Table Of Contents - Lincoln MKZ Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection4
Warning Symbols In This Guide4
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Data Recording6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Standard Instrument Cluster Shown; Metric Cluster Similar12
Service Engine Soon12
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System13
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Charging System (Rtt)14
Engine Oil Pressure (Rtt)14
Advancetrac /Traction Control15
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
Speed Control15
Anti-Theft System15
Door Ajar (Rtt)16
Trunk Ajar (Rtt)16
Turn Signal16
High Beams16
Gauges17
Speedometer17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17
Fuel Gauge18
Tachometer18
Odometer18
Message Center18
Trip A/B19
Info (Information Menu)19
Avg Mpg (L/100Km)19
Mpg (L/Km)20
Timer20
Blank Screen20
System Check And Vehicle Feature Customization21
Reset For System Check21
Oil Life21
Units22
Autolamp (Sec)22
Autolock22
Autounlock22
System Warnings23
Park Brake Engaged23
Check Brake System23
Driver Door Ajar23
Fuel Level Low24
Check Fuel Fill Inlet24
Brake Fluid Level Low24
Check Park Aid24
Oil Change Required25
Blind Spot System Fault25
Cross Traffic System Fault25
Blind Spot Not Available25
Intkey Could Not Program26
Mykey Active Drive Safely26
Key Could Not Program26
Vehicle Speed 80 Mph Max26
Entertainment Systems27
Audio Systems27
Accessory Delay27
Setting The Clock28
Am/Fm Radio28
Rds Radio29
Cat/Fld29
Six Disc Cd/Mp3 Player29
To Auto Load Up To Six Discs30
Compression31
Shuffle31
Satellite Radio31
Direct31
Extra Features34
Sound Adjustments34
Speed Compensated Volume34
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)35
Required Equipment36
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack36
Troubleshooting36
Usb Port37
General Audio Information38
Cd/Cd Player Care38
Radio Reception Factors38
Satellite Radio Information39
Satellite Radio Channels39
Satellite Radio Reception Factors39
Sirius Satellite Radio Service39
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)40
Navigation System42
Sync42
Climate Controls43
Dual Automatic Temperature Control43
Defrost43
Manual Override Control43
Recirculated Air44
Passenger Heated Seat44
Passenger Cooled Seat44
Driver Cooled Seat45
Driver Heated Seat45
Power/Driver Temperature45
Rear Defroster45
Navigation System Based Climate Control46
Touchscreen Functions48
Temperature48
Dual48
Fan Speed48
Voice Commands In Climate Mode49
Operating Tips49
For Maximum Cooling Performance49
Automatic Operation49
Rear Window Defroster50
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather50
Cabin Air Filter51
Lights52
Headlamp Control52
Adaptive Headlamps52
Autolamp Control53
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay53
To Program The Auto Lamp Exit Time Delay53
Fog Lamp Control54
Flash-To-Pass54
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)55
Panel Dimmer Control55
Aiming The Headlamps55
Vertical Aim Adjustment56
Turn Signal Control57
Interior Lamps57
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps57
Ambient Lighting58
Bulb Replacement58
Lamp Assembly Condensation58
Using The Right Bulbs59
Replacing Interior Bulbs60
Replacing Exterior Bulbs60
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs60
High Beam/Low Beam Bulb Replacement60
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs61
Replacing Supplemental Park Bulbs62
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulb63
Replacing Stop/Tail/Turn And Side Marker Bulbs64
Replacing Rear Turn Signal Bulbs64
Replacing Backup Lamp/Supplemental Tail Lamp65
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb65
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs66
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs66
Driver Controls67
Multi-Function Lever67
Windshield Wiper67
Rain-Sensing Wipers67
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature68
Courtesy Wipe Feature68
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel68
Steering Wheel Adjustment68
Illuminated Visor Mirror69
Slide-On-Rod Feature69
Overhead Console69
Storage Compartment69
Electronic Compass70
Compass Zone Adjustment70
Compass Calibration Adjustment71
Center Console72
Auxiliary Power Point (12V Dc)72
Power Windows73
One-Touch Up Or Down (Front Windows Only)73
Global Open Windows74
Bounce-Back74
Security Override74
Window Lock74
Interior Mirror75
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror75
Exterior Mirrors76
Power Side View Mirrors76
Memory Feature76
Heated Outside Mirrors76
Using Speed Control77
Resume77
Setting Speed Control77
Disengaging Speed Control77
Resuming A Set Speed78
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control78
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control78
Turning Off Speed Control78
Steering Wheel Controls79
Radio Control Features79
Moon Roof (If Equipped)80
To Open The Moon Roof80
To Close The Moon Roof80
Bounce-Back Override81
To Vent81
Universal Garage Door Opener82
Car2U Home Automation System82
Types Of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code And Fixed Code)83
Rolling Code Programming83
Fixed Code Programming85
Erasing The Car2U Home Automation System Buttons87
Fcc And Rss-210 Industry Canada Compliance87
Positive Retention Floor Mat88
Interior Trunk Control89
Locks And Security90
Keys90
Mykey91
Mykey Restricted Features91
Standard Settings91
Optional Settings91
Create A Mykey92
Programming Mykey Optional Settings92
Clear Mykey93
Check Mykey System Status93
Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems93
Power Door Locks96
Smart Locks96
Autolock Feature96
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature97
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure97
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure98
Autounlock Feature98
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature98
Childproof Door Locks100
Interior Luggage Compartment Release100
Remote Entry System102
Unlocking The Doors/Two-Stage Unlock103
Opening Front Windows And Moon Roof103
Locking The Doors103
Car Finder103
Opening The Trunk104
Activating The Memory Feature104
Deactivating The Memory Feature104
Replacing The Battery105
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)105
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)105
Illuminated Entry106
Illuminated Exit106
Battery Saver106
Securicode Keyless Entry System107
Erasing Personal Code108
Anti-Scan Feature108
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry108
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System109
Anti-Theft Indicator110
Automatic Arming110
Automatic Disarming110
Programming Spare Keys111
Perimeter Alarm System113
Arming The System113
Disarming The System114
Triggering The Anti-Theft System114
Front Seats115
Adjustable Head Restraints115
Seating And Safety Restraints115
Seating115
To Adjust The Head Restraint116
To Remove The Adjustable Head Restraint116
Tilting Head Restraints117
Adjusting The Front Power Seat117
Power Recline119
Using The Power Lumbar Support119
Memory Seat And Mirrors119
Heated And Cooled Seats120
Heated Seats120
Cooled Seats121
To Operate The Heated Seats121
To Operate The Cooled Seats121
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement122
To Remove An Air Filter122
Easy Access/Easy Out Feature123
To Install A Filter123
Rear Seats123
Second-Row Adjustable Head Restraints123
Outboard Head Restraints124
To Adjust The Outboard Head Restraints124
To Remove The Outboard Head Restraints124
To Reinstall The Outboard Head Restraints124
Center Head Restraint125
To Remove The Center Head Restraint126
To Reinstall The Center Head Restraint126
Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks126
Seat-Mounted Cup Holders And Armrest Storage Compartment128
Personal Safety System128
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?129
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints129
Front Crash Severity Sensor129
Driver's Seat Position Sensor129
Front Passenger Sensing System130
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors130
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners131
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors131
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational131
Safety Belt System132
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts133
Restraint Of Pregnant Women134
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard134
Safety Belt Locking Modes134
Vehicle Sensitive Mode134
Automatic Locking Mode135
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode135
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode135
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode135
Safety Belt Height Adjustment136
Safety Belt Pretensioner136
Safety Belt Extension Assembly137
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime137
Conditions Of Operation137
Belt-Minder138
One-Time Disable140
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature141
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)142
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions143
Children And Airbags144
Determining If The System Is Operational151
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System151
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?152
Side-Curtain Airbag System154
How Does The Side Air-Curtain System Work?155
Sos Post-Crash Alert System157
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles157
Safety Restraints For Children158
Important Child Restraint Precautions158
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children159
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children160
Transporting Children162
Safety Seats For Children163
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats163
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions169
Attaching Tether Straps169
Child Booster Seats171
When Children Should Use Booster Seats172
Types Of Booster Seats173
Backless Booster Seats173
High Back Booster Seats173
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts174
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance175
Tires, Wheels And Loading176
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading176
Treadwear176
Traction Aa A B C176
Temperature A B C177
Tires177
Glossary Of Tire Terminology177
Inflating Your Tires178
Tire Inflation178
To Check The Pressure In Your Tire(S)179
Tire Care180
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems180
Tire Wear181
Damage181
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)182
Tire Replacement Requirements182
Safety Practices184
Highway Hazards184
Tire And Wheel Alignment184
Tire Rotation185
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall186
Information on "P" Type Tires186
Information on "T" Type Tires190
Location Of The Tire Label190
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)191
Changing Tires With A Tpms192
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)192
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed192
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly193
When Inflating Your Tires194
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure194
Snow Tires And Chains195
Vehicle Loading195
Base Curb Weight195
Vehicle Curb Weight195
Payload196
Cargo Weight197
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)198
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)198
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)198
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)198
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit200
Trailer Towing201
Recreational Towing201
Driving203
Starting203
Positions Of The Ignition203
Starting Your Vehicle203
Important Safety Precautions204
Before Starting The Vehicle204
Starting The Engine205
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes206
Important Ventilating Information206
Engine Block Heater206
How To Use The Engine Block Heater208
Brakes208
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)208
Abs Warning Lamp209
Using Abs209
Brake Over Accelerator209
Parking Brake210
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System210
Traction Control System (Tcs)212
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)213
Switching Off Advancetrac214
Advancetrac Features214
Steering215
Brake-Shift Interlock215
To Help Prevent Damage To The Power Steering System215
Automatic Transmission Operation217
R (Reverse)217
N (Neutral)217
D (Drive) With Overdrive217
To Manually Downshift The Transmission219
To Manually Upshift The Transmission219
