open hood LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual

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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SAFETY CANOPY™
WARNINGS
Do not place objects or mount
equipment on or near the headliner at
the siderail that may come into contact with
a deploying curtain airbag. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. Do not lean your head on the door. The
curtain airbag could injure you as it
deploys from the headliner. Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the curtain airbags, its fuses,
the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on
a vehicle containing curtain airbags as you
could be seriously injured or killed. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible. All occupants of your vehicle including
the driver should always wear their
safety belts even when an airbag
supplemental restraint system and curtain
airbag is provided. Failure to properly wear
your safety belt could seriously increase the
risk of injury or death. WARNINGS
To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct
or place objects in the deployment
path of the curtain airbag. If the curtain airbags have deployed,
the curtain airbags will not function
again. The curtain airbags (including the A,
B and C pillar trim and headliner) must be
inspected and serviced by an authorized
dealer. If the curtain airbag is not replaced,
the unrepaired area will increase the risk of
injury in a crash. The Safety Canopy will deploy during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected by
the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy is
mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above each row of
seats. In certain sideways crashes or rollover
events, the Safety Canopy will be activated,
regardless of which seats are occupied. The
Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between
the side window area and occupants to
further enhance protection provided in side
impact crashes and rollover events. The system consists of the following:
•
Safety canopy curtain airbags located
above the trim panels over the front and
rear side windows identified by a label
or wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with a readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator (page 51).
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5. Reinstall the battery cover and the key
blade.
Car Finder Press the button twice within three
seconds. A tone sounds and the
direction indicators will flash. We
recommend you use this method to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off. Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off. Remote Start WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or in areas that are not well
ventilated. Note:
Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehicle
from the outside. The transmitter has an
extended operating range.
If your vehicle has automatic climate control,
you can configure it to operate when you
remote start your vehicle. See Climate
Control (page 138).
Many states and provinces have restrictions
for the use of remote start. Check your local
and state or provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding remote start
systems. The remote start system does not work if any
of the following occur:
•
The ignition is on.
• The anti-theft alarm triggers.
• You switch the feature off in the
information display.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
Remote Control Feedback (If Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides status
feedback of remote start or stop commands.
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Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all doors.
A tone sounds and the direction
indicators will flash.
Press the button again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed. The
doors will lock again, a tone sounds and the
direction indicators will flash if all the doors
and the luggage compartment are closed.
Mislock
If any door or the luggage compartment is
open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with
an anti-theft alarm or remote start, a tone
sounds and the direction indicators will not
flash. You can switch this feature on or off in
the information display. See General
Information (page 108).
Opening the Luggage Compartment Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage compartment. Make sure to close and latch the luggage
compartment before driving your vehicle. An
unlatched luggage compartment may cause
objects to fall out or block your view.
Note:
The luggage compartment release
button only works when your vehicle speed
is about
3 mph (5 km/h).
Activating Intelligent Access
You must have the intelligent access key
within
3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
At a Door
Pull an exterior door handle to unlock and
open the door. Make sure not to touch the
lock sensor on top of the handle. Touch the top of the door handle to lock your
vehicle. There is a brief delay before you
can unlock your vehicle again.
Note:
Keep the door handle clean to make
sure the system operates correctly.
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You must have two previously programmed
intelligent access keys inside your vehicle
and the new unprogrammed intelligent
access keys readily accessible. See an
authorized dealer to have the spare key
programmed if two previously programmed
keys are not available.
Make sure that your vehicle is off before
beginning this procedure. Make sure that
you close all the doors before beginning and
that they remain closed throughout the
procedure. Perform all steps within 30
seconds of starting the sequence. Stop and
wait for at least one minute before starting
again if you perform any steps out of
sequence.
Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.
1.
Remove the rubber covering (A) from the
cupholder. Place the first programmed
key in the backup slot (B) at the bottom
of the cupholder, then press the push
button ignition switch.
2. Wait five seconds and then press the push button ignition switch again.
3. Remove the intelligent access key.
4. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the
backup slot. Press the push button
ignition switch.
5. Wait five seconds and then press the push button ignition switch again. 6. Remove the intelligent access key.
7. Place the unprogrammed intelligent
access key in the backup slot and press
the push button ignition switch.
Programming is now complete. Verify the
remote control functions operate and your
vehicle starts with the new intelligent access
key.
If programming was not successful, wait 10
seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 7. If you
are still unsuccessful, take your vehicle to
your authorized dealer.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM
The system will warn you of an unauthorized
entry to your vehicle. It will be triggered if
any door, the luggage compartment or the
hood is opened without using the key,
remote control or keyless entry keypad.
The direction indicators will flash and the
horn will sound if unauthorized entry is
attempted while the alarm is armed.
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2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note:
This switches off the ignition, all
electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators.
Note: If your vehicle is left running for 30
minutes without any interaction, it
automatically shuts down.
