LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual

March 2016
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
MKZ Hybrid
Litho in U.S.A.
Owner’s Manual
2017 MKZ HYBRID
2017 MKZ HYBRID

Owner’s Manual
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Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65
...............................12
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........13
Special Notices
.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14
Export Unique Options...................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
Child Safety
General Information........................................16
Installing Child Restraints
..............................18
Booster Seats
...................................................27
Child Restraint Positioning
...........................30
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Seatbelts
Principle of Operation
....................................33
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
.........................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime............................................................38
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................39
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................40
Seatbelt Extension...........................................41
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..............................42
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation....................................43
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44
Front Passenger Sensing System
..............46
Side Airbags
.....................................................48
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........49
Safety Canopy™
...............................................50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51 Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................53
Remote Control
...............................................54
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................58
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................59
Creating a MyKey...........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys........................................61
Checking MyKey System Status..................61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................62
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................62
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................64
Keyless Entry
....................................................70
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
..........................................................72
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Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................74
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................75
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................77
Audio Control
...................................................78
Voice Control...................................................79
Cruise Control
..................................................79
Information Display Control
.........................79
Heated Steering Wheel
................................80
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
...........................................81
Autowipers........................................................81
Windshield Washers
.......................................83
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................84
Autolamps
.........................................................84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
........................85
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................86
Daytime Running Lamps...............................86 Automatic High Beam Control.....................87
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................88
Direction Indicators........................................89
Welcome Lighting...........................................90
Interior Lamps
..................................................90
Ambient Lighting
..............................................91
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................92
Global Opening and Closing.......................93
Exterior Mirrors
................................................93
Interior Mirror...................................................96
Sun Visors
.........................................................97
Sun Shades
......................................................97
Moonroof...........................................................97
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................100
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107
Information Displays
General Information......................................108 Information Messages
..................................119
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................138
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................140
Heated Windows and Mirrors
.....................141
Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
Remote Start
...................................................142
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position
....................143
Head Restraints
.............................................143
Power Seats
....................................................145
Memory Function..........................................149
Rear Seats
.......................................................150
Heated Seats...................................................151
Climate Controlled Seats............................152
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................154
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................155
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160
Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................162
Overhead Console.......................................162
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................163
Keyless Starting
.............................................163
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................164
Engine Block Heater....................................166
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................168
EcoSelect..........................................................171
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions....................................................172
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................175
Fuel Quality
.....................................................176 Running Out of Fuel......................................177
Refueling.........................................................180
Fuel Consumption.........................................183
Emission Control System
............................184
High Voltage Battery
General Information......................................187
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........188
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
..............................190
Brakes
General Information
......................................195
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
..........................................................196
Electric Parking Brake..................................196
Auto Hold........................................................199
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................201
Using Traction Control
.................................201 Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................203
Using Stability Control................................204
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................205
Rear Parking Aid...........................................206
Front Parking Aid
.........................................206
Side Sensing System..................................208
Active Park Assist........................................209
Rear View Camera
........................................217
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................221
Using Cruise Control....................................221
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................222
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................231
Lane Keeping System
.................................232
Blind Spot Information System..................237
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................239
Steering ...........................................................
243
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Pre-Collision Assist......................................244
Drive Control..................................................247
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................249
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................254
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.......254
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................256
Economical Driving
......................................256
Driving Through Water
...............................256
Floor Mats
.......................................................257
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................259
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................260
Fuel Shutoff...................................................260
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................261
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............264
Post-Crash Alert System............................265 Transporting the Vehicle............................266
Towing Points................................................267
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
................268
In California (U.S. Only)...............................269
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................270
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
............................................271
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................272
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................273
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
.......274
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................274
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................276
Changing a Fuse..........................................293
Maintenance
General Information....................................296 Opening and Closing the Hood...............296
Under Hood Overview................................297
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................299
Engine Oil Check.........................................299
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................300
Engine Coolant Check................................300
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......305
Brake Fluid Check.......................................305
Washer Fluid Check....................................306
Fuel Filter.......................................................306
Changing the 12V Battery..........................306
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................308
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................308
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................309
Changing a Bulb
............................................310
Bulb Specification Chart
..............................310
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................313
Vehicle Care
General Information
......................................314
Cleaning Products.........................................314
Cleaning the Exterior
....................................315
Waxing..............................................................316
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Cleaning the Engine.....................................316
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................317
Cleaning the Interior.....................................317
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
..........................319
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................320
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
.................320
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................321
Vehicle Storage
.............................................321
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................324
Tire Care..........................................................331
Using Summer Tires....................................345
Using Snow Chains
......................................346
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
.............347
Technical Specifications.............................352
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications
..................................354
Motorcraft Parts
............................................355
Vehicle Identification Number..................356 Vehicle Certification Label
.........................356
Transmission Code Designation
...............357
Capacities and Specifications...................358
Audio System
General Information.....................................363
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD.........................................................364
Media Hub......................................................366
SYNC™ 3
General Information
.....................................367
Home Screen
................................................384
Using Voice Recognition............................385
Entertainment................................................396
Climate............................................................409
Phone
...............................................................413
Navigation.......................................................421
Electric Vehicle Information
........................431
Apps
.................................................................438
Settings...........................................................442
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
..........................458 Accessories
Accessories....................................................475
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect...............................................477
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information...........479
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............484
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................486
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............489
Appendices
End User License Agreement..................509
Type Approvals
.............................................528
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. We
recommend that you take some time to get
to know your vehicle by reading this manual.
The more that you know about it, the greater
the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the vehicle
you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual
may show features as used in different
models, so may appear different to you on
your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling your
vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see
on your vehicle. Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
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