towing LINCOLN MKZ 2019 Owner's Guide

Daytime Running Lamps...............................89Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................90Type Two - Configurable....................................90
Direction Indicators........................................92Indicating a Lane Change..................................92
Doors and Locks.............................................67Drive Control.................................................246Lincoln Drive Control.........................................246
Driver Alert.....................................................227PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................227USING DRIVER ALERT......................................228
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids....................................................227Driving Hints..................................................259Driving Through Water...............................259DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................89
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Economical Driving......................................259Electric Parking Brake..................................193Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............193
Automatically Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................194Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................194Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery is Running Out ofCharge...............................................................194
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................536Emission Law..................................................173Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............174Tampering With a Noise Control System......173
End User License Agreement....................541VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................541
Engine Block Heater....................................164Using the Engine Block Heater.......................165
Engine Coolant Check................................304Adding Coolant...................................................305Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................308Fail-Safe Cooling................................................306Recycled Coolant...............................................306Severe Climates.................................................306
Engine Emission Control.............................173Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check.........................................302Adding Engine Oil..............................................303
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................302Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L...........................302Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................366Drivebelt Routing................................................367
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................367Drivebelt Routing................................................368
Entertainment.................................................421AM/FM Radio.......................................................424Apps.......................................................................435Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................433CD (If equipped)..................................................432HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............428SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........424Sources.................................................................423Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information....................................435USB Ports.............................................................435
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................193
Essential Towing Checks...........................255Before Towing a Trailer.....................................256Hitches..................................................................255Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................256Safety Chains......................................................255
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Trailer Brakes......................................................255Trailer Lamps.......................................................255When Towing a Trailer......................................256
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................96Auto-Dimming Feature........................................98Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................97Blind Spot Monitor................................................99Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................98Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................98Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98Memory Mirrors.....................................................98Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................98
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................38Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................39Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................356
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................329
Floor Mats......................................................260Front Parking Aid.........................................202Obstacle Distance Indicator............................203
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................166Fuel Consumption.........................................172Advertised Capacity...........................................172Fuel Economy.......................................................172
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................167Fuel Filter.........................................................3132.0L Engines and 3.0L Engines withFWD....................................................................3133.0L Engines with AWD.....................................314
Fuel Quality.....................................................166Choosing the Right Fuel....................................166
Fuel Shutoff...................................................263Fuses................................................................277Fuse Specification Chart.............................277Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........289Power Distribution Box......................................277
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............153
Gauges.............................................................103Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............104Fuel Gauge...........................................................104
Information Display.............................................104
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................177
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........504Multi-Point Inspection........................................507Owner Checks and Services...........................505Protecting Your Investment.............................504Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................504Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................504
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................273Getting the Services You Need................269Away From Home..............................................269
Global Opening and Closing.......................96Closing the Windows...........................................96Opening the Windows.........................................96
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Hazard Flashers............................................263Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps........................316
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
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Rear Seats.......................................................148Rear View Camera........................................213Using the Rear View Camera System............214
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................213
Recommended Towing Weights..............254Refueling.........................................................169System Warnings..................................................171
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................140Automatic Settings..............................................140Heated and Cooled Features..........................140Last Settings.........................................................140
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................326Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................276
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......275Roadside Assistance...................................262Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................262Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................263Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................263Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................262Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................262
Roadside Emergencies...............................262Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................259
Running Out of Fuel.....................................168Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................168Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................168
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Safety Canopy™...............................................53Safety Precautions........................................166Scheduled Maintenance Record...............516Scheduled Maintenance............................504Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts...........................................................37Principle of Operation..........................................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................42Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats..................................................................141Security..............................................................77Settings............................................................461911 Assist...............................................................469Ambient Lighting.................................................478Bluetooth..............................................................464Clock......................................................................463Display..................................................................480General..................................................................475Media Player........................................................462Mobile Apps.........................................................474Navigation.............................................................471Phone....................................................................464Radio......................................................................470SiriusXM.................................................................471Sound.....................................................................461Valet Mode............................................................481Vehicle...................................................................478Voice Control.......................................................480Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................476
Side Airbags.....................................................52
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Towing a Trailer.............................................253Load Placement..................................................253
Towing Points................................................268Installing the Recovery Hook..........................268Recovery Hook Location..................................268
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........257Emergency Towing.............................................257Recreational Towing..........................................257
Towing.............................................................253Traction Control.............................................197Principle of Operation........................................197
Transmission Code Designation...............372Transmission...................................................177Transporting the Vehicle............................267Type Approvals..............................................571Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System..............................579Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................574Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................575Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module.......................................577Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................580Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)....................571
Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................580
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................298Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................300Universal Garage Door Opener................153HomeLink Wireless Control System...............153
USB Port.........................................................392Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................218Automatic Cancellation....................................222Blocked Sensor...................................................224Canceling the Set Speed.................................222Changing the Set Speed...................................221Detection Issues.................................................223Following a Vehicle...........................................220Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................220Hilly Condition Usage.......................................222Overriding the Set Speed.................................221Park Brake Application.....................................222Resuming the Set Speed.................................222Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................219Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary.....................................220Setting the Gap Distance..................................221Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........222
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........219Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............226System Not Available........................................224
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................183Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD)......................................................185Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare orMismatched Tires...........................................185
Using Cruise Control....................................217Canceling the Set Speed..................................218Changing the Set Speed...................................217Resuming the Set Speed...................................218Setting the Cruise Speed..................................217Switching Cruise Control Off............................218Switching Cruise Control On............................217
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains.......................................351Using Stability Control.................................199Using Summer Tires....................................350Using Traction Control.................................197Switching the System Off..................................197System Indicator Lights and Messages.........197Using a Switch......................................................197Using the Information Display Controls.........197
Using Voice Recognition..............................411Audio Voice Commands....................................413Climate Voice Commands.................................414
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