service LINCOLN MKZ 2019 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See General Maintenance Inform-ation (page 504).Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See General Maintenance Information (page 504).Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.See Brake Fluid Check (page 313).Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact yourauthorized dealer.Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high coolant temperatures.Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow somefeatures to operate properly. See your authorized dealer.Transport / Factory Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
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Information Displays

Park Aid
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Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorizeddealer. See Rear Parking Aid (page 201).Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorizeddealer. See Rear Parking Aid (page 201).Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake
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The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedalbeing pressed.To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed.Perform a manual release.Park Brake Use Switch to Release
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release parkbrake before continued driving.Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.Park Brake Not Applied
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The electric parking brake is not fully released.Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow serviceof the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.Park Brake Maintenance Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionalitymay still be available. Contact your authorized dealer.Park Brake Limited Function ServiceRequired
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact yourauthorized dealer.Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2 minutes before attemptingto apply again.Park Brake System Overheated
Power Steering
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The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See your authorizeddealer.Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle a safe place. Contact your authorizeddealer.Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passiveentry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.Steering Assist Fault Service Required
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Transmission
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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 Overheating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.Transmission Over Temperature StopSafely
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.Transmission Limited Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical after reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page314).
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 AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.Invalid Gear Selection
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Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transmission to shift frompark.Depress Brake to Shift from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter neutral hold. See Auto-matic Transmission (page 177).Press N again to Enter Stay in NeutralMode
Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 177).Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active. See General Information (page 110).Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manualto Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park BrakeApply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans UsePark Brake to Secure Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to park. See your authorizeddealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting toPark
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to reverse. See your authorizeddealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse UnavailableService Required
See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable SelectS for Drive Service Required
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See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral UnavailableService Required
See your authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport UnavailableService Required
Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned off. See Towing theVehicle on Four Wheels (page 257).Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off forTowing
Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and parkbutton selected to deactivate. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 257).Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake andSelect Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be released. See Towing theVehicle on Four Wheels (page 257).Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake forTowing
Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.Neutral Tow Disengaged
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EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alter theoriginal equipment floor covering orinsulation between it and the metal floor ofthe vehicle. The floor covering and insulationprotect occupants of the vehicle from theengine and exhaust system heat and noise.On vehicles with no original equipment floorcovering insulation, do not carry passengersin a manner that permits prolonged skincontact with the metal floor. Failure to followthese instructions may result in fire orpersonal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state lawsprohibit removing or rendering inoperativeemission control system components. Similarfederal or provincial laws may apply inCanada. We do not approve of any vehiclemodification without first determiningapplicable laws.
Tampering with emissions controlsystems including related sensorsor the Diesel Exhaust Fluid systemcan result in reduced engine power and theillumination of the service engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative by anyperson other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery to theultimate purchaser or while it is in use.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessive exhaustsmoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
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Engine Emission Control

The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance information areessential to the life and performance of yourvehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Lincoln,Motorcraft or Lincoln-authorized parts formaintenance replacements or for service ofcomponents affecting emission control, suchnon-Lincoln parts should be equivalent togenuine Lincoln Motor Company parts inperformance and durability.
Illumination of the service engine soonindicator, charging system warning light orthe temperature warning light, fluid leaks,strange odors, smoke or loss of enginepower could indicate that the emissioncontrol system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaustsystem may allow exhaust to enter thevehicle. Have a damaged or improperlyoperating exhaust system inspected andrepaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes toyour vehicle or engine. By law, vehicleowners and anyone who manufactures,repairs, services, sells, leases, tradesvehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles arenot permitted to intentionally remove anemission control device or prevent it fromworking. Information about your vehicle’semission system is on the Vehicle EmissionControl Information Decal located on or nearthe engine. This decal also lists enginedisplacement.
Please consult your warranty information forcomplete details.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle has a computer known as theon-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) thatmonitors the engine’s emission controlsystem. The system protects the environmentby making sure that your vehicle continuesto meet government emission standards. TheOBD-II system also assists a servicetechnician in properly servicing your vehicle.
When the service engine soonindicator illuminates, the OBD-IIsystem has detected a malfunction.Temporary malfunctions may cause theservice engine soon indicator to illuminate.Examples are:
1. Your vehicle has run out of fuel—theengine may misfire or run poorly.
2.Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—theengine may misfire or run poorly.
3. The fuel fill inlet may not have closedproperly. See Refueling (page 169).
4. Driving through deep water—theelectrical system may be wet.
You can correct these temporarymalfunctions by filling the fuel tank with goodquality fuel, properly closing the fuel fill inletor letting the electrical system dry out. Afterthree driving cycles without these or anyother temporary malfunctions present, theservice engine soon indicator should stay offthe next time you start the engine. A drivingcycle consists of a cold engine startupfollowed by mixed city and highway driving.No additional vehicle service is required.
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Engine Emission Control

