service indicator LINCOLN MKZ 2013 User Guide

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps
avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the
system applies the brakes to
individual wheels and, when needed,
reduces engine power at the same
time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose
surfaces, the system reduces engine
power in order to increase traction.
USING TRACTION
CONTROL
In certain situations (e.g. stuck in snow
or mud), turning the traction control
off may be beneficial as this allows
the wheels to spin with full engine
power. Turn off the traction control
system through the information
display. See General Information
(page 100). System Indicator Lights and
Messages WARNING
If a failure has been detected
within the AdvanceTrac system,
the stability control light will
illuminate steadily. Verify that the
AdvanceTrac system was not
manually disabled through the
information display. If the stability
control light still illuminates steadily,
have the system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.
Operating your vehicle with
AdvanceTrac disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes
when a driving condition activates the
stability system. The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and stays on
when the traction control system is
turned off.
When the traction control system is
turned off or on, a message appears
in the information display showing
system status.
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If you need to arrange roadside
assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable
amount for towing to the nearest
dealership within 35 miles (56 km).
To obtain reimbursement information,
U.S. Lincoln vehicle customers call
1-800-521-4140. Customers will be
asked to submit their original receipts.
Vehicles Sold In Canada :
Getting Roadside Assistance
Canadian customers who require
roadside assistance, call
1-800-665-2006.
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using
Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In Canada,
the card is found in the Warranty
Guide in the glove box.
Canadian Roadside coverage and
benefits may differ from the U.S.
coverage. Please refer to your
Warranty Guide or visit our website at
www.ford.ca for information on
Canadian services and benefits.
Canadian customers who need to
obtain roadside information, call
1-800-665-2006 or visit our website
at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
Note:
If used when the engine is not
running, the battery will lose charge.
There may be insufficient power to
restart your engine. The hazard warning button
is located on the instrument
panel. Use it when your
vehicle is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
• Press the button to turn on the
hazard warning function, and the
front and rear direction indicators
will flash.
• Press the button again to turn
them off.
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH WARNING
Failure to inspect and if
necessary repair fuel leaks after
a collision may increase the risk of fire
and serious injury. Ford Motor
Company recommends that the fuel
system be inspected by an authorized
dealer after any collision. In the event of a moderate to severe
collision, this vehicle is equipped with
a fuel pump shut-off feature that
stops the flow of fuel to the engine.
Not every impact will cause a shut-off.
Should your vehicle shut off after a
collision, you may restart your vehicle
by doing the following:
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Roadside Emergencies

What you Should Know About
Fail-Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is
depleted, this feature allows the
vehicle to be driven temporarily before
incremental component damage is
incurred. The
“fail-safe” distance
depends on ambient temperatures,
vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the
engine coolant temperature gauge
will move to the red (hot) area and: The coolant temperature
warning light will illuminate.
The service engine soon
indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the
engine will automatically switch to
alternating cylinder operation. Each
disabled cylinder acts as an air pump
and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still
operate. However:
• The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be
disabled.
Continued operation will increase the
engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing
steering and braking effort to increase. Once the engine temperature cools,
the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer
as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate the
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring the vehicle to
rest in a safe location and seek
immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, the vehicle will have limited
power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without
warning, potentially losing engine
power, power steering assist, and
power brake assist, which may
increase the possibility of a crash
resulting in serious injury. Never remove the coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot. You have limited engine power when
in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will
not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run
rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down
automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken
to an authorized dealer.
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Maintenance

WARNINGS
Use of any tire or wheel not
recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Additionally the use
of non-recommended tires and
wheels could cause steering,
suspension, axle, transfer case or
power transfer unit failure. If you have
questions regarding tire replacement,
contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible. When mounting replacement
tires and wheels, you should not
exceed the maximum pressure
indicated on the sidewall of the tire to
set the beads without additional
precautions listed below. If the beads
do not seat at the maximum pressure
indicated, re-lubricate and try again
When inflating the tire for mounting
pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar)
greater than the maximum pressure
on the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to protect
the person mounting the tire:
1. Make sure that you have the correct
tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel
bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and tire
assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection. WARNINGS
For a mounting pressure more than
20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the
maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or
other tire service professional should
do the mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with
a remote air fill with the person
inflating standing at a minimum of 12
ft (3.66 m) away from the wheel and
tire assembly Important: Remember to replace the
wheel valve stems when the road tires
are replaced on your vehicle
It is recommended that the two front
tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted in
the wheels (originally installed on your
vehicle) are not designed to be used
in aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor
Company may affect the operation of
your tire pressure monitoring system.
If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your
TPMS is malfunctioning. Your
replacement tire might be
incompatible with your TPMS, or
some component of the TPMS may
be damaged.
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Wheels and Tires

