keyless LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2016 User Guide

Action
Message
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited Security Mode
Displays when there is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contac\
t your authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset. See Keyless Entry (page
72).
Factory Keypad Code XXXXX
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest break soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
Fuel Action
Message
Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high engine speeds
can produce very high temperatures
in the engine and exhaust system, creating
the risk of fire or other damage. Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground cover.
The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, creating
the risk of fire. Do not start the vehicle in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start the vehicle. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer immediately. Do not
drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes. If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 miles (8
kilometers) after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving characteristics
during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the vehicle, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the vehicle.
KEYLESS STARTING
Note:
The keyless starting system may not
function if the key is close to metal objects
or electronic devices such as cellular
phones.
Note: A valid key must be located inside
your vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the vehicle. Ignition Modes
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The keyless starting system has three
modes:
•
Off: Turns the ignition off.
• Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode,
or when the vehicle is running but is
not moving.
• On:
All electrical circuits are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
• Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once.
• Start:
Starts the vehicle. The engine may
not start when the vehicle starts.
• Press the brake pedal, and then press
the button until the vehicle starts. An
indicator light on the button
illuminates when the ignition is on
and when the vehicle starts. STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When the engine starts for the first time on
your drive, the idle speed increases, this
helps to warm up the engine. If the engine
idle speed does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.
Note:
You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds (without the engine starting)
before the starting system temporarily
disables. The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each time,
without the engine starting, you reached the
60-second time limit. A message appears in
the information display alerting you that you
exceeded the cranking time. You cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes. After 15 minutes, you are limited to
a 15-second engine cranking time. You need
to wait 60 minutes before you can crank the
engine for 60 seconds again. Before starting the vehicle, check the
following:
•
Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical
accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Put the transmission in
P.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
Note: The green ready indicator illuminates
letting you know that the vehicle is ready for
driving. Since your vehicle is equipped with
a silent key start, the engine may not start
at the time of the vehicle start.
See Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (page 171).
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the vehicle, do the
following:
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However, if it knocks heavily under most
driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
Fuel Freshness Mode (If Equipped)
This helps keep the fuel system functional
and the fuel fresh.
If you mainly use your vehicle in electric
power mode without refueling, the gasoline
in the fuel tank may become stale due to
aging. Stale gasoline can damage the
engine and fuel system.
Your vehicle automatically switches to fuel
freshness mode if you do not refuel your
vehicle with fresh fuel within an 18-month
period. Fuel freshness mode protects your
vehicle from potential engine and fuel system
damage caused by using stale fuel.
Note: If you do not add new fuel during an
18-month period, fuel freshness mode will
use fuel until approximately 1.2 gal (4.5 L) of
fuel remains in the fuel tank. During fuel freshness mode:
•
The information display will indicate fuel
freshness mode is active.
• The vehicle will only run in hybrid mode.
EV Now mode will not be available.
• Most of the plug-in power will be stored
until fuel freshness mode is completed.
Note: EV Now mode resumes when less than
1.2 gal (4.5 L) of fuel remains in the fuel tank.
Note: When the fuel level is less than
one-quarter full, refueling your vehicle will
end fuel freshness mode.
Note: We recommend you use a fuel
stabilizer if you use less than a full tank of
fuel during an 18-month period.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
vehicle components.
If you have run out of fuel: •
To start the vehicle with a keyless
ignition, just start the engine. Crank time
will be longer than usual.
• Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of
fuel is enough to restart the vehicle. If the
vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep
grade, more than 1 gallon (3.8 liters) may
be required.
• The service engine soon indicator may
come on.
Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container WARNINGS
Do not insert the nozzle of portable
fuel containers or aftermarket funnels
into the capless fuel system. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and
may cause fuel to run onto the ground
instead of filling the tank, which could result
in serious personal injury. Do not try to pry open or push open
the capless fuel system with foreign
objects. This could damage the fuel system
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TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS
Emergency Towing
In the event your vehicle becomes disabled
(without access to wheel dollies, car-hauling
trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground,
regardless of the powertrain/transmission
configuration) under the following conditions:
•
The vehicle is facing forward so that it is
towed in a forward direction.
