reset LINCOLN MKZ 2016 Owners Manual
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Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......246
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................248
Economical Driving......................................248
Driving Through Water...............................248
Floor Mats......................................................249
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance....................................251
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................252
Fuel Shutoff...................................................252
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................253
Post-Crash Alert System............................255
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................256
In California (U.S. Only)...............................257
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................258
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)...........................................259
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................259 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......261
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................262
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................263
Changing a Fuse..........................................280
Maintenance
General Information......................................281
Opening and Closing the Hood................281
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................285
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™......287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................287
Engine Oil Check..........................................287
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................288
Engine Coolant Check................................289
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......292
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296
Washer Fluid Check....................................296 Fuel Filter.......................................................296
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................299
Changing the Wiper Blades......................299
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................299
Changing a Bulb............................................301
Bulb Specification Chart..............................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................303
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................305
Cleaning Products.......................................305
Cleaning the Exterior..................................305
Waxing............................................................306
Cleaning the Engine....................................307
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades.........................................................307
Cleaning the Interior....................................308
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................310
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...................311
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels...........................311
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Table of Contents
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Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
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Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
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Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
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Introduction
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Potential Causes
Condition
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 77).
I lost a key.
MyKey distances do not accumulate. • The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
• An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
• The key system has been reset.
• An admin transmitter is present at vehicle start.
• No MyKeys are created. See Creating a MyKey (page 61).
No MyKey functions with the keyless
entry transmitter.
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MyKey™
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From Outside Your Vehicle
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Press the exterior release button to open the
luggage compartment. Your vehicle must be
unlocked or have an intelligent access
transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the luggage
compartment.Note:
Let the power system operate the
decklid after pressing the control. Pushing
or pulling the decklid may activate the
obstacle detection feature and stop the
power operation.
With the Decklid Close Button
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Press the button inside the decklid
on the left-hand side.
Obstacle Detection
The decklid will reverse to full open if it
detects an obstacle while closing. Three
chimes will sound as the decklid begins to
reopen. Remove the obstacle to close the
decklid.
Note: Before driving your vehicle, check the
instrument cluster for a trunk ajar or door
ajar message or warning indicator. Failure
to do this could result in unintentionally
leaving the decklid open while driving.
The decklid will stop and three chimes will
sound if it detects an obstacle while opening.
Remove the obstacle to operate the decklid. Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate correctly and
you may need to reset it if:
• The vehicle battery charge is low.
• You disconnect the battery.
• You manually close the decklid and leave
it unlatched.
To reset the power decklid:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close the decklid making sure it is fully closed.
3. Power open the decklid using the remote control or instrument panel button.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driver
window. It is invisible until touched and then
it lights up so you can see and touch the
appropriate buttons.
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Locks
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The steering column sets a stopping position
just short of the end of the column position
to prevent damage to the steering column.
A new stopping position sets if the steering
column encounters an object when tilting or
telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:
1. Press the steering column control againafter encountering the new stopping
position.
2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the column position.
A new stopping position is set. The next time
you tilt or telescope the steering column, it
will stop just short of the end of the column
position.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering column
position with the memory function. See
Memory Function (page 145).
Note: Pressing the adjustment control during
memory recall cancels the operation. The
column responds to the adjustment control. Easy Entry and Exit Feature
When you switch the ignition off, the steering
column will move to the full up position to
allow extra room to exit your vehicle. The
column will return to the previous setting
when you switch the ignition on. You can
enable or disable this feature in the
information display. See Information
Displays (page 109).
AUDIO CONTROL (If Equipped)
You can operate the following functions with
the control:
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Volume up.
A
Volume down.
B
Seek up or next.
C
Seek down or previous.
D
Mute.E
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next or previousstored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
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Steering Wheel
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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:
• Trip 1 & 2
• Fuel Economy
• Driver Assist
• 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.
Trip 1 & 2
Press and hold OK to reset the currently
displayed trip information.
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Information Displays
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Trip 1 & 2
All value screen (Trip odometer, Average fuel economy, Trip Timer)
• Trip odometer — Shows your accumulated trip distance.
• Average fuel economy — Shows your average fuel economy for a given tr\
ip.
• Trip Timer— The timer stops when you switch off your vehicle and resta\
rts when you restart your vehicle.
Fuel Economy
Use the left or right arrow buttons to choose
the desired fuel economy display.
Fuel Economy
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
Average MPG
Auto StartStop
• Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your in\
stantaneous fuel economy.
• Average MPG — Shows your average fuel economy for a given trip.
• Auto StartStop - Available Auto Start-Stop messaging will provide details about what is happening with your sys\
tem. See Information
Messages (page 115).
Press and hold OK to reset your current fuel economy information.
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Information Displays
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Settings
Traffic Setup
Auto Highbeam - check enabled or uncheck disabled Select time interval
Autolamp Delay
Daytime Lights - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Welcome Lighting - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Autolock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Locks
Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
All doors or Driver door
Remote Unlocking
Switches Inhibit - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Hold OK to Initialize
Neutral Towing
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Enabled switch or Disabled switch
Power Decklid
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote Start
Auto Heated or Off
Front Seats & Wheel or Front
Seats
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Information Displays
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Action
Message
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited Security Mode
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the child locks. Conta\
ct your authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset. See Keyless Entry (page 72).
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
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This feature automatically recalls the position
of the driver seat, power mirrors and power
steering column. The memory control is
located on the driver door.
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Saving a PreSet Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the seat, exterior mirrors andpower steering column to your desired
position.
3. Press and hold the desired preset button until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset at
any time. Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset button
associated with your desired driving position.
The seat, mirrors and steering column will
move to the position stored for that preset.
Note:
A pre-set memory position can only
be recalled when the ignition is off, or when
the transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N)
if the ignition is on.
You can also recall a preset memory position
by:
• Pressing the unlock button on your intelligent access key fob if it is linked to
a preset position.
• Unlocking the intelligent driver door handle if a linked key fob is present.
• Entering a personal entry code on the Securicode keypad. See Locks (page
67).
Note: Using a linked key fob to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat to the Easy Entry position. Note:
Pressing any active memory feature
control - power seat, mirror (or steering
column switch) (or any memory button)
during a memory recall cancels the
operation.
Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent Access
Key Fob
Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to three remote controls or
intelligent access (IA) keys.
1. With the ignition on, move the memory positions to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold the desired preset button for about five seconds. A tone will sound
after about two seconds. Continue
holding until a second tone is heard.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control you are
linking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the same
procedure – except in step 3, press the
unlock button on the remote control.
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Seats