Preparing your vehicle

Preparing your vehicle - Jump starting - Roadside Emergencies - Lincoln MKS Owners Manual - Lincoln MKS

When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off.

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    Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
    To activate: • the ignition must be in the on position, • the headlamp control must be in the off, autolamps or parking lamp position and • the transmission must be out of the P (Park) positi ...

    Severe climates
    If you drive in extremely cold climates: • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A coolant concentration of ...

    Mykey
    The MyKey feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the vehicle can be activated as a MyKey . The key will remai ...