LINCOLN MKZ 2008 Quick Reference Guide

.1 Temperature Controls
To control the temperature
on the driver’s side in
single zone mode, select
any temperature between
60º F (16º C) and 90º F
(32º C) by pressing the
driver temperature control;
the climate system’s
display indicates the
selected temperature. The
passenger can also
select any temperature
between 60º F (16º C)
and 90º F (32º C) by
pressing the passenger
temperature control.
.2 Fan Speed – Press
to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed.
To return to automatic fan
operation, press AUTO.
.3 AUTO – Press to
activate automatic
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.
Press again to deactivate.
.4 Driver/Passenger
Cooled Seats (if equipped)
Press to activate. Press
once for full cool (three
lights), twice for medium cool (two lights) and a third
time (one light) for low cool.
Press again to deactivate
(no lights).
.5
OFF – Outside air is
shut out and the fan will
not operate.
.6 Driver/Passenger
Heated Seats – Press to
activate. Press once for full
heat (three lights), twice for
medium heat (two lights)
and a third time (one light)
for low heat. Press again to
deactivate (no lights).
.7 EXT – Press to display
the outside air temperature.
Press again to display cabin
temperature settings.
.8 Airflow Direction Control
Press to toggle through the
available air distribution
modes. The selected mode
will appear in the display.
To return to full automatic
control, press AUTO.
.9 Recirculation Control
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.
.10
Rear Window Defroster
Press to clear the rear
window and the outside
rearview mirrors of thin
ice and fog. Press again to
deactivate. The defroster
will turn off automatically
after 10 minutes.
.
11 Defrost – Press to
distribute outside air
through the windshield
defroster and demister
vents. Can be used to clear
thin ice or fog from the
windshield. To exit defrost,
select another mode.
.12 DUAL Zone Selector
Allows the driver to have
full control of the cabin
temperature settings
(single zone) or allows
the passenger to have
control of their individual
temperature settings (dual
zone). Press to turn on dual
zone mode; press again to
return to single zone.
For Maximum Cooling
Performance
Press
, , and set
the temperature to 60º
F (16º C) and the highest
blower setting.
Memory FeatureThe memory feature enables the vehicle to
“remember” the position of your driver seat and exterior mirrors (not equipped
with power adjustable pedals). To
set, position the driver’s seat and
exterior mirrors where you want
them. Press SET on the driver’s
door panel. Within five seconds, press the
lock or unlock control on the Integrated
Keyhead/Keyfob Transmitter (IKT) and then
press 1 or 2 on the driver’s door panel to
save the settings under Driver 1 or Driver
2. When you press
on the IKT to get
into the vehicle, the seat and mirrors will
automatically adjust to your desired positions.
Integrated Keyhead/Keyfob Transmitter
and Remote Entry System Features
IKTs are both a programmed
ignition key and a remote
keyless entry transmitter.
Handle the IKT carefully
when starting the car to avoid
accidentally pressing any of the remote entry
buttons.
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door. The
interior lamps will illuminate.
Press
twice to unlock all the doors.
Press once to lock all the doors and activate
the perimeter alarm system. The turn lamps
will flash.
Press
twice to confirm all the doors and
trunk are closed. The horn will chirp and the
turn signal lamps will flash once if all the doors
and the trunk are closed.
Press
and release to activate the panic
alarm. (A short press and release can be used
to deactivate the panic alarm.) Press
twice
within 3 seconds to open the trunk. Press
twice within 3 seconds. The horn will chirp and
the turn lamps will flash. It is recommended
that this method be used to locate your vehicle,
rather than using the panic alarm. Ensure that
you keep the IKT adhesive security label in a
safe place for future reference.
SecuriLock™The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system
is an engine immobilization system. This
system is designed to help prevent the engine
from being started unless a coded Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) programmed to your
vehicle is used. Using the wrong type of coded
key may lead to a “no start” condition. The
anti-theft indicator
in the instrument cluster will flash to indicate the SecuriLock system

