fuel consumption LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2014 Owners Manual

Storage Compartments
Center Console.........................................146
Overhead Console...................................146
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information..................................147
Keyless Starting
.........................................147
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.....................148
Engine Block Heater................................150
Unique Driving Character- istics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................152
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
....................................158
Fuel Quality................................................159
Running Out of Fuel.................................159
Refueling......................................................161
Fuel Consumption
....................................163
Emission Control System........................164
High Voltage Battery
General Information..................................167
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch......................................................169
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
..........................170
Brakes
General Information..................................174
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes......................................................175 Electric Parking Brake..............................175
Hill Start Assist...........................................177
Traction Control
Principle of Operation
..............................179
Using Traction Control.............................179
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.............................180
Using Stability Control..............................181
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
.................................................182
Active Park Assist
.....................................184
Rear View Camera....................................188
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation...............................191
Using Cruise Control.................................191
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............192
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.................................................199
Lane Keeping System.............................200
Blind Spot Information System.............205
Steering......................................................209
Collision Warning System.......................210
Drive Control
..............................................212
Load Carrying
Load Limit
....................................................214
Towing
Towing a Trailer.........................................221
Transporting the Vehicle
.........................221
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4.
Insert the fuel fill nozzle, or the fuel fill
funnel provided with the vehicle,
several times to allow the inlet to close
properly. This will dislodge any debris
preventing the inlet from sealing.
If this action corrects the problem, the
message may not reset immediately. It
may take several driving cycles for the
message to turn off. A driving cycle
consists of an engine start-up (after four
or more hours with the engine off ) followed
by city or highway driving. Continuing to
drive with the message on may cause the
service engine soon lamp to turn on as
well.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Note: The amount of usable fuel in the
empty reserve varies and should not be
relied upon to increase driving range.
When refueling your vehicle after the fuel
gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the
advertised capacity of the fuel tank due
to the empty reserve still present in the
tank.
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. Do not rely on this fuel
for driving. The usable capacity of the fuel
tank is the amount of fuel that can be put
into the tank after the gauge indicates
empty. The advertised capacity is the total
fuel tank size – it is the combined usable
capacity plus the empty reserve.
Filling the Tank
For consistent results when filling the fuel
tank: •
Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.
• Allow no more than two automatic
click-offs when filling.
Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during the
first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) of driving
(this is your engine ’s break-in period); a
more accurate measurement is obtained
after 2000 miles - 3000 miles (3200
kilometers - 4800 kilometers). Also, fuel
expense, frequency of fill ups or fuel
gauge readings are not accurate ways to
measure fuel economy.
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record
the initial odometer reading.
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added.
3. After at least three to five tank fill ups,
fill the fuel tank and record the current
odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading
from the current odometer reading.
5. Calculate fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons used (For
Metric: Multiply liters used by 100, then
divide by kilometers traveled).
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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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