LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2016 Owners Manual

March 2015
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
MKZ Hybrid
Litho in U.S.A.
Owner’s Manual
2016 MKZ HYBRID
2016 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
Environment
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
Child Safety
General Information........................................16
Installing Child Seats......................................18
Booster Seats
...................................................27
Child Seat Positioning...................................29
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Safety Belts
Principle of Operation
....................................33
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................34
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................38
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime............................................................38
Safety Belt Minder..........................................39
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................41
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..............................43
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation
....................................44
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................45
Front Passenger Sensing System
..............46
Side Airbags
.....................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........50
Side Curtain Airbags
......................................50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........52
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53 Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................54
Remote Control...............................................55
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................59
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................60
Creating a MyKey............................................61
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................62
Checking MyKey System Status.................64
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................65
MyKey Troubleshooting................................65
Locks
Locking and Unlocking..................................67
Keyless Entry
....................................................72
Interior Luggage Compartment Release..........................................................75
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77
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Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................80
Audio Control....................................................81
Voice Control...................................................82
Cruise Control.................................................82
Information Display Control
.........................82
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
..........................................84
Autowipers.......................................................85
Windshield Washers
......................................86
Lighting
Lighting Control
...............................................87
Autolamps.........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Daytime Running Lamps...............................89
Automatic High Beam Control
....................90
Adaptive Headlamps......................................91 Direction Indicators
........................................92
Welcome Lighting...........................................93
Interior Lamps
..................................................93
Ambient Lighting
.............................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................95
Global Opening and Closing.......................96
Exterior Mirrors
................................................96
Interior Mirror
...................................................98
Sun Visors
.........................................................99
Sun Shades
......................................................99
Moonroof.........................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................105
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............109
Information Displays
General Information
.......................................110
Information Messages..................................121 Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control...........................141
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................143
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................144
Cabin Air Filter...............................................144
Remote Start...................................................144
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................146
Head Restraints
.............................................146
Power Seats....................................................148
Memory Function
...........................................151
Rear Seats
.......................................................153
Heated Seats..................................................154
Climate Controlled Seats
............................155
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................156
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................158
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................163
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Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................165
Overhead Console
.......................................165
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................166
Keyless Starting
.............................................166
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.........................167
Engine Block Heater....................................169
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle..................................171
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................177
Fuel Quality
.....................................................178
Running Out of Fuel......................................179
Refueling ...........................................................
181
Fuel Consumption.........................................183
Emission Control System
............................184 High Voltage Battery
General Information......................................187
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........188
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
..............................190
Brakes
General Information
......................................195
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
..........................................................196
Electric Parking Brake..................................196
Hill Start Assist...............................................198
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................200
Using Traction Control................................200
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................202
Using Stability Control
................................203 Parking Aids
Principle of Operation
.................................204
Rear Parking Aid
...........................................205
Front Parking Aid
.........................................205
Active Park Assist........................................206
Rear View Camera........................................210
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
..................................214
Using Cruise Control
....................................214
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................215
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.....................................................223
Lane Keeping System
.................................224
Blind Spot Information System.................229
Steering ...........................................................
234
Pre-Collision Assist
......................................235
Drive Control
.................................................238
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................240
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Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................249
Transporting the Vehicle............................249
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......250
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................251
Economical Driving
.......................................251
Driving Through Water
................................251
Floor Mats
......................................................252
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................254
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................255
Fuel Shutoff...................................................255
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................256
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............259
Post-Crash Alert System.............................261
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
................262
In California (U.S. Only)...............................263 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)........................264
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
...........................................265
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.......................................................265
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................267
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......267
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................268
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
............................269
Changing a Fuse..........................................286
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................287
Opening and Closing the Hood...............287
Under Hood Overview................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................290
Engine Oil Check.........................................290
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................291
Engine Coolant Check.................................291 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......296
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296
Washer Fluid Check.....................................297
Fuel Filter........................................................297
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................299
Changing the Wiper Blades......................299
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................300
Changing a Bulb
............................................301
Bulb Specification Chart
..............................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................304
Vehicle Care
General Information
.....................................305
Cleaning Products
.......................................305
Cleaning the Exterior..................................305
Waxing............................................................306
Cleaning the Engine
....................................307
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.........................................................307
Cleaning the Interior....................................308
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................310
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Cleaning Leather Seats................................311
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...................311
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels...........................311
Vehicle Storage
.............................................312
Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit.................................314
Tire Care.........................................................327
Using Summer Tires
.....................................341
Using Snow Chains
......................................342
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............342
Technical Specifications..............................347
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications
..................................349
Motorcraft Parts
............................................350
Vehicle Identification Number...................351
Vehicle Certification Label..........................351
Transmission Code Designation..............352
Capacities and Specifications...................353
Audio System
General Information.....................................358 Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................359
Media Hub.......................................................361
MyLincoln Touch ™
General Information
.....................................362
Settings...........................................................376
Entertainment................................................395
Phone...............................................................418
Electric Vehicle Information.......................428
Information.....................................................434
Climate............................................................448
Navigation......................................................452
MyLincoln Touch ™ Troubleshooting
.........465
Accessories
Accessories....................................................474
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................476
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information...........479 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............484
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................486
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............489
Appendices
End User License Agreement
..................500
Type Approvals.............................................525
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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 show features as used in different
models, so may appear different to you on
your vehicle.
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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