cooling LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2019 User Guide

4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
5. Check the coolant level in the coolantreservoir the next few times you driveyour vehicle. If necessary, add enoughprediluted engine coolant to bring thecoolant level to the correct level.
If you have to add more than 1.1 qt (1 L) ofengine coolant per month, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible. Operating anengine with a low level of coolant can resultin engine overheating and possible enginedamage.
Note:During normal vehicle operation, thecoolant may change color from orange topink or light red. As long as the coolant isclear and uncontaminated, this color changedoes not indicate the coolant has degradednor does it require the coolant to be drained,the system to be flushed, or the coolant tobe replaced.
In case of emergency, you can add a largeamount of water without engine coolant inorder to reach a vehicle service location. Inthis instance, qualified personnel:
1. Must drain the cooling system.
2. Chemically clean the cooling system.
3. Refill with prediluted coolant as soon aspossible.
Water alone, without coolant, can causeengine damage from corrosion, overheatingor freezing.
Do not use the following as a coolantsubstitute:
•Alcohol.
•Methanol.
•Brine.
•Any coolant mixed with alcohol ormethanol antifreeze.
Alcohol and other liquids can cause enginedamage from overheating or freezing.
Do not add extra inhibitors or additives tothe coolant. These can be harmful andcompromise the corrosion protection of thecoolant.
Recycled Coolant
We do not recommend the use of recycledcoolant as an approved recycling process isnot yet available.
Dispose of used engine coolant in anappropriate manner. Follow yourcommunity's regulations and standards forrecycling and disposing of automotive fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•It may be necessary to increase thecoolant concentration above 50%.
•A coolant concentration of 60% providesimproved freeze point protection. Coolant concentrations above 60%decrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the coolant and maycause engine damage.
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If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•You can decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.
•Coolant concentrations below 40%decrease the freeze and corrosionprotection characteristics of the coolantand may cause engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extremeclimates should use prediluted coolant foroptimum cooling system and engineprotection.
Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in thescheduled maintenance information, thecoolant should be changed. Add predilutedcoolant approved to the correct specification.See Capacities and Specifications (page353).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarilydrive your vehicle before any incrementalcomponent damage occurs. The fail-safedistance depends on ambient temperature,vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the coolanttemperature gauge moves toward the redzone:
A warning lamp illuminates and amessage may appear in theinformation display.
If the engine reaches a presetover-temperature condition, the engineautomatically switches to alternating cylinderoperation. Each disabled cylinder acts as anair pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still operates,however:
•Engine power is limited.
•The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the enginetemperature, causing the engine tocompletely shut down. Your steering andbraking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you canre-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for useduring emergencies only. Operate yourvehicle in fail-safe mode only as long asnecessary to bring your vehicle to rest in asafe location and seek immediate repairs.When in fail-safe mode, your vehicle will havelimited power, will not be able to maintainhigh-speed operation, and may completelyshut down without warning, potentially losingengine power, power steering assist, andpower brake assist, which may increase thepossibility of a crash resulting in seriousinjury.
WARNING: Never remove the coolantreservoir cap when the engine is running orhot.
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Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no cooling systemleaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered withgrease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every15 days to lubricate working parts andprevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt orgrease film build-up on window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage such as mice or squirrel nests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflationper the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive yourvehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth toremove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oiland gas) to make sure there are no leaks,and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have anyconcerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of yourvehicle and the ground is less than that ofother models. Drive with extreme care toavoid damage to your vehicle.
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Note: the passenger sidetemperature and the DUALindication automatically turn onwhen you or your passenger adjustthe passenger temperature.
Passenger temperature: Touch upor down to adjust the temperature.G
Fan speed: Touch up or down toincrease or decrease the volumeof air that circulates in your vehicle.
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Note: You cannot adjust the fanspeed when the system is set toAUTO, MAX A/C or MAX Defrost.
