LINCOLN MKZ 2013 Owners Manual

September 2012
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
Lincoln MKZ
Litho in U.S.A.
DH6J 19A321 AA
2013 MKZ
OWNER’S MANUAL
2013 MKZ
OWNER’S MANUAL
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All rights reserved.
Part Number: 20120823160324

Introduction
About This Manual..................................7
Symbols Glossary
....................................7
Data Recording........................................9
California Proposition 65
.....................11
Perchlorate...............................................12
Lincoln Credit
...........................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation..............................12
Special Notices
.......................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment............................................13
Export Unique Options........................14
Child Safety
General Information.............................15
Child Seat Positioning
..........................17
Booster Seats
..........................................18
Installing Child Seats
............................21
Child Safety Locks................................29
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation..........................31
Fastening the Safety Belts................32
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.......36
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.................................37
Safety Belt Minder
................................38
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance......................................40
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
.................41Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation
.........................42
Driver and Passenger Airbags..........44
Knee Airbag............................................45
Front Passenger Sensing System..................................................45
Side Airbags
...........................................48
Side Curtain Airbags
............................49
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator................................................51
Airbag Disposal
......................................52
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies........................................53
Remote Control
.....................................54
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
..................................................57
MyKey®
Principle of Operation.........................58
Creating a MyKey..................................59
Clearing All MyKeys.............................59
Checking MyKey System Status...................................................60
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
...............................................60
MyKey Troubleshooting
.......................61
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.......................62
Keyless Entry..........................................68
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
.................................................70
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Security
Passive Anti-Theft System................72
Anti-Theft Alarm
...................................73
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...........75
Audio Control
.........................................76
Voice Control
...........................................77
Cruise Control
.........................................77
Information Display Control..............77
Heated Steering Wheel......................78
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
...............................79
Autowipers..............................................79
Windshield Washers
...........................80
Lighting
Lighting Control
.....................................82
Autolamps...............................................82
Instrument Lighting Dimmer............83
Headlamp Exit Delay...........................83
Daytime Running Lamps...................83
Automatic High Beam Control
........84
Direction Indicators
..............................85
Interior Lamps
........................................85
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
....................................87
Global Opening and Closing............88
Exterior Mirrors......................................88
Interior Mirror
.........................................90
Sun Visors
...............................................90
Sun Shades
..............................................91 Moonroof..................................................91
Instrument Cluster
Gauges......................................................94
Warning Lamps and Indicators.......95
Audible Warnings and
Indicators.............................................99
Information Displays
General Information
..........................100
Information Messages
......................105
Audio System
General Information
...........................122
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD
........................................123
Media Hub
..............................................125
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control.............126
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate................................................127
Heated Windows and Mirrors.........128
Cabin Air Filter
......................................129
Remote Start
........................................129
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position
..........131
Head Restraints
....................................131
Power Seats
..........................................133
Memory Function................................135
Rear Seats..............................................137
Heated Seats
.........................................137
Ventilated Seats
..................................139
Rear Seat Armrest
..............................140
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Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener......142
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.......................147
Storage Compartments
Center Console....................................149
Overhead Console..............................149
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
..........................150
Keyless Starting...................................150
Starting a Gasoline Engine..............152
Engine Block Heater
...........................153
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.............................155
Fuel Quality
...........................................156
Running Out of Fuel...........................156
Refueling................................................158
Fuel Consumption
..............................160
Emission Control System..................161
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
..................165
Hill Start Assist
.....................................170
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive.........................171
Brakes
General Information............................177 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..................................................178
Electric Parking Brake
........................178
Traction Control
Principle of Operation
........................181
Using Traction Control.......................181
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.......................182
Using Stability Control......................183
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
............................................184
Active Park Assist...............................186
Rear View Camera...............................191
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.......................195
Using Cruise Control..........................195
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.......196
Driving Aids
Driver Alert............................................203
Lane Keeping System......................208
Blind Spot Monitor..............................212
Steering...................................................217
Load Carrying
Load Limit..............................................219
Towing
Towing a Trailer
....................................227
Recommended Towing Weights...............................................227
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Essential Towing Checks.................229
Transporting the Vehicle...................231
Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels................................................232
Driving Hints
Breaking-In............................................235
Economical Driving
............................235
Driving Through Water.....................236
Floor Mats.............................................236
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
........................238
Hazard Warning Flashers................239
Fuel Cut-Off Switch..........................239
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.............240
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need......243
In California (U.S. Only)...................244
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only)...................................................245
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..............247
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
......................................247
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature...........................................248
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...................................................249
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...................................................250
Fuses
Changing a Fuse
..................................251
Fuse Specification Chart
.................252 Maintenance
General Information
..........................263
Opening and Closing the Hood.....264
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™......................................265
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L..........266
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................267
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.................267
Engine Oil Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™/3.7L
............................267
Engine Coolant Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™/3.7L............................268
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...................................................272
Brake Fluid Check
...............................276
Power Steering Fluid Check............276
Fuel Filter...............................................276
Washer Fluid Check
............................277
Changing the 12V Battery.................277
Checking the Wiper Blades
............279
Changing the Wiper Blades............279
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L EcoBoost™/3.7L............................280
Adjusting the Headlamps
................281
Removing a Headlamp
....................282
Changing a Bulb
.................................282
Bulb Specification Chart.................283
Vehicle Care
General Information
..........................284
Cleaning Products.............................284
Cleaning the Exterior........................284
Repairing Minor Paint Damage......285
Waxing...................................................285
Cleaning the Engine
..........................286
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Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades................................................286
Cleaning the Interior
..........................287
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..............287
Cleaning Leather Seats...................288
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.............289
Vehicle Storage
...................................289
Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit.....................292
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...............................................298
Tire Care
................................................304
Using Snow Chains............................319
Changing a Road Wheel
...................319
Technical Specifications
.................324
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
.......................325
Motorcraft Parts.................................325
Vehicle Identification Number
.......327
Vehicle Certification Label..............328
Transmission Code Designation......................................328
Technical Specifications
.................329
Accessories
Accessories...........................................332
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................................................334 MyLincoln Touch
™
General Information
..........................337
Settings...................................................351
Entertainment......................................361
Phone.....................................................385
Information...........................................392
Climate..................................................403
Navigation.............................................407
Appendices
End User License Agreement.........419
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
.................440
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. We
recommend that you take some time
to get to know your vehicle by reading
this manual. The more that you know
about it, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Always drive with due care and
attention when using and
operating the controls and features
on your vehicle. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available
throughout the range, sometimes even
before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to your
vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may be used for different
models, so may appear different to
your vehicle. However, the essential
information in the illustrations is
always correct.
Note: Always use and operate your
vehicle in line with all applicable laws
and regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when
selling your vehicle. It is an integral part
of the vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location
of a component as left-hand side or
right-hand side. The side is
determined when facing forward in
the seat. Right-hand side
A
Left-hand side
B
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting
the environment. Correct vehicle
usage and the authorized disposal of
waste, cleaning and lubrication
materials are significant steps toward
this aim.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you
may see on your vehicle. Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or
sparks
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