Lincoln 2015 MKC Owner's manual

Owner’s Manual

2015 MKC

Preproduction model shown

March 2014

First Printing

Owner’s Manual

Lincoln MKC

Litho in U.S.A.

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2015 MKC Owner’s Manual

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Preproduction model shown

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design

or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any

form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: 20140307205749

Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65................................11
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial
Services.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Special Notices.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........13
Export Unique Options...................................14
At a Glance
At a Glance........................................................15
Child Safety
General Information.......................................23
Installing Child Seats.....................................25
Booster Seats...................................................31
Child Seat Positioning...................................34
Child Safety Locks..........................................35
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation....................................37
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................38
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.....................41
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime............................................................42
Safety Belt Minder..........................................43
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance................................................44
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................46
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation....................................47
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48
Front Passenger Sensing System..............49
Side Airbags.....................................................52
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................53
Safety Canopy™...............................................53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Airbag Disposal...............................................56
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................57
Remote Control...............................................58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control............................................................61
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................62
Creating a MyKey...........................................63
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Checking MyKey System Status.................65
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems........................................................66
MyKey Troubleshooting................................66
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................68
Manual Liftgate................................................73
Power Liftgate..................................................74
Keyless Entry....................................................77
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Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................80
Anti-Theft Alarm...............................................81
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................82
Audio Control...................................................83
Voice Control...................................................84
Cruise Control..................................................84
Information Display Control.........................84
Heated Steering Wheel................................85
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................86
Autowipers........................................................87
Windshield Washers......................................88
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............88
Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................90
Autolamps..........................................................91
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................92
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................92
Daytime Running Lamps...............................92
Automatic High Beam Control....................93
Direction Indicators........................................94
Welcome Lighting...........................................95
Interior Lamps..................................................95
Ambient Lighting............................................96
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows...............................................97
Global Opening and Closing.......................98
Exterior Mirrors................................................98
Interior Mirror..................................................101
Sun Visors.......................................................102
Moonroof.........................................................102
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................105
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................107
Audible Warnings and Indicators................111
Information Displays
General Information.......................................112
Information Messages...................................118
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................136
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................138
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................139
Cabin Air Filter...............................................140
Remote Start...................................................140
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.....................141
Head Restraints..............................................141
Power Seats....................................................143
Memory Function..........................................145
Rear Seats.......................................................146
Heated Seats..................................................147
Climate Controlled Seats............................148
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................149
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................150
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................155
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Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................157
Overhead Console........................................157
Ticket Holders................................................157
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information......................................158
Keyless Starting.............................................158
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Engine Block Heater.....................................161
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................163
Fuel Quality.....................................................164
Running Out of Fuel.....................................164
Refueling.........................................................166
Fuel Consumption.........................................167
Emission Control System............................168
Transmission
Automatic Transmission................................171
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177
Brakes
General Information......................................182
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..........................................................182
Electric Parking Brake..................................183
Hill Start Assist...............................................185
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................187
Using Traction Control.................................187
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................189
Using Stability Control.................................190
Parking Aids
Parking Aid.......................................................191
Active Park Assist..........................................193
Rear View Camera........................................199
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................203
Using Cruise Control...................................203
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................212
Lane Keeping System..................................213
Blind Spot Information System..................218
Steering..........................................................223
Collision Warning System..........................224
Drive Control.................................................227
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................229
Luggage Covers...........................................229
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................229
Load Limit.......................................................230
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................239
Trailer Sway Control....................................239
Recommended Towing Weights..............240
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Essential Towing Checks.............................241
Transporting the Vehicle............................243
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........244
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Economical Driving......................................246
Driving Through Water................................247
Floor Mats.......................................................247
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................249
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................250
Fuel Shutoff...................................................250
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................251
Post-Crash Alert System.............................253
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................254
In California (U.S. Only)...............................255
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)........................256
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)...........................................257
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.......................................................257
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................259
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......259
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................260
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................261
Changing a Fuse...........................................277
Maintenance
General Information.....................................278
Opening and Closing the Hood...............279
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™..................................................280
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L
EcoBoost™..................................................282
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................283
Engine Oil Check..........................................283
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................284
Engine Coolant Check................................284
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......287
Brake Fluid Check........................................288
Power Steering Fluid Check......................288
Washer Fluid Check....................................288
Fuel Filter.......................................................288
Changing the 12V Battery..........................288
Checking the Wiper Blades........................291
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................291
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................292
Removing a Headlamp...............................293
Changing a Bulb...........................................293
Bulb Specification Chart.............................295
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................297
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................299
Cleaning Products.......................................299
Cleaning the Exterior..................................299
Waxing............................................................300
Cleaning the Engine.....................................301
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................301
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Cleaning the Interior...................................302
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.........................303
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................304
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................305
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................305
Vehicle Storage............................................305
Wheels and Tires
General Information.....................................308
Tire Care..........................................................310
Using Snow Chains......................................323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............324
Changing a Road Wheel............................328
Technical Specifications.............................334
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications..................................336
Motorcraft Parts.............................................337
Vehicle Identification Number..................339
Vehicle Certification Label.........................339
Transmission Code Designation..............340
Technical Specifications..............................341
Audio System
General Information.....................................345
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................346
Media Hub......................................................348
MyLincoln Touch™
General Information.....................................350
Settings...........................................................363
Entertainment................................................376
Phone..............................................................396
Information.....................................................403
Climate.............................................................414
Navigation.......................................................418
Accessories
Accessories...................................................428
Appendices
End User License Agreement...................430
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................448
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information............451
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............455
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................459
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............463
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Lincoln. We