is functioning as a theft deterrent when the
ignition is turned off.
Autolock/Auto UnlockAutolock automatically locks all vehicle doors
when all the doors are closed, the ignition is in
the RUN position, you shift into any gear that
puts the vehicle into motion, and the vehicle is
moving above 12 mph (20 km/h). Auto unlock
automatically unlocks all the doors when the
vehicle has been traveling above 12 mph (20
km/h), comes to a complete stop, and the
driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the
ignition being turned off. Note: For instructions
on disabling autolock, please refer to your
Owner’s Guide or see your authorized dealer.
Rear Seat ReleaseBoth rear seats can be folded down for
additional cargo space. Pull the release
handle located inside the trunk to fold down
the seat.
Moon Roof (if equipped)The moon roof is equipped with a
one-touch express opening/closing and
venting feature. To open the moon roof,
press and release the rear
portion of the control. To close
the moon roof, press and
release the front portion of the
control. To stop motion at any
time during the one-touch operation, press
the control a second time.
Global Open Front Windows (if equipped)You can open your front windows and moon
roof (if equipped) simultaneously using your
Integrated Keyhead/Keyfob Transmitter
(IKT). Press and hold
until the two front
windows and moon roof begin to open.
If any other remote entry transmitter
control is pressed during the opening
operation, both windows and the moon
roof will stop opening.
SYNCYour vehicle may
be equipped with
SYNC – a hands-free communications and
entertainment system with special phone
and media features. For more information,
please refer to the SYNC Supplement or
to the SYNC section in the Navigation
Supplement. Please also feel free to visit
www.SyncMyRide.com.
THX® II – Your vehicle may
be equipped with the THX
II certified premium audio
system. This system creates
optimal acoustic quality for
all seating positions and
road conditions. The system
offers an advanced speaker
system, amplifiers, subwoofer
and equalization.
.1 Load – Press LOAD and
a memory preset to load to a
specific slot. Press and hold
to auto load up to six CDs.
.2 ON/OFF/Volume
Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to
increase/decrease volume.
If the volume is set above a
certain level and the ignition
is turned off, the volume will
come back on at a “nominal”
listening level when the
ignition switch is turned
back on.
SATELLITE RADIO CONTROLS
(if equipped)
.3 AUX – Press repeatedly
to cycle through SAT1, SAT2,
SAT3 (satellite radio mode if
equipped), LINE IN (auxiliary
audio mode) or SYNC (if
equipped). Satellite radio is
available only with a SIRIUS
radio subscription. Check with
your authorized dealer for
availability. If your vehicle
is equipped with SYNC,
please refer to the SYNC
supplement for further
information. Once Satellite
Radio mode is activated
you may use the following
functions:
Press MENU when satellite
radio mode is active to
access. OK to enter into the
SATELLITE RADIO MENU.
Press
to cycle through
the following options:
CATEGORY, SAVE SONG,
DELETE SONG, DELETE ALL
SONGS, ENABLE ALERTS/
DISABLE ALERTS.
.4 SHUFFLE – Press to play
all tracks on the current CD/
MP3 disc in random order.
.5 SEEK – Press to access
the previous/next strong
station or CD track.
.6 TEXT/SCAN – In radio
mode, when listening to a
RBDS-equipped station,
press and release to view the
text information of the radio
station, if available. Press
and hold for a brief sampling
of radio stations. In CD/MP3
mode, press and release
to view the track title, artist
name, disc title or file name,
if available. Press and hold
for a brief sampling of all
tracks on the current disc.
.7
(PLAY/PAUSE) & OK
P L AY/ PA U S E – In CD/MP3
mode, press to pause the
playing media. PAUSE will
appear in the display. Press
again to return to the
playing media.
OK – Use in various menu
selections. Your vehicle may
be equipped with SYNC. For
more information, refer to the
SYNC
supplement.
.8 MENU – Press repeatedly
to toggle through:
Autoset – Allows you to set
the strongest local radio
stations without losing your
original stored stations in
AM/FM1/FM2. Use
to
turn on/off. When the six
strongest stations are filled,
the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are
less than six strong stations,
the system will store the last
one in the remaining presets.
Occupancy mode – Use

to select and optimize sound
for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT
or REAR SEATS.
Speed sensitive volume

Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle
speed to compensate
for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1-3.
Level 0 turns the feature
off and level 7 is the
maximum setting.
Compression – Brings soft
and loud CD passages
together for a more
consistent listening level
when in CD mode. Press
MENU until compression
status is displayed. Press
to turn the feature on/
off. Press OK to close and
return to the main menu.
RBDS – Radio Broadcast
Data System – In FM mode,
this feature allows you to
search for certain categories
of music or announcements.
For more information, refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
.9 Tu n e – Turn to go up/
down the frequency band in
individual increments, or to
advance to the next/previous
MP3 folder.
– If your vehicle is
equipped with SYNC, press
to access SYNC PHONE
features. For further
information please refer to
your SYNC supplement for
further information. If your
vehicle is not equipped with
SYNC, the display will read
NO PHONE.
Auxiliary Input Jack – Your
vehicle is equipped with an
Auxiliary Input Jack located
inside the console bin. This
allows you to plug and play
auxiliary audio devices. Press
AUX repeatedly on your audio
system to access. When
LINE IN appears in the
display, plug in your auxiliary
audio device. For more
information, please refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
About Your Leather Seats – Your leather seats have
a clear, protective coating over them which requires
special care. Use only Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and
Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11-A).
Do not use any household cleaning products or
oil/petroleum-based conditioners as they may cause
premature ageing.
Location of Spare Tire and Tools – The spare tire and
jack are located in the trunk below the carpeted floor
panel. The necessary tools are contained in the tool
bag. For complete details on how to change your
tire, refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in
your Owner’s Guide.
Fuses – If the vehicle’s electrical components are not
operating, a fuse may have blown. The fuse panel is
located below the instrument panel on the driver’s
side; remove the cover to view the fuses. Additional
fuses are located in the power distribution box in
the engine compartment. For more information
regarding changing fuses, refer to the Roadside
Emergencies chapter in your Owner’s Guide.
Fuel Type and Tank Capacity – Your fuel tank can
accommodate approximately 17.5 gallons (66L) of
gasoline. Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded
gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Using
gasoline with a lower octane rating may degrade
performance.
Tire Pressure – Your vehicle’s tire pressure
specifications are found on the vehicle’s Safety
Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located
on the driver’s door jamb. Check your tires for proper
air pressure monthly; Use a tire gauge to check
the tire inflation pressure, including the spare (if
equipped), at least monthly and before long trips.
Always use
an accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after

the vehicle has been parked for at least three
hours or has been driven less than three miles
(5 km). (As you drive, the temperature in the tire
warms up, increasing the tire pressure.) Improperly
inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can
fail suddenly, resulting in a possible loss of vehicle
control. As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure
warning light
when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Refer to the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner’s Guide
for further information.
Fuel Pump Shut- Off Switch – The fuel pump shut-off
switch stops the electric fuel pump from sending
fuel to your engine when your vehicle has sustained
a substantial jolt. The switch is located in the
passenger’s footwell, in the right upper corner. For
more information regarding the fuel pump shut- off
switch, refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in
your Owner’s Guide.
Roadside Assistance – During your Lincoln MKZ’s
limited warranty period, the assurance and support
of a 24-hour emergency roadside assistance
program is included. Roadside assistance includes
such services as fuel delivery, tire changes, jump
starts, winch outs, help when you are locked out of
your vehicle, and towing. Complete your roadside
assistance identification card and keep it handy
(such as in your wallet) for quick reference. This
identification card is located in your Owner’s
Information portfolio.
To receive roadside assistance in the
United States, call (800) 521-4140.
In Canada, call (800) 665 -2006.
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended
to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which
contains more detailed information concerning
the features of your vehicle, as well as important
safety warnings designed to help reduce the
risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please
read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer

to the appropriate sections when questions
arise. All information contained in this Quick
Reference Guide was accurate at the time of
duplication. We reserve the right to change
features, operation and/or functionality of any
vehicle specification at any time. Your Lincoln dealer
is the best source for the most current
information. For detailed operating and safety
information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
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Sleek. Dynamic. Stylish. The Lincoln MKZ awaits you. From the luxurious
amenities to the quiet interior, Lincoln’s classic touch ensures that every drive is a
unique and comforting one. Experience your own sanctuary as the spirited engine
carries you effortlessly through the next curve, the MP3 sound system sets the
pace with your favorite music, and the luxurious leather seats enfold you. You may
never want to leave.
Take a few minutes to use this Quick Reference Guide to acquaint you with any
of the features you’ll use most. For more detailed information, refer to your
Owner’s Guide.
Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your
attention off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the
vehicle. Only use non-essential features and devices when it is safe to do so.
and have your vehicle
serviced immediately by an
authorized dealer.
.10 Airbag Readiness Light
The Airbag Readiness light
illuminates briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If this light
remains on
or continues
to flash after
the engine
is started, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. A chime
will sound if a malfunction in
the supplemental restraint
system is detected as well.
.11 Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS)
The ABS light illuminates
briefly when
the ignition is
turned on. If
the ABS light
remains on
or flashes after the engine
is started, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. Normal
braking (less ABS) will still be
functional unless the brake
system warning light is also
illuminated. Note: It is normal
to feel a pedal pulsation or
hear a slight noise when the
ABS system is activated.
.12 Brake System
Warning Light
The brake system warning
light illuminates briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
This light will
remain on
when the
parking brake
is applied and
the ignition is on. If this light
remains on after releasing the
parking brake, this indicates
a low brake fluid level or a
brake system malfunction.
Have the brake system
inspected immediately by an
authorized dealer.
.13 Check Fuel Cap Light
This icon
illuminates
when the
fuel cap
may not be
properly installed. If you
continue to drive with this
light illuminated, the Service
Engine Soon indicator light
may come on.
HomeLink® (if equipped)
Located on the driver’s visor,
the HomeLink Wireless Control
System is a convenient way to
replace up to three hand-held
transmitters with a single built-in
device. This system learns the
radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage

