climate control LINCOLN MKZ 2008 Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning lights and chimes 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo with CDX6/MP3 16
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 23
USB port 25
Satellite radio information 26
Navigation system 30
Climate Controls 31
Automatic temperature control 31
Rear window defroster 36
Lights 37
Headlamps 37
Turn signal control 41
Bulb replacement 42
Driver Controls 52
Windshield wiper/washer control 52
Steering wheel adjustment 53
Power windows 56
Mirrors 58
Speed control 60
Moon roof 64
Message center 69
Locks and Security 79
Keys 79
Locks 81
Anti-theft system 96
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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM
WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toUnits (Fahrenheit/Celsius)in theDriver Controlschapter.
MAX A/C setting:In order to achieve maximum cooling performance,
press
, A/C,, and set the temperature to 60° F (16° C) and the
highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. To exit
select another mode.
2.Passenger side temperature control:Press to engage the dual zone
feature of the DATC system. Allows the passenger to choose and control
a different temperature than the driver, if desired.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to defrost the rear window. Refer to
Rear window defrosterin this section for more information. If your
vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the
same button will activate both.
4.DUALzone selector: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger
side temperature control.
5.
Passenger heated seat:Press to control the passenger heated
seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
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6.Recirculation control:Press to engage/disengage. Used to
manually enable or disable recirculated air operation. When activated,
recirculates air in the cabin thereby reducing the amount of time to cool
down the interior of the vehicle. May also help reduce undesired odors
from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Will work in all modes except
defrost. In automatic operation, the recirculated air operates
automatically as necessary to achieve the selected temperature.
7.
Airflow direction control:Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will illuminate in the
display.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets and the front and rear seat floor ducts. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
:Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts. The
system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front
and rear seat floor ducts.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel registers.
8.A/C control:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
9.
Driver heated seat control:Press to control the driver heated
seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
10.
Fan Speed:Press to manually increase or decrease the fan
speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
11.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
12.Driver’s side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature in the vehicle cabin.
13.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
14.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
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Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated
and cooled seats (if equipped)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toUnits (Fahrenheit/Celsius)in theDriver Controlschapter.
MAX A/C setting:In order to achieve maximum cooling performance,
press
, A/C,, and set the temperature to 60° F (16° C) and the
highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. To exit
select another mode.
2.Passenger side temperature control:Press to engage the dual zone
feature of the DATC system. Allows the passenger to choose and control
a different temperature than the driver, if desired.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to defrost the rear window. Refer to the
Rear window defrostersection in this chapter for more information.
4.DUALzone selector: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger
side temperature control.
5.
Passenger heated seat:Press to control the passenger heated
seat. Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
6.
Passenger cooled seat:Press to control the passenger cooled
seat. Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
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7.Airflow direction control:Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will illuminate in the
display.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets and the front and rear seat floor ducts. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
:Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts. The
system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front
and rear seat floor ducts.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel registers.
8.
Driver heated seat:Press to control the driver heated seat. Refer
toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
9.
Driver cooled seat:Press to control the driver cooled seat. Refer
toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
10.
Fan Speed:Press to manually increase or decrease the fan
speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
11.
Recirculation control:Press to engage/disengage. Used to
manually enable or disable recirculated air operation. When activated,
recirculates air in the cabin thereby reducing the amount of time to cool
down the interior of the vehicle. May also help reduce undesired odors
from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Will work in all modes except
defrost. In automatic operation, the recirculated air operates
automatically as necessary to achieve the selected temperature.
12.EXT control:Press to display the outside air temperature. Press
again to return to interior temperature.Note:Exterior readings are most
accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of time.
13.A/C control:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
15.Driver’s side temperature control:Controls the temperature on
the driver side of the vehicle in dual zone and controls the temperature
of both the driver and passenger sides in single zone.
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16.AUTO:Press to engage automatic temperature control. Use the
temperature control to select the desired temperature setting. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle, allowing
it to reach the desired temperature. Press and hold AUTO for about two
seconds to toggle between single zone and dual zone temperature
control.
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system OFF, or with recirculated air
engaged and A/C off.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
•For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):
Automatic operation:
•Press AUTO for full automatic operation.
•Do not override A/C or
(recirculated air).
•Set the temperature to 60° F (16° C).
Override operation:
•Select air distribution.
•Select A/C and
(recirculated air). Use(recirculated air)
with A/C to provide colder airflow.
•Set the temperature to 60° F (16° C).
•Set highest fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
In MAX A/C setting:
•Move the temperature control to full cold.
•Set highest fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
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In(panel) or(panel/floor) modes:
•Move temperature control to full cold.
•Select A/C and
(recirculated air). Use recirculated air with A/C
to provide colder airflow.
•Set highest fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
•To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
R
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.
The ignition must be in the 3 (RUN) position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. To manually turn off the
defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
At dusk and dawn, the brightness
are illuminated to higher than
normal intensity to enhance contrast and visibility. The system
automatically “dims down” as ambient light reaches the dash-mounted
sensor. The interior control lights dim progressively in four steps until
they reach nighttime operating levels. Certain displays like the message
center and the climate control unit do not change with the dimmer
control till the dash-mounted sensor senses full night conditions.
O
F
F
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Heated seats (if equipped)
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of
advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must
exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat,
such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat heater
to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other
pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which
may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause
serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in RUN.
To operate the heated seats:
•Push the control located on the
climate control system panel once
to activate high heat.
•Push twice to activate low heat.
•Push a third time to deactivate.
The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low
heat, one light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit.
Heated and cooled seats
Heated seats
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of
advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must
exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat,
such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat heater
to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other
pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which
may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause
serious personal injury.
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Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor
more information.
•There is a filter located under
each front seat.
•The filter can be accessed from the first row seat. Move the front
seats all the way back and up to ease access.
To remove an air filter:
•Remove key from ignition.
•Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter and rotate toward the
front of the vehicle once tabs are
released.
•Remove filter.
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