LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2015 Owners Manual

May 2014
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
MKZ Hybrid
Litho in U.S.A.
Owner’s Manual
2015 MKZ HYBRID
2015 MKZ HYBRID Owner’s Manual
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Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65................................11
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Special Notices
.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........13
Export Unique Options...................................14
Child Safety
General Information
........................................15
Installing Child Seats.......................................17
Booster Seats
..................................................26
Child Seat Positioning...................................28
Child Safety Locks..........................................30
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................32
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................33 Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................37
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 ™
..............................42
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation....................................43
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44
Front Passenger Sensing System..............45
Side Airbags
.....................................................48
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........49
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..........................................................58
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................59
Creating a MyKey...........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................60
Checking MyKey System Status.................62
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................63
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................63
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................65
Keyless Entry
....................................................70
Interior Luggage Compartment Release..........................................................73
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................75
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................76
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78
Audio Control...................................................79
Voice Control
...................................................80
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Information Display Control
.........................80
Heated Steering Wheel..................................81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................82
Autowipers.......................................................83
Windshield Washers
.......................................84
Lighting
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Autolamps.........................................................86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Headlamp Exit Delay
......................................87
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................87
Automatic High Beam Control
....................88
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Interior Lamps
..................................................90 Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................93
Global Opening and Closing.......................94
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................96
Sun Visors
.........................................................97
Sun Shades
......................................................97
Moonroof..........................................................98
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................100
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................109
Information Messages
.................................120
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................139
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................141
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................142 Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
Remote Start
...................................................143
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................144
Head Restraints.............................................144
Power Seats....................................................146
Memory Function..........................................149
Rear Seats
.......................................................150
Heated Seats...................................................151
Climate Controlled Seats............................153
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................154
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................155
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160
Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................162
Overhead Console
.......................................162
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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information......................................163
Keyless Starting.............................................163
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................164
Engine Block Heater....................................166
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle.................................168
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................174
Fuel Quality.....................................................175
Running Out of Fuel
......................................175
Refueling..........................................................178
Fuel Consumption
.........................................180
Emission Control System
.............................181
High Voltage Battery
General Information
......................................184
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......185 Transmission
Automatic Transmission
...............................187
Brakes
General Information
......................................192
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................193
Electric Parking Brake..................................193
Hill Start Assist...............................................195
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................197
Using Traction Control.................................197
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
..................................199
Using Stability Control
................................200
Parking Aids
Parking Aid.....................................................201
Active Park Assist.........................................203
Rear View Camera.......................................208 Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................212
Using Cruise Control....................................212
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................213
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
......................................................221
Lane Keeping System.................................222
Blind Spot Information System.................227
Steering..........................................................232
Collision Warning System..........................233
Drive Control
.................................................236
Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................238
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................247
Transporting the Vehicle.............................247
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......248
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................249
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Economical Driving......................................249
Driving Through Water...............................249
Floor Mats......................................................250
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................252
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................253
Fuel Shutoff...................................................253
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................254
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............257
Post-Crash Alert System............................259
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................260
In California (U.S. Only)
................................261
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................262
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
...........................................263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................263
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................265
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......265 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................266
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................267
Changing a Fuse
..........................................284
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................285
Opening and Closing the Hood...............286
Under Hood Overview................................286
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................288
Engine Oil Check.........................................288
Engine Coolant Check................................289
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
......294
Brake Fluid Check
........................................294
Power Steering Fluid Check......................294
Washer Fluid Check....................................294
Fuel Filter
.......................................................295
Changing the 12V Battery..........................295
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................297
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................297
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................297 Changing a Bulb
...........................................299
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................299
Changing the Engine Air Filter
..................301
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................302
Cleaning Products
.......................................302
Cleaning the Exterior..................................302
Waxing............................................................303
Cleaning the Engine
....................................304
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.........................................................304
Cleaning the Interior...................................305
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................306
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................308
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................308
Vehicle Storage............................................308
Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit..................................311
Tire Care
.........................................................324
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Using Snow Chains......................................338
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............339
Technical Specifications.............................344
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications
..................................346
Motorcraft Parts
.............................................347
Vehicle Identification Number..................348
Vehicle Certification Label.........................348
Transmission Code Designation..............349
Capacities and Specifications -
2.0L
Hybrid.........................................................350
Audio System
General Information
.....................................355
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................356
Media Hub......................................................358
MyLincoln Touch ™
General Information
.....................................359
Settings...........................................................372
Entertainment................................................385 Phone..............................................................407
Electric Vehicle Information
........................414
Information......................................................419
Climate............................................................430
Navigation......................................................435
Accessories
Accessories...................................................445
Appendices
End User License Agreement...................447
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................465
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information...........468
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............473
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................475
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............477
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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
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any handheld device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, 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 you on 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.
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