fuel LINCOLN MKZ 2014 User Guide

It will also illuminate momentarily
when you switch the ignition on to
confirm the lamp is functional. If it
does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by
your authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid
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It will illuminate when the
windshield washer fluid is
low.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you
switch the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when a
powertrain or an AWD fault
has been detected. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon
indicator light stays
illuminated after the engine
is started, it indicates that the On
Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has
detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On
board diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel
and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control
System (page 164). If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Note:
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned on prior to engine start to
check the bulb and to indicate
whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
will stay on until the engine is cranked,
then turn itself off if no malfunctions
are present. However, if after 15
seconds the service engine soon light
blinks eight times, it means that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing.
See Emission Control System
(page 164).Stability Control
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It will flash when the system
is active. If it remains
illuminated or does not
illuminate when you switch the
ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the
system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately. See Using
Stability Control (page 186).
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Instrument Cluster

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in loss of vehicle control,
crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
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
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• 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:
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Trip 1 & 2
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Fuel Economy
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Driver Assist
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Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of
the categories and 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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Information Displays

Trip 1 & 2
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Choose between the
standard or enhanced trip
display.
Trip 1 & 2
Trip odometer
Elapsed trip time
Average fuel economy
Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
• Trip odometer — shows the accumulated trip distance.
• Trip Timer— timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicle is restarted.
• Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
Fuel Economy
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Use the left or right arrow
buttons to choose the
desired fuel economy
display.
Fuel Economy
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
• Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy.
Driver Assist
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Use the up or down arrow
buttons to choose between
the following display options.
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Information Displays

Alarm
Action
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to
unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 73).
Vehicle Alarm to Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Action
Message
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off in
XX Seconds
Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off for
Fuel Economy
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.
You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in
XX Seconds Press Ok to Override
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Information Displays

Doors and Locks
Action
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely
closed and the vehicle is moving.
X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with thechild locks. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad hasbeen reset. See Keyless Entry (page 67).
Factory Keypad Code
XXXXX
Driver Alert
Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning
Rest Now
Take a rest break soon.
Driver Alert Warning
Rest Suggested
Fuel
Action
Message
Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Information Displays

Note:When the system is in AUTO
mode, and the interior and exterior
temperatures are high, the system
automatically selects recirculated air
to maximize cooling of the interior.
When the system reaches the selected
air temperature, it automatically
switches to outside air.
Note: When you select windshield
defrosting and defogging, the
instrument panel and footwell level
functions automatically switch off and
air conditioning switches on. Outside
air flows into your vehicle.
Heating the Interior Quickly
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control toa comfortable setting.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
1. Press the MAX A/C button.
2. Adjust the temperature control tothe desired setting.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature to acomfortable setting.
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather
1. Press the defrost button.
2. Adjust the temperature control tothe desired setting.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note: You must switch the ignition on
to use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. Press the
button again within 10 minutes to
switch it off. It switches off
automatically after 10 minutes, or
when you switch the ignition off.
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, which your
warranty does not cover.
Heated Exterior Mirror
Note: Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it has frozen
in place. These actions could cause
damage to the glass and mirrors.
Note: Do not clean the housing or
glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
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Climate Control