recommend that you take some time to get

to know your vehicle by reading this manual.

The more that you know about it, the greater

the safety and pleasure you will get from

driving it.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in

loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.

We strongly recommend that you use

extreme caution when using any device that

may take your focus off the road. Your

primary responsibility is the safe operation

of your vehicle. We recommend against the

use of any handheld device while driving and

encourage the use of voice-operated

systems when possible. Make sure you are

aware of all applicable local laws that may

affect the use of electronic devices while

driving.

Note: This manual describes product

features and options available throughout

the range of available models, sometimes

even before they are generally available. It

may describe options not fitted to your

vehicle.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual

may be used for different models, so may

appear different to you on your vehicle.

However, the essential information in the

illustrations is always correct.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle

in line with all applicable laws and

regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling your

vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

This manual may qualify the location of a

component as left-hand side or right-hand

side. The side is determined when facing

forward in the seat.

E154903

Right-hand sideA

Left-hand sideB

Protecting the Environment

You must play your part in protecting the

environment. Correct vehicle usage and the

authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and

lubrication materials are significant steps

toward this aim.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may see

on your vehicle.

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Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E162384

Air conditioning system

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum based

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten safety belt

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

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Hazard warning flashers

Heated rear window

E91392

Heated windshield

Interior luggage compartment

release

Jack

E161353

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Service engine soon

Side airbag

E167012

Shield the eyes

Stability control

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are

capable of collecting and storing diagnostic

information about your vehicle. This

potentially includes information about the

performance or status of various systems

and modules in the vehicle, such as engine,

throttle, steering or brake systems. In order

to properly diagnose and service your

vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of

Canada, and service and repair facilities may

access or share among them vehicle

diagnostic information received through a

direct connection to your vehicle when

diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

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Additionally, when your vehicle is in for

service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford

of Canada, and service and repair facilities

may access or share among them data for

vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only

(if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC

Vehicle Health Report, you consent that

certain diagnostic information may also be

accessed electronically by Ford Motor

Company and Ford authorized service

facilities, and that the diagnostic information

may be used for any purpose. See

MyLincoln Touch™ (page 350).

Event Data Recording

This vehicle is equipped with an event data

recorder. The main purpose of an event

data recorder is to record, in certain crash

or near crash-like situations, such as an

airbag deployment or hitting a road

obstacle; this data will assist in

understanding how a vehicle’s systems

performed. The event data recorder is

designed to record data related to vehicle

dynamics and safety systems for a short

period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle is

designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle

were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and

passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator and/or the

brake pedal; and

• How fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• Where the driver was positioning the

steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better

understanding of the circumstances in

which crashes and injuries occur.

Note: Event data recorder data is recorded

by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash

situation occurs; no data is recorded by the

event data recorder under normal driving

conditions and no personal data or

information (e.g., name, gender, age, and

crash location) is recorded (see limitations

regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions

and Information privacy below). However,

parties, such as law enforcement, could

combine the event data recorder data with

the type of personally identifying data

routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.

To read data recorded by an event data

recorder, special equipment is required,

and access to the vehicle or the event data

recorder is needed. In addition to the

vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such

as law enforcement, that have such special

equipment, can read the information if they

have access to the vehicle or the event data

recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford

of Canada do not access event data

recorder information without obtaining

consent, unless pursuant to court order or

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where required by law enforcement, other

government authorities or other third

parties acting with lawful authority. Other

parties may seek to access the information

independently of Ford Motor Company and

Ford of Canada.

