windshield wipers LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2014 Owners Manual

Anti-Theft Alarm..........................................68
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.................70
Audio Control
...............................................71
Voice Control
...............................................72
Cruise Control
.............................................72
Information Display Control.....................72
Heated Steering Wheel.............................73
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers......................................74
Autowipers...................................................74
Windshield Washers..................................75
Lighting
Lighting Control...........................................77
Autolamps.....................................................77
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................78
Headlamp Exit Delay.................................78
Daytime Running Lamps...........................79
Automatic High Beam Control................79
Front Fog Lamps........................................80
Adaptive Headlamps.................................80
Direction Indicators
.....................................81
Interior Lamps
..............................................81
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..........................................83
Global Opening and Closing...................84
Exterior Mirrors............................................84
Interior Mirror
...............................................86
Sun Visors
....................................................86
Sun Shades..................................................86
Moonroof......................................................87 Instrument Cluster
Gauges..........................................................89
Warning Lamps and Indicators................91
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........95
Information Displays
General Information
...................................97
Information Messages
.............................109
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
.....................124
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate....................................................125
Heated Windows and Mirrors................126
Cabin Air Filter
...........................................126
Remote Start...............................................127
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position................129
Head Restraints.........................................129
Power Seats
................................................131
Memory Function......................................133
Rear Seats
...................................................135
Heated Seats
.............................................135
Ventilated Seats
.........................................137
Rear Seat Armrest
.....................................137
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener............139
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.............................144
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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
E169313A C
BA
E169314

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
MKZ (CC9) Wipers and WashersA
C
B
E169315 E169316

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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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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E165337

When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while
it is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance. To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner.
• For windshields contaminated with tree
sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean the
entire windshield using steel wool (no
greater than 0000 grade) in a circular
motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
fluid.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear
window. The vehicle warranty does not
cover damage caused to the heated rear
window grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle
’s safety belts,
as these actions may weaken the belt
webbing. On vehicles equipped with
seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the side
airbag system and affect performance of
the side airbag in a collision. For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts
and seats equipped with side airbags:
•
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
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Engine
•
The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days. Run at
fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system
leaks, and fluid is at the recommended
level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary.
Keep connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, it
may be advisable to disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge
is maintained for quick starting.
Note: If battery cables are disconnected,
it will be necessary to reset memory
features. Brakes
•
Make sure brakes and parking brake
are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8
meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out
of storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters) back
and forth to remove rust build-up.
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................91
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................92
Anti-Lock Braking System..............................92
Battery................................................................92
Blind Spot Monitor...........................................92
Brake System....................................................92
Cruise Control...................................................92
Direction Indicator...........................................92
Door Ajar............................................................92
Electric Park Brake..........................................93
Engine Oil...........................................................93
Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature.................................................93
Fasten Safety Belt............................................93
Front Airbag.......................................................93
Grade Assist......................................................93
Heads Up Display............................................93
High Beam.........................................................93
Hood Ajar...........................................................93
Lane Keeping Aid.............................................93
Low Fuel Level..................................................93
Low Tire Pressure Warning...........................94
Low Washer Fluid.............................................94
Parking Lamps..................................................94
Powertrain Fault...............................................94
Ready to Drive..................................................94
Service Engine Soon.......................................94
Stability Control................................................95
Stability Control Off.........................................95
Stop Safely.........................................................95
Trunk Ajar...........................................................95
Washer Fluid Check
................................260
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior..........................268
See: Wipers and Washers..............................74
Waxing........................................................269
Wheels and Tires.....................................276 Technical Specifications...............................301
Windows and Mirrors................................83
Windshield Washers..................................75 Windshield Wipers......................................74
Intermittent Wipe..............................................74
Speed Dependent Wipers.............................
74
Wipers and Washers..................................74
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