ECO LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2011 Owner's Manual

Fuel economy
Use this to turn the instantaneous fuel economy gauge on or off. While
Fuel Economy is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
highlight the following choices:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Efficiency gauge
Use this to choose the type of efficiency gauge display you would like.
While Efficiency Gauge is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display to the following:
•Efficiency Leaves
•History Graph
•None
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
FE history length
Use this to set the fuel efficiency history length for the history graph.
While FE History Length is highlighted, press RESET to select it and
move right to display to the following:
•10
•20
•60
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
These indicate average fuel economy in 10, 20, or 60 minute intervals.
The graph is updated each minute with the fuel economy that was
achieved during the prior 1, 2, or 6 minutes of driving, respectively.
Language
While Language is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right
to display the following:
•English
•Francais
•Español
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Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Units
While Units is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display the following:
•English
•Metric
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Vehicle settings
Press SETUP to reach Vehicle Settings.
While Vehicle Settings is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
Autolamp
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
While Autolamp is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right
to display the following autolamp delay values (in seconds):
•0•60
•10•90
•20•120
•30•180
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
While Autolock is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display the following:
•On
•Off
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
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While MyKey™ is highlighted, press RESET to cycle the message center
through each of the systems being monitored:
Create MyKey
This feature
While Create MyKey is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Confirm
Press REST for two seconds to confirm or press INFO to cancel.
MyKey AdvTrac
While MyKey AdvTrac is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Manual
•Always On
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
MyKey Speed
While MyKey Speed is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Off
•80 MPH ( 130 km/h)
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
MyKey Chimes
While MyKey Chimes is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Off
•45 MPH (75 km/h)
•55 MPH (90 km/h)
•65 MPH (105 km/h)
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
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MyKey Volume
While MyKey Volume is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Limited
•Not Limited
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to pick the highlighted item.
Clear MyKey
While Clear MyKey is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move
right to display the following:
•Confirm
Press SETUP for two seconds to confirm or press INFO to cancel.
System check
Press SETUP to reach System Check.
While System Check is highlighted, press RESET to cycle the message
center through each of the systems being monitored:
1. OIL LIFE 8. BRAKE SYSTEM
2. ELECTRIC DRIVE 9. FUEL LEVEL XXX MI (KM)
3. CHARGING SYSTEM10. MYKEY USED
(if MyKey™ is programmed)
4. DOORS11. MYKEY DISTANCE
(if MyKey™ is programmed)
5. TRUNK 12. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
6. BLINDSPOT (if equipped)13. ADMIN KEY(S)
PROGRAMMED
7. CROSS TRAFFIC (if equipped)
Demo
The demo briefly displays each of the gauge displays available.
Press SETUP to reach Demo.
While Demo is highlighted, press RESET to start the demo. Pressing
INFO, SETUP or RESET will exit the demo.
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Tutorial
The tutorial is a self-paced guide that provides a brief overview of
instrument cluster features.
Press SETUP to reach Tutorial.
While Tutorial is highlighted, press RESET to start the tutorial. Use the
INFO, SETUP and RESET buttons to navigate through the tutorial.
Resets
Press SETUP to reach Resets.
While Resets is highlighted, press RESET to select it and move right to
display to the following:
•Reset to Default: Resets the instrument cluster display options to their
factory defaults setting.
•Long Term Fuel Econ: Resets the long term fuel economy value
displayed on the shutdown trip summary screen to 0. This will also
clear and reset the efficiency flowers.
Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices.
Press RESET to reset the highlighted item.
System warnings
System warnings and important information about vehicle status will be
displayed at the left side of your vehicle’s instrument cluster. System
warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s
operating systems. Warnings will be displayed in large format on the left
side of the instrument cluster and then will shrink to a small format if
cleared by pressing the RESET button. The warning will remain on the
far left until the condition causing the warning is corrected.
The message center will display the temperature gauge and PRNDL
indicator if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use
the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the
warning by pressing RESET and clearing the warning message.
Types of messages and warnings:
•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you
may need to take action on or be informed of.
•Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is
restarted.
•Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem
or condition is still present and needs your attention.
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VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped)— Displayed when
the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle. SeeBlind spot information systemin
theDrivingchapter.
TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE— Displayed when the perimeter
alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the
driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from
triggering, the ignition must be turned to Start before the 12 second
chime expires. SeePerimeter alarm systemin theLocks and Security
chapter.
INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM— Displayed when an attempt is
made to program an invalid key or more than the maximum number of
integrated keys allowed. For more information on integrated key, refer to
theLocks and Securitychapter.
READY TO DRIVE— Displayed briefly once the vehicle has
successfully started. Indicates that the vehicle is ready to drive even
when you don’t hear the gasoline engine running.
MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed at startup when
MyKey™ is in use. Refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter
for more information.
KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM— Displayed when an attempt is made
to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer toMyKey™in
theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX— Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and the Admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit and the vehicle
speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer toMyKey™in theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH— Displayed when starting the vehicle
and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to
MyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY— Displayed when a MyKey™ is in
use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected
speed. Refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible Lincoln premium
sound/THXaudio system
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while
driving.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the radio and certain electrical features may be used for up
to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is
opened.
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THX:Your vehicle may be equipped
with the THXII certified premium
audio system. This system creates
optimal acoustic quality for all
seating positions and road
conditions. The system offers an
advanced speaker system,
amplifiers, subwoofer and
equalization.
Setting the clock
CLOCK:Press to set the clock. The display will read SET TIME. Use the
memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time– hours and
minutes and press OK. The clock will then begin from that time.
AM/FM Radio
/ VOL (Power/Volume):Press to turn the radio on/off. Turn the
knob to increase/decrease volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the
ignition is turned back on.
AM/FM:Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
TUNE:Turn the knob to go up/down the frequency band in individual
increments.
DIRECT:Press DIRECT and then select the desired radio frequency
(i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset numbers (0–9).
SEEK:Press
SEEKto access the previous/next strong radio
station.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations.
MEMORY PRESETS (0–9):When tuned to any station, press and hold
a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in
the display. You can save up to 30 stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and
FM2.
Saving presets automatically:Autoset allows you to set the strongest
local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset
stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
To activate the autoset feature:Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO
PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use
SEEKto switch
AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to
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initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you press
another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate.
The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing.
If there are fewer then 10 strong stations, the system will store the last
one in the remaining presets.
RDS Radio
Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search
RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC,
COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.
To activate:Press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the
display. Use
SEEKto turn RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is OFF, you
will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the station
name or type.
CAT/FLD (Category/Folder):This feature allows you to select from
various music categories.
To change RDS categories:Press MENU repeatedly until RDS ON/OFF
appears in the display. Use
SEEKto turn RDS ON. Press CAT.
PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will appear in the
display. Press
SEEKto scroll through all possible categories.
When the desired category appears in the display, press
SEEKto
find the next station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief
sampling of all stations playing that category of music.
Six Disc CD/MP3 Player
CD:Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the
system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded,
NO DISC will appear in the display.
LOAD:Use to load CDs into the CD player.
To load a single CD–
Press LOAD. When the display reads SELECT CD SLOT, choose the
desired slot number using memory presets 1–6. The display will read
MOVING TO CD # and then LOAD CD #. Load the desired disc, label
side up into the CD slot opening. If you do not choose a slot within five
seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will
begin to play.
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PIN number to its initial password setting (1234). PIN RESET TO
DEFAULT PIN will be displayed.
e. RETURN:Press OK when RETURN is displayed and the system
will exit back to the satellite radio menu.
Sound Adjustments
Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features:
BASS:Press
SEEKto adjust the level of bass.
TREBLE:Press
SEEKto adjust the level of treble.
BALANCE:Press
SEEKto adjust the audio between the left
(L) and right (R) speakers.
FADE:Press
SEEKto adjust the audio between the back (B)
and front (F) speakers.
SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME:With this feature on, radio volume
automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate
for road and wind noise.
The default setting isoff.
Use
SEEKto adjust between SPEED OFF and levels1–7:
Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows
the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to
compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is1–3;SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode, if equipped):Press SOUND
repeatedly to reach the Occupancy mode setting. Press
SEEKto
select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR
SEATS.
Extra Features
AUX:Press for SYNCLINE IN (auxiliary audio mode).
For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to
Auxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
For more information on SYNC, please refer toSYNCinformation
included with your vehicle for further information.
OK
/(Play/Pause):Your vehicle is equipped with special phone
and media features which will require you to confirm commands by
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