warning LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual

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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
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.........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................17
Child Safety
General Information.......................................19
Installing Child Restraints.............................21
Booster Seats.................................................30
Child Restraint Positioning..........................33
Child Safety Locks.........................................35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................37
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...........................................................42
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.........................................................................44
Seatbelt Extension........................................45
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.............................46
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation...................................47
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................48
Front Passenger Sensing System.............50
Side Airbags...................................................52
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........53
Safety Canopy™..............................................53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........55
Airbag Disposal..............................................56
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies.........................................................................57
Remote Control..............................................58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................61
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................62
Creating a MyKey..........................................63
Clearing All MyKeys......................................64
Checking MyKey System Status................64
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................................65
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................65
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................67
Power Decklid..................................................71
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Keyless Entry...................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release.........................................................................75
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................80
Audio Control..................................................81
Voice Control...................................................81
Cruise Control................................................82
Information Display Control........................82
Heated Steering Wheel...............................82
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................83
Autowipers......................................................84
Windshield Washers.....................................85
Lighting
General Information......................................86
Lighting Control.............................................86
Autolamps........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................88
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................88
Daytime Running Lamps..............................88
Automatic High Beam Control...................89
Adaptive Headlamps....................................90
Direction Indicators........................................91
Welcome Lighting...........................................91
Interior Lamps.................................................92
Ambient Lighting...........................................93
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................94
Global Opening and Closing......................95
Exterior Mirrors...............................................95
Interior Mirror..................................................98
Sun Visors.......................................................99
Sun Shades.....................................................99
Moonroof.........................................................99
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................104
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............109
Information Displays
General Information.....................................110
Information Messages.................................121
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................143
Heated Windshield......................................144
Heated Rear Window..................................144
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................144
Cabin Air Filter..............................................144
Remote Start..................................................145
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................146
Head Restraints.............................................147
Power Seats...................................................148
Memory Function.........................................152
Rear Seats......................................................153
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. Werecommend that you take some time to getto know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greaterthe safety and pleasure you will get fromdriving it.
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using any devicethat may take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to the vehicleyou have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manualmay show features as used in differentmodels, so may appear different to you onyour vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling yourvehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may seeon your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
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Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
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 seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
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Omaha, NE 68154-8000
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft parts wheneveryour vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts that conformto the specifications detailed in this Owner’sManual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsmeet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents do happen. GenuineFord replacement collision parts meet ourstringent requirements for fit, finish, structuralintegrity, corrosion protection and dentresistance. During vehicle development wevalidate that these parts deliver the intendedlevel of protection as a whole system. Agreat way to know for sure you are gettingthis level of protection is to use genuine Fordreplacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Lincoln Warranty. Damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of thefailure of non-Ford parts may not be coveredby the Lincoln Warranty. For additionalinformation, refer to the terms and conditionsof the Lincoln Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is coveredand what is not covered by your vehicle’sNew Vehicle Limited Warranty, see theWarranty Manual that is provided to youalong with your Owner’s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fittedwith sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNING: You risk death or seriousinjury to yourself and others if you do notfollow the instruction highlighted by thewarning symbol. Failure to follow the specificwarnings and instructions could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use a rearwardfacing child restraint on a seat protected byan ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH orSERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector
WARNING: Do not connect wirelessplug-in devices to the data link connector.Unauthorized third parties could gain accessto vehicle data and impair the performanceof safety related systems. Only allow repairfacilities that follow our service and repairinstructions to connect their equipment tothe data link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data LinkConnector (DLC) that is used in conjunctionwith a diagnostic scan tool for vehiclediagnostics, repairs and reprogrammingservices. Installing an aftermarket device thatuses the DLC during normal driving forpurposes such as remote insurance companymonitoring, transmission of vehicle data toother devices or entities, or altering theperformance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to vehiclesystems. We do not recommend or endorsethe use of aftermarket plug-in devices unlessapproved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty willnot cover damage caused by an aftermarketplug-in device.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend that youuse extreme caution when using any devicethat may take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
Using mobile communications equipment isbecoming increasingly important in theconduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise yourown or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications canenhance personal safety and security whenappropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount whenusing mobile communications equipment toavoid negating these benefits. Mobilecommunication equipment includes, but isnot limited to, cellular phones, pagers,portable email devices, text messagingdevices and portable two-way radios.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your vehiclemay be equipped with features and optionsthat are different from the features andoptions that are described in this Owner’sManual. A market unique supplement maybe supplied that complements this book. Byreferring to the market unique supplement,if provided, you can properly identify thosefeatures, recommendations and
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specifications that are unique to your vehicle.This Owner’s Manual is written primarily forthe U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features orequipment listed as standard may bedifferent on units built for export. Refer tothis Owner’s Manual for all other requiredinformation and warnings.
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Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 91).A
Instrument cluster. See Gauges(page 102). See Warning Lampsand Indicators (page 104).
B
Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 83).C
Information and entertainmentdisplay.D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page368).E
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 263).F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 206).G
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Rear Window (page 144).H
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 141).I
Start button. See Keyless Entry(page 73).J
Entertainment, navigation andphone.K
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 81).L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 80).
N
Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Cruise Control (page 222).O
Information display controls. SeeInformation Displays (page 110).P
Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 197).Q
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 86). Instrumentlighting dimmer. See InstrumentLighting Dimmer (page 88).
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At a Glance