open hood LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................275
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ..........................................
276
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
277
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ......................................................................
279
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......
280
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ......................................................................
280
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
282
Changing a Fuse .........................................
298
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
301
Opening and Closing the Hood ...............
301
Under Hood Overview ..............................
302
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
304
Engine Oil Check ........................................
304
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
305
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
305Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
......
310
Brake Fluid Check .........................................
311
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
312
Fuel Filter .......................................................
312
Changing the 12V Battery ..........................
312
Checking the Wiper Blades .......................
314
Changing the Wiper Blades ......................
314
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................
315
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
316
Changing the Engine Air Filter .................
316
Vehicle Care
General Information .....................................
318
Cleaning Products ........................................
318
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
319
Waxing ...........................................................
320
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
321
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades .......................................................................
321
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
322
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
324
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
325Repairing Minor Paint Damage
................
325
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
325
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
326
Body Styling Kits ..........................................
328
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ......................
329
Tire Care ........................................................
336
Using Summer Tires ...................................
350
Using Snow Chains ....................................
350
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............
351
Technical Specifications ............................
357
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications .................................
359
Motorcraft Parts ...........................................
360
Vehicle Identification Number ..................
361
Vehicle Certification Label ........................
362
Transmission Code Designation .............
362
Capacities and Specifications ..................
364
Bulb Specification Chart ............................
372
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WARNING: All occupants of your
vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelts, even when
an airbag supplemental restraint system is
provided. Failure to properly wear your
seatbelt could seriously increase the risk
of injury or death. WARNING:
To reduce risk of injury,
do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag. WARNING:
If a supplementary
restraint system component has deployed,
it will not function again. Have the system
and associated components inspected as
soon as possible. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
The Safety Canopy deploys 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 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 53).
Properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy
will not interfere with children restrained
using a properly installed child or booster
seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a group
of automotive safety experts known as the
Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These
recommended testing procedures help
reduce the risk of injuries related to the
deployment of side airbags (including the
Safety Canopy).
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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 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.
You can configure your automatic climate
control to operate when you remote start
your vehicle.
See Climate Control (page
141).
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. Status
LED
Remote startsuccessful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful
Solid red
Request failed or
status not received
Blinking red
Status incomplete
Blinking green
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Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all doors.
A tone sounds and the direction
indicators flash.
Press the button again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed. The
doors lock again, a tone sounds and the
direction indicators 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 do not
flash. You can switch this feature on or off
in the information display. See Information
Messages (page 121).
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 below
3 mph (5 km/h).
Activating Intelligent Access
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehicle without
taking the keys out of your pocket or purse
when your intelligent access key is within
3 ft (1 m)
of your vehicle. Intelligent access
uses a sensor on the back of the door handle
for unlocking and a separate sensor on the
face of each door handle for locking.
The system does not function if:
• Your vehicle battery has no charge.
• The key battery has no charge.
• The passive key frequencies are jammed.
Note: The system may not function if the key
is close to metal objects or electronic
devices, for example keys or a cell phone. Note:
If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
See Remote Control (page 57).
Unlocking Using Intelligent Access With your intelligent access key within
3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor
on the back of the door handle for a brief
period and then pull on the door handle to
unlock, being careful to not touch the lock
sensor at the same time or pulling the door
handle too quickly. The intelligent access
system requires a brief delay to authenticate
your intelligent access key fob.
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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. With the buttons facing
upwards and the unlock button facing
the front of the vehicle, place the first
intelligent access in the backup slot (B).
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
3. Wait five seconds and then press the push button ignition switch again.
4. Remove the intelligent access key.
5. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the
backup slot. Press the push button
ignition switch. 6. Wait five seconds and then press the
push button ignition switch again.
7. Remove the intelligent access key.
8. 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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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 the transmission 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 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 the
transmission to park (P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle under the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
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2. Slightly lift the hood. 3. Release the hood latch by pushing the
secondary release lever to your left-hand
side. 4.
Open the hood. The hood strut supports
the hood.
Closing the Hood
1. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last 8–12 in
(20–30 cm). Note:
Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW WARNING:
The inverter system
controller contains various high-voltage
components that can cause serious bodily
harm or death. The inverter system
controller is not serviceable and should
never be touched, probed, or tampered
with.
Note: Do not attempt to service any of the
high-voltage components or wiring. For
easier identification, the high-voltage wiring
insulation is color coated orange.
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1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from
the glass. Press the locking buttons
together.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
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 ft (7.6 m) away. 2.
Measure the height of the headlamp bulb
center from the ground and mark an 8 ft
(2.4 m)
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
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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 that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery cables. Plugging in Your HYBRID
We recommend the following options for
your plug-in vehicle (PHEV) :
•
Leave your vehicle plugged in. The 12
volt battery maintains power if left
plugged in. However, this periodically
uses electricity from the household
outlet.
• Connect a battery charger to your 12 volt
battery and leave it on a continuous, slow
charge.
• Disconnect the 12 volt battery. If your 12
volt battery is located in the luggage
compartment, do not fully shut the
luggage compartment after
disconnecting the 12 volt battery. Only
leave the luggage compartment open if
your vehicle is stored in a locked
location.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully. 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 ft (7.5 m) 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 such as mice or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
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Automatic Climate Control...........................141
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents...........141
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents...................................................................141
Setting the Blower Motor Speed......................141
Setting the Temperature.....................................141
Switching Auto Mode On and Off....................141
Switching Defrost On and Off..........................142
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........143
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................143
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......143
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........143
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................142
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................142
Automatic High Beam Control....................93
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................94
Automatic Transmission..............................193 Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................196
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow...................................................................197
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................193
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......310
Autowipers.......................................................85 Autowipers Settings.............................................85 Auxiliary Power Points.................................163
110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................163
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................163
Locations...............................................................163
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................312
Blind Spot Information System.................242 Switching the System Off and On..................244
System Errors......................................................244
Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................243
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............242
Body Styling Kits...........................................328
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............301
Booster Seats
..................................................30
Types of Booster Seats.......................................30
Brake Fluid Check..........................................311 Brake Fluid Service Interval..............................312
Brakes..............................................................198 General Information............................................198
Breaking-In....................................................262
Bulb Specification Chart.............................372 C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................145
Canceling the Set Speed...........................227
Capacities and Specifications...................364 Air Conditioning System...................................
364
Automatic Transmission...................................365
Engine Coolant...................................................366
Engine Oil.............................................................368
Fuel Tank..............................................................369
Grease...................................................................369
Hydraulic Brake System...................................370
Inverter System Coolant...................................367
Locks.......................................................................371
Washer Reservoir.................................................371
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................319
Catalytic Converter
.......................................188
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................189
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................190
Center Console
.............................................165
Changing a Bulb............................................316
Replacing Bulbs...................................................316
Changing a Fuse..........................................298 Fuses.....................................................................298
Changing the 12V Battery...........................312
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................316
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