Lincoln 2012 MKZ Luxury Sedan Manuals

Lincoln 2012 MKZ Luxury Sedan Manuals

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Lincoln 2012 MKZ Owner's Manual

Lincoln 2012 MKZ Owner's Manual (348 pages)

2012

Brand: Lincoln | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
Instrument Cluster

12
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  12
  - Standard Instrument Cluster Shown; Metric Cluster Similar
    12
  - Service Engine Soon
    12
  - Brake System Warning Light
    13
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    13
  - Airbag Readiness
    14
  - Safety Belt
    14
  - Charging System (RTT)
    14
  - Engine Oil Pressure (RTT)
    14
  - Advancetrac /Traction Control
    15
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning
    15
  - Speed Control
    15
  - Anti-Theft System
    15
  - Door Ajar (RTT)
    16
  - Trunk Ajar (RTT)
    16
  - Turn Signal
    16
  - High Beams
    16
- Gauges
  17
  - Speedometer
    17
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    17
  - Fuel Gauge
    18
  - Tachometer
    18
  - Odometer
    18
- Message Center
  18
  - Trip A/B
    19
  - Info (Information Menu)
    19
  - AVG MPG (L/100Km)
    19
  - MPG (L/Km)
    20
  - Timer
    20
  - Blank Screen
    20
  - System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
    21
  - Reset for System Check
    21
  - Oil Life
    21
  - Units
    22
  - Autolamp (Sec)
    22
  - Autolock
    22
  - Autounlock
    22
  - System Warnings
    23
  - Park Brake Engaged
    23
  - Check Brake System
    23
  - Driver Door Ajar
    23
  - Fuel Level Low
    24
  - Check Fuel Fill Inlet
    24
  - Brake Fluid Level Low
    24
  - Check Park Aid
    24
  - Oil Change Required
    25
  - Blind Spot System Fault
    25
  - Cross Traffic System Fault
    25
  - Blind Spot Not Available
    25
  - Intkey Could Not Program
    26
  - Mykey Active Drive Safely
    26
  - Key Could Not Program
    26
  - Vehicle Speed 80 Mph Max
    26
Entertainment Systems

27
- Accessory Delay
  27
- Audio Systems
  27
- AM/FM Radio
  28
- Setting the Clock
  28
- Cat/Fld
  29
- RDS Radio
  29
- Six Disc CD/MP3 Player
  29
- To Auto Load up to Six Discs
  30
- Compression
  31
- Direct
  31
- Satellite Radio
  31
- Shuffle
  31
- Extra Features
  34
- Sound Adjustments
  34
- Speed Compensated Volume
  34
- Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
  35
- USB Port
  37
  - CD/CD Player Care
    38
  - General Audio Information
    38
  - Radio Reception Factors
    38
  - Satellite Radio Channels
    39
- Satellite Radio Information
  39
- Navigation System
  42
- Sync
  42
Climate Controls

43
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control
  43
  - Defrost
    43
  - Manual Override Control
    43
  - Recirculated Air
    44
  - Passenger Heated Seat
    44
  - Passenger Cooled Seat
    44
  - Driver Cooled Seat
    45
  - Driver Heated Seat
    45
  - Power/Driver Temperature
    45
  - Rear Defroster
    45
- Navigation System Based Climate Control
  46
  - Touchscreen Functions
    48
  - Temperature
    48
  - Dual
    48
  - Fan Speed
    48
  - Voice Commands in Climate Mode
    49
  - Operating Tips
    49
  - For Maximum Cooling Performance
    49
  - Automatic Operation
    49
- Rear Window Defroster
  50
  - To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
    50
  - Cabin Air Filter
    51
Lights

52
- Adaptive Headlamps
  52
- Headlamp Control
  52
- Autolamp Control
  53
- Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay
  53
- To Program the Auto Lamp Exit Time Delay
  53
- Flash-To-Pass
  54
- Fog Lamp Control
  54
- Aiming the Headlamps
  55
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  55
- Panel Dimmer Control
  55
- Vertical Aim Adjustment
  56
- Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
  57
- Interior Lamps
  57
- Turn Signal Control
  57
- Ambient Lighting
  58
- Bulb Replacement
  58
Driver Controls