Note: Including to the extent that any law

pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies

to SYNC or its features, please note the

following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is

enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through

any paired and connected cell phone,

disclose to emergency services that the

vehicle has been in a crash involving the

deployment of an airbag or, in certain

vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump

shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911

Assist may also be capable of being used

to electronically or verbally provide to 911

operators the vehicle location (such as

latitude and longitude), and/or other details

about the vehicle or crash or personal

information about the occupants to assist

911 operators to provide the most

appropriate emergency services. If you do

not want to disclose this information, do

not activate the 911 Assist feature. See

MyLincoln Touch™ (page 350).

Additionally, when you connect to Traffic,

Directions and Information (if equipped,

U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology

and advanced vehicle sensors to collect

the vehicle’s current location, travel

direction, and speed (“vehicle travel

information”), only to help provide you with

the directions, traffic reports, or business

searches that you request. If you do not

want Ford or its vendors to receive this

information, do not activate the service. For

more information, see Traffic, Directions

and Information, Terms and Conditions.

See MyLincoln Touch™ (page 350).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Some constituents of engine exhaust,

certain vehicle components, certain

fluids contained in vehicles and certain

products of component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

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PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such as

airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners

and remote control batteries may contain

perchlorate material. Special handling may

apply for service or vehicle end of life

disposal. For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate

LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers

a full range of financing and lease plans to

help you acquire your vehicle. If you have

financed or leased your vehicle through

Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, thank

you for your business.

For your convenience we offer a number of

ways to contact us, as well as help manage

your account.

Phone: 1-888-498-8801

For more information regarding Lincoln

Automotive Financial Services, as well as

access Account Manager, please go to

www.LincolnAFS.com.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

RECOMMENDATION

Your vehicle has been built to the highest

standards using quality parts. We

recommend that you demand the use of

genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever

your vehicle requires scheduled

maintenance or repair. You can clearly

identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts

by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or

Motorcraft branding on the parts or their

packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and

Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure

that your vehicle provides years of service

is to have it maintained in line with our

recommendations using parts that conform

to the specifications detailed in this Owner’ s

Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts

meet or exceed these specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a

collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine

Ford replacement collision parts meet our

stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural

integrity, corrosion protection and dent

resistance. During vehicle development we

validate these parts deliver the intended

level of protection as a whole system. A great

way to know for sure you are getting this

level of protection is to use genuine Ford

replacement collision parts.

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Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement

parts are the only replacement parts that

benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage

caused to your vehicle as a result of the

failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered

by the Ford Warranty. For additional

information, refer to the terms and conditions

of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered

and what is not covered by your vehicle’s

New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the

Warranty Manual that is provided to you

along with your Owner’s Manual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted

with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNINGS

Failure to follow the specific warnings

and instructions could result in

personal injury. See Supplementary

Restraints System (page 47).

Front seat mounted rear-facing child

or infant seats should NEVER be

placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and

Utility Type Vehicles

WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other types of

vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read

this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is

not a passenger car. As with other vehicles

of this type, failure to operate this vehicle

correctly may result in loss of vehicle control,

vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a

snowplowing package.

Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT

Using mobile communications equipment is

becoming increasingly important in the

conduct of business and personal affairs.

However, you must not compromise your

own or others’ safety when using such

equipment. Mobile communications can

enhance personal safety and security when

appropriately used, particularly in emergency

situations. Safety must be paramount when

using mobile communications equipment to

avoid negating these benefits. Mobile

communication equipment includes, but is

not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,

portable email devices, text messaging

devices and portable two-way radios.

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WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in

loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.

We strongly recommend that you use

extreme caution when using any device that

may take your focus off the road. Your

primary responsibility is the safe operation

of your vehicle. We recommend against the

use of any hand-held device while driving

and encourage the use of voice-operated

systems when possible. Make sure you are

aware of all applicable local laws that may

affect the use of electronic devices while

driving.

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your vehicle

may be equipped with features and options

that are different from the features and

options that are described in this Owner’s

Manual. A market unique supplement may

be supplied that complements this book. By

referring to the market unique supplement,

if provided, you can properly identify those

features, recommendations and

specifications that are unique to your vehicle.

This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for

the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or

equipment listed as standard may be

different on units built for Export. Refer to

this Owner’s Manual for all other required

information and warnings.

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Front Exterior Overview

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See Refueling (page 166).A
See Locking and Unlocking (page 68).B
See Lighting Control (page 90).C
See Checking the Wiper Blades (page 291).D
See Maintenance (page 278).E
See Essential Towing Checks (page 241).F
See Changing a Bulb (page 293).G
Tire pressures.  See Wheels and Tires (page 308).H
See Changing a Road Wheel (page 328).I
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