light LINCOLN MKZ 2013 Owner's Guide
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in loss of vehicle control,
accident and injury. Ford strongly
recommends that drivers use extreme
caution when using any device or
feature that may take their focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility
is the safe operation of the vehicle.
We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving and that
you comply with all applicable laws. Various systems on your vehicle can
be controlled using the information
display controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information is
displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls •
Press the up and down arrow
buttons to scroll through and
highlight the options within a
menu.
• Press the right arrow button to
enter a sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit
a menu.
• Press and hold the left arrow
button at any time to return to the
main menu display (escape
button).
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left
side of the information display, you
can choose from the following
categories: Trip 1 & 2
Fuel Economy
Driver Assist
Settings
Scroll up/down to highlight one of the
categories, then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that category.
Press the left arrow key as needed to
exit back to the main menu.
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Settings
Comfort /
Normal / Sport
Handling in D
Drive Control
Vehicle
Normal / Sport
Handling in S /
Performance in S
—
On / Off
Easy Entry / Exit
—
On (default on key
cycle) / Off
Auto Engine Off
On / Off
Adaptive Head Lamps
Lighting
On / Off
Auto Highbeam
Select timeinterval
Autolamp Delay Settings (cont’
d)
On / Off
Autolock
Locks
Vehicle
(cont’ d)
On / Off
Autounlock
On / Off
Mislock
All doors / Driverdoor
Remote Unlocking
Hold Ok to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Set to XXX %
Oil Life Reset
On / Off
Power Deck Lid
Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
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AWD
Action
Message
Displayed when the AWD system has been temporarilydisabled to protect itself from overheating.
AWD Temporarily
Disabled
Displayed when the AWD system has been automatic-ally disabled to protect itself. This is caused by oper-
ating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating.
AWD Off
The AWD system will resume normal function and clearthis message after driving a short distance with the
road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool.
AWD Restored
Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/
Transmission/AWD light when the AWD system is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction
Service Required
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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight
or heat sources for extended periods.
MP3 Track and Folder
Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing
and playing MP3 individual tracks and
folder structures work as follows:
•
There are two different modes for
MP3 disc playback: MP3 track
mode (system default) and MP3
folder mode.
• MP3 track mode ignores any folder
structure on the MP3 disc. The
player numbers each MP3 track on
the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a
maximum of T255. The maximum
number of playable MP3 files may
be less depending on the structure
of the CD and exact model of radio
present.
• MP3 folder mode represents a
folder structure consisting of one
level of folders. The CD player
numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc
(noted by the .mp3 file extension)
and all folders containing MP3
files, from F001 (folder) T001
(track) to F253 T255.
• Creating discs with only one level
of folders helps with navigation
through the disc files. If you are burning your own MP3 discs,
it is important to understand how the
system reads the structures you
create. While various files may be
present, (files with extensions other
than mp3), only files with the .mp3
extension are played; other files are
ignored by the system. This enables
you to use the same MP3 disc for a
variety of tasks on your work
computer, home computer and your
in-vehicle system.
In track mode, the system displays
and plays the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files
play, regardless of being in a specific
folder). In folder mode, the system
only plays the .mp3 files in the current
folder.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES
WITH: PREMIUM
AM/FM/CD
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in loss of vehicle control,
accident and injury. Ford strongly
recommends that you use extreme
caution when using any device or
feature that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility
is the safe operation of the vehicle.
We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving,
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you
become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of
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Audio System
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A/C: Press the button to turn on or turn off the air conditioning system.
To improve air conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the
windows slightly open for two to three minutes. Use A/C with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
F
MAX A/C:
Press the button to switch on. Recirculated air is distributed
through the instrument panel air vents, air conditioning is automatically
adjusted to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the
full cool position. This re-cooling of the interior is more economical
and efficient.
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AUTO:
Press the button to switch on. Recirculated air flows through
the instrument panel air vents, air conditioning automatically adjusts
to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full cool
position. This re-cooling of the interior is more economical and efficient.
H
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 128).
I
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and
de-mister vents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
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HINTS ON CONTROLLING
THE INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated
air may cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of
air from the footwell air vents
regardless of the air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up
inside your vehicle, do not drive with
the system switched off or with
recirculated air always switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the
front seats as this may interfere with
the airflow to the rear seats. Note:
Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Do not adjust the settings when
your vehicle interior is extremely hot or
cold. The system automatically adjusts
to the previously stored settings. For
the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.
Note: At low ambient temperatures
with AUTO selected, the system directs
air toward the windshield and side
windows for as long as the engine
remains cold.
Note: When you switch the system off,
outside air cannot enter your vehicle.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Sitting improperly, out of
position or with the seat back
reclined too far can take weight off
the seat cushion and affect the
decision of the passenger sensing
system, resulting in serious injury or
death in the event of a collision.
