steering wheel LINCOLN MKZ 2014 User Guide

Settings
On or Off
Auto Highbeam
Select timeinterval
Autolamp Delay
On or Off
DRL
Settings (cont’d)
Autolock - check enabled or uncheck
disabled
Locks
Vehicle
(cont’d)
Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck
disabled
Mislock - check enabled or uncheck
disabledAll doors orDriver door
Remote Unlocking
Switches Inhibit - check enabled or
uncheck disabled
Hold OK to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Power Deck Lid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
Settings (cont’d)
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote Start
Vehicle
(cont’d)
Auto Heated or Off
Seats and
Steering Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
System - check enabled or uncheck disabled
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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

Action
Message
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the
battery as soon as possible.
Key Battery Low
Replace Soon
Displayed when an attempt is made to program a sparekey using two existing MyKeys.
Could Not Program
Integrated Key
Displays to inform the driver that they are exiting thevehicle and the engine is on.
Engine On
Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact your author-
ized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has causedthe system to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera
Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires thewindshield to be cleaned to operate properly.
Front Camera Low
Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact your author-ized dealer as soon as possible.
Front Camera
Malfunction Service Required
Displayed when the system requests the driver to keeptheir hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on
Steering Wheel
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Information Displays

Both heated mirrors remove ice, mist
and fog when you switch on the
heated rear window.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin
air filter. It is located behind the glove
box.
The particulate filtration system
reduces the concentration of airborne
particles such as dust, spores and
pollen in the air supplied to the interior
of your vehicle.
Note:To prevent foreign objects from
entering the system, make sure the
cabin air is in place at all times.
Running the system without a filter in
place could result in degradation or
damage to the system.
The particulate filtration system gives
you and your passengers the following
benefits:
• It improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control components from particle
deposits.
Replace the filter at regular intervals.
See Scheduled Maintenance (page
436).
For additional cabin air filter
information, or to replace the filter,
see an authorized dealer.
REMOTE START
The climate control system adjusts
the cabin temperature during remote
start.
You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Turn the
ignition on to return the system to its
previous settings. You can now make
adjustments. You need to turn certain
vehicle-dependent features back on,
such as:
• heated seats
• cooled seats
• heated steering wheel
• heated mirrors
• heated rear window.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 101).
Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to
operate in AUTO mode through the
information display setting: Remote
Start > Climate Control > Heater-A/C
> Auto. The climate control system
automatically sets the interior
temperature to 72°F (22°C).
In hot weather, the system is set to
72°F (22°C). Cooled seats are set to
high (if available, and selected to
AUTO in the information display).
In moderate weather, the system
either heats or cools (based on
previous settings). The rear defroster,
heated mirrors and heated/cooled
seats do not automatically turn on.
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Climate Control

In cold weather, the system is set to
72°F (22°C). The heated seats and
heated steering wheel are set to high
(if available, and selected to AUTO in
the information display). The rear
defroster and heated mirrors
automatically turn on.
Last Settings
You can set the climate control to
operate using the last climate control
settings through the information
display setting: Remote Start >
Climate Control > Heater–A/C > Last
Settings. The climate control system
automatically uses the settings last
selected before turning off the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Devices
The climate control system controls
other heated and cooled devices
inside the vehicle. These devices (if
available and selected to AUTO in the
information displays) may switch on
during remote start. Heated devices
typically switch on during cold
weather, and cooled devices during
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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 crash. 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 crash.
Do not place objects higher than
the seat back to reduce the risk
of serious injury in the event of a crash
or during heavy braking.
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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and air bags
will provide optimum protection in the
event of a crash. 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 crash.
Do not adjust the head restraint when
your vehicle is moving.
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Seats

Stay in Neutral mode
Stay in Neutral mode allows your
vehicle to stay in N (Neutral) when
you exit the vehicle. Your vehicle must
be stationary to enter this mode.
To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
1. Press the N (Neutral) button onyour shifter assembly.
2. The message Press N to enter Stay in Neutral mode will appear
in your information display screen.
3. Press the N (Neutral) button again
to enter Stay in Neutral mode.
The message Stay in Neutral mode
engaged will appear in your
information display screen when your
vehicle has entered Stay in Neutral
mode.
Note: During this mode the N button
will flash continuously and your
instrument cluster will display N as the
selected gear.
Exiting Stay in Neutral mode
To disable Stay in Neutral mode
select another gear. See the Putting
the Vehicle in Gear for instructions
on how to do this.
Entering a Carwash
Note: Always put your vehicle in Stay
in Neutral mode when entering an
automatic car wash. Failure to do this
could result in vehicle damage not
covered by warranty. D (Drive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy.
S (Sport)
Putting the vehicle in S (Sport):
• Provides additional engine braking
and extends lower gear operation
to enhance performance for uphill
climbs, hilly terrain or mountainous
areas. This will increase engine
RPM during engine braking
• Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic
transmission shift strategy
• Provides gear selection more quickly and at higher engine
speeds
SelectShift Automatic™
Transmission
Your SelectShift Automatic
transmission gives you the ability to
change gears manually.
Paddle Shifters
With your vehicle in D (Drive), the
paddle shifters provide temporary
manual control. They allow you the
ability to shift gears quickly, without
taking your hands off the steering
wheel.
You can achieve extensive manual
control by pressing the S (Sport)
button.
• Pull the right paddle ( +) to upshift.
• Pull the left paddle ( –) to
downshift.
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Transmission

