locking and unlocking doors ....96
programming entry code .........95
Keys .......................................79, 98
positions of the ignition .........179
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................37
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................42
daytime running light ...............38
fog lamps ...................................38
headlamps .................................37
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps ...........................41
replacing bulbs .........................43
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................41
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........185
Load limits .................................172
Locks
autolock .....................................82
childproof ..................................86
doors ..........................................81
Lubricant specifications ...........268
Lug nuts ....................................213
Lumbar support, seats .............105
M
Message center .....................69–70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................74
warning messages .....................75
Mirrors ...................................58–59automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
heated ........................................60
programmable memory ............90
side view mirrors (power) .......59
Moon roof ..............................64, 89
Motorcraft parts ........233, 251, 267
N
Navigation system .......................30
O
Octane rating ............................255
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................239
P
Parking brake ............................185
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....267
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................113
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................205
Power door locks ........................81
Power mirrors .............................59
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................187
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacity ................268
fluid, specifications .................268
Power Windows ...........................56
Power windows
opening using remote entry
system .......................................89
R
Radio ............................................16
2008 MKZ(378)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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Relays ........................................201
Remote entry system ...........88–89
illuminated entry ................92, 94
locking/unlocking doors ...........89
opening the trunk .....................90
opening the windows ...............89
panic alarm ...............................90
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................92
replacing the batteries .............91
Reverse sensing system ...........191
Roadside assistance ..................199
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........119
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................111, 115–119
Safety Canopy ...........................134
Safety defects, reporting ..226–227
Safety restraints ........111, 115–119
Belt-Minder...........................120
extension assembly ................119
for adults .........................116–118
for children .....................140–141
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................113
safety belt maintenance .........119
warning light and chime ........120
Safety seats for children ..........144
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................271
Satellite Radio Information ........26
Seats ..........................................102
child safety seats ....................144
climate control ........................108
front seats .......................102, 106
heated ........................................31memory seat .....................90, 106
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................96
Servicing your vehicle ..............235
Side air curtain .........................137
Spark plugs, specifications ......267,
270
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................268
Speed control ..............................60
Starting your vehicle ........179–181
jump starting ..........................214
Steering wheel
controls ......................................62
tilting .........................................53
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....167
Tires ...........................152–153, 208
alignment ................................160
care ..........................................156
changing ..................................208
checking the pressure ............156
inflating ...................................154
label .........................................166
replacing ..................................158
rotating ....................................160
safety practices .......................159
sidewall information ...............161
snow tires and chains ............172
spare tire .................................208
terminology .............................153
tire grades ...............................153
treadwear ........................152, 157
2008 MKZ(378)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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