Always sit upright against your seat
back, with your feet on the floor. Do not recline the seat back as
this can cause the occupant to
slide under the safety belt, resulting
in serious injury in the event of a
collision. Do not place objects higher than
the seat back to reduce the risk
of serious injury in the event of a
collision or during heavy braking. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and air bags
will provide optimum protection in the
event of a collision. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the
base of your spine as far back as
possible.
• Do not recline the seat back more
than 30 degrees.
• Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of
your head and as far forward as
possible. Make sure that you
remain comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel.
We recommend a minimum of 10
inches (25 centimeters) between
your breastbone and the air bag
cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you
can press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can
maintain full control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNINGS
Fully adjust the head restraint
before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a
collision. Do not adjust the head
restraint when your vehicle is moving.
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WARNING
People who are unable to feel
pain to their 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 heated
seat. The heated seat 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. This may
cause the heated seat to overheat. Do
not puncture the seat with pins,
needles or other pointed objects. This
may damage the heating element
which may cause the heated seat to
overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury. Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water
or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry
thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless
the engine is running. Doing so can
cause the battery to lose charge. Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and
off. Warmer settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped)
WARNING
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 rear seat heat controls are
located on the rear of the center
console.
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The heated seats only operate when
the ignition is on.
•
Press the heated seat
symbol/button to cycle through
the various heat settings and off.
Warmer settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
• Press again to deactivate.
The heated seat module resets at
every ignition run cycle. While the
ignition is on, activating the high or low
heated seat switch enables heating
mode. When activated, they will turn
off automatically when the engine is
turned off.
VENTILATED SEATS (IF
EQUIPPED)
The cooled seats will only function
when the engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats: Press the cooled seat symbol to cycle
through the various cooling settings
and off. Cooler settings are indicated
by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 rpms
while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need
to be reactivated.
Heated and cooled seat air
filter replacement (if
equipped)
The climate controlled seat system
includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically.
The filters are located under each
front seat and can be accessed from
the second row foot-well area. Move
the front seats all the way forward
and to the full up positions to ease
access.
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HomeLink® Wireless Control
System (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Make sure that the garage door
and security device are free from
obstruction when you are
programming. Do not program the
system with the vehicle in the garage. Do not use the system with any
garage door opener that does
not have the safety stop and reverse
feature as required by U.S. Federal
Safety Standards (this includes any
garage door opener manufactured
before April 1, 1982). Note:
Make sure you keep the original
remote control transmitter for use in
other vehicles as well as for future
system programming.
Note: We recommend that upon the
sale or lease termination of your
vehicle, you erase the programmed
function buttons for security reasons.
See Erasing the function button codes
later in this section.
Note: You can program a maximum
of three devices. To change or replace
any of the three devices after it has
been initially programmed, you must
first erase the current settings. See
Erasing the function button codes later
in this section. The universal garage door opener
replaces the common hand-held
garage door opener with a
three-button transmitter that is
integrated into the driver
’s sun visor.
The system includes two primary
features, a garage door opener and a
platform for remote activation of
devices within the home. As well as
being programmed for garage doors,
the system transmitter can be
programmed to operate entry gate
operators, security systems, entry
door locks and home or office lighting.
Additional system information can be
found online at www.homelink.com
or by calling the toll-free help line on
1-800-355-3515.
Programming
Note: Put a new battery in the
hand-held transmitter. This will ensure
quicker training and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency
signal.
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Note:
During programming, the
hand-held transmitter may stop
transmitting. If this occurs press and
hold the function button on the visor
while you press and release the
hand-held transmitter every two
seconds. The indicator light will flash
slowly and then rapidly once the radio
frequency signal is accepted. 1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Hold the garage door hand-held
transmitter 1– 3 inches (2–8
centimeters) away from the
button you want to program.
3. Press and hold both the button on
the visor you want to program and
the hand-held transmitter button
until the indicator light on the visor
changes from flashing slowly to
rapidly, then release.
4. Press and hold the function button
you programmed for 5 seconds,
then release. You may need to do
this twice to activate the door. If
your garage door does not operate,
observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on,
programming is complete. Press and
release the programmed button to
activate the door. If the indicator light on the visor
flashes rapidly for two seconds then
turns to a constant light, follow the
steps below.
Note:
You may need a ladder to reach
the unit and you may need to remove
the cover or lamp lens. 1. Press the learn button on the
garage door opener motor.
Note: You will have 30 seconds to
complete the next step.
2. Return to your vehicle. 3.
Press and hold the function button
you want to program on the visor
for 2 seconds, then release. Repeat
this step. Depending on the brand
of garage door opener you may
need to repeat this sequence a
third time.
To program additional buttons repeat
steps one through four.
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