tow LINCOLN MKZ 2014 Manual PDF

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A/CSee: Climate Control...............................128
About This Manual..................................7Protecting the Environment......................7
ABSSee: Brakes..................................................179
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes......................................................180
Accessories ...........................................337Exterior style...............................................337
Interior style................................................337
Lifestyle........................................................337
Peace of mind...........................................337
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts
Recommendation...................................12
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...199
Active Park Assist...............................189Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace.........................................................191
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.....................................................192
Troubleshooting the System................192
Using Active Park Assist........................190
Adaptive Headlamps..........................86
Adjusting the Headlamps...............285
Horizontal Aim Adjustment.................286
Vertical Aim Adjustment......................285
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...........75Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column.......................................................75
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps.....................86
Airbag Disposal.......................................51
Air Conditioning
See: Climate Control...............................128
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...............................73
All-Wheel Drive....................................173
Anti-Theft Alarm...................................73
Arming the Alarm.......................................74
Disarming the Alarm.................................74
Appendices...........................................418
Audible Warnings andIndicators............................................100
Headlamps On Warning Chime.........100
Key in Ignition Warning Chime............100
Keyless Warning Alert............................100
Parking Brake On Warning
Chime....................................................... 100
Audio Control..........................................76Seek, Next or Previous..............................76
Audio System........................................124General Information................................124
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium
AM/FM/CD..........................................125
Autolamps...............................................82
Automatic Climate Control.............128
Automatic High Beam Control........84
Activating the System..............................85
Manually Overriding the System..........85
Automatic Transmission...................167Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.....................................................171
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.............170
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..........................................................172
Push Button Shift Transmission.........167
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.........................................169
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck....................................................276
6F35/HF35 transmission......................276
6F50/6F55 Transmission.....................276
Autowipers..............................................79
Auxiliary Power Points......................148
110 Volt AC Power Point.........................148
12 Volt DC Power Point...........................148
Locations.....................................................148
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AW DSee: All-Wheel Drive................................173
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Blind Spot Monitor..............................213Blind Spot Information System(BLIS®) with Cross Traffic
Alert...........................................................213
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing theHood........................................................268
Booster Seats..........................................18Types of Booster Seats.............................19
Brake Fluid Check..............................280
Brakes......................................................179
General Information................................179
Breaking-In...........................................240
Bulb Specification Chart..................287
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Cabin Air Filter.......................................131
California Proposition 65.....................11
Capacities and Specifications......329
Technical Specifications.......................334
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior....................288
Center Console....................................150
Changing a Bulb.................................286
Lamp Assembly Condensation.........286
Replacing Bulbs.......................................286
Changing a Fuse.................................255Fuses............................................................255
Changing a Road Wheel..................323Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information.......................324
Stowing the flat tire.................................327
Tire Change Procedure..........................325
Changing the 12V Battery.................281 Changing the Engine Air Filter.......283
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284
2.0L EcoBoost Engine............................284
3.7L Engine.................................................284
Changing the Wiper Blades...........283
Checking MyKey System
Status.....................................................59
Checking the Wiper Blades............283
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance........................................39
Child Safety..............................................15
General Information...................................15
Child Safety Locks................................29Left-Hand Side...........................................29
Right-Hand Side........................................30
Child Seat Positioning..........................17
Cleaning Leather Seats....................292
Cleaning Products.............................288
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels..............293
Cleaning the Engine..........................290
Cleaning the Exterior........................288
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...........289
Exterior Chrome.......................................289
Stripes or Graphics (if
equipped)..............................................289
Underbody.................................................289
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens................292
Cleaning the Interior...........................291
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..................................................290
Clearing All MyKeys.............................58
Climate..................................................404
Climate Control Voice
Commands...........................................406
Climate Control....................................128
Collision Warning System................218
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.................218
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..................272
Crash Sensors and AirbagIndicator................................................50
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Entertainment.....................................364A/V Inputs..................................................383
AM/FM Radio............................................366
Bluetooth Audio.......................................383
Browsing Device Content.....................364
CD...................................................................377
SD Card Slot and USB Port..................378
Sirius® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)...............................................372
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information.......................383
EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake...................180
Essential Towing Checks.................234Before Towing a Trailer..........................235
Hitches.........................................................234
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft (PWC)............235
Safety Chains............................................234
Trailer Brakes.............................................234
Trailer Lamps.............................................235
When Towing a Trailer...........................235
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording....................................9
Export Unique Options........................13
Exterior Mirrors......................................89
Auto-Dimming Feature...........................90
Blind Spot Monitor.....................................91
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors....................90
Heated Exterior Mirrors............................90
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors................90
Memory Mirrors..........................................90
Power Exterior Mirrors..............................89
Signal Indicator Mirrors...........................90
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Fastening the Safety Belts................32Rear Inflatable Safety Belt......................35
Restraint of Pregnant Women..............33
