flat tire LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2014 Owner's Guide

The tire pressure should be checked
periodically (at least monthly) using an
accurate tire gauge. See Inflating Your
Tires in this chapter.
Understanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
The tire pressure monitoring system
measures pressure in your four road tires
and sends the tire pressure readings to
your vehicle. The low tire pressure warning
light will turn on if the tire pressure is
significantly low. Once the light is
illuminated, your tires are under-inflated
and need to be inflated to the
manufacturer’
s recommended tire
pressure. Even if the light turns on and a
short time later turns off, your tire pressure
still needs to be checked. When your Temporary Spare Tire is
Installed (If Equipped)
When one of your road tires needs to be
replaced with the temporary spare, the tire
pressure monitoring system will continue
to identify an issue to remind you that the
damaged road wheel and tire assembly
needs to be repaired and put back on your
vehicle.
To restore the full functionality of the tire
pressure monitoring system, have the
damaged road wheel and tire assembly
repaired and remounted on your vehicle.
When you Believe your System is not
Operating Properly
The main function of the tire pressure
monitoring system is to warn you when
your tires need air. It can also warn you in
the event the system is no longer capable
of functioning as intended. See the
following chart for information concerning
your tire pressure monitoring system:
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Customer action required
Possible cause
Low tire pressure
warning light
1. Make sure tires are at the proper
pressure. See Inflating your tires in this
chapter. 2. After inflating your tires to the
manufacturer’s recommended pressure
as shown on the Tire Label (located on
the edge of driver’ s door or the B-Pillar),
the vehicle must be driven for at least
two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h)
before the light turns off.
Tire(s) under-inflated
Solid warning light
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle
to restore system functionality. For a
description on how the system functions,
see When your temporary spare tire is
installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
If the tires are properly inflated and the
spare tire is not in use but the light
remains on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle
to restore system functionality. For a
description on how the system functions,
see When your temporary spare tire is
installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
Flashing warning
light
If the tires are properly inflated and the
spare tire is not in use but the light
remains on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
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When Inflating your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at
a gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system may not
respond immediately to the air added to
your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving
over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn
off after you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
How Temperature Affects your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi (14
to 28 kPa) from a cold start situation. If the
vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower
than the daytime temperature, the tire
pressure may decrease approximately 3
psi (21 kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in
ambient temperature. This lower pressure
value may be detected by the TPMS as
being significantly lower than the
recommended inflation pressure and
activate the TPMS warning light for low
tire pressure. If the low tire pressure
warning light is on, visually check each tire
to verify that no tire is flat. (If one or more
tires are flat, repair as necessary.) Check
air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is
under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle
to the nearest location where air can be
added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to
the recommended inflation pressure.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign \
materials
present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the whee\
l hub,
brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with th\
e mounting surfaces
of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact a\
t the wheel
mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to co\
me off while
your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control. Ib-ft (Nm)
*
Bolt size
100 (135)
M12 x 1.5
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust.\
Use only Ford
recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kil\
ometers) after any
wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal). Wheel pilot bore
A
Inspect the wheel pilot bore and
mounting surface prior to installation.
Remove any visible corrosion or loose
particles.
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rental car coverage and emergency
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MKZ (CC9) Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)

Exterior Mirrors............................................84
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................85
Blind Spot Monitor...........................................86
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................85
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................85
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................85
Memory Mirrors................................................85
Power Exterior Mirrors....................................84
Signal Indicator Mirrors..................................85
F
Fastening the Safety Belts.......................30 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt.............................33
Restraint of Pregnant Women........................31
Safety Belt Extension Assembly...................34
Safety Belt Locking Modes.............................
31
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................276
Floor Mats
..................................................224
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps....................................80
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)......409 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)..............411
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)........................409
Front Fog Lamps........................................80
Front Passenger Sensing System...........41
Fuel and Refueling...................................158
Fuel Consumption
....................................163
Calculating Fuel Economy...........................163
Filling the Tank................................................163
Fuel Filter
...................................................260
Fuel Quality................................................159 Choosing the Right Fuel...............................159
Octane Recommendations..........................159
Fuel Shutoff...............................................226
Fuses...........................................................239
Fuse Specification Chart........................239 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel......246
Power Distribution Box................................239 G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener........139
Gauges..........................................................89 Common Displays............................................90
Left Information Display.................................89
Right Information Display..............................90
General Information on Radio Frequencies..............................................48
Intelligent Access.............................................48
General Maintenance Information
........412
Multi-point Inspection....................................415
Owner Checks and Services.......................414
Protecting Your Investment..........................413
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................412
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?..................................................412
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.....................................................235
Getting the Services You Need
............232
Away From Home..........................................232
Global Opening and Closing...................84 Closing the Windows......................................84
Opening the Windows....................................
84
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
......................226
Headlamp Exit Delay.................................78
Head Restraints.........................................129 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................130
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................131
Heated Seats
.............................................135
Rear Heated Seats.........................................136
Heated Steering Wheel.............................73
Heated Windows and Mirrors................126 Heated Exterior Mirror..................................126
Heated Rear Window....................................126
Heating See: Climate Control......................................124
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Starting and Stopping the Engine.........147
General Information.......................................147
Steering......................................................209 Electric Power Steering...............................209
Steering Wheel...........................................70
Storage Compartments...........................146
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................87
Sun Shades..................................................86
Sun Visors
....................................................86
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................86
Supplementary Restraints System.........39 Principle of Operation.....................................39
Symbols Glossary
..........................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications..........302
Temporary Mobility Kit
............................276
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air...................................278
General Information......................................277
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure......................................................280
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................277
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed..........................................................280
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.......278
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).....................234
Tire Care
....................................................282
Glossary of Tire Terminology.....................284
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading........................................................282
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.......................................................285
Temperature A B C........................................283
Traction AA A B C..........................................283
Treadwear........................................................283
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................276 Tire Pressure Monitoring System........296
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................
297
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................
298
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................276
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.................................276
Towing a Trailer.........................................221
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.....................................................222
Emergency Towing.......................................222
Recreational Towing.....................................222
Towing.........................................................221
Traction Control
.........................................179
Principle of Operation...................................179
Transmission Code Designation..........305
Transmission...............................................170
Transmission See: Transmission...........................................170
Transporting the Vehicle
.........................221
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Hybrid......................................................252
Unique Driving Characteristics.............152
Universal Garage Door Opener............139 HomeLink Wireless Control System..........139
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