• The transmission gear shift lever is
placed in position N. If the transmission
gear shift lever cannot be moved to
position N, it may need to be overridden.
See Automatic Transmission (page 190).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers). Recreational Towing
Note:
Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle.
See
Climate Control (page 141).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example of
recreational towing would be towing your
vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged.
Your vehicle can be towed with all four
wheels on the ground using the Neutral Tow
feature, or with all four wheels off the ground
using a vehicle transport trailer. If you are
using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the
instruction specified by the equipment
provider.
Neutral Tow
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
• Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake. •
Place the vehicle in Neutral Tow mode
by doing the following:
•Put the ignition in accessory mode
(ignition on, engine off ). See Keyless
Starting (page 166).
• Select Neutral Tow in the information
display.
• When prompted by the information
display, press the brake pedal and
select Neutral on the transmission.
Make sure the parking brake is off. If
done successfully,
Neutral Tow
Engaged appears in the display.
• Shut the ignition off.
See Keyless
Starting (page 166). If the process is
completed successfully, the N on the
transmission slowly blinks and
"Neutral tow engaged" appears in the
information display.
• Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Start the engine and allow it to run for
one minute at the beginning of each day.
With the engine running and your foot
on the brake, shift into position
D and
then into position R before shifting back
into position
N.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control............................................141
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................195
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................196
Accessories....................................................474 Exterior style........................................................474
Interior style.........................................................474
Lifestyle.................................................................474
Peace of mind......................................................474
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............215
Active Park Assist........................................206 Automatic Steering into Parking Space........207
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature............208
Troubleshooting the System...........................209
Using Active Park Assist..................................206
Adaptive Headlamps......................................91 Adjusting the Headlamps..........................300
Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................301
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................300
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................80 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................80
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps...................................91
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control............................................141
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................78
Ambient Lighting
.............................................94
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78 Arming the Alarm..................................................79
Disarming the Alarm.............................................79
Appendices...................................................500
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............109
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................109
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................109
Keyless Warning Alert........................................109
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................
109
Audio Control
....................................................81
Seek, Next or Previous.........................................81
Audio System................................................358 General Information...........................................358 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD..........................................................359
Autolamps.........................................................87 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........88
Automatic Climate Control...........................141
Automatic High Beam Control
....................90
Activating the System...........................................91
Manually Overriding the System.......................91
Automatic Transmission
..............................190
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................193
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................194
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................
190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................296
Autowipers.......................................................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................163 110 Volt AC Power Point and Twisting Auxiliary
Cover..................................................................163
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................163
Locations...............................................................163
B
Blind Spot Information System.................229 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................229
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Information Messages..................................121
Active Park............................................................122
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................122
Adaptive Headlamps..........................................123
AdvanceTrac ™.......................................................123
Airbag.....................................................................124
Alarm......................................................................124
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................124
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........125
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage).............................................................125
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................126
Doors and Locks..................................................126
Driver Alert............................................................127
Fuel........................................................................\
..127
Hill Start Assist.....................................................128
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................128
Lane Keeping System........................................129
Maintenance.........................................................130
MyKey......................................................................131
Park Aid..................................................................132
Park Brake.............................................................133
Power Steering.....................................................134
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................135
Remote Start.........................................................135
Seats.......................................................................136
Starting System ...................................................136 Tire Pressure Monitoring System................137
Traction Control....................................................137
Transmission.........................................................138
Installing Child Seats......................................18 Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................24
Using Tether Straps..............................................25
Instrument Cluster
........................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88
Interior Lamps
..................................................93
Front Interior Lamp...............................................93
Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped).......................94
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
...........................................................75
Interior Mirror...................................................98
Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................256
Connecting the Jumper Cables......................257
Jump Starting......................................................259
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................256
Removing the Jumper Cables........................
259 K
Keyless Entry
....................................................72
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................72
Keyless Starting
.............................................166
Ignition Modes.....................................................166
Keys and Remote Controls
...........................54
L
Lane Keeping System
.................................224
Switching the System On and Off..................225
Lighting Control
...............................................87
Headlamp Flasher.................................................87
High Beams............................................................87
Lighting
..............................................................87
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carrying
................................................240
Load Limit.......................................................240 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................240
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