Driving In Special Conditions
With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD vehicles are equipped for driving
on sand, snow, mud and rough roads
and have operating characteristics
that are somewhat different from
conventional vehicles, both on and off
the highway.
Under severe operating conditions,
the A/C may cycle on and off to
protect overheating of the engine.
Basic operating principles in
special conditions
• Drive slower in strong crosswindswhich can affect the normal
steering characteristics of your
vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by
loose sand, water, gravel, snow or
ice. If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of
the Pavement
• If your vehicle goes off the edge of
the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application,
ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your
speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply while returning
to the road surface.
• It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and
slow down gradually before
returning to the pavement. You
may lose control if you do not slow
down or if you turn the steering
wheel too sharply or abruptly.
• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway
reflectors, with minor damage to
your vehicle rather than attempt a
sudden return to the pavement
which could cause the vehicle to
slide sideways out of control or
rollover. Remember, your safety
and the safety of others should be
your primary concern.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
WARNINGS
Always set the parking brake
fully and make sure the
transmission is in P (Park). Turn the
ignition to the lock position or turn the
vehicle off using the start/stop button
and remove the key whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

WARNINGS
If the parking brake is fully
released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. See your
authorized dealer.
Do not spin the wheels at over
35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or
bystander.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the
engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the
transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur or the
engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or
snow it may be rocked out by shifting
between forward and reverse gears,
stopping between shifts, in a steady
pattern. Press lightly on the
accelerator in each gear.
If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability
Control™, it may be beneficial to
disengage the AdvanceTrac® with
Roll Stability Control™ system while
attempting to rock the vehicle.
Emergency Maneuvers
• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp
turn must be made, remember to
avoid "over-driving" your vehicle
(i.e., turn the steering wheel only
as rapidly and as far as required to
avoid the emergency). Excessive steering will result in less vehicle
control, not more. Additionally,
smooth variations of the
accelerator and/or brake pedal
pressure should be utilized if
changes in vehicle speed are called
for. Avoid abrupt steering,
acceleration or braking which
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover and/or personal injury. Use
all available road surface to return
the vehicle to a safe direction of
travel.
• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not
attempt any sharp steering wheel
movements.
• If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from
concrete to gravel) there will be a
change in the way the vehicle
responds to a maneuver (steering,
acceleration or braking). Again,
avoid these abrupt inputs.
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all
four wheels on the most solid area of
the trail. Avoid reducing the tire
pressures but shift to a lower gear and
drive steadily through the terrain.
Apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning the wheels.
Do not drive your AWD vehicle in deep
sand. This will cause the AWD system
to overheat. After the system has
cooled down, normal AWD function
will return.
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All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Note:Avoid driving crosswise or
turning on steep slopes or hills. A
danger lies in losing traction, slipping
sideways and possibly rolling over.
Whenever driving on a hill, determine
beforehand the route you will use. Do
not drive over the crest of a hill without
seeing what conditions are on the other
side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill
without the aid of an observer.
Although natural obstacles may make
it necessary to travel diagonally up or
down a hill or steep incline, you should
always try to drive straight up or
straight down.
When climbing a steep slope or hill,
start in a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from a
higher gear once the ascent has
started. This reduces strain on the
engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to
turnaround because you might roll
over. It is better to back down to a
safe location.
Apply just enough power to the
wheels to climb the hill. Too much
power will cause the tires to slip, spin
or lose traction, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
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Descend a hill in the same gear you
would use to climb up the hill to avoid
excessive brake application and brake
overheating. Do not descend in
neutral; instead, disengage overdrive
or manually shift to a lower gear.
When descending a steep hill, avoid
sudden hard braking as you could lose
control. The front wheels have to be
turning in order to steer the vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,
therefore apply the brakes steadily.
Do not “pump” the brakes.
Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING
If you are driving in slippery
conditions that require tire
chains or cables, then it is critical that
you drive cautiously. Keep speeds
down, allow for longer stopping
distances and avoid aggressive
steering to reduce the chances of a
loss of vehicle control which can lead
to serious injury or death. If the rear
end of the vehicle slides while
cornering, steer in the direction of the
slide until you regain control of the
vehicle.
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All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)