Lincoln 2017 MKZ HYBRID Owner's Manual page 440

Heater Setting
High Speed
Drive Power
Neutral Gear
Low Gear
Battery Charging
Normal Operation
Engine Braking Active
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
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Engine On due to
The engine is on because of the heater setting. Reduce or turn off the heater setting to
return to electric mode.
The engine is on because the vehicle speed exceeds the level for electric mode operation.
Reduce the speed to return to electric mode.
The engine is on when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal or switching on the
speed control. Reduce pressure on the accelerator pedal or switch off the speed control
to return to full electric mode.
The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear. Shift out of neutral gear to return
to electric mode.
The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear. Shift out of low gear to return to
electric mode.
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage battery. The vehicle returns to electric mode
once the battery is charged.
The engine is on to optimize vehicle operation. The vehicle returns to electric mode
when possible.
The engine is on to provide increased powertrain braking. This can occur when you turn
on the grade assist feature, when speed control is on or when driving with your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Turning off grade assist or speed control may allow the vehicle to
return to electric mode.
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