doors, entry gates, security
systems, entry door locks, and
home or office lighting. Refer
to the Driver Controls chapter
in your Owner’s Guide for
more information including
programming instructions.
Auxiliary Power Point
The auxiliary power point
is located in the utility
compartment
in the center
console. Note:
Do not use
the power
point over the capacity of
12VDC/180W.
USB PORT (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be
equipped with a USB port
inside your center console.
This feature allows you
to plug in media playing
devices, memory sticks, and
also to charge devices. For
more detailed information,
please refer to the SYNC™
supplement.
Glove Box CD Storage
Your vehicle is
equipped with
a special area
for your CD
storage. It is
located inside the glove box,
to the right of the main bin.
Cockpit
Quick Reference Guide .1

Headlamps, Fog Lamps
and Panel Dimmer Control
Turn the control one position
to the right to
turn on the
parking lamps, instrument
panel lamps,
license plate
lamps and tail
lamps. Turn
the control
to the second position on
the right
to turn on the
headlamps. Turn the control
one position to the left

to activate the autolamp
feature, which automatically
turns the exterior lamps on
and off, based on available
daylight. The system also
keeps the lights on for a short
time after the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK (OFF)
position. Pull the control out
to activate the fog lamps. The
fog lamp indicator light
will
illuminate. The fog lamps will
not operate when the control
is turned off
or when the
high beams are on. Use the
panel dimmer control to
adjust the level of brightness
on the instrument panel
during parking lamp and
headlamp operation. Move
the control to the full upright
position, past the detent, to
turn on the interior lamps.
.2 Steering Wheel Controls
Your steering wheel controls
allow you to set and adjust
vehicle speed, as well as make
adjustments in your audio
system. To set the speed
control, press and release
ON. Accelerate to the desired
speed. Press
and release
SET (+). The
speed control
indicator
light
will illuminate in the
cluster. Remove your foot from
the accelerator. Once set, press
and release SET (-) or (+) to
decrease or increase the speed
in small increments. Or, press
and hold until you reach the
desired speed. To disengage
speed control but not erase
the previous set speed, tap the
brake pedal. To disengage and
erase the speed, press OFF.
Press – VOL + to decrease/
increase audio volume.
Press
to access the
previous/next preset radio
station or CD track.
Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1,
FM2, CD, LINE IN (auxiliary
input jack), SAT1, SAT2, SAT3
(satellite radio mode, if equipped)
or SYNC (if equipped).

.3 Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel
Push the lever down to unlock
the steering column. Move
the steering
wheel up or
down and in
or out to find
the desired
position. While holding the
steering wheel in place,
pull the lever up to lock the
steering column.
.4 Message Center
The message center
displays important vehicle
information through a
constant monitoring of vehicle
systems. The message
center displays features such
as trip odometer, compass,
distance to empty, average
fuel economy, average speed
and a language selector. The
message center also provides
vehicle system checks and will
notify you of potential vehicle
problems with a display of
system warnings.
INFO – Press to scroll through
the following displays: Trip
Odometer A or B, Distance to
Empty, Average Fuel Economy,
Average Speed, and Trip Elapsed
Drive Time 1 or 2. RESET – Press

to select and
reset functions
shown in the
Info and SetUp Menu.
SETUP – Press to scroll through:
System Check, Units (English/
Metric), Language (current
language to be displayed),
Easy Entry/Exit Seat and
Reverse Sensing System (Park
Assist). For more information,
please see your Owner’s Guide.
.5 In-Dash Clock
Press +
to advance
the time.
Press –
to reverse
the time.
.6 Passenger Airbag Off
Your vehicle has a safety
feature which
automatically
knows when
to engage or
disengage
the passenger airbag.
When the system senses no
weight or light to medium
weight (such as a heavy
binder or suitcase), in the
front passenger seat, the
PASS AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (located above the radio) will illuminate,
signifying the passenger
airbag is not engaged.
.7
Traction Control™ Light
This light illuminates when
the Traction
Control
™ is
active. If the
light remains
on, have the
system serviced immediately
by an authorized dealer.
.8 Throttle Control/
Transmission Light
This light illuminates when
a powertrain or AWD fault
has been
detected.
Contact an
authorized
dealer as
soon as possible to have your
vehicle serviced.
.9 Service Engine
Soon Light
The Service Engine Soon light
illuminates
briefly when
the ignition
is turned on.
If it remains
on or is blinking after the
engine is started, the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II)
has detected a malfunction.
Drive in a moderate fashion
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