settings LINCOLN MKZ 2019 User Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using any devicethat may take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
You can control various systems on yourvehicle using the information display controlson the steering wheel. The informationdisplay shows the corresponding information.
Information Display Controls
•Press the up and down arrow buttons toscroll through and highlight the optionswithin a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.
•Press and hold the left arrow button atany time to return to the main menudisplay (escape button).
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm settings or messages.
This icon gives you the ability toswitch a feature on or off. A checkin the box indicates the feature isenabled, and unchecked indicates thefeature is disabled.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side ofthe information display, you can choose fromthe following categories:
•Trip 1 & 2
•Fuel Economy
•Driver Assist
•Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of thecategories and then press the right arrowkey or OK to enter into that category. Pressthe left arrow key as needed to exit back tothe main menu.
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SettingsUse the up or down arrow buttons to choosebetween different driver setting choices.Note:Some items are optional and may notappear.
Note:Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
Settings
Comfort, Normal or SportHandling in DDrive ControlVehicle
Normal or SportHandling in S
Normal or SportPerformance in S
Easy Entry/Exit
Auto Engine Off
Adaptive HeadlampsAdaptive HeadlampsLighting
Traffic Setup
Auto Highbeam
Select time intervalAutolamp Delay
Daytime Lights
Welcome Lighting
AutolockLocks
Autounlock
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Information Displays

Settings
FeedbackFeedback
Mislock
All doors or Driver doorRemote Unlock
Switches Inhibit
AutofoldMirror
Hold OK to InitializeNeutral Towing
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil Life
Enable Switch or Disable SwitchPower Decklid
Auto or Last SettingsClimate ControlRemote Start
Auto Heated or OffFront Seats & Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutesDuration
System
RemoteWindows
Courtesy WipeWipers
Rain Sensing
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKeyMyKey
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Information Displays

Settings
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
Always On or User SelectableTraction Control
Choose desired speed or offMax Speed
Choose desired speed or offSpeed Minder
Volume Limiter
Always On or User SelectableDo Not Disturb
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeysClear MyKeys
Miles & Gallons, L/100km or km/LDistance UnitDisplay
°Fahrenheit or °CelsiusTemperature Unit
psi, kPa or BARTire Pressure
Choose your applicable setting - Hold OK to SetLanguage
Speedo in km/h
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Information Displays

MyKey
ActionMessage
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot be programmed.MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey Active Drive Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed isapproaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.Check Speed Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.Buckle Up to Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated.AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control is activated.Traction Control On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated
Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Note: You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. See yourSYNC information.
Directing Air to the Instrument PanelAir Vents
Press and release the button todirect airflow to instrument panelair vents.
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents
Press and release the button todirect airflow to footwell air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Turn the control to adjust thevolume of air circulated in thevehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Press the toggle button on the left-hand sideof the climate control upward or downwardto set the left-hand temperature.
Note:This control also adjusts the right-handside temperature when you switch off dualzone mode.
Press the toggle button on the right-handside of the climate control upward ordownward to set the right-hand temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Press and release the button tocycle through the automaticsettings and off, then set thetemperature.
When three indicators are on, the blowermotor adjusts to the highest speed to reachthe selected temperature as quickly aspossible.
When two indicators are on, the blowermotor adjusts to a medium speed to reachthe selected temperature with a reducedamount of cabin noise.
When one indicator is on, the blower motoradjusts to the lowest speed to reach theselected temperature with the least amountof cabin noise.
Note:The system starts at the previous fansetting when you switch on AUTO.
Note:You can also switch off dual zonemode by pressing and holding the button formore than two seconds.
Switching Defrost On and Off
Press and release the button todistribute air through thewindshield air vents and de-mister.
Air directed to the instrument panel andfootwell air vents turns off. You can also usethis setting to defog and clear the windshieldof a thin covering of ice.
Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff
Press and release the button.
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Climate Control

Use air conditioning with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance and efficiency.
Note:In certain conditions (for example,maximum defrost) the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On andOff
Press and release the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled SeatsOn and Off
Press and release the button tocycle through the various climatecontrolled seat settings and off.
See Climate Controlled Seats (page 150).
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off
Press and release the button toswitch on temperature control forthe right-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off
Press and release the button tocycle through the various heatsettings and off.
See Heated Seats (page 149).
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off
Press and release the button.
Switching Maximum Air ConditioningOn and Off
Press and release the button formaximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set toLO, recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff
Press and release the button formaximum defrosting.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set toHI, air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to the highestspeed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turns onwhen you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
Press and release the button toswitch between outside air andrecirculated air.
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The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. This may reducethe time needed to cool the interior (whenused with A/C) and reduce unwanted odorsfrom entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn off (orprevent you from switching on) in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in various air distribution controlcombinations during hot weather in order toimprove cooling efficiency.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Automatic Climate Control
Note:Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is notnecessary.
Note:The system adjusts to heat or cool theinterior to the temperature you select asquickly as possible.
Note:For the system to function efficiently,the instrument panel and side air ventsshould be fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during cold outsidetemperatures, the system directs air flow tothe windshield and side window air vents. Inaddition, the blower motor may run at aslower speed until the engine warms up.
Note:If you select AUTO during hottemperatures and the inside of the vehicleis hot, the system uses recirculated air tomaximize interior cooling. Blower motorspeed may also reduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer.
Recommended Settings for Heating
1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1. Press and release MAX A/C.
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Recommended Settings for Cooling
1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather
1. Press and release defrost.
2. Adjust the temperature control to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
HEATED WINDSHIELD (If Equipped)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
When you switch the heated rearwindow on, the windshield wiperde-icer turns on.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns off aftera short period of time.
Note:Make sure the engine is on beforeoperating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decals fromthe inside of the heated rear window. Thevehicle Warranty may not cover damagecaused to the heated rear window grid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter, which gives you and your passengersthe following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle and odor concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behind theglove box.
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 504).
For additional cabin air filter information, orto replace the filter, see a qualifiedtechnician.
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REMOTE START
The climate control system adjusts theinterior temperature during remote start.
You can switch this feature on or off andadjust the settings using the informationdisplay controls. See Information Displays(page 110).
You cannot adjust the climate control settingduring remote start operation. Switch theignition on to make adjustments.
Based on your remote start settings, thefollowing vehicle-dependent features mayor may not remain on after remote startingyour vehicle:
•Climate controlled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
•Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note:For dual zone climate controlled seats,the passenger seat setting defaults to matchthe driver seat during remote start.
Automatic Settings
If Auto is on, the system sets the interiortemperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats orcools the vehicle interior as required toachieve comfort.
Note:In cold weather, the heated rearwindow and heated mirrors turn on.
Last Settings
If Last Settings is on, the system uses thesettings last selected before you turned offthe vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Features
In Auto mode, certain heated features mayswitch on during cold weather, and cooledfeatures during hot weather.
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