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is
Moving WARNING
Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance. The
steering will not lock, but higher effort will
be required. When the ignition is switched
off, some electrical circuits, including air
bags, warning lamps and indicators may also
be off. If the ignition was turned off
accidentally, you can shift into neutral (N) and
re-start the engine. 1. Put the transmission in position N and
use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, put the transmission in position
P.
3. Press and hold the button for one second, or press it three times within two
seconds.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Do not
drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes.
Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust
fumes. Take precautions to avoid its
dangerous effects. Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods of time, we
recommend that you do one of the following:•
Open the windows at least
1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
(If Equipped) WARNINGS
Failure to follow engine block heater
instructions could result in property
damage or serious personal injury. Do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock. Do not fully close the hood, or allow it
to drop under its own weight when
using the engine block heater. This could
damage the power cable and may cause an
electrical short resulting in fire, injury and
property damage. Note:
The heater is most effective when
outdoor temperatures are below 0°F (-18°C).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale value.
There is a large network of authorized
dealers that are there to help you with their
professional servicing expertise. We believe
that their specially trained technicians are
best qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly. They are supported by a wide
range of highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which parts
and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine
running in an enclosed space, unless you
are sure you have enough ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. 1. Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD 1. To open the hood, go inside the vehicle
and pull the hood release handle located
under the left-hand side of the instrument
panel.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly
aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle
has been in an accident, the alignment of
your headlamps should be checked by your
authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B 25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall
or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb
center from the ground and mark an 8
foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4.
On the wall or screen you will observe a
flat zone of high intensity light located at
the top of the right hand portion of the
beam pattern. If the top edge of the high
intensity light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will need
to be adjusted.
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B
Battery
See: Changing the 12V Battery......................306
Blind Spot Information System..................237 Switching the System Off and On..................239
System Errors......................................................239
Using the System................................................237
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............296
Booster Seats...................................................27
Types of Booster Seats.......................................28
Brake Fluid Check.......................................305
Brakes..............................................................195 General Information............................................195
Breaking-In....................................................256
Bulb Specification Chart
..............................310
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
California Proposition 65
...............................12
Capacities and Specifications...................358 Specifications......................................................359
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................315
Center Console.............................................162 Rear Seat Armrest...............................................162 Changing a Bulb
............................................310
Lamp Assembly Condensation........................310
Replacing Bulbs...................................................310
Changing a Fuse..........................................293 Fuses.....................................................................293
Changing the 12V Battery..........................306
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................313
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................308
Checking MyKey System Status..................61 MyKey Distance......................................................61
Number of Admin Keys.......................................62
Number of MyKeys................................................61
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................308
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................40
Child Restraint Positioning
...........................30
Child Safety.......................................................16
General Information..............................................16
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side.......................................................32
Right-Hand Side....................................................32
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................320
Cleaning Products.........................................314
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................321
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................316
Cleaning the Exterior....................................315
Exterior Chrome Parts........................................315
Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................316 Stripes or Graphics.............................................316
Underbody............................................................316
Under Hood..........................................................316
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens............................319
Cleaning the Interior.....................................317 Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth
Fabric.................................................................318
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................317
Clearing All MyKeys........................................61
Climate............................................................409
Climate Control..............................................138
Climate Controlled Seats............................152 Cooled Seats........................................................153
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............264 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With
High Voltage Batteries.................................264
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................300
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51
Creating a MyKey...........................................60 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................61
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................239 False Alerts..........................................................243
Switching the System Off and On..................243
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Heated Seats...................................................151
Front Seats.............................................................151
Rear Seats.............................................................152
Heated Steering Wheel................................80
Heated Windows and Mirrors.....................141
Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................141
Heated Rear Window..........................................141
Heated Wiper Park..............................................142
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................138
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........188
High Voltage Battery....................................187 General Information............................................187
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................140
Cooling the Interior Quickly...............................141
General Hints.......................................................140
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................141
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..............141
Recommended Settings for Heating...............141
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather..............................................................141
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...........................................................196
Home Screen................................................384
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............296 Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................172
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................168 Battery:...................................................................169
Braking:..................................................................170
Driving:...................................................................168
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy.................170
Engine:...................................................................169
EV+ Mode..............................................................170
Starting:..................................................................168
Stopping:...............................................................169
Transmission Operation:....................................169
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................269
Information Display Control
.........................79
Information Displays.....................................108 General Information............................................108
Information Messages
..................................119
Active Park............................................................120
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................120
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................121
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................121
Airbag.....................................................................122
Alarm......................................................................122
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................122
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........123 Battery and Charging System (High
Voltage).............................................................123
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................124
Doors and Locks..................................................124
Driver Alert............................................................125
Fuel........................................................................\
.125
Hill Start Assist.....................................................126
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................126
Lane Keeping System.........................................127
Maintenance.........................................................128
MyKey.....................................................................129
Park Aid..................................................................130
Park Brake..............................................................131
Power Steering....................................................132
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................132
Remote Start.........................................................133
Seats.......................................................................133
Starting System ...................................................133
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................134
Traction Control...................................................134
Transmission.........................................................135
Installing Child Restraints
..............................18
Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................24
Using Tether Straps..............................................26
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