If the service engine soon indicator remainson, have your vehicle serviced at the firstavailable opportunity. Although somemalfunctions detected by the OBD-II may nothave symptoms that are apparent, continueddriving with the service engine soon indicatoron can result in increased emissions, lowerfuel economy, reduced engine andtransmission smoothness and lead to morecostly repairs.
Readiness for Inspection andMaintenance (I/M) Testing
Some state and provincial and localgovernments may haveInspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs toinspect the emission control equipment onyour vehicle. Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent you from getting a vehicleregistration.
If the service engine soon indicatoris on or the bulb does not work,your vehicle may need service.See On-Board Diagnostics.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if theservice engine soon indicator is on or notworking properly (bulb is burned out), or ifthe OBD-II system has determined that someof the emission control systems have notbeen properly checked. In this case, thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing.
If the vehicle’s engine or transmission hasjust been serviced, or the battery hasrecently run down or been replaced, theOBD-II system may indicate that the vehicleis not ready for I/M testing. To determine ifthe vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn theignition key to the on position for 15 secondswithout cranking the engine. If the serviceengine soon indicator blinks eight times, itmeans that the vehicle is not ready for I/Mtesting; if the service engine soon indicatorstays on solid, it means that your vehicle isready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system checks the emissioncontrol system during normal driving. Acomplete check may take several days.
If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, youcan perform the following driving cycleconsisting of mixed city and highway driving:
1. 15 minutes of steady driving on anexpressway or highway followed by 20minutes of stop-and-go driving with atleast four 30-second idle periods.
2.Allow your vehicle to sit for at least eighthours with the ignition off. Then, start thevehicle and complete the above drivingcycle. The vehicle must warm up to itsnormal operating temperature. Oncestarted, do not turn off the vehicle untilthe above driving cycle is complete.
If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing,you need to repeat the above driving cycle.
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USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) uses all four wheelsto power the vehicle. This increases traction,enabling you to drive over terrain and roadconditions that a conventional two-wheeldrive vehicle cannot. The AWD system isactive all the time and requires no input fromthe operator.
Note:Your vehicle may be equipped withDynamic Torque Vectoring. This feature usesall four wheels to power the vehicle andindependently controls the torque to eachrear wheel. In addition, the system has theability to over speed the outside rear wheelin a turn. This increases traction andhandling performance, allowing the vehicleto travel through road conditions and havepath following capability superior toconventional two-wheel drive and AWDvehicles. The Dynamic Torque Vectoringsystem is active all the time and requires noinput from the operator.
Note:Your AWD vehicle is not intended foroff-road use. The AWD feature gives yourvehicle some limited off-road capabilities inwhich driving surfaces are relatively level,obstruction-free and otherwise similar tonormal on-road driving conditions. Operatingyour vehicle under other than thoseconditions could subject the vehicle toexcessive stress which might result indamage which is not covered under yourwarranty.
Note:When an AWD system fault is present,the warning AWD Malfunction ServiceRequired displays in the information display.The AWD system is not functioning correctlyand defaulted to front-wheel drive. Whenthis warning displays, have your vehicleserviced at an authorized dealer.
Note: The AWD OFF message may alsoappear in the information display if the AWDsystem overheats and defaults to front-wheeldrive. This may occur if the vehicle isoperated in extreme conditions withexcessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume normal AWD function as soon aspossible, stop the vehicle in a safe locationand stop the engine for at least 10 minutes. After the engine has been restarted and theAWD system has adequately cooled, theAWD OFF message will turn off and normalAWD function returns. If the engine is notstopped, the AWD OFF message turns offwhen the system cools and normal AWDfunction returns.
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All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)