A/C: A pop-up appears on thescreen to display the airconditioning options.
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MAX A/C: Touch the button toactivate and maximize cooling. Thedriver and passenger temperaturesare set to LO, recirculated air flowsthrough the instrument panelvents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highestspeed.
A/C: Touch to switch the airconditioning on or off. Use A/Cwith recirculated air to improvecooling performance andefficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (forexample, Max Defrost), the airconditioning compressor maycontinue to operate even whenyou switch the air conditioning A/Cbutton off.
Recirculated air: Touch to switchthe recirculated air on or off. Whenrecirculated air is on, it may reducethe amount of time needed to cooldown the interior (when used withA/C) and help reduce odors fromreaching the interior.
Note: Recirculated air may turn offautomatically (or the system mayprevent it from turning on) in allairflow modes except MAX A/C toreduce risk of fogging. It may alsoturn on and off automatically inPanel or Panel/Floor airflow modesduring hot weather in order toimprove cooling efficiency.
Manual airflow distributioncontrols: Select these controlsindividually, together, or withDefrost to direct the air flow to thearea you desire.
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Panel: Distributes air through theinstrument panel vents.
Floor: Distributes air through thedemister vents, floor vents and rearseat floor vents.
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SYNC™ 3

Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your LincolnProtect extended service plan coverageexpires, you can transfer any remainingcoverage to the new owner. Which shouldgive you and your potential buyer a littlemore peace of mind.
Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
Lincoln Protect extended service plan alsooffers a Premium Maintenance Plan thatcovers all scheduled maintenance, andselected wear items. The coverage isprepaid, so you never have to worry aboutthe cost of your vehicle’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
•Windshield wiper blades.
•Spark plugs.
•The clutch disc (if equipped).
•Brake pads and linings.
•Shock absorbers and struts.
•Engine cooling hoses, clamps ando-rings.
•Engine belts.
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (ifequipped).
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide youwith an affordable, no interest, no feepayment program allowing you all thesecurity and benefits Lincoln Protectextended service plan has to offer whilepaying over time. You are pre-approved withno credit check or hassles. To learn more,call our Lincoln Protect extended serviceplan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service PlanP.O. Box 321067Detroit, MI 48232
Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicleby purchasing a Lincoln Protect extendedservice plan. Lincoln Protect extendedservice plan is the only service contractbacked by Lincoln Motor Company ofCanada, Limited. Depending on the plan youpurchase, Lincoln Protect extended serviceplan provides benefits such as:
•Rental reimbursement.
•Coverage for certain maintenance andwear items.
•Protection against repair costs after yourNew Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverageexpires.
•Roadside Assistance benefits.
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Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viableway to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduled maintenance.
It is critical that systems are flushed only withnew fluid that is the same as that requiredto fill and operate the system or using aFord-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth 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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Scheduled Maintenance

Normal Scheduled Maintenance 1, 2
Change engine oil and filter. 3Every 12 months or10,000 mi (16,000 km). Theoil monitoring systemdisplays a message in theinformation display.
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, rotors, 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 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).3 Reset the oil monitoring system after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 302).
