run flat LINCOLN MKZ 2013 Quick Reference Guide

eSSenTiAL inFoRMATion
SOS POST-CRASH
ALERT S YSTEM™
Provides audible and visual alarms
when a crash causes the deployment of
airbags or the activation of the safety belt
pretensioners. The turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound.
To deactivate, press the hazard flasher
control, or the panic button
on your
remote transmitter.
A UTOMATIC ENGINE
SHUTDOWN
Your vehicle is equipped with a feature
that automatically shuts down the engine
if it has been idling for an extended
period of time. The ignition also turns
off in order to save battery power. You
can override this feature temporarily by
pressing the brake or accelerator pedal,
or by pressing oK or the ReSeT button
in your information Display. Refer to the
Information Displays chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for more details.
BLIS® (BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION S YSTEM) WITH
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA)*
bLiS® uses radar sensors to help you
determine if a vehicle may be in your blind
spot zone. The CTA feature alerts you if a car
is coming toward you when you are backing
out of a parking space. bLiS® and CTA
will display a yellow indicator light in your
exterior mirrors and the CTA will also sound
tones and display messages to warn you
which direction vehicles are approaching.
Note: Driving aids do not replace the need
to watch where the vehicle is moving and
brake when necessary. Refer to your owner’s
Manual for safety information, more detail
and limitations.
FUEL -EFFICIENT
TRANSMISSION
Your vehicle has been designed
to improve fuel economy by
reducing fuel usage while coasting
or decelerating. This may be
perceived as a light to medium
braking sensation when removing
your foot from the accelerator pedal.

OPEN WINDOW
BUFFETING
When only one side window is
open, you may hear a wind throb or
buffeting noise. open both windows
on the same side of the vehicle to
alleviate this noise.
ROADSIDE A SSISTANCE
Your new Lincoln vehicle comes
with the assurance and support
of 24-hour emergency roadside
assistance. To receive roadside
assistance in the United States,
call 1-800-241-3673. in Canada,
call 1-800-665-2006.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING S YSTEM
Your vehicle illuminates a low tire
pressure warning light in your
instrument cluster when one or more of
your tires are significantly underinflated.
if this happens, stop and check your tires
as soon as possible. inflate them to the
proper pressure. Refer to the Inflating
Your Tires section in the Wheels and
Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE
AND TOOLS
Your spare tire and tools are located
beneath the carpeted wheel cover in
the the trunk. The spare tire is designed
for emergency use only and should be
replaced as soon as possible. For more
details, refer to the Wheels and Tires
chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
EASY FUEL ® SYSTEM
This system is self-sealing and
therefore protected against dust, dirt,
water, snow and ice. When fueling
your vehicle, turn the engine off, insert
the nozzle and begin fueling. Wait 10
seconds from the time the refueling
nozzle is shut off until you remove
the nozzle from the vehicle to allow
residual fuel in the nozzle to drain
into the tank.
Note: When using a portable fuel
container, use the funnel included with
the vehicle (see your Owner’s Manual
for the funnel location), and pour the
fuel into the funnel. When done, clean
the funnel or properly dispose of it. Do
not use aftermarket funnels as they will
FUEL T ANk
CAPACITY /FUEL INFO
Your vehicle’s fuel tank capacity can vary
depending on its drive type and engine
size. See the Capacities and Specifications
chapter in your Owner’s Manual for
details. Use only “Regular” unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher. Do not use E85 fuels because
your vehicle was not designed to run on
fuels with more than 15% ethanol.
ELECTRIC P ARkING BRAkE
The operating switch replaces the
conventional handbrake,
and is located to the left
of the steering column.
To use, pull the switch
up. The brake system warning lamp will
illuminate to confirm that the electric
parking brake has been applied. To
release, press and hold the brake pedal,
and press the switch down. not work with the easy Fuel® system and
may cause damage. extra funnels can be
purchased from your authorized dealer. * if equipped
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