coolant LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2015 Owner's Manual

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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Multi-point inspection
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 tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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.
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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)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
* Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of \
the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
** Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers),\
then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
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Brake Fluid Check........................................294
Brakes..............................................................192 General Information............................................192
Breaking-In.....................................................249
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................299
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Hybrid...........................................................350
Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications...................346
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................302
Center Console.............................................162
Changing a Bulb
...........................................299
Lamp Assembly Condensation.......................299
Replacing Bulbs..................................................299
Changing a Fuse
..........................................284
Fuses.....................................................................284
Changing the 12V Battery..........................295
Changing the Engine Air Filter
..................301
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................297
Checking MyKey System Status.................62
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................297 Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance.................................................40
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information..............................................15
Child Safety Locks..........................................30 Left-Hand Side........................................................31
Right-Hand Side.....................................................31
Child Seat Positioning...................................28
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................307
Cleaning Products.......................................302
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................308
Cleaning the Engine
....................................304
Cleaning the Exterior..................................302 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................303
Exterior Chrome..................................................303
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)....................303
Underbody...........................................................303
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................306
Cleaning the Interior...................................305 Cleaning Black Label Interior (If
Equipped)........................................................305
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................304
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................60
Climate............................................................430 Climate Control Voice Commands.................434
Smart Zone Feature...........................................433 Climate Control..............................................139
Climate Controlled Seats............................153
Cooled Seats........................................................153
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............257 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With
High Voltage Batteries.................................257
Collision Warning System..........................233 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................233
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................289
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51
Creating a MyKey...........................................60 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................60
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Principle of Operation........................................212
Type 1.......................................................................80
Type 2......................................................................80
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................212
Customer Assistance..................................260
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
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Daytime Running Lamps...............................87
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)...........................................87
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................88
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Drive Control.................................................236
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................236
Driver Alert
......................................................221
Using Driver Alert................................................221
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44 Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........49
Driving Aids
....................................................221
Driving Hints..................................................249
Driving Through Water...............................249
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................87
E
Economical Driving......................................249 Electric Parking Brake..................................193
Applying the electric parking brake...............
193
Applying the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving............................................194
Battery With No Charge....................................195
Releasing the electric parking brake.............194
Electric Vehicle Information
........................414
Power......................................................................415
Emission Control System
.............................181
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................182
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing...............................................................182
End User License Agreement...................447 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)................................................................447
Engine Block Heater....................................166 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................167 Engine Coolant Check................................289
Adding Coolant...................................................290
Adding Engine Coolant.....................................291
Adding Inverter System Controller
Coolant.............................................................292
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................289
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant.............................................................290
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant.........................................289
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................292
Severe Climates.................................................292
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................293
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................75
Engine Oil Check.........................................288 Adding Engine Oil..............................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................288
Engine Specifications
..................................346
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................103
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................104
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................104
Brake System.......................................................104
Cruise Control......................................................104
Direction Indicator...............................................104
Door Ajar...............................................................105
Electric Park Brake..............................................105
Engine Oil..............................................................105
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........105
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................105
Front Airbag..........................................................105
Grade Assist.........................................................105
Heads Up Display...............................................105
High Beam............................................................105
Hood Ajar..............................................................105
Lane Keeping Aid................................................105
Low Fuel Level.....................................................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................106
Low Washer Fluid................................................106
Parking Lamps.....................................................106
Powertrain Fault..................................................106
Ready to Drive.....................................................106
Service Engine Soon..........................................106 Stability Control...............................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Stop Safely............................................................107
Trunk Ajar..............................................................107
Washer Fluid Check....................................294
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................302
See: Wipers and Washers..................................82
Waxing............................................................303
Wheels and Tires
............................................311
Technical Specifications...................................344
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................93
Windshield Washers.......................................84
Windshield Wipers.........................................82
Intermittent Wipe..................................................82
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................82
Wipers and Washers......................................82
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