Within 20 seconds of switching the
engine off, press the brake pedal and
press the button. After 20 seconds
have expired, you can no longer restart
the engine without the key present
inside your vehicle.
Once the engine has started, it
remains running until you press the
button, even if the system does not
detect a valid key. If you open and
close a door while the engine is
running, the system searches for a
valid key. You cannot restart the
engine if the system does not detect
a valid key within 20 seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after
three attempts, wait 10 seconds and
follow this procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedaland hold it there.
3. Start the engine. Note:
You can crank the engine for a
total of 60 seconds (without the
engine starting) before the starting
system temporarily disables. The 60
seconds does not have to be all at
once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each
time, without the engine starting, you
reached the 60-second time limit. A
message appears in the information
display alerting you that you exceeded
the cranking time. You cannot attempt
to start the engine for at least 15
minutes. After 15 minutes, you are
limited to a 15-second engine cranking
time. You need to wait 60 minutes
before you can crank the engine for 60
seconds again.Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a
keyless ignition, it has a feature that
automatically shuts down the engine
if it has been idling for an extended
period. The ignition also turns off in
order to save battery power. Before
the engine shuts down, a message
appears in the information display
showing a timer counting down from
30 seconds. If you do not intervene
within 30 seconds, the engine shuts
down. Another message appears in
the information display to inform you
that the engine has shut down in order
to save fuel. Start your vehicle as you
normally do.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The
pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel
spray and fire.
The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler door (Easy
Fuel capless fuel system), do not
refuel until the sound stops.
Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which
could cause serious personal injury.
Automotive fuels can cause
serious injury or death if misused
or mishandled.
The flow of fuel through a fuel
pump nozzle can produce static
electricity, which can cause a fire if
fuel is pumped into an ungrounded
fuel container.
Fuel ethanol and gasoline may
contain benzene, which is a
cancer-causing agent.
When refueling always shut the
engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the filler
neck. Never smoke or use a cell phone
while refueling. Fuel vapor is
extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Avoid inhaling excess
fumes.
Observe the following guidelines
when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials
and any open flames before
refueling your vehicle.
• Always turn off the vehicle before refueling.
• Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as
gasoline is highly toxic and if
swallowed can cause death or
permanent injury. If fuel is
swallowed, call a physician
immediately, even if no symptoms
are immediately apparent. The
toxic effects of fuel may not be
visible for hours.
• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind
can lead to eye and respiratory
tract irritation. In severe cases,
excessive or prolonged breathing
of fuel vapor can cause serious
illness and permanent injury.
• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn),
flush with water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention. Failure to
seek proper medical attention
could lead to permanent injury.
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• Fuels can also be harmful ifabsorbed through the skin. If fuel
is splashed on the skin, clothing or
both, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash
skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Repeated or prolonged skin
contact with fuel liquid or vapor
causes skin irritation.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms
of disulfiram for the treatment of
alcoholism. Breathing gasoline
vapors, or skin contact could cause
an adverse reaction. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury
or sickness may result. If fuel is
splashed on the skin, promptly
wash skin thoroughly with soap
and water. Consult a physician
immediately if you experience an
adverse reaction.
FUEL QUALITY
Note: We recommend that you use
only high quality fuel without additives
or other engine treatments.
Choosing the Right Fuel
Note: Use of any fuel other than those
recommended may cause powertrain
damage, a loss of vehicle performance
and repairs may not be covered under
warranty. If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel
vehicle, then only use unleaded fuel
or unleaded fuel blended with a
maximum of 15% ethanol. Do not use
fuel ethanol (E85), diesel fuel, fuel
methanol, leaded fuel or any other
fuel because it could damage or
impair the emission control system.
The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by
law.
Your vehicle was not designed to use
fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including
manganese-based additives.
Octane Recommendations
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some fuel stations
offer fuels posted as regular with an
octane rating below 87, particularly in
high altitude areas. Fuels with octane
levels below 87 are not
recommended. Premium fuel will
provide improved performance and is
recommended for severe duty use
such as trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However,
if it knocks heavily while you are using
fuel with the recommended octane
rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect
on powertrain components.
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If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to cycle the ignitionfrom off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system
to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking
time will take a few seconds longer
than normal. With keyless ignition,
just start the engine. Crank time
will be longer than usual.
• Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of fuel is enough to restart
the engine. If the vehicle is out of
fuel and on a steep grade, more
than 1 gallon (3.8 liters) may be
required.
• The service engine soon indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine
soon indicator, See Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page 96).Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container
WARNINGS
Do not insert the nozzle of
portable fuel containers or
aftermarket funnels into the capless
fuel system. This could damage the
fuel system and its seal, and may
cause fuel to run onto the ground
instead of filling the tank, which could
result in serious personal injury.
Do not try to pry open or push
open the capless fuel system
with foreign objects. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal
and cause injury to you or others.
Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels;
they will not work with the capless fuel
system and can damage it. The
included fuel funnel has been specially
designed to work safely with your
vehicle.
When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank
from a portable fuel container, use the
funnel included with the vehicle.
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