67
- Multi-Function Lever
  67
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
  67
- Windshield Wiper
  67
- Courtesy Wipe Feature
  68
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  68
  - Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
    68
  - Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature
    68
  - Illuminated Visor Mirror
    69
  - Overhead Console
    69
  - Slide-On-Rod Feature
    69
  - Storage Compartment
    69
  - Compass Zone Adjustment
    70
  - Electronic Compass
    70
  - Compass Calibration Adjustment
    71
  - Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)
    72
  - Center Console
    72
  - One-Touch up or down (Front Windows Only)
    73
- Power Windows
  73
  - Bounce-Back
    74
  - Global Open Windows
    74
  - Security Override
    74
  - Window Lock
    74
  - Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
    75
  - Interior Mirror
    75
  - Exterior Mirrors
    76
  - Heated Outside Mirrors
    76
  - Memory Feature
    76
  - Power Side View Mirrors
    76
  - Disengaging Speed Control
    77
  - Resume
    77
  - Setting Speed Control
    77
  - Using Speed Control
    77
  - Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
    78
  - Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
    78
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    78
  - Turning off Speed Control
    78
  - Radio Control Features
    79
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    79
  - Moon Roof (if Equipped)
    80
  - To Close the Moon Roof
    80
  - To Open the Moon Roof
    80
  - Bounce-Back Override
    81
  - To Vent
    81
  - Car2U Home Automation System
    82
  - Universal Garage Door Opener
    82
  - Rolling Code Programming
    83
  - Types of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code and Fixed Code)
    83
  - Fixed Code Programming
    85
  - Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System Buttons
    87
  - FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
    87
  - Positive Retention Floor Mat
    88
  - Interior Trunk Control
    89
Locks and Security

90
- Keys
  90
  - Mykey
    91
  - Mykey Restricted Features
    91
  - Standard Settings
    91
  - Optional Settings
    91
  - Create a Mykey
    92
  - Programming Mykey Optional Settings
    92
  - Clear Mykey
    93
  - Check Mykey System Status
    93
  - Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems
    93
  - Power Door Locks
    96
  - Smart Locks
    96
  - Autolock Feature
    96
  - Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature
    97
  - Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
    97
  - Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure
    98
  - Autounlock Feature
    98
  - Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature
    98
  - Childproof Door Locks
    100
  - Interior Luggage Compartment Release
    100
  - Remote Entry System
    102
  - Unlocking the Doors/Two-Stage Unlock
    103
  - Opening Front Windows and Moon Roof
    103
  - Locking the Doors
    103
  - Car Finder
    103
  - Opening the Trunk
    104
  - Activating the Memory Feature
    104
  - Deactivating the Memory Feature
    104
  - Replacing the Battery
    105
  - Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
    105
  - How to Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
    105
  - Illuminated Entry
    106
  - Illuminated Exit
    106
  - Battery Saver
    106
  - Securicode Keyless Entry System
    107
  - Erasing Personal Code
    108
  - Anti-Scan Feature
    108
  - Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
    108
  - Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
    109
  - Anti-Theft Indicator
    110
  - Automatic Arming
    110
  - Automatic Disarming
    110
  - Programming Spare Keys
    111
  - Perimeter Alarm System
    113
  - Arming the System
    113
  - Disarming the System
    114
  - Triggering the Anti-Theft System
    114
  - Front Seats
    115
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    115
Seating and Safety Restraints

