Maintenance; General Information - Lincoln 2014 MKZ Hybrid Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to
help maintain its roadworthiness and
resale value. There is a large network of
Ford authorized dealers that are there to
help you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
To help you service your vehicle, we
provide scheduled maintenance
information which makes tracking routine
service easy. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 412).
If your vehicle requires professional
service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service.
Check your warranty information to find
out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
MKZ (CC9)

Maintenance

• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other
burning material (such as cigarettes)
away from the battery and all fuel
related parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P
(Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the
key (if equipped).
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels
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