D
Data Recording........................................9
Event Data Recording................................10
Service Data Recording..............................9
Daytime Running Lamps...................83
Direction Indicators..............................85
Driver Alert............................................203 COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM........204
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.................207
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION................203
USING DRIVER ALERT..........................203
Driver and Passenger Airbags..........44 Children and Airbags................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment..............................44
Driving Aids
...........................................203
Driving Hints.........................................235
Driving Through Water.....................236
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...............83
E
Economical Driving
............................235
Electric Parking Brake........................178 Applying the electric parking
brake.......................................................... 178
Applying the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving...............179
Battery With No Charge.........................180
Releasing the electric parking brake.......................................................... 179
Emission Control System..................161 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).........162
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) Testing.......................................... 163
End User License Agreement
.........419
SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)..................................................... 419
Engine Block Heater
...........................153
Using the Engine Block Heater............154 Engine Coolant Check - 2.0L
EcoBoost™/3.7L.............................268
Adding Engine Coolant.........................269
Checking the Engine Coolant.............268
Recycled Engine Coolant......................270
Severe Climates.......................................270
What you Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling..................................271
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...........72
Engine Oil Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™/3.7L..............................267
Adding Engine Oil.....................................267
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System.................................................... 268
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................267
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L
.................267
Engine Specifications.......................325
Drivebelt Routing.....................................325
Entertainment......................................361 A/V Inputs.................................................. 383
AM/FM Radio............................................ 363
Bluetooth Audio........................................381
Browsing Device Content.....................362
CD.................................................................. 375
SD Card Slot and USB Port..................377
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............................................. 369
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information........................381
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake....................178
Essential Towing Checks.................229 Before Towing a Trailer..........................230
Hitches......................................................... 229
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).............231
Safety Chains............................................ 229
Trailer Brakes............................................. 229
Trailer Lamps............................................ 230
When Towing a Trailer...........................230
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Index

Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording....................................9
Export Unique Options........................14
Exterior Mirrors......................................88 Auto-Dimming Feature...........................89
Blind Spot Monitor....................................90
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.....................89
Heated Exterior Mirrors............................89
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors................89
Memory Mirrors.......................................... 89
Power Exterior Mirrors..............................88
Signal Indicator Mirrors...........................89
F
Fastening the Safety Belts................32 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt......................35
Restraint of Pregnant Women..............33
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..........36
Safety Belt Locking Modes.....................33
Floor Mats.............................................236
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)....................................................334
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA
ONLY)...................................................... 336
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only)................334
Front Passenger Sensing System...................................................45
Fuel and Refueling..............................155
Fuel Consumption
..............................160
Calculating Fuel Economy....................160
Filling the Tank.......................................... 160
Fuel Cut-Off Switch
..........................239
Fuel Filter...............................................276
Fuel Quality...........................................156
Choosing the Right Fuel........................156
Octane Recommendations..................156
Fuses........................................................251
Fuse Specification Chart
.................252
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel........................................................ 259
Power Distribution Box..........................252 G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door
Opener...................................................... 142
Gauges......................................................94 Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge......................................................... 95
Fuel Gauge................................................... 95
Information Display...................................94
Gearbox See: Transmission....................................165
General Information on Radio Frequencies..........................................53
Intelligent Access.......................................53
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
........................................247
Getting the Services You Need
.....................................................243
Away From Home....................................243
Global Opening and Closing............88 Closing the Windows...............................88
Opening the Windows.............................88
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
................239
Headlamp Exit Delay...........................83
Head Restraints
....................................131
Adjusting the Head Restraint...............132
Tilting Head Restraints (If
Equipped)............................................... 133
Heated Seats.........................................137 Rear Heated Seats...................................138
Heated Steering Wheel......................78
Heated Windows and Mirrors.........128 Heated Exterior Mirror.............................128
Heated Rear Window..............................128
Heating See: Climate Control...............................126
Hill Start Assist.....................................170 Using Hill Start Assist..............................170
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Index

W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.......95
Adaptive Cruise Control..........................95
Anti-Lock Braking System......................96
Battery........................................................... 96
Blind Spot Monitor....................................96
Brake System.............................................. 96
Cruise Control............................................. 96
Direction Indicator.....................................96
Door Ajar....................................................... 96
Electric Park Brake....................................96
Engine Coolant Temperature.................97
Engine Oil...................................................... 97
Fasten Safety Belt......................................97
Front Airbag.................................................. 97
Front Fog Lamps .......................................97
Heads Up Display.......................................97
High Beam..................................................... 97
Hood Ajar....................................................... 97
Lane Keeping Aid........................................97
Low Fuel Level............................................. 97
Low Tire Pressure Warning....................98
Low Washer Fluid......................................98
Parking Lamps............................................ 98
Powertrain Fault.........................................98
Service Engine Soon.................................98
Stability Control.........................................99
Stability Control Off..................................99
Trunk Ajar...................................................... 99
Washer Fluid Check............................277
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior....................284
See: Wipers and Washers.......................79
Waxing...................................................285
Wheels and Tires................................292
Technical Specifications.......................324
Windows and Mirrors...........................87
Windshield Washers
...........................80
Windshield Wipers...............................79
Intermittent Wipe.......................................79
Speed Dependent Wipers.......................79 Wipers and Washers............................79
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