115
- Seating
  115
  - To Adjust the Head Restraint
    116
  - To Remove the Adjustable Head Restraint
    116
  - Tilting Head Restraints
    117
  - Adjusting the Front Power Seat
    117
  - Power Recline
    119
  - Using the Power Lumbar Support
    119
  - Memory Seat and Mirrors
    119
  - Heated and Cooled Seats
    120
  - Heated Seats
    120
  - Cooled Seats
    121
  - To Operate the Heated Seats
    121
  - To Operate the Cooled Seats
    121
  - Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement
    122
  - To Remove an Air Filter
    122
  - Easy Access/Easy out Feature
    123
  - To Install a Filter
    123
  - Rear Seats
    123
  - Second-Row Adjustable Head Restraints
    123
  - Outboard Head Restraints
    124
  - To Adjust the Outboard Head Restraints
    124
  - To Remove the Outboard Head Restraints
    124
  - To Reinstall the Outboard Head Restraints
    124
  - Center Head Restraint
    125
  - To Remove the Center Head Restraint
    126
  - To Reinstall the Center Head Restraint
    126
  - Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks
    126
  - Seat-Mounted Cup Holders and Armrest Storage Compartment
    128
- Personal Safety System
  128
- Safety Belt System
  132
  - Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
    133
  - Restraint of Pregnant Women
    134
  - Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard
    134
  - Safety Belt Locking Modes
    134
  - Vehicle Sensitive Mode
    134
  - Automatic Locking Mode
    135
  - When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
    135
  - How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
    135
  - How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
    135
  - Safety Belt Height Adjustment
    136
  - Safety Belt Pretensioner
    136
  - Safety Belt Extension Assembly
    137
  - Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
    137
  - Conditions of Operation
    137
  - Belt-Minder
    138
  - One-Time Disable
    140
  - Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
    141
  - Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
    142
  - Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions
    143
  - Children and Airbags
    144
  - Determining if the System Is Operational
    151
  - Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
    151
  - How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
    152
  - Side-Curtain Airbag System
    154
  - How Does the Side Air-Curtain System Work?
    155
  - SOS Post-Crash Alert System
    157
  - Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles
    157
  - Safety Restraints for Children
    158
  - Important Child Restraint Precautions
    158
  - Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
    159
  - Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
    160
  - Transporting Children
    162
  - Safety Seats for Children
    163
  - Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
    163
  - Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions
    169
  - Attaching Tether Straps
    169
  - Child Booster Seats
    171
  - When Children Should Use Booster Seats
    172
  - Types of Booster Seats
    173
  - Backless Booster Seats
    173
  - High Back Booster Seats
    173
  - The Importance of Shoulder Belts
    174
  - Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
    175
Tires, Wheels and Loading

176
- Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  176
- Traction AA a B C
  176
- Treadwear
  176
- Glossary of Tire Terminology
  177
- Temperature a B C
  177
- Tires
  177
- Inflating Your Tires
  178
- Tire Inflation
  178
  - To Check the Pressure in Your Tire(S)
    179
  - Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
    180
  - Tire Care
    180
  - Damage
    181
  - Tire Wear
    181
  - Tire Replacement Requirements
    182
  - U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    182
  - Highway Hazards
    184
  - Safety Practices
    184
  - Tire and Wheel Alignment
    184
  - Tire Rotation
    185
  - Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    186
  - Information on “P” Type Tires
    186
  - Information on “T” Type Tires
    190
  - Location of the Tire Label
    190
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  191
- Vehicle Loading
  195
  - Payload
    196
  - Cargo Weight
    197
  - 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 Limit
    200
- Recreational Towing
  201
- Trailer Towing
  201
Driving

203
- Starting
  203
  - Positions of the Ignition
    203
  - Starting Your Vehicle
    203
  - Important Safety Precautions
    204
  - Before Starting the Vehicle
    204
  - Starting the Engine
    205
  - Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
    206
  - Important Ventilating Information
    206
  - Engine Block Heater
    206
  - How to Use the Engine Block Heater
    208
- Brakes
  208
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    208
  - ABS Warning Lamp
    209
  - Using ABS
    209
  - Brake over Accelerator
    209
  - Parking Brake
    210
  - Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System
    210
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    212
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    213
  - Switching off Advancetrac
    214
  - Advancetrac Features
    214
  - Steering
    215
  - Brake-Shift Interlock
    215
  - To Help Prevent Damage to the Power Steering System
    215
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    217
  - R (Reverse)
    217
  - N (Neutral)
    217
  - D (Drive) with Overdrive
    217
  - To Manually Downshift the Transmission
    219
  - To Manually Upshift the Transmission
    219
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    220
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
    220
- Reverse Sensing System
  220
  - Rearview Camera System
    222
  - Night Time and Dark Area Use
    223
  - Servicing
    223
  - Blind Spot Mirrors
    224
  - Driving with Blind Spot Mirrors
    224
  - BLIS False Alerts
    226
  - BLIS Detection Limitations
    226
  - Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) System Operation
    227
  - CTA False Alerts
    228
  - CTA Detection Limitations
    228
  - BLIS -CTA On/Off and Disable Operation
    229
  - BLIS -CTA Fault Operation
    229
  - Blocked Sensor
    229
  - CTA and Reverse Sensing System (RSS) Interaction
    229
  - Day and Night Brightness
    230
  - All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
    231
  - Driving on Slippery Surfaces with AWD Vehicles
    231
  - Basic Operating Principles
    231
  - If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
    232
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
    232
  - Emergency Maneuvers
    233
  - AWD Systems
    233
  - Sand
    233
  - Mud and Water
    234
  - Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
    235
  - Driving on Snow and Ice
    235
  - Maintenance and Modifications
    236
  - Driving through Water
    237
Roadside Emergencies

