climate control LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2014 User Guide

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
This hybrid vehicle combines electric and
gasoline propulsion to provide
performance and efficiency. It requires no
special fuels and you never have to plug
it in.
Note:
You may notice higher engine
speeds upon start-up. This temporary
condition is normal and necessary to heat
up the cabin and minimize emissions. Starting: Switch the ignition on
while your transmission selector
is in position P. The green ready
indicator light will appear in the instrument
cluster, letting you know that the vehicle
is ready for driving.
The engine may not start because this
vehicle is equipped with silent key start.
This fuel saving feature allows your vehicle
to be ready to drive without requiring the
gas engine to be running. This indicator
will remain on while the vehicle is on,
whether the engine is running or not to
indicate the vehicle is capable of
movement (using its electric motor, engine,
or both). Typically, the engine will not start
unless the vehicle is cold, you make a
climate control change, or you press the
accelerator.
Driving:
The gas engine automatically
starts and stops to provide power when
needed and to save fuel when not needed.
While coasting at low speeds, coming to
a stop, or standing, the gas engine
normally shuts down and the vehicle
operates in electric-only mode. Conditions
that may cause the engine to start up or
remain running include: •
Considerable vehicle acceleration
• Vehicle speed above 85 mph (137
km/h) However, the maximum speed
for electric–only operation may be
lower while driving in hot temperatures
or on hilly terrain.
• Ascending a hill
• Charge level of high voltage battery is
low
• Very high or low outside temperature
(to provide system cooling or heating)
• Engine not warm enough to provide
passenger requested cabin
temperature.
Stopping:
The gas engine may shut off to
conserve fuel as you come to a stop.
Restarting the vehicle is not required.
Simply step on the accelerator when you
are ready to drive.
Transmission Operation:
Due to the
technologically advanced,
electronically-controlled continuously
variable transaxle, you will not feel shift
changes like those of a non-hybrid vehicle.
Note: Since engine speed is controlled by
the transmission, it may seem elevated at
times. This is normal hybrid operation and
helps deliver fuel efficiency and
performance.
Neutral:
It is not recommended to idle the
vehicle in position N for an extended
period of time because this will discharge
your high voltage battery and decrease
fuel economy. The engine will not start,
and cannot provide power to the hybrid
system in position
N.
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Frequently asked questions
Answer
Question
The high voltage battery is electrically
isolated from the rest of the vehicle when
the key is off. When you turn the key to on, high voltage contactors inside the battery
are closed to make the electricity available to the motor/generator and enable the
vehicle to drive. The clicks are the sound
of these contactors as they close and open during start up and shut down.
What are the series of clicks from the cargo
area when I first turn the key in the ignition?
The vehicle's computer will determine if anengine start is required at key-on. Silent
key start will start the engine if it is neces- sary for cabin heating, windshield defrost, or if the outside temperature is low.
Why does the engine sometimes start at
key-on?
There are several reasons the engine stayson for an extended amount of time when
you first start it. One common reason is to
ensure that the emissions components are warm enough to minimize tailpipe emis- sions. As the climate gets cooler, this engine-on time is extended.
Why does it take a long time before the
engine shuts down?
The engine is required to turn on abovethis speed to protect the transmission hardware.
Why does my engine never shut down
above 85 mph (137 km/h)?
In order to ensure that the climate controlsystem can begin heating the cabin or
defrosting the windshield as soon as a driver requests it, the engine coolant
temperature has to be kept sufficiently hot. Keeping the engine on is required to
maintain the correct minimum temperature.
Why does my engine stay on when it is
extremely cold outside?
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TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS
Emergency Towing
In the event your vehicle becomes
disabled (without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport
vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels on
the ground, regardless of the
powertrain/transmission configuration)
under the following conditions:
•
The vehicle is facing forward so that it
is towed in a forward direction.
• The transmission gear shift lever is
placed in position N. If the transmission
gear shift lever cannot be moved to
position N, it may need to be
overridden. See Automatic
Transmission (page 170).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle.
See
Climate Control (page 124).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are designed to ensure that
your transmission is not damaged. Your vehicle can be towed with all four
wheels on the ground using the Neutral
Tow feature, or with all four wheels off the
ground using a vehicle transport trailer. If
you are using a vehicle transport trailer,
follow the instruction specified by the
equipment provider.
Neutral Tow
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
• Place the vehicle in Neutral Tow mode
by doing the following:
•Put the ignition in accessory mode
(ignition on, engine off ).
See
Keyless Starting (page 147).
• Select
Neutral Tow in the
information display.
• When prompted by the information
display, press the brake pedal and
select Neutral on the transmission.
Make sure the parking brake is off.
If done successfully,
Neutral Tow
Engaged appears in the display.
• Shut the ignition off.
See Keyless
Starting (page 147). If the process
is completed successfully, the N
on the transmission slowly blinks
and "Neutral tow engaged"
appears in the information display.
• Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Start the engine and allow it to run for
one minute at the beginning of each
day. With the engine running and your
foot on the brake, shift into position D
and then into position R before shifting
back into position
N.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Front heated seat
20A 1
65
Not used
-
66
Body control module 2
50A 2
67
Heated rear window
40A 1
68
Anti-lock brake system valves
30A 1
69
Passenger seat
30A 1
70
Not used
-
71
Panoramic roof #1
30A 1
72
Rear climate controlled seats
20A 1
73
Driver seat module
30A 1
74
Not used
-
75
iShifter
20A 1
76
Front climate controlled seats
30A 1
77
Not used
-
78
Blower motor
40A 1
79
Power trunk
30A 1
80
Inverter
40A 1
81
Anti-lock brake system pump
60A 2
82
Wiper motor #1
25A 1
83
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Lighting (ambient, glove box, vanity, dome,
trunk)
10A 1
1
Memory seats, Lumbar, Power mirror
7.5A 1
2
Driver door unlock
20A 1
3
Not used (spare)
5A 1
4
Subwoofer amplifier, THX amplifier
20A 1
5
Not used (spare)
10A 2
6
Not used (spare)
10A 2
7
Not used (spare)
10A 2
8
Not used (spare)
10A 2
9
Power trunk logic, Keypad
5A 2
10
Not used (spare)
5A 2
11
Climate control, Gear shift
7.5A 2
12
Steering wheel column, Cluster, Datalink
logic
7.5A 2
13
Hybrid battery control module
10A 2
14
Datalink/Gateway module
10A 2
15
Trunk release
15A 1
16
Not used (spare)
5A 2
17
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Ignition, Push button stop/start
5A 2
18
Passenger airbag disabled indicator,
Transmission range
5A 2
19
Adaptive headlamps
5A 2
20
Humidity and in-car temperature, Rear
climate seats
5A 2
21
Occupant classification sensor
5A 2
22
Delayed accessory (power inverter logic,
moonroof logic)
10A 1
23
Central lock/unlock
30A 1
24
Driver door (window, mirror)
30A 1
25
Front passenger door (window, mirror)
30A 1
26
Moonroof
30A 1
27
THX amplifier
20A 1
28
Rear driver side door (window)
30A 1
29
Rear passenger side door (window)
30A 1
30
Not used (spare)
15A 1
31
GPS, Voice control, Display, Adaptive
cruise control, Radio frequency receiver
10A 1
32
Radio, Active noise control
20A 1
33
Run/start (fuse #19, 20, 21, 22, 35, 36, 37,
circuit breaker)
30A 1
34
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Whenever you add coolant, check the
coolant level in the inverter system
controller coolant reservoir the next few
times you drive the vehicle. If necessary,
add enough prediluted coolant to bring
the inverter system controller coolant level
to the proper level.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not
recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant since a Ford-approved recycling
process is not yet available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed
of in an appropriate manner. Follow your
community’
s regulations and standards for
recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
• It may be necessary to have an
authorized Ford dealer increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60% will
provide improved freeze point
protection. Engine coolant
concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection
characteristics of the engine coolant
and may cause engine damage. If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•
It may be necessary to have an
authorized Ford dealer decrease the
coolant concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40% will
provide improved overheat protection.
Engine coolant concentrations below
40% will decrease the corrosion/freeze
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant
meeting the Ford specification for optimum
cooling system and engine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-
Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted,
this feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The “fail-safe ”
distance depends on ambient
temperatures, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the
engine coolant temperature gauge will
move to the red (hot) area and: The coolant temperature
warning light will illuminate.
The service engine soon
indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
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MKZ (CC9) Maintenance

Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. They
do not apply to deep tread,
winter-type snow tires, space-saver or
temporary use spare tires, light truck
or LT type tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited
production tires as defined in Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations Part
575.104 (c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation
Tire quality grades: The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires
Ford Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire grades
exactly as the government has written
it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1
½) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate. Traction AA A B C WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning or peak
traction characteristics. The traction grades, from highest to
lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire
’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure. The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C, representing the
tire
’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
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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. Phone
A
Navigation (or Information if your vehicle is not equipped with Navigat\
ion)
B
Climate
C
Settings
D
EV Information
E
Home
F
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Information
G
Entertainment
H
This system uses a four-corner strategy to
provide quick access to several vehicle
features and settings. The touchscreen
provides easy interaction with your cellular
phone, multimedia, climate control and
navigation system. The corners display
any active modes within those menus,
such as phone status or the climate
temperature.
Note: Some features are not available
while your vehicle is moving.
Note: Your system is equipped with a
feature that allows you to access and
control audio features for 30 minutes after
you switch the ignition off (and no doors
open).
PHONE
Press to select any of the following:
• Phone
• Quick Dial
• Phonebook
• History
• Messaging
• Settings
NAVIGATION
Press to select any of the following:
• My Home
• Favorites
• Previous Destinations
• Point of Interest
• Emergency
• Street Address •
Intersection
• City Center
• Map
• Edit Route Cancel Route
CLIMATE
Press to select any of the following:
• Driver Settings
• Recirculated Air
• Auto
• Dual
• Passenger Settings
• A/C
• Defrost SETTINGS
Press to select any of the following:
• Clock
• Display
• Sound
• Vehicle
• Settings
• Help EV Information
Press to access features
specific to your hybrid or plug-in
hybrid electric vehicle.
HOME
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