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..........36
Safety Belt Locking Modes.....................33
Flat Tire InflationSee: Temporary Mobility Kit.................297
Floor Mats..............................................241
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)....................................................339
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA
ONLY).......................................................341
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)...............339
Front Passenger Sensing System...................................................45
Fuel and Refueling..............................157
Fuel Consumption..............................163
Calculating Fuel Economy....................163
Filling the Tank..........................................163
Fuel Filter..............................................280
Fuel Quality...........................................158
Choosing the Right Fuel........................158
Octane Recommendations..................158
Fuel Shutoff.........................................244
Fuses.......................................................255
Fuse Specification Chart.................256
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel........................................................263
Power Distribution Box..........................256
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener......................................................143
Gauges......................................................95Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge.........................................................96
Fuel Gauge...................................................96
Information Display...................................95
General Information on Radio Frequencies..........................................52
Intelligent Access.......................................52
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Passive Anti-Theft System................72SecuriLock®..................................................72
PAT SSee: Passive Anti-Theft System...........72
Perchlorate................................................11
Personal Safety System™.................41
How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?..........................................................41
Phone.....................................................385Making Calls..............................................387
Pairing Subsequent Phones................387
Pairing Your Phone for the FirstTime.........................................................386
Phone Menu Options.............................388
Phone Settings........................................390
Phone Voice Commands.......................391
Receiving Calls..........................................387
Text Messaging........................................388
Post-Crash Alert System.................247Spinout Detection....................................247
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking...................62
Power Seats..........................................135Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion (If Equipped)..........................136
Power Lumbar...........................................136
Power Steering Fluid Check...........280
Power Windows....................................88
Accessory Delay.........................................89
Bounce-Back...............................................88
One-Touch Down......................................88
One-Touch Up............................................88
Window Lock...............................................89
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Rear Seat Armrest...............................142Armrest pass-through............................142
Rear Seats..............................................139
Rear View Camera..............................194
Using the Rear View Camera System.....................................................194
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.........................194
Recommended TowingWeights................................................233
Refueling................................................160
Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.......161
Remote Control.....................................53Car Finder......................................................54
Intelligent Access Key...............................53
Remote Start...............................................54
Replacing the Battery...............................53
Sounding a Panic Alarm..........................54
Remote Start.........................................131Automatic Settings...................................131
Heated and Cooled Devices.................132
Last Settings...............................................132
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............................................289
Replacement Parts Recommendation...............................12
Collision Repairs..........................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts...........12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...................................................56
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).....................................................254
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).....................................................254
Roadside Assistance.........................243
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting
Roadside Assistance.........................244
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance.........................244
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance..........................243
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance..........................243
Roadside Emergencies.....................243
Running-In
See: Breaking-In.......................................240
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Temporary Mobility Kit.....................297First Stage: Reinflating the Tire withSealing Compound and Air.............299
General Information...............................298
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure...................................................301
Tips for Use of the Kit............................298
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed.....................................................302
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured..............................................299
The Better Business Bureau (BBB)Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only)....................................................250
Tire Care.................................................307
Glossary of Tire Terminology..............309
Information About Uniform Tire
Quality Grading...................................308
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall...................................................310
Temperature A B C.................................309
Traction AA A B C....................................308
Treadwear..................................................308
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Temporary Mobility Kit.................297
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................................................303
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.............................305
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................305
Tire Repair KitSee: Temporary Mobility Kit.................297
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires............................297
Towing a Trailer...................................232Load Placement.......................................232
Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels.................................................237
Emergency Towing..................................237
Recreational Towing...............................237
Towing....................................................232 Traction Control...................................184
Principle of Operation............................184
Transmission Code
Designation........................................332
Transmission.........................................167
Transmission
See: Transmission.....................................167
Transporting the Vehicle.................236
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................269
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L..........270
Universal Garage Door Opener..................................................143
HomeLink Wireless Control
System.....................................................143
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.......199Blocked Sensor........................................204
Changing the Set Speed.......................203
Detection Issues......................................203
Disengaging the System.......................202
Following a Vehicle................................200
Hilly Condition Usage.............................203
Low Speed AutomaticCancellation..........................................203
Overriding the System...........................202
Resuming the Set Speed......................203
Setting a Speed.......................................200
Setting the Gap Distance......................201
Switching the System Off....................203
Switching the System On.....................199
Switching to Normal Cruise Control....................................................205
System Not Available............................204
Using All-Wheel Drive........................173Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)......................174
Using Cruise Control..........................198Switching Cruise Control Off...............199
Switching Cruise Control On................198
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