tow LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2014 User Guide

WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the
wiper motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Single wipe
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Normal wipe
C
High speed wipe
D Intermittent Wipe
Shortest wipe interval
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Longest wipe interval
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes will decrease.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
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C
B
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Note:
If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, your low
beam headlamps will illuminate
automatically when the rain sensor
activates the windshield wipers
continuously.
Note: Wet or winter driving conditions with
ice, snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.
In these conditions, you can do the
following to help keep your windshield
clear:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off. Highest sensitivity
A
OnB
Lowest sensitivity
C The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor.
You will find it in the area around the
interior mirror. The rain sensor monitors
the amount of moisture on the windshield
and automatically turns on the wipers. It
will adjust the wiper speed by the amount
of moisture that the sensor detects on the
windshield. You can turn this feature on
and off in the information display. See
General Information (page 97).
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the
control to low sensitivity, and the wipers
will turn on when the rain sensor detects
a large amount of moisture on the
windshield. Set the control to high
sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on
when the rain sensor detects a small
amount of moisture on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the area
around the mirror is dirty, then the wipers
may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat. 75
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C
B
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To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing to clear any remaining washer
fluid. This feature can be switched on or
off in the information display. See General
Information (page 97).
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LIGHTING CONTROL
OffA
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps
B
Headlamps
C
High Beams Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off. Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
The headlamps will switch on and off
automatically in low light situations or
during inclement weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a period
of time after you switch the ignition off.
Use the information display controls to
adjust the period of time that the
headlamps will remain on.
See
Information Displays (page 97).
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When the headlamp switch is in the
Autolamps position, the windshield wiper
activated exterior lamps will turn on within
10 seconds when you switch the
windshield wipers on. The exterior lamps
will turn off approximately 60 seconds
after you switch the windshield wipers off.
This feature does not turn on the exterior
lamps:
•
during a mist wipe
• while the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition
• if the wipers are in automatic or
intermittent modes.
Note: If you have autolamps and
autowipers switched on the low beam
headlamps will turn on automatically when
the windshield wipers operate
continuously.
Note: You may have to manually switch
the headlamps on in severe weather
conditions.
Note: If you have autolamps switched on
you can only switch the high beam
headlamps on once the system has turned
the headlamps on.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note: If you disconnect and connect the
battery, or fully discharge and charge the
battery, the illuminated components will
switch to the maximum setting. Press repeatedly or press and
hold to dim.
A
Press repeatedly or press and
hold to brighten.
B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three minutes
with any door open or 30 seconds after
the last door has been closed. You can
cancel this feature by pulling the direction
indicator toward you again or switching
the ignition on.
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Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to
its original position.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page
126).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory function.
See
Memory Function (page 133).
Auto-Dimming Feature
(If Equipped)
The driver’ s exterior mirror will
automatically dim when the interior
auto-dimming mirror is activated.
Signal Indicator Mirrors
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing will blink when the turn signal is
activated.
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped) WARNING
Objects in the blind spot mirror are
closer than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated
convex mirror built into the upper outboard
corner of the exterior mirrors. They are
designed to increase your visibility along
the side of your vehicle. Check the main mirror first before a lane
change, then check the blind spot mirror.
If no vehicles are present in the blind spot
mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane
is at a safe distance, signal that you intend
to change lanes. Glance over your
shoulder to verify traffic is clear and
carefully change lanes.
The image of the approaching vehicle is
small and near the inboard edge of the
main mirror when it is at a distance. The
image becomes larger and begins to move
outboard across the main mirror as the
vehicle approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and begin
to appear in the blind spot mirror as the
vehicle approaches (B). The vehicle will
transition to your peripheral field of view
as it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
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Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System (page
205
).
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass
of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or
other petroleum or ammonia-based
cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note: Do not block the sensors on the
front and back of the mirror. Mirror
performance may be affected. A rear
center passenger or raised rear center
head restraint may also block light from
reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a
clear view when backing up. SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
SUN SHADES
(IF EQUIPPED)
Note: Do not try to move the sun shade
manually.
The power rear sun shade covers the rear
window of the vehicle.
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The control is in the overhead console.
The sun shade has a one-touch up and
down feature. Press and release the
control to move the sun shade. To stop
motion, press the control a second time.
The sun shade automatically retracts when
you shift the transmission into R (Reverse).
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the
moonroof or leave them unattended
in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves. When closing the moonroof, you
should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
roof opening. You can open the sliding shade manually
when the moonroof is in its closed
position. Pull the shade toward the front
of the vehicle to close it.
The moonroof controls are on the
overhead console and have a one-touch
open and close feature. To stop the
motion during a one-touch operation,
touch the control a second time. OpenA
VentB
CloseC
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Touch (A) to open the moonroof. It will stop
short of the fully opened position.
Note: This position helps to reduce wind
noise or rumbling which may happen with
the moonroof fully open. Touch (A) again
to fully open the moonroof.
Touch (C) to close the moonroof.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof will stop automatically and
reverse some distance if an obstacle is
detected while closing.
Touch and hold (C) within two seconds of
a bounce-back event to override this
function.
Venting the Moonroof
Touch (B) to vent the moonroof. Touch (C)
to close it.
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Settings (cont’d)
All doors or Driverdoor
Remote Unlocking
Hold Ok to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Set to XXX %
Oil Life Reset
Enable switch or Disable switch
Power Deck Lid Settings (cont’d)
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
Auto or LastSettings
Heater – A/C
Climate
Control
Remote Start
Vehicle
(cont’d)
Auto or Off
Steering Wheel
Auto or Off
Front Defrost
Auto or Off
Rear Defrost
Auto or Off
Driver Seat
Auto or Off
Passenger Seat
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
On or Off
Quiet Start
Enable or Disable
System
Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set. Settings (cont’d)
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
—
On or Off
Switch Inhibit
Vehicle (cont’d)
—
Select number of years
Tire Mobility Kit
On or Off
Remote Open
Windows
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Action
Message
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission Indicate
Mode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
Displays to request the operator to apply the brake as neededby the transmission.
Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed toenable the transmission to shift from park.
Depress Brake to Shift
from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed
again to enter neutral hold. See Automatic Transmission
(page 170).
Press N again to Enter
Stay in Neutral Mode
Displays when neutral hold is active.
See Automatic Trans-
mission (page 170).
Stay in Neutral Mode
Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active.
See General Information
(page 97).
Stay in Neutral Tow
Engaged See Manual to Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake
needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake
needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Cannot Shift Trans Use Park Brake to Secure Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle isshifting to park. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Vehicle is Shifting to Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle isshifting to reverse. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Reverse Unavailable Service Required
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