Audible Warnings And Indicators; Stop Safely; Trunk Ajar; Stability Control Off - Lincoln 2014 MKZ Hybrid Owner's Manual

Note: If your engine is misfiring, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter or other vehicle
components.
The service engine soon indicator lights
when the you first switch on your vehicle,
prior to engine start, to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for inspection maintenance testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
will stay on until the engine cranks, then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight
times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for inspection maintenance testing.
See Emission Control System (page 164).
Stability Control
Flashes when the system is
active. If it stays lit or does not
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light when you switch on the
ignition, this indicates a malfunction.
During a malfunction the system will switch
off. Have an authorized dealer check the
system immediately. See Using Stability
Control (page 181).

Stability Control Off

Lights when you switch the
system off. It will go out when
you switch the system back on
or when you switch off the ignition. See
Using Stability Control (page 181).
MKZ (CC9)
Instrument Cluster

Stop Safely

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vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited
operating mode. You may also see a
message.

Trunk Ajar

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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition
with it in the off or accessory position.
Keyless Warning Alert
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key,
after the last door is closed and your
keyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating your
vehicle is still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from
the ignition and open the driver's door and
you have left the headlamps or parking
lamps on.
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Lights if your vehicle has an
electrical component fault or
failure that will cause your
Lights when the ignition is on
and the trunk is not completely
closed.
(If Equipped)