heating LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2014 Owners Manual
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Electric Park Brake
Lights or flashes when the
electric parking brake
malfunctions.
Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature Lights when the engine or motor
cooling system is overheating.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place
and have an authorized dealer check the
system.
Engine Oil If it lights with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 254).
Note: Do not resume your trip if it lights,
even if the oil level is correct. Have an
authorized dealer check the system
immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt Lights and a chime sounds to
remind you to fasten your safety
belt.
See Safety Belt Minder
(page 35).
Front Airbag Lights when you start your
vehicle. If it continues to flash or
remains on, it indicates a
malfunction. Have an authorized dealer
check the system. Grade Assist
(If Equipped) Lights when you switch on the
grade assist function.
Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights appears on
the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive
cruise control and/or the collision warning
system. To make sure the display works,
it will also appear momentarily when you
start your vehicle .
High Beam Lights when you switch on the
high-beam headlamps. Flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Hood Ajar Lights when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Lane Keeping Aid
(If Equipped) Lights when you activate the
lane keeping system.
Low Fuel Level Lights when the fuel level is low
or the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
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Empower
Empower adds an engine on/off threshold
to the power demand gauge from
Enlighten. The threshold is shown as a
blue double outline. The gauge is
designed to show you how close you are
to the gasoline engine on/off threshold
and how much power you are requesting
based on how far you press the
accelerator pedal.
When power demand is below the
threshold the vehicle is operating on
battery power only with the engine off, EV
is displayed and the gauge fill is shown in
blue.
When power demand exceeds the
threshold both the engine and the high
voltage battery provide power and the
gauge fill is white.
When power demand surpasses the amber
indicator, this level of demand and
associated fuel economy are shown in
amber.
Note:
You can reset your average fuel
economy by pressing and holding the OK
button on the left hand steering wheel
controls.
MyView
You can choose what to display in this
view. Selecting Change MyView in the
options menu allows you to scroll through
two columns of content choices. •
Press the up or down arrow to view
content.
• Use the right and left arrows to move
between the left column content and
the middle column content.
• The right column is reserved for the
Battery Gauge and the Fuel Gauge.
Once you have your desired content
showing in each column then press OK to
save. This becomes your new MyView
screen.
Unique content available in MyView:
• Accessory Power— Indicates electrical
power demands from your vehicle ’s
accessory systems. Accessories use
power but do not contribute to
propelling the vehicle. The gauge
separately displays power demand in
kilowatts (kW) for climate and other
accessories.
Climate includes the power being used by
high voltage climate control components
such as the electric A/C compressor and
the electric heater (Energi vehicles only)
Other includes all power being used by
the low voltage accessories (cabin fans,
headlights, heated seats, etc.).
• Coolant Temp – Indicates engine
coolant temperature. At normal
operating temperature, the level
indicator will be white and will be in
the normal range (between H and C).
If the engine coolant temperature
exceeds the normal range, the level
indicator will change to red to indicate
that the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the vehicle and let the engine
cool.
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pres-
sure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.See Engine Coolant Check (page 255).
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
See Engine
Coolant Check (page 255).
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake systemshould be inspected immediately.
See Brake Fluid Check
(page 260).
Brake Fluid Level LOW
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop thevehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessivelyhigh. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Overtem-
perature
Displays when the motor electronics are overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the vehicle
and let it cool. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Motor Coolant Overtem-
perature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order tohelp reduce high coolant temperatures.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorized dealer.
Service Tire Mobility Kit
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or
Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operate properly. See your authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due toa powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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Traction Control
Action
Message
Displays when the traction control system has been switchedoff or on. See Using Traction Control (page 179).
Traction Control Off / On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard areactivated.
Spinout Detected
Hazards Activated
Transmission Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Overtem-
perature Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and has
limited functionality. See Automatic Transmission (page 170).
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shiftstrategy.
Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt
Mode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked andunable to select gears.
Transmission Indicate
Mode Lockup On
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Note:
When you select windshield
defrosting and defogging, the instrument
panel and footwell level functions
automatically switch off and air
conditioning switches on. Outside air flows
into your vehicle.
Heating the Interior Quickly
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
Recommended Settings for Heating
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
1. Press the MAX A/C button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
Recommended Settings for Cooling
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting.
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather
1. Press the defrost button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note:
You must switch the ignition on to
use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window
of thin ice and fog. Press the button again
within 10 minutes to switch it off. It
switches off automatically after 10 minutes,
or when you switch the ignition off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
objects to clean the inside of the rear
window or to remove decals from the
inside of the rear window. This may
cause damage to the heated grid lines,
which your warranty does not cover.
Heated Exterior Mirror
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to readjust the
mirror glass if it has frozen in place. These
actions could cause damage to the glass
and mirrors.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass
of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or
other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Both heated mirrors remove ice, mist and
fog when you switch on the heated rear
window.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter. It is located behind the glove box.
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WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions, must exercise
care when using the heated seat. The
heated seat may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause
the heated seat to overheat. Do not
puncture the seat with pins, needles or
other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury. Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Touch the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
Warmer settings are indicated by more
indicator lights. Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped) WARNING
Persons who are unable to feel pain
to the skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion,
or other physical conditions, must exercise
care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not
puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may
damage the heating element which may
cause the seat heater to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious
personal injury. Note:
Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
The rear seat heat controls are located on
the rear of the center console.
The heated seats only operate when the
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•
Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and
off. Warmer settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
• Press again to deactivate.
The heated seat module resets at every
ignition run cycle. While the ignition is on,
press the high or low heated seat switch
to enable heating mode. When activated,
they will turn off automatically when you
turn the engine off.
VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
The ventilated seats will only function
when the engine is running. To operate the ventilated seats:
Press the ventilated seat symbol to cycle
through the various cooling settings and
off. Cooler settings are indicated by more
indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while
the ventilated seats are on, the feature will
turn itself off and you will need to
reactivate it. Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with lifetime air
filters that are integrated with the seats.
Regular maintenance or replacement is
not needed.
REAR SEAT ARMREST
Fold the armrest down to use the armrest
and cupholder. To open the storage lid,
pull up on the latch located between the
cupholders.
Armrest pass-through
Note:
Do not exceed 80 pounds (36
kilograms) of weight on the pass-through
door.
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When the indicator light, located on the
power point, is:
•
on — power point is ready to supply
power.
• off — power point power supply is off;
ignition is not on.
• flashing — power point is in fault mode.
The power point temporarily turns off
power if it exceeds the 150 watt limit. It
can also switch to a fault mode if it detects
overloading, overheating, or shorting
conditions. For overloading and shorting
conditions, unplug your device and switch
the ignition off then on. For an overheating
condition, let the system cool off first.
Switch the ignition off then on.
Do not use the power point for certain
electric devices, including:
• Cathode ray tube type televisions
• Motor loads, for example vacuum
cleaners, electric saws and other
electric power tools, or
compressor-driven refrigerators
• Measuring devices which process
precise data, for example medical
equipment or measuring equipment
• Other appliances requiring an
extremely stable power supply, for
example microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets or touch sensor lamps
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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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