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Economical Driving......................................259EcoSelect.........................................................173Electric Parking Brake..................................197Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............198Automatically Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................199Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................198Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery is Running Out ofCharge...............................................................199
Electric Vehicle Information.......................435Power Flow..........................................................435
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................516Emission Law..................................................185Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance.............186Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................185
End User License Agreement....................521VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................521
Engine Block Heater....................................169Using the Engine Block Heater.......................170
Engine Coolant Check................................302Adding Coolant...................................................303
Coolant Change.................................................305Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................306Fail-Safe Cooling................................................305Recycled Coolant...............................................304Severe Climates.................................................304
Engine Emission Control.............................185Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check..........................................301Adding Engine Oil...............................................301
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................301Engine Specifications..................................353Entertainment................................................398AM/FM Radio........................................................401Apps........................................................................412Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................410CD (If equipped).................................................409HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............405SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..........401Sources.................................................................400Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information....................................412USB Ports..............................................................412
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake...............................197
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................95Auto-Dimming Feature........................................97Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................96Blind Spot Monitor................................................98Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................96Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................97Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.............................97Lincoln Welcome Mat...........................................97Memory Mirrors.....................................................97Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................95Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................97
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................38Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................39Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................324
Floor Mats......................................................260Front Parking Aid..........................................207Obstacle Distance Indicator............................208
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................177
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Fuel Consumption.........................................183Advertised Capacity...........................................183Fuel Economy.......................................................183
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................179Fuel Filter.......................................................308Fuel Quality.....................................................177Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177Fuel Freshness Mode.........................................178
Fuel Shutoff...................................................263Fuses...............................................................279Fuse Specification Chart............................279Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........290Power Distribution Box.....................................279
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............158
Gauges............................................................102Left Information Display.....................................103Right Information Display..................................104
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................191
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........486Multi-point Inspection........................................489
Owner Checks and Services...........................488Protecting Your Investment.............................486Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................486Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................486
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................275Getting the Services You Need.................271Away From Home................................................271
Global Opening and Closing.......................95Closing the Windows...........................................95Opening the Windows.........................................95
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Hazard Flashers............................................263Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.........................311
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................88HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................147
Head Restraints..............................................147Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................148Tilting Head Restraints ......................................148
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................144Heated Rear Window...................................144Heated Seats..................................................154Front Seats............................................................154
Rear Seats.............................................................155
Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windshield.......................................144Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................144
HeatingSee: Climate Control............................................141
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......190High Voltage Battery....................................189General Information............................................189
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................143Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................144General Hints........................................................143Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................143Quickly Heating the Interior..............................143Recommended Settings for Cooling..............144Recommended Settings for Heating..............143
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................197Home Screen................................................386Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............298
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions......................................................174Hybrid Vehicle Operation.............................171Battery:...................................................................172Braking:..................................................................173
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Unique Driving Characteristics...................171Universal Garage Door Opener................158HomeLink Wireless Control System...............158
USB Port.........................................................369Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................223Automatic Cancellation.....................................227Blocked Sensor..................................................229Canceling the Set Speed.................................227Changing the Set Speed..................................227Detection Issues.................................................228Following a Vehicle...........................................225Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................226Hilly Condition Usage........................................227Overriding the Set Speed................................226Park Brake Application......................................227Resuming the Set Speed..................................227Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............224Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary.....................................225Setting the Gap Distance.................................226Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........228Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........224Switching to ECO Cruise...................................231Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............231System Not Available........................................229
Using Cruise Control...................................222Canceling the Set Speed.................................223
Changing the Set Speed..................................222Resuming the Set Speed..................................223Setting the Cruise Speed.................................222Switching Cruise Control Off...........................223Switching Cruise Control On...........................222Switching to ECO Cruise..................................223
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains......................................345Using Stability Control................................204Using Summer Tires....................................345Using Traction Control................................202Switching the System Off.................................202System Indicator Lights and Messages.......202Using a Switch....................................................202Using the Information Display Controls.......202
Using Voice Recognition............................388Audio Voice Commands...................................390Climate Voice Commands.................................391Mobile App Voice Commands........................396Navigation Voice Commands..........................394Phone Voice Commands...................................391SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................396Voice Settings Commands...............................397
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................274
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Vehicle Care...................................................314General Information............................................314
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355Vehicle Identification Number..................355Vehicle Storage............................................322Battery...................................................................323Body.......................................................................322Brakes...................................................................323Cooling system...................................................323Engine...................................................................322Fuel system..........................................................322General.................................................................322Miscellaneous......................................................323Removing Vehicle From Storage....................323Tires.......................................................................323
VentilationSee: Climate Control............................................141
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............355
Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................105Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........105
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