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Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2012 3 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) No part of this publication was correct at the time of going to change specifications, design or equipment ... safety defects (Canada only) 258 266 266 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Changing the wiper blades Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 267 274 276 277 278 281 283 289 303 307 308 311 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan...
Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2012 3 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) No part of this publication was correct at the time of going to change specifications, design or equipment ... safety defects (Canada only) 258 266 266 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Changing the wiper blades Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 267 274 276 277 278 281 283 289 303 307 308 311 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan...
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... SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting all requirements for this trademark symbol conforms to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in the scheduled maintenance information. 280 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification...
... SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting all requirements for this trademark symbol conforms to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in the scheduled maintenance information. 280 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification...
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...the top gears occurs. slowing down may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up to 10% savings in fuel. ...8226; Steady speeds without stopping will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Unnecessary shifting of time (greater than traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than one minute...• Idling for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). 296 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...the top gears occurs. slowing down may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up to 10% savings in fuel. ...8226; Steady speeds without stopping will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Unnecessary shifting of time (greater than traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than one minute...• Idling for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). 296 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...ESB-M1C93-B XL-1 / None Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil 1 Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (US) 5.5 quarts (5.2L) •Motorcraft ... Brake Fluid Door weatherstrips 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, door hinges, striker plates, seat tracks and fuel filler door hinge - 308 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part...
...ESB-M1C93-B XL-1 / None Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil 1 Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (US) 5.5 quarts (5.2L) •Motorcraft ... Brake Fluid Door weatherstrips 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, door hinges, striker plates, seat tracks and fuel filler door hinge - 308 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part...
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... level checking or filling of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is lubricated for life with an in-tank cooler. 310 Item Fuel tank (FWD ) Fuel tank (AWD) 1 Capacity - - - 17.5 gallons (66.2L) 16.5 gallons (62.5L) - 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford... part name Ford part number / Ford specification Maintenance and Specifications Use of the power transfer unit. See your vehicle. 3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. The amount of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A...
... level checking or filling of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is lubricated for life with an in-tank cooler. 310 Item Fuel tank (FWD ) Fuel tank (AWD) 1 Capacity - - - 17.5 gallons (66.2L) 16.5 gallons (62.5L) - 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford... part name Ford part number / Ford specification Maintenance and Specifications Use of the power transfer unit. See your vehicle. 3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. The amount of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A...
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.... do not check or change interval is 3,000 mile (4,800 km). 337 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance EXCEPTIONS There are not available, then the oil change intervals: Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa...climates using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification mark) oil of Traction-Lok rear axles (refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in water. Hot climate oil change service interval is 5,000 miles (8,000 km). Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle ...
.... do not check or change interval is 3,000 mile (4,800 km). 337 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance EXCEPTIONS There are not available, then the oil change intervals: Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa...climates using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification mark) oil of Traction-Lok rear axles (refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in water. Hot climate oil change service interval is 5,000 miles (8,000 km). Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle ...
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...70 Controls power seat ...116 steering column ...80 Coolant checking and adding ...283 refill capacities ...286, 308 specifications ...308 Cross Traffic Alert ...223 Cruise control (see Lamps) ......Defrost rear window and rearview mirrors ...46 windshield ...46 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...301 engine oil ...278 Driving under special conditions ...217, 230, 233 sand ...231 snow and ice ...Emission control system ...297 Engine ...311 cleaning ...269 coolant ...283 fail-safe cooling ...287 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) and Canada ...263 Getting roadside assistance...
...70 Controls power seat ...116 steering column ...80 Coolant checking and adding ...283 refill capacities ...286, 308 specifications ...308 Cross Traffic Alert ...223 Cruise control (see Lamps) ......Defrost rear window and rearview mirrors ...46 windshield ...46 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...301 engine oil ...278 Driving under special conditions ...217, 230, 233 sand ...231 snow and ice ...Emission control system ...297 Engine ...311 cleaning ...269 coolant ...283 fail-safe cooling ...287 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) and Canada ...263 Getting roadside assistance...
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Index idle speed control ...281 lubrication specifications ...308 refill capacities ...308 service points ...276 starting after a collision ...238 Engine block heater ...205 Engine oil ...278 checking and adding ...278 dipstick ...278 filter, specifications ...280, 307 recommendations ...280 refill capacities ...308 specifications ...308 Event data recording ...7 Exhaust fumes ...204 F Fail safe cooling ...... ...238 Fuses ...238-239 G Garage door opener ...83 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...291 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...294 Gauges ...17 H 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Index idle speed control ...281 lubrication specifications ...308 refill capacities ...308 service points ...276 starting after a collision ...238 Engine block heater ...205 Engine oil ...278 checking and adding ...278 dipstick ...278 filter, specifications ...280, 307 recommendations ...280 refill capacities ...308 specifications ...308 Event data recording ...7 Exhaust fumes ...204 F Fail safe cooling ...... ...238 Fuses ...238-239 G Garage door opener ...83 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...291 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...294 Gauges ...17 H 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)