected,
it will be necessary to reset memory
features. Brakes
•
Make sure brakes and parking brake
are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8
meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out
of storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters) back
and forth to remove rust build-up.
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Power: Touch to switch the system off and on. Outside air cannot enter your
vehicle when you switch off the system.
A
Passenger settings:
Touch DUAL to switch on the passenger temperature
control. Touch the + and - to adjust the temperature. Touch the heated seat
icon to control the heated seat (if equipped). Touch the cooled seat icon to
control the cooled seat (if equipped).
See Seats (page 129).
B
Fan speed:
Touch + or - to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated
in your vehicle.
C
Recirculated air:
Touch the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the button illuminates and
the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may re\
duce
the time needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C) and may redu\
ce
unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off
automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce the possibility of
fogging.
D
MAX A/C:
Touch to switch on. The system distributes recirculated air through
the instrument panel air vents, air conditioning automatically turns on \
and fan
speed adjusts to the highest speed. This re-cooling of the interior is m\
ore
economical and efficient than normal A/C.
E
A/C:
Touch to turn air conditioning on or off. To improve air conditioning when
starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three
minutes. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance an\
d
efficiency.
F
AUTO:
Touch to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically adju\
sts
fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside or recirculated \
air, to
heat or cool the vehicle to maintain the selected temperature.
G
Rear defroster:
Touch to turn the rear window defroster and heated mirrors
(if equipped).
H
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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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Normal scheduled maintenance
1, 2
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings,
hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system and motor/electronics
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 interv\
als.
2 Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
3 Reset the oil monitoring system after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil
Check
(page 254). Other maintenance items
*
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant and motor/electronics coolant. **
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
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Drive Control..............................................212
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL........................212
Driver Alert
.................................................199
Using Driver Alert...........................................199
Driver and Passenger Airbags................40 Children and Airbags.......................................41
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment....................................................40
Driver Knee Airbag
....................................45
Driving Aids................................................199
Driving Hints..............................................223
Driving Through Water...........................223
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................
79
E
Economical Driving
..................................223
Electric Parking Brake..............................175 Applying the electric parking brake..........
175
Applying the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving................................176
Battery With No Charge................................177
Releasing the electric parking brake.........176
Electric Vehicle Information
...................361
Power................................................................362
Emission Control System........................164 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................
165
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing..........................................................165
End User License Agreement
...............391
SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)...........................................................391
Engine Block Heater................................150 Using the Engine Block Heater...................151 Engine Coolant Check...........................255
Adding Coolant..............................................256
Adding Engine Coolant................................257
Adding Inverter System Controller
Coolant........................................................257
Checking the Engine Coolant....................255
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant........................................................255
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant....................................255
Recycled Engine Coolant............................258
Severe Climates.............................................258
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling........................................................258
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System....................
67
Engine Oil Check
.....................................254
Adding Engine Oil.........................................254
Engine Oil Dipstick
..................................254
Engine Specifications.............................302
Entertainment............................................334 A/V Inputs........................................................353
AM/FM Radio..................................................336
Bluetooth Audio.............................................353
Browsing Device Content ............................334
CD......................................................................347
SD Card Slot and USB Port.........................348
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..........342
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...............................352
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..........................175
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..........................................9
Export Unique Options..............................13
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HEV
See: Hybrid Electric Vehicle........................152
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........................................................169
High Voltage Battery................................167
General Information.......................................167
Hill Start Assist...........................................177 Using Hill Start Assist.....................................178
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate......................................................125
Cooling the Interior Quickly.........................126
General Hints...................................................125
Heating the Interior Quickly........................126
Recommended Settings for Cooling ........126
Recommended Settings for Heating.........126
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather........................................................126
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................175
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.......252
Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................152 ........................................................................\
.....152
I
In California (U.S. Only)
...........................233
Information Display Control.....................72 Cluster Display Control Features.................72
Information Displays..................................97 General Information.........................................97
Information................................................365 911 Assist..........................................................373
Alerts.................................................................372
Calendar...........................................................373
Sirius Travel Link............................................369
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States
Only).............................................................366
Vehicle Health Report...................................375 Information Messages
.............................109
Active Park.......................................................109
Adaptive Cruise Control...............................
109
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................110
Airbag.................................................................110
Alarm..................................................................110
Automatic Engine Shutdown.........................
111
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)........111
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)...........................................................111
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................112
Collision Warning System..............................112
Doors and Locks..............................................113
Driver Alert........................................................113
Fuel......................................................................113
Hill Start Assist..................................................114
Keys and Intelligent Access..........................114
Lane Keeping System.....................................115
Maintenance.....................................................116
MyKey.................................................................117
Park Aid..............................................................118
Park Brake.........................................................118
Power Steering.................................................119
Remote Start.....................................................119
Seats...................................................................119
Starting System ..............................................120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...............120
Traction Control...............................................121
Transmission.....................................................121
Installing Child Seats
..................................16
Child Seats..........................................................16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).........................................21
Using Tether Straps.........................................23
Instrument Cluster......................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................78
Interior Lamps
..............................................81
Front Interior Lamp..........................................82
Rear Interior Lamp...........................................82
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............192
Blocked Sensor...............................................197
Changing the Set Speed..............................195
Detection Issues.............................................196
Disengaging the System..............................195
ECO Cruise Control.......................................198
Following a Vehicle........................................193
Hilly Condition Usage...................................196
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..........196
Overriding the System..................................195
Resuming the Set Speed..............................196
Setting a Speed..............................................193
Setting the Gap Distance.............................
194
Switching the System Off.............................196
Switching the System On.............................192
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..........
198
System Not Available....................................197
Using Cruise Control.................................191 ECO Cruise Control.......................................192
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................192
Switching Cruise Control On........................
191
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems......................................................55
Using Snow Chains
.................................296
Using Stability Control..............................181 AdvanceTrac® ..................................................181
Using Traction Control.............................179 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
............................................................179
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls...................
179
System Indicator Lights and Messages.....................................................179
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................235
V
Vehicle Care
..............................................268
General Information......................................268
Vehicle Certification Label
....................305
Vehicle Identification Number..............304 Vehicle Storage
........................................273
Battery..............................................................274
Body..................................................................273
Brakes...............................................................274
Cooling system...............................................274
Engine...............................................................274
Fuel system.....................................................274
General.............................................................273
Miscellaneous.................................................274
Removing Vehicle From Storage...............274
Tires...................................................................274
Ventilated Seats
.........................................137
Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)........................137
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................124
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number..........
304
Voice Control
...............................................72
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