Lincoln 2012 MKZ Quick Reference Manual

instrument Panel
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Headlamps

interior trunk release tilt/telescope
steering wHeel
Turns the headlamps off.
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Turns on parking, instrument

multi-function lever

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panel, license plate and tail lamps.

steering wHeel controls

Rotate the end of the control up/
Turns on headlamps. down to increase/decrease the to set the speed:
speed of the wipers.
1. Press ON.
Automatically turns the
push the end of the stalk:
exterior lamps on/off based
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
on available daylight.
• quickly for a single swipe
3. Press SET + or SET - and take your
without fluid.
Turns on fog lamps by pulling foot off the accelerator.
the control towards you. • and hold briefly for three swipes
• To set a higher speed, press
with washer fluid.
adaptive Headlamps (if equipped): and hold SET + or, press SET
These headlamps move in the • and hold for a longer wash cycle. + repeatedly until the desired
speed is reached.
same direction as your steering
rain sensing wipers (if equipped):
wheel to provide added visibility
These wipers automatically activate • To set a lower speed, press
around curves.
when moisture is present on the and hold SET – or, press SET
windshield and the control is set – repeatedly until the desired
to any setting except OFF. The speed is reached.
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panel dimmer control
wiper speed will vary based on the
• To return to a previously set
Press and hold the top or bottom of
amount of moisture detected on
speed, press RESUME.
the control until the desired lighting the windshield as well as the current
• To turn off, press OFF or turn
level is reached. Press and hold the interval setting. Ensure that the
the ignition off.
top of the control to turn on the
control is turned to OFF prior to
interior courtesy lights. Press the
entering a car wash. VOL +/- : Press to increase/decrease
bottom of the control to turn off. volume levels.
For better visibility, your vehicle
will also automatically turn on your
: Press to access the previous/
headlights if your windshield wipers
3 next radio station, CD
ambient ligHting (if equipped)
and auto lamps are on. note:
track or preset satellite
Press repeatedly to turn the
For optimal wiper performance, radio channel.
feature on, cycle through your color
clean blades and glass regularly.
MEDIA: Press repeatedly to access
options and turn the feature off.
Refer to your Owner's Guide for
all possible media sources.
When activated, the foot well areas,
more information.
cup holders and center console bin : Press to access voice recognition.
illuminates with the chosen color.
Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that
may take your attention off the road. Lincoln recommends
against the use of any hand-held device while driving and
that you comply with all applicable laws. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
: Press to access SYNC ® 10
Heated and cooled driver/
phone features.
passenger seats
For a complete list of all possible
Push once to activate high heat/
options, please refer to your
cool (three indicator lights), press
Owner's Guide. twice to activate medium heat/cool
(two indicator lights), press again
to activate low heat/cool and press
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message center

again to deactivate.
Displays important vehicle
information through a constant
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monitoring of vehicle systems. The

Hazard flasHer

system will notify you of potential
problems with a display of warnings
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advancetrac ® stability
followed by a long indicator chime.
enHancement system
Use the INFO, SETUP and RESET
buttons to access various menus and Helps you maintain stability and
settings within the message center. steerability of your vehicle during
Refer to your Owner's Guide for
a variety of road conditions. If your
more information.
vehicle becomes stuck, try turning
off the AdvanceTrac ® system (by
pressing the control) to allow
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navigation system
wheel spin and help increase
(if equipped)
momentum to help dig the vehicle
out. Refer to your Owner's Guide
The Mobile Media Navigation
for more information.
System allows you to record CDs,
listen to your saved music, play
DVDs and access climate control
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passenger airbag off
options in addition to navigating the
vehicle. Refer to your Navigation
Illuminates when the passenger
supplement for more information. airbag has been turned off due
to the system detecting light
to medium weight in the front
passenger seat. For complete
information, refer to the Front
Passenger Sensing System in the
Seating and Safety Restraints
chapter of your Owner's Guide.
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instrument Cluster

service engine soon ligHt

airbag readiness ligHt
Illuminates briefly when the ignition Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
is turned on. If it remains on or is turned on. If this light fails to illuminate,
blinking after the engine is started, the remains on or continues to flash after
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) the engine is started, contact your
has detected a malfunction. Drive in authorized dealer for service as soon as
a moderate fashion and contact your possible. A chime will also sound if there
authorized dealer as soon as possible. is a malfunction in the indicator light.
abs (anti-lock brake system) tHrottle control/
ligHt transmission ligHt
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is Illuminates when a powertrain or AWD
turned on. If the light remains on or fault is detected. If the light remains on
continues to flash, a malfunction has or continues to come on, contact your
been detected. Contact your authorized authorized dealer for service as soon
dealer as soon as possible and have as possible.
the system serviced. Normal braking
(less ABS) is still functional unless the brake

low tire pressure warning

warning light is also illuminated.
Illuminates when your tire pressure is
low. If the light remains on, the tire
advancetrac ® /traction
pressure should be checked. If the light
12 13 control ligHt
does not turn on or begins to flash when
Illuminates when AdvanceTrac ® /Traction the ignition is first turned on or while
Control is active. If the light remains on, driving, contact your authorized dealer
contact your authorized dealer as soon as soon as possible.
as possible.
AuDiO System
note: The system illustrated here is the navigation based audio system.
Please refer to your navigation supplement for complete information on this system.
in-DAsh CD6/mP3 sAtellite
COmPAtible sOunD system
vol/pusH – Push to turn the system clock – To set the time, press CLOCK.
on/off. Turn to increase/decrease Use the memory preset numbers (0-9) to
the volume. enter the desired time and press OK.
cd – Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If tune/scan – Turn to go to the next/
a disc is already present in the system, previous satellite radio channel, or to go
CD play will begin where it last ended. up/down the radio band frequency in
individual increments.
am/fm – Press repeatedly to cycle
through AM, FM1 or FM2 direct – Press DIRECT and then, using
frequency bands. the memory presets (0-9), enter in the
desired radio station, track number,
sirius – Press repeatedly to cycle
MP3 folder number (if in MP3 mode),
through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 (satellite
or satellite radio channel.
radio modes, if equipped). Press MENU
when active and then OK to enter the
satellite radio menu and access more
SIRIUS ® satellite radio broadcasts
options. Refer to your Owner's Guide
music, sports, news and entertainment
for more information.
programming. For more information
sound – Press repeatedly to access: and a complete list of SIRIUS ® satellite
Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade, Speed radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in
compensated volume and All seats the United States, www.siriuscanada.ca
(Occupancy mode, if equipped) menu in Canada, or call SIRIUS ® at
options. Press I t SEEK uI to 1–888–539–7474. Satellite radio
make adjustments. is only available with a valid SIRIUS ®
radio subscription.
for more information on this system,
please refer to your owner's guide.