comfort LINCOLN MKZ 2014 User Guide

WARNINGS
The head restraint is a safety
device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Install the head restraint properly
to help minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
Note: Adjust the seatback to an
upright driving position before adjusting
the head restraint. 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. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint
to its highest position.
Front seat head restraint
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Rear seat outboard head restraints
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Rear center head restraint
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The head restraints consist of:
an energy absorbing head
restraint
A
two steel stems
B
guide sleeve adjust and
unlock button
C
guide sleeve unlock and
remove button
D
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
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Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until itreaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide
sleeves and push the head restraint
down until it locks.
Tilting Head Restraints
The front head restraints have a tilting
feature for extra comfort. To tilt the
head restraint, do the following:
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1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the desired
position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivoting it
forward again will then release it to
the rearward, untilted position.
POWER SEATS
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the front seat or
seat back when your vehicle is
moving.
Do not place cargo or any
objects behind the seat back
before returning it to the original
position.
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Adaptive cruise control, distance between vehicle settings
Dynamic beha-vior
Distance gap
Time gap,
seconds
Graphic
display, bars indicatedbetweenvehicles
Set speed
yd (m)
mph ( km/h)
Sport
31 yd (28 m)
1
1
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Normal
43 yd (39 m)
1.4
2
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Normal
55 yd (50 m)
1.8
3
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Comfort
67 yd (61 m)
2.2
4
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Each time you start the vehicle, the
system will select the last chosen gap
for the current driver.
Disengaging the System
Press the brake pedal or press CNCL.
The last set speed will display in grey
but will not erase.
Overriding the System
WARNING
Whenever the driver is overriding
the system by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the system will not
automatically apply the brakes to
maintain separation from any vehicle
ahead.
You can override the set speed and
gap distance by pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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When you override the
system, the green indicator
light illuminates and the
lead vehicle graphic does not show in
the information display.
The system will resume operation
when you release the accelerator
pedal. The vehicle speed will decrease
to the set speed, or a lower speed if
following a slower vehicle.
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A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the
steering seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
The EPS system adaptive learning
helps correct for road irregularities
and improves overall handling and
steering feel. It communicates with
the vehicle's brake system to help
operate advanced stability control
and accident avoidance systems.
Additionally, whenever the battery is
disconnected or a new battery
installed, the vehicle must be driven
a short distance before the strategy
is relearned and all systems are
reactivated.
DRIVE CONTROL
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL
Lincoln Drive Control delivers the
Lincoln driving experience through a
suite of sophisticated electronic
vehicle systems. These systems
continuously monitor both your driving
inputs and the road conditions to
optimize ride comfort, steering,
handling, powertrain response and
sound. You can preset your
preferences for these systems within
the information display. Lincoln Drive
Control will respond to your
preferences based on what gear
position you select. This provides a
single location to control multiple
systems performance settings.
Lincoln Drive Control consists of the
following systems:• Continuously Controlled Damping
dynamically adjusts the shock
absorbers stiffness in real time to
match the road surface and driver
inputs. Vehicle motion (roll, pitch,
bounce), suspension position,
vehicle loading, vehicle speed, road
conditions, and steering are
continuously monitored to adjust
the suspension damping for
optimal vehicle control.
• Electronically Power-Assisted Steering adjusts steering effort and
feel based on vehicle speed and
your inputs
• Active Noise Control utilizes vehicle electronics to enhance the
acoustic experience
• Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control maintain vehicle
control in adverse conditions or
high performance driving
• Electronic Throttle Control which enhances the powertrain response
to your inputs
These systems have a range of modes
which you can choose from in order
to customize your ideal driving
experience:
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• Comfort – Provides a more relaxeddriving experience, maximizing
comfort. Steering effort is
decreased and suspension
movement is more fluid. Comfort
mode is ideal when enhanced
traveling comfort is desired.
• Normal – Delivers a balanced combination of comfortable,
controlled ride and confident
handling. This mode provides an
engaging drive experience and a
direct connection to the road
without sacrificing any of the
composure demanded from a
luxury vehicle.
• Sport – Provides a sportier driving experience. Suspension stiffens,
with an emphasis on handling and
control. The engine responds more
directly to your inputs and takes
on a more powerful tone. Sport
mode is intended to be used during
more spirited driving.
Using Lincoln Drive Control
You can configure which of the Drive
Control modes are active when the
vehicle is in D (Drive) or in S (Sport).
The configuration is retained until
modified from the main menu on the
information display.
To change the vehicle’s Drive Control
settings from the main menu on the
information display:
1. Choose Settings.
2. Choose Driver Assist.
3. Choose Vehicle. 4. Select the shift position you would
like to configure, either D or S.
5. Choose from Comfort, Normal, or Sport modes as your preferred
setting in D.
6. Choose from Normal or Sport modes as your preferred setting in
S.
Note: Lincoln Drive Control has
diagnostic checks that continuously
monitor the system to ensure proper
operation. Certain types of system
errors will gray out the mode selections
within the information display,
preventing you from changing states
when the gear position is changed.
Other types of errors will produce a
temporary message that states Drive
Control Malfunction. If either condition
persists for multiple key cycles, take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer to
have it checked.
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Dissimilar Spare Wheel and
Tire Assembly Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk
of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel
and tire, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that
if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a
road wheel and tire assembly that is
the same size and type as the road
tires and wheels that were originally
provided by Ford. If the dissimilar
spare tire or wheel is damaged, it
should be replaced rather than
repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly is defined as a spare wheel
and tire assembly that is different in
brand, size or appearance from the
road tires and wheels and can be one
of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size
and may have Temporary Use Only
molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with
label on wheel: This spare tire has a
label on the wheel that states: THIS
WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the
dissimilar spare tires listed above, do
not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time.
• Use commercial car washing equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location
can lead to impairment of the
following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if applicable).
3. Full-size dissimilar spare
without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly at a time.
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• Use commercial car washingequipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if applicable).
• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable).
When driving with the full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly additional caution should
be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly and seek service as soon as
possible.Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is
off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if
the transmission selector lever is in
position P.
To help prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change a tire,
be sure to place the transmission
selector lever in position P, set the
parking brake and block (in both
directions) the wheel that is
diagonally opposite (other side and
end of the vehicle) to the tire being
changed.
Never get underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a jack.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously
injured.
Do not attempt to change a tire
on the side of the vehicle close
to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being
hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the
one provided as original equipment
with your vehicle, make sure the jack
capacity is adequate for the vehicle
weight, including any vehicle cargo or
modifications.
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