238
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  238
- Hazard Flasher Control
  239
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  240
- Fuses and Relays
  240
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    241
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
    241
  - High-Current Fuses
    245
  - Changing the Tires
    247
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
    248
  - Tire Change Procedure
    250
  - Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
    250
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
    250
  - Stowing the Wheel and Jack
    253
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
    253
  - Running out of Fuel
    254
- Jump Starting
  255
  - Preparing Your Vehicle
    255
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    256
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    257
- Wrecker Towing
  258
- Emergency Towing
  259
Customer Assistance

260
- Away from Home
  260
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
  268
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  268
Cleaning

269
- Washing the Exterior
  269
- Exterior Chrome
  269
- Waxing
  270
- Paint Chips
  270
- Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
  270
- Engine
  270
- Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
  271
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  272
- Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
  272
- Interior
  273
- Leather Seats
  274
- Underbody
  274
- Ford and Lincoln Car Care Products
  275
Maintenance and Specifications

276
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  276
- Service Recommendations
  276
- Working with the Engine off
  276
- Opening the Hood
  277
- 3.5L V6 Engine
  278
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  278
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  279
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  279
- Checking the Engine Oil
  280
- Engine Oil
  280
  - Adding Engine Oil
    281
  - Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
    282
  - Use SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil
    282
- Battery
  283
- Checking Engine Coolant
  285
- Engine Coolant
  285
  - Adding Engine Coolant
    286
  - Coolant Refill Capacity
    288
  - Recycled Engine Coolant
    288
  - How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
    289
  - If the Engine Begins to Overheat
    289
  - Severe Climates
    289
  - What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
    289
  - When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
    290
  - Fuel Filter
    291
- Fuel Information
  291
  - What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
    291
  - Easy Fuel “No Cap” Fuel System
    293
  - Refueling
    293
  - When Fueling Your Vehicle
    293
  - Choosing the Right Fuel
    294
  - Cleaner Air
    295
  - Fuel Quality
    295
  - Octane Recommendations
    295
  - Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
    296
  - Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
    297
  - Filling the Tank
    297
  - Measuring Techniques
    297
  - Calculating Fuel Economy
    298
  - For Consistent Results When Filling the Fuel Tank
    298
  - Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
    299
  - Habits
    299
  - Maintenance
    299
  - Conditions
    300
  - Emission Control System
    300
  - On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    301
  - Driving through Deep Water
    302
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    302
  - Power Steering Fluid
    303
  - Brake Fluid
    304
  - Checking 6–Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid
    304
  - Transmission Fluid
    304
  - Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
    305
  - Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid at Cool Temperature
    305
  - High Fluid Level
    305
  - Low Fluid Level
    305
- Air Filter(S)
  306
  - Changing the Air Filter Element
    306
  - Body
    307
  - General
    307
  - Vehicle Storage
    307
  - Cooling System
    308
  - Removing Vehicle from Storage
    309
  - Motorcraft Part Numbers
    310
- Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
  311
- Engine Data
  314
  - Engine Drivebelt Routing
    314
  - Identifying Your Vehicle
    315
  - Safety Compliance Certification Label
    315
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    315
  - Transmission Code Designations
    316
Accessories

317
- Peace of Mind
  318
Ford Extended Service Plan

319
Scheduled Maintenance

323
- General Maintenance Information
  323
- Protecting Your Investment
  323
- Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
  323
- Oils, Fluids and Flushing
  324
- Convenience
  325
- Factory-Trained Technicians
  325
- Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts
  325
- Genuine Ford Parts and Service
  325
- Check Every Month
  326
- Check Every Six Months
  326
- Engine Oil/Coolant Change Intervals
  326
- Multi-Point Inspection
  327
- Multi-Point Inspection – Recommended each Visit
  327
- Intelligent Oil Life Monitor
  329
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log
  329
Index

342

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Lincoln 2012 MKZ Quick Reference Manual

Lincoln 2012 MKZ Quick Reference Manual (2 pages)

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