2013 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID Transmission

Action
Message
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressedto enable the transmission to shift from park.
Depress Brake to Shift
from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be
pressed again to enter neutral hold. See Automatic
Transmission (page 185).
Press N again to Enter
Stay in Neutral Mode
Displays when neutral hold is active.
See Automatic
Transmission (page 185).
Stay in Neutral Mode
Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active.
See General
Information (page 103).
Stay in Neutral Mode
Engaged See Manual to Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park
brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park
brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Cannot Shift Trans Use Park Brake to Secure Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicleis shifting to park. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Vehicle is Shifting to Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicleis shifting to reverse. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Reverse Unavailable Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Drive UnavailableSelect S for Drive Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Drive Unavailable Select L for DriveService Required
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Saving a Pre-Set Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the seat, exterior mirrors
and power steering column to your
desired position.
3. Press and hold the desired pre-set
button until you hear a single
chime.
Up to three pre-set memory positions
may be saved. A memory pre-set may
be saved at any time.
Recalling a Pre-Set Position
Press and release the pre-set button
associated with your desired driving
position. The seat, mirrors and
steering column will move to the
position stored for that pre-set.
Note: A pre-set memory position can
only be recalled when the ignition is off,
or when the transmission selector lever
is in position P or N (and your vehicle
is not moving) if the ignition is on.
A pre-set memory position can also
be recalled by pressing the unlock
button on your remote control or
intelligent access key if it is linked to
a pre-set position. Linking a Pre-Set Position to
your Remote Control or
Intelligent Access Key
Your vehicle can save the pre-set
memory positions for up to three
remote controls or intelligent access
(IA) keys.
1. With the ignition on, move the
memory positions to the desired
positions.
2. Press and hold the desired pre-set
button for about five seconds. A
chime will sound after about two
seconds. Continue holding until a
second chime is heard.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control
you are linking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in step 3,
press the unlock button on the remote
control.
Note: To stop seat movement during
a recall, press any driver seat
adjustment control, any of the memory
buttons, or any mirror control switch.
Seat movement will also stop if you
move your vehicle.
Note: If more than one linked remote
control or IA key is in range, the memory
function will move to the settings of
the first key stored.
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Easy Entry and Exit Function
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it automatically moves the
driver seat position rearward up to five
centimeters when the transmission
selector lever is in position P and you
remove the key or the keyless start
ignition is turned off.
The driver seat will return to the
previous position when you put the
key in the ignition or the keyless start
ignition is activated.
You can turn off the easy entry and
exit feature by using the driver
information display.
REAR SEATS
Note: Your vehicle may have split seat
backs that must be folded individually.
To lower the seat back(s) from inside
the vehicle, do the following: 1.
Pull the handle to release the seat
back.
2. Push the seat back forward.
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HomeLink Wireless Control
System (If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not use the system with any
garage door opener that does
not have the safety stop and reverse
feature as required by U.S. Federal
Safety Standards (this includes any
garage door opener manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door
opener which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal safety
standards. Using a garage door opener
without these features increases the
risk of serious injury or death. Note:
Make sure that the garage door
and security device are free from
obstruction when you are
programming. Do not program the
system with the vehicle in the garage.
Note: Make sure you keep the original
remote control transmitter for use in
other vehicles as well as for future
system programming.
Note: We recommend that upon the
sale or lease termination of your
vehicle, you erase the programmed
function buttons for security reasons.
See Erasing the function button codes
later in this section.
Note: You can program a maximum
of three devices. To change or replace
any of the three devices after it has
been initially programmed, you must
first erase the current settings. See
Erasing the function button codes later
in this section. The universal garage door opener
replaces the common hand-held
garage door opener with a
three-button transmitter that is
integrated into the driver
’s sun visor.
The system includes two primary
features, a garage door opener and a
platform for remote activation of
devices within the home. As well as
being programmed for garage doors,
the system transmitter can be
programmed to operate entry gate
operators, security systems, entry
door locks and home or office lighting.
Additional system information can be
found online at www.homelink.com
or by calling the toll-free help line on
1-800-355-3515.
In-vehicle programming
This process is to program your
hand-held transmitter and your
in-vehicle HomeLink button.
Note: Put a new battery in the
hand-held transmitter. This will ensure
quicker training and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency
signal.
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The keyless starting system has three
modes:
•
Off: Turns the ignition off.
• Without applying the brake
pedal, press and release the
button once when the ignition
is in the on mode, or when the
engine is running but the
vehicle is not moving.
• On:
All electrical circuits are
operational and the warning lamps
and indicators illuminate.
• Without applying the brake
pedal, press and release the
button once.
• Start:
Starts the vehicle. The
engine may not start when the
vehicle starts.
• Press the brake pedal, and then
press the button for any length
of time. An indicator light on the
button illuminates when then
ignition is on and when the
engine starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When the engine starts for the first
time on your drive, the idle speed
increases, this helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does
not slow down automatically, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer. Before starting the vehicle, check the
following:
•
Make sure all occupants have
fastened their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Put the transmission in
P .
