automatic transmission LINCOLN MKZ 2014 Owners Manual

Rear Seat Armrest...............................142
Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener......143
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points......................148
Storage C ompartments
Center Console....................................150
Overhead Console..............................150
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information............................151
Keyless Starting....................................151
Starting a Gasoline Engine..............152
Engine Block Heater...........................155
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions..............................157
Fuel Quality...........................................158
Running Out of Fuel...........................158
Refueling................................................160
Fuel Consumption..............................163
Emission Control System................164
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..................167
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive........................173
Brakes
General Information...........................179
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................180
Electric Parking Brake.......................180
Hill Start Assist....................................182
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.......................184
Using Traction Control......................184
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.......................185
Using Stability Control......................186
Parking Aids
Parking Aid.............................................187
Active Park Assist...............................189
Rear View Camera..............................194
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.......................198
Using Cruise Control..........................198
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.......199
Driving Aids
Driver Alert............................................207
Lane Keeping System......................208
Blind Spot Monitor..............................213
Collision Warning System................218
Steering...................................................221
Drive Control.........................................222
Load Carrying
Load Limit.............................................224
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Towing
Towing a Trailer...................................232
Recommended TowingWeights..............................................233
Essential Towing Checks.................234
Transporting the Vehicle.................236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels................................................237
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...........................................240
Economical Driving...........................240
Driving Through Water......................241
Floor Mats..............................................241
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.........................243
Hazard Warning Flashers................244
Fuel Shutoff.........................................244
Jump-Starting the Vehicle..............245
Post-Crash Alert System.................247
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need......248
In California (U.S. Only)...................249
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only)...................................................250
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)...............251
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada......................................252
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature...........................................253
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...................................................254 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)...................................................254
Fuses
Changing a Fuse.................................255
Fuse Specification Chart.................256
Maintenance
General Information..........................267
Opening and Closing the Hood.....268
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™......................................269
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L..........270
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...................271
Engine Oil Check..................................271
Oil Change Indicator Reset..............272
Engine Coolant Check.......................272
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..................................................276
Brake Fluid Check..............................280
Power Steering Fluid Check...........280
Fuel Filter..............................................280
Washer Fluid Check..........................280
Changing the 12V Battery.................281
Checking the Wiper Blades............283
Changing the Wiper Blades...........283
Changing the Engine Air Filter.......283
Adjusting the Headlamps...............285
Changing a Bulb.................................286
Bulb Specification Chart.................287
Vehicle Care
General Information.........................288
Cleaning Products.............................288
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This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
Vehicles with automatic climate
control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started.
See Climate Control (page 128). A
manual climate control system will
run at the setting it was set to when
you switched the vehicle off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or
provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding remote start
systems.
The remote start system will not work
if:
• the ignition is on
• the alarm system is triggered
• you disable the feature
• the hood is open
• the transmission is not in P
• the vehicle battery voltage is too low
• the service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control
provides status feedback of remote
start or stop commands.
Status
LED
Remote start or
extension
successful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful;engine off
Solid red
Remote start orstop failed
Blinking red
Waiting for
status update
Blinking green
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button
within three seconds of each other.
Your vehicle will not remote start if you
do not follow this sequence.
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The tag with your transmitter details
the starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash
twice.
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Keys and Remote Controls

SUN VISORS
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Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
SUN SHADES (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Do not try to move the sun
shade manually.
The power rear sun shade covers the
rear window of the vehicle.
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The control is in the overhead console.
The sun shade has a one-touch up
and down feature. Press and release
the control to move the sun shade. To
stop motion, press the control a
second time.
The sun shade automatically retracts
when you shift the transmission into
R (Reverse).
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the
moonroof or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
When closing the moonroof, you
should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the
proximity of the roof opening.
You can open the sliding shade
manually when the moonroof is in its
closed position. Pull the shade toward
the front of the vehicle to close it.
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Windows and Mirrors

Action
Message
Displayed when the automatic braking has been
disabled.
Normal Cruise Active
Automatic Braking Turned Off
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing theACC from engaging.
Front Sensor Not
Aligned
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstatedcontrols to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise -
Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise
Speed Too Low to Activate
Displays when the adaptive cruise is automatically
adjusting the gap distance and the driver needs to shift the transmission into a lower gear.
Adaptive Cruise Shift
Down
AdvanceTrac™
Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due
to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabledor enabled by the driver.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Airbag
Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due
to a blocked sensor.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove Objects Near
Passenger Seat
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Information Displays

AWD
Action
Message
Displayed when the AWD system has been temporarily
disabled to protect itself from overheating.
AWD Temporarily
Disabled
Displayed when the AWD system has been automatic-ally disabled to protect itself. This is caused by oper-
ating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating.
AWD Off
The AWD system will resume normal function and clearthis message after driving a short distance with the
road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool.
AWD Restored
Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/
Transmission/AWD light when the AWD system is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction
Service Required
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Information Displays

Transmission
Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission
Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool.Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.
Transmission Over-
temperature Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and
has limited functionality. See Automatic Transmis- sion (page 167).
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up beforeyou drive.
Transmission
Warming Up Please Wait
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in
Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission
Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt
Mode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is lockedand unable to select gears.
Transmission Indicate
Mode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlockedand free to select gears.
Transmission Indicate
Mode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.
Press Brake Pedal
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Information Displays

Action
Message
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed
to enable the transmission to shift from park.
Depress Brake to Shift
from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be
pressed again to enter neutral hold. See Automatic Transmission (page 167).
Press N again to Enter
Stay in Neutral Mode
Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic
Transmission (page 167).
Stay in Neutral Mode
Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active. See General
Information (page 101).
Stay in Neutral Tow
Engaged See Manual to Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park
brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park
brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Cannot Shift Trans Use Park Brake to Secure Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicleis shifting to park. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Vehicle is Shifting to Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicleis shifting to reverse. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Reverse Unavailable Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Drive UnavailableSelect S for Drive Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Neutral Unavailable Service Required
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Information Displays

Easy Entry and Exit Function
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it automatically moves the
driver seat position rearward up to five
centimeters when the transmission
selector lever is in position P and you
remove the key or the keyless start
ignition is turned off.
The driver seat will return to the
previous position when you put the
key in the ignition or the keyless start
ignition is activated.
You can turn off the easy entry and
exit feature by using the driver
information display.
REAR SEATS
Note: Your vehicle may have split seat
backs that must be folded individually.
To lower the seat back(s) from inside
the vehicle, do the following:E144634
1. Pull the handle to release the seat back.
2. Push the seat back forward.
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Seats

The keyless starting system has three
modes:
•Off: Turns the ignition off.
• Without applying the brake
pedal, press and release the
button once when the ignition
is in the on mode, or when the
engine is running but the
vehicle is not moving.
• On: All electrical circuits are
operational and the warning lamps
and indicators illuminate.
• Without applying the brake
pedal, press and release the
button once.
• Start: Starts the engine.
• Press the brake pedal, and then
press the button for any length
of time. An indicator light on the
button illuminates when then
ignition is on and when the
engine starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle
speed increases, this helps to warm
up the engine. If the engine idle speed
does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants havefastened their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Put the transmission in P.
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine,
do the following:
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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in the cupholder. Place the remote in
the backup slot (B) at the bottom
of the cupholder.
2. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal, then the START
button to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to
restart the engine within 20 seconds
of switching it off, even if a valid key
is not present.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine