air conditioning LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2015 Owners Manual

Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
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Power: Press the button to turn the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from enteri\
ng
the vehicle.
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Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air
currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the\
time needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C
and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
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Note:
Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turnin\
g on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce
the risk of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow modes during hot weather
in order to improve cooling efficiency.
A/C:
Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
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MAX A/C:
Press the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioni\
ng
automatically turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest\
speed.
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AUTO:
Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the desired tem\
perature using the temperature control. The system
adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and sel\
ects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle
in order to maintain the desired temperature. You can also use the
AUTO button to turn off dual zone operation by pressing and
holding the button for more than two seconds.
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Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 142).
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Defrost:
Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and de-miste\
r. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell
vents turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin cove\
ring of ice.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit
some unusual driving characteristics. The
engine also needs to break in. Avoid hard
accelerations and driving too fast for the first
1000 miles (1600 kilometers). If possible,
avoid carrying heavy loads up steep grades
during the break-in period.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop. •
Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
•When running errands, go to the
furthest destination first and then
work your way back home.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds. (Traveling
at 65 mph/105 kph uses about 15% less
fuel than traveling at 75 mph/121 kph).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
There are also some things you may want to
avoid doing because they reduce your fuel
economy:
• Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings. •
Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 kilometers/liter]
is lost for every 400 lbs [180 kilograms]
of weight carried).
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle. Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
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What You Should Know About Fail-Safe
Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this
feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The “fail-safe
” distance
depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle
load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will move to the
red (hot) area and: The coolant temperature warning
light will illuminate.
The service engine soon indicator
will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine will
automatically switch to alternating cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an
air pump and cools the engine. When this occurs the vehicle will still operate.
However:
•
The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be
disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine
temperature and the engine will completely
shut down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the
engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to minimize engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate the vehicle
in fail-safe mode only as long as necessary
to bring the vehicle to rest in a safe location
and seek immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, the vehicle will have limited power,
will not be able to maintain high-speed WARNINGS
operation, and may completely shut down
without warning, potentially losing engine
power, power steering assist, and power
brake assist, which may increase the
possibility of a crash resulting in serious
injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Note:
Driving the vehicle without repairing
the engine problem increases the chance of
engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
You have limited engine power when in the
fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with
caution. The vehicle will not be able to
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine will run rough. Remember that the
engine is capable of completely shutting
down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an
authorized dealer.
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L HYBRID
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a unde\
r high pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system
can cause personal injury. Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualifie\
d personnel.
Capacity
Item
4.5 qt (4.3 L)
Engine oil
7.4 qt (7 L)
Engine coolant
1.1 qt (1 L)
Inverter system coolant
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid
4.8 qt (4.5 L)
Automatic transmission fluid 1
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid
13.5 gal (51.1 L)
Fuel tank
20 oz (0.57 kg)
A/C Refrigerant
5.2 fl oz (155 ml)
A/C Refrigerant Compressor Oil
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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1
The battery-to-motor flow includes battery
power the vehicle is using for acceleration.
It does not include energy the vehicle is
using for accessories (such as air
conditioning, headlights and radio). This
screen displays accessories and climate
usage separately. 2
Accessories indicates electrical power
demands from your vehicle ’s accessory
systems. Accessories use power but do not
contribute to making the vehicle move. The
power flow displays power usage from the
climate control system and other accessories
separately. 3
The climate control system may determine
A/C is necessary even when you turn it off.
In this case, you may see some climate
power when the A/C is off. Engine On due to
The engine is on because of the heater setting. Reduce or turn off
the heater setting to return to electric mode.
Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle speed exceeds the level for
electric mode operation. Reduce the speed to return to electric mode.
High Speed
The engine is on when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal or
switching on the speed control. Reduce pressure on the accelerator
pedal or switch off the speed control to return to full electric mode.
Acceleration
The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear. Shift out of
neutral gear to return to electric mode.
Neutral Gear
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Note: The passenger side temperature and the DUAL indicator automatically turn on when the passenger is adjusting their
temperature control.
Note:
See the following Smart Zone Feature section for more information on th\
e DUAL button.
Fan speed:
Touch + or - to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated in your vehicle.
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Note:
When the system is controlling the fan speed automatically, all the fan speed indicators turn off.
Recirculated air:
Touch the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air
currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the\
time needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C)
and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
D
Note:
Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turnin\
g on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce
risk of fogging. Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow modes during hot weather
in order to improve cooling efficiency.
MAX A/C:
Touch the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioni\
ng
automatically turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest\
speed.
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A/C:
Touch the button to switch the air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and efficiency.
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Note:
In certain conditions (such as when using Max Defrost), the air condi\
tioning compressor may continue to operate even after
you switch off the air conditioning with the A/C button.
AUTO:
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired tem\
perature using the temperature control. The
system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, \
and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the
vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature. You can also use the
AUTO button to switch off dual zone operation by
touching and holding the button for more than two seconds.
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Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 142).
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A/C
See: Climate Control..........................................139
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................192
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................193
Accessories...................................................445 Exterior style........................................................445
Interior style.........................................................445
Lifestyle.................................................................445
Peace of mind.....................................................445
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............213
Active Park Assist.........................................203 Automatic Steering into Parking Space.......205
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature............206
Troubleshooting the System...........................206
Using Active Park Assist...................................204
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89 Adjusting the Headlamps...........................297
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................
299
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................297
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................78
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................89
Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................139
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................76
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................76
Arming the Alarm..................................................77
Disarming the Alarm.............................................77
Appendices....................................................447
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................108
Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek, Next or Previous........................................79
Audio System
................................................355
General Information...........................................355
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................356 Autolamps.........................................................86
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........86
Automatic Climate Control..........................139
Automatic High Beam Control
....................88
Activating the System..........................................89
Manually Overriding the System......................89
Automatic Transmission
...............................187
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................190
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................190
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................187
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................294
Autowipers.......................................................83
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................160
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................160
Locations...............................................................160
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Blind Spot Information System.................227 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................227
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
Booster Seats
..................................................26
Types of Booster Seats.......................................26
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