Recommended Shift Speeds220
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow220
Reverse Sensing System220
Rearview Camera System222
Night Time And Dark Area Use223
Servicing223
Blind Spot Mirrors224
Driving With Blind Spot Mirrors224
Blis False Alerts226
Blis Detection Limitations226
Cross Traffic Alert (Cta) System Operation227
Cta False Alerts228
Cta Detection Limitations228
Blis -Cta On/Off And Disable Operation229
Blis -Cta Fault Operation229
Blocked Sensor229
Cta And Reverse Sensing System (Rss) Interaction229
Day And Night Brightness230
All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System231
Driving On Slippery Surfaces With Awd Vehicles231
Basic Operating Principles231
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement232
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck232
Emergency Maneuvers233
Awd Systems233
Sand233
Mud And Water234
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain235
Driving On Snow And Ice235
Maintenance And Modifications236
Driving Through Water237
Roadside Emergencies238
Getting Roadside Assistance238
Hazard Flasher Control239
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch240
Fuses And Relays240
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color241
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel241
High-Current Fuses245
Changing The Tires247
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information248
Tire Change Procedure250
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle250
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack250
Stowing The Wheel And Jack253
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications253
Running Out Of Fuel254
Jump Starting255
Preparing Your Vehicle255
Connecting The Jumper Cables256
Removing The Jumper Cables257
Wrecker Towing258
Emergency Towing259
Customer Assistance260
Away From Home260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)268
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)268
Cleaning269
Washing The Exterior269
Exterior Chrome269
Waxing270
Paint Chips270
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers270
Engine270
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts271
Windows And Wiper Blades272
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens272
Interior273
Leather Seats274
Underbody274
Ford And Lincoln Car Care Products275
Maintenance And Specifications276
Service Recommendations276
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle276
Working With The Engine Off276
Opening The Hood277
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment278
3.5L V6 Engine278
Windshield Washer Fluid279
Changing The Wiper Blades279
Engine Oil280
Checking The Engine Oil280
Adding Engine Oil281
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations282
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil282
Battery283
Engine Coolant285
Checking Engine Coolant285
Adding Engine Coolant286
Recycled Engine Coolant288
Coolant Refill Capacity288
Severe Climates289
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling289
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works289
If The Engine Begins To Overheat289
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated290
Fuel Filter291
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels291
Fuel Information291
Refueling293
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System293
When Fueling Your Vehicle293
Choosing The Right Fuel294
Octane Recommendations295
Fuel Quality295
Cleaner Air295
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container296
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy297
Measuring Techniques297
Filling The Tank297
Calculating Fuel Economy298
For Consistent Results When Filling The Fuel Tank298
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits299
Habits299
Maintenance299
Conditions300
Emission Control System300
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)301
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing302
Driving Through Deep Water302
Power Steering Fluid303
Brake Fluid304
Transmission Fluid304
Checking 6–Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid304
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid At Cool Temperature305
Low Fluid Level305
High Fluid Level305
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels305
Changing The Air Filter Element306
Air Filter(S)306
Vehicle Storage307
General307
Body307
Cooling System308
Removing Vehicle From Storage309
Motorcraft Part Numbers310
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities311
Engine Data314
Engine Drivebelt Routing314
Identifying Your Vehicle315
Safety Compliance Certification Label315
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)315
Transmission Code Designations316
Accessories317
Peace Of Mind318
Ford Extended Service Plan319
Transferable Coverage319
Rental Car Reimbursement319
Ford Esp Can Quickly Pay For Itself320
Interest Free Finance Options Available320
Ford Esp Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)322
Scheduled Maintenance323
General Maintenance Information323
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?323
Protecting Your Investment323
Oils, Fluids And Flushing324
Genuine Ford Parts And Service325
Convenience325
Factory-Trained Technicians325
Genuine Ford And Motorcraft Replacement Parts325
Engine Oil/Coolant Change Intervals326
Check Every Month326
Check Every Six Months326
Multi-Point Inspection327
Multi-Point Inspection – Recommended Each Visit327
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log329
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor329
When To Expect The Oil Change Required Message329
Normal Scheduled Maintenance330
Maintenance Schedule Log332
Special Operating Conditions335
Towing A Trailer Or Using A Camper Or Car-Top Carrier335
Operating In Dusty Conditions Such As Unpaved Or Dusty Roads337
Exclusive Use Of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)337
Special Operating Condition Log338
Exceptions340
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance340
California Fuel Filter Replacement340
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals340
Engine Coolant Change Record341
Engine Coolant Change Log341
Engine Air Filter & Cabin Air Filter Replacement341
Index342