charging LINCOLN MKZ 2014 Owners Manual

Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
Displayed when the charging system needs servicing.
If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging
System
Displayed when the battery management system
detects an extended low-voltage condition. Various
vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the
battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will
operate again as normal
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
Displayed when the battery management system
determines that the battery is at a low state of charge.
Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has
recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge re covery.
Turn Power Off to
Save Battery
110
Information Displays

12 Volt DC Power Point
WARNING
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigar lighter
socket (if equipped). Improper use of
the lighter can cause damage not
covered by y our warranty, and can
result in fire or serious injury.
Note: If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will discharge.
There may be insufficient power to
restart your vehicle.
Note: Do not insert objects other than
an accessory plug into the power point.
This will damage the outlet and blow
the fuse.
Note: Do not hang any type of
accessory or accessory bracket from
the plug.
Note: Do not use the power point over
the vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180
watts or a fuse may blow.
Note: Do not use the power point for
operating a cigar lighter element.
Note: Improper use of the power point
can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
Note: Always keep the power point
caps closed when not in use.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use
of the power point. To prevent the
battery from discharging accidentally: • Do not use the power point longer
than necessary when the vehicle
is not running.
• Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when you park your
vehicle for extended periods.
Locations
Power points may be in the following
locations:
• in the front of the center console
• inside the center console storagebin
• on the rear of the center console.
110 Volt AC Power Point (If
Equipped)
WARNING
Do not keep electrical devices
plugged in the power point
whenever the device is not in use. Do
not use any extension cord with the
110 volt AC power point, since it will
defeat the safety protection design.
Doing so my cause the power point to
overload due to powering multiple
devices that can reach beyond the 150
watt load limit and could result in fire
or serious injury.
Note: Keep the vehicle running to use
the power point.
148
Auxiliary Power Points

EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM
WARNINGS
Do not park, idle, or drive your
vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry
of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
dealer inspect your vehicle
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Your vehicle is equipped with various
emission control components and a
catalytic converter that will enable
your vehicle to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards. To make
sure that the catalytic converter and
other emission control components
continue to work properly:
To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control
components continue to work
properly:
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially
at high speeds.
• Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information
performed according to the
specified schedule. The scheduled maintenance items
listed in scheduled maintenance
information are essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and
to its emissions system.
If you use parts other than Ford,
Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts
for maintenance replacements, or for
service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts
should be the equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.
Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light,
fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power could indicate
that the emission control system is
not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged
exhaust system may allow exhaust to
enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or
improperly operating exhaust system
inspected and repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized
changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who
manufactures, repairs, services, sells,
leases, trades vehicles, or supervises
a fleet of vehicles are not permitted
to intentionally remove an emission
control device or prevent it from
working. Information about your
vehicle’s emission system is on the
Vehicle Emission Control Information
Decal located on or near the engine.
This decal also lists engine
displacement
164
Fuel and Refueling

COLLISION WARNING
SYSTEM
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION (If
Equipped)
WARNINGS
This system is designed to be a
supplementary driving aid. It is
not intended to replace the driver’s
attention, and judgment, or the need
to apply the brakes. This system does
NOT activate the brakes
automatically. Failure to press the
brake pedal to activate the brakes
may result in a collision.
The collision warning system
with brake support cannot help
prevent all collisions. Do not rely on
this system to replace driver judgment
and the need to maintain distance
and speed.
Note: The system does not detect,
warn or respond to potential collisions
with vehicles to the rear or sides of the
vehicle.
Note: The collision warning system is
active at speeds above approximately
5 mph (8 km/h).
E156130
This system is designed to alert the
driver of certain collision risks. A radar
detects if your vehicle is rapidly
approaching another vehicle traveling
in the same direction as yours.
E156131
If it is, a red warning light illuminates
and an audible warning chime sounds.
The brake support system assists the
driver in reducing the collision speed
by charging the brakes. If the risk of
collision further increases after the
warning light illuminates, the brake
support prepares the brake system
for rapid braking. This may be
apparent to the driver. The system
does not automatically activate the
brakes but, if the brake pedal is
pressed, full force braking is applied
even if the brake pedal is lightly
pressed.
Using the Collision Warning
System
WARNING
The collision warning system’s
brake support can only help
reduce the speed at which a collision
occurs if the driver applies the
vehicle’s brakes. The brake pedal
must be pressed just like any typical
braking situation.
218
Driving Aids

Note:During extended periods of
vehicle storage (30 days or more), fuel
may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add
a quality gas stabilizer product to your
vehicle's fuel system whenever actual
or expected storage periods exceed 30
days. Follow the instructions on the
additive label. your vehicle should then
be operated at idle speed to circulate
the additive throughout the fuel
system.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling
system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary.Keep connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging
the battery, it may be advisable to
disconnect the battery cables to
ensure battery charge is
maintained for quick starting.
Note: If battery cables are
disconnected, it will be necessary to
reset memory features.
Brakes
• Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended airpressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables,levers and pins under your vehicle
are covered with grease to prevent
rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent
corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From
Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come
out of storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove anydirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have
collected during storage
(mice/squirrel nests).
• Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive your vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters)
back and forth to remove rust
build-up.
295
Vehicle Care

Information Messages......................106Active Park..................................................106
Adaptive Cruise Control........................106
AdvanceTrac™..........................................107
Airbag............................................................107
Alarm............................................................108
Automatic Engine Shutdown..............108
AWD..............................................................109
Battery and Charging System...............110
Blind Spot Information and CrossTraffic Alert System...............................111
Collision Warning System........................111
Doors and Locks.........................................112
Driver Alert....................................................112
Fuel..................................................................112
Hill Start Assist...........................................113
Keys and Intelligent Access...................113
Lane Keeping System..............................114
Maintenance................................................115
MyKey.............................................................116
Park Aid..........................................................117
Park Brake.....................................................117
Power Steering...........................................118
Remote Start..............................................118
Seats..............................................................119
Starting System ........................................119
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.......120
Traction Control........................................120
Transmission...............................................121
Installing Child Seats............................21Child Seats.....................................................21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts................21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)..................................26
Using Tether Straps...................................28
Instrument Cluster...............................95
Instrument Lighting Dimmer............83
Interior Lamps........................................85
Front Interior Lamp...................................86
Rear Interior Lamp.....................................86
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...................................................70 Interior Mirror...........................................91
Auto-Dimming Mirror................................91
Introduction...............................................7
J
Jump-Starting the Vehicle..............245Connecting the Jumper Cables..........245
Jump Starting...........................................246
Preparing Your Vehicle...........................245
Removing the Jumper Cables.............246
K
Keyless Entry...........................................67SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.....................................................67
Keyless Starting....................................151Ignition Modes............................................151
Keys and Remote Controls................52
Knee Airbag............................................44
L
Lane Keeping System......................208Switching the System On andOff.............................................................209
Lighting Control.....................................82Headlamp Flasher.....................................82
High Beams..................................................82
Lighting.....................................................82
Lincoln Credit...........................................12
Load Carrying.......................................224
Load Limit.............................................224
Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.......................................................224
458
Index