Note: Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
Note: The green ready indicator
illuminates letting you know that the
vehicle is ready for driving. Since your
vehicle is equipped with a silent key
start, the engine may not start at the
time of the vehicle start. See
Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (page 166).
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine,
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1.
Remove the rubber covering (A) in
the cupholder. Place the remote in
the backup slot (B) at the bottom
of the cupholder.
2. With the key in this position, press
the brake pedal, then the START
button to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to
restart the engine within 20 seconds
of switching it off, even if a valid key
is not present.
Within 20 seconds of switching the
engine off, press the brake pedal and
press the button. After 20 seconds
have expired, you can no longer restart
the vehicle without the key present
inside your vehicle.
Once the vehicle has started, it
remains running until you press the
button, even if the system does not
detect a valid key. If you open and
close a door while the vehicle is
running, the system searches for a
valid key. You cannot restart the
engine if the system does not detect
a valid key within 20 seconds.
Switching Off the Vehicle
When It Is Stationary
1. Put the transmission in position P.
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 the engine is idling for 30
minutes, the ignition and engine
automatically shut down.
Switching Off the 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, warning
lamps and indicators may also be off. 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.
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HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
This hybrid vehicle combines electric
and gasoline propulsion to provide
performance and efficiency. It requires
no special fuels and you never have
to plug it in.
Note:
You may notice higher engine
speeds upon start-up. This temporary
condition is normal and necessary to
heat up the cabin and minimize
emissions. Starting: Switch the ignition
on while your transmission
selector is in position P. The
green ready indicator light will appear
in the instrument cluster, letting you
know that the vehicle is ready for
driving.
The engine may not start because this
vehicle is equipped with silent key
start. This fuel saving feature allows
your vehicle to be ready to drive
without requiring the gas engine to be
running. This indicator will remain on
while the vehicle is on, whether the
engine is running or not to indicate the
vehicle is capable of movement (using
its electric motor, engine, or both).
Typically, the engine will not start
unless the vehicle is cold, you make a
climate control change, or you press
the accelerator. Driving:
The gas engine
automatically starts and stops to
provide power when needed and to
save fuel when not needed. While
coasting at low speeds, coming to a
stop, or standing, the gas engine
normally shuts down and the vehicle
operates in electric-only mode.
Conditions that may cause the engine
to start up or remain running include:
• Considerable vehicle acceleration
• Vehicle speed above 85 mph (137
km/h) However, the maximum
speed for electric –only operation
may be lower while driving in hot
temperatures or on hilly terrain.
• Ascending a hill
• Charge level of high voltage
battery is low
• Very high or low outside
temperature (to provide system
cooling or heating)
• Engine not warm enough to
provide passenger requested cabin
temperature.
Stopping:
The gas engine may shut
off to conserve fuel as you come to a
stop. Restarting the vehicle is not
required. Simply step on the
accelerator when you are ready to
drive.
Transmission Operation: Due to the
technologically advanced,
electronically-controlled continuously
variable transaxle, you will not feel
shift changes like those of a
non-hybrid vehicle.
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Note:
Since engine speed is controlled
by the transmission, it may seem
elevated at times. This is normal hybrid
operation and helps deliver fuel
efficiency and performance.
Neutral: It is not recommended to
idle the vehicle in position N for an
extended period of time because this
will discharge your high voltage
battery and decrease fuel economy.
The engine will not start, and cannot
provide power to the hybrid system in
position
N.
Low Gear:
Low gear (position L) is
designed to mimic the enhanced
engine braking available in non-hybrid
vehicles. Low gear will produce high
engine speeds to provide necessary
engine braking. This is normal and will
not damage your vehicle. In low gear,
the gas engine will remain on more
often than in position
D.
Unique Hybrid Operating
Characteristics
Your vehicle behaves differently
compared to a non-hybrid. Here is a
description of the major differences:
Battery: Your Hybrid is equipped with
a high voltage battery. A cool battery
ensures battery life and provides the
best possible performance. Your
hybrid high voltage battery may
periodically re-condition itself to
ensure maximum efficiency. You may
notice slight changes in driveability
during this process, but it is an
important part of your hybrid's high
voltage battery optimization features. Cabin air cools the high voltage
battery by pulling air through vents in
the rear package tray. Avoid placing
objects on the package tray which
could block air flow through the vents.
If you leave your vehicle inoperative
for over 31 days, it may be necessary
to jumpstart the vehicle. See
Roadside Emergencies
(page 250).
Engine:
The engine speed in your
hybrid is not directly tied to your
vehicle speed. Your vehicle's engine
and transmission are designed to
deliver the power you need at the
most efficient engine speed. During
heavy accelerations, your hybrid may
reach high engine speeds (up to 6000
RPM).
In prolonged mountainous driving, you
may see the engine tachometer
changing without your input. This is
intentional and maintains the battery
charge level. You may also notice
during extended downhill driving that
your engine continues to run instead
of shutting off.
During this engine braking, the engine
stays on, but it is not using any fuel.
You may also hear a slight whine or
whistle when operating your vehicle.
This is the normal operation of the
electric generator in the hybrid
system.
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