2013 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID climate control

In cold weather, the system is set to
72°F (22°C). The heated seats and
heated steering wheel are set to high
(if available, and selected to AUTO in
the information display). The rear
defroster and heated mirrors
automatically turn on.
Last Settings
You can set the climate control to
operate using the last climate control
settings through the information
display setting: Remote Start >
Climate Control > Heater
–A/C > Last
Settings. The climate control system
automatically uses the settings last
selected before turning off the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Devices
The climate control system controls
other heated and cooled devices
inside the vehicle. These devices (if
available and selected to AUTO in the
information displays) may switch on
during remote start. Heated devices
typically switch on during cold
weather, and cooled devices during
hot weather.
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Important Ventilating
Information
If you stop your vehicle and the leave
the engine idling for long periods of
time, we recommend that you do one
of the following:
•
Open the windows at least 1 inch
(2.5 centimeters)
• 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. Note:
The heater is most effective
when outdoor temperatures are below
0°F (-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid by
warming the engine coolant. This
allows the climate control system to
respond quickly. The equipment
includes a heater element (installed
in the engine block) and a wire
harness. You can connect the system
to a grounded 120-volt AC electrical
source. We recommend that you do the
following for a safe and correct
operation:
•
Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension
cord that is product certified by
Underwriter ’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must
be suitable for use outdoors, in
cold temperatures, and be clearly
marked Suitable for Use with
Outdoor Appliances. Do not use an
indoor extension cord outdoors.
This could result in an electric
shock or become a fire hazard.
• Use as short an extension cord as
possible.
• Do not use multiple extension
cords.
• Make sure that when in operation,
the extension cord plug and heater
cord plug connections are free and
clear of water. This could cause an
electric shock or fire.
• Make sure your vehicle is parked in
a clean area, clear of
combustibles.
• Make sure the heater, heater cord
and extension cord are firmly
connected.
• Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system
has been operating for
approximately 30 minutes.
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MKZ (CC9) Starting and Stopping the Engine

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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Answer
Question
In order to ensure that the climate
control system can begin heating the cabin or defrosting the windshield as
soon as a driver requests it, the engine coolant temperature has to be kept
sufficiently hot. Keeping the engine on is required to maintain the correct minimum temperature.
Why does my engine stay on when it
is extremely cold outside?
Your vehicle's engine and transmissionare designed to deliver the power you need at the most efficient enginespeed. This may be higher than
expected during heavy accelerations,
and may fluctuate during steady state driving. These are characteristics ofthe Atkinson engine cycle and the
transmission technology that help
maximize your hybrid's fuel economy.
Why does my engine rev up so high
sometimes when I accelerate?
The fan noise comes from a fan
located outside the high voltage
battery. This fan turns on when the
battery requires cooling air. The fan
speed, and associated noise level, will change according to the amount of
What is the fan noise I hear from the
rear of my hybrid?
cooling required to maintain good
performance. Maintaining the battery temperature at optimal conditionsalso prolongs the useful life of the
battery and helps to achieve better fuel economy.
Running out of gas is not recom-
mended. However, you may be able to go about one mile, driving at 30 mph
(48 km/h), if the battery has a normal state of charge.
How far can I go in Electric Drive if I run
out of gas?
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TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
In the event your vehicle becomes
disabled (without access to wheel
dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed
transport vehicle), it can be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground,
regardless of the
powertrain/transmission
configuration) under the following
conditions:
•
The vehicle is facing forward so
that it is towed in a forward
direction.
• The transmission gear shift lever
is placed in position N. If the
transmission gear shift lever
cannot be moved to position
N, it
may need to be overridden. See
Automatic Transmission
(page
185).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56
km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system
in recirculated air mode to prevent
exhaust fumes from entering the
vehicle. See
Climate Control (page
138). Follow these guidelines if you have a
need for recreational (RV) towing. An
example of recreational towing would
be towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome. These guidelines are
designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged.
Your vehicle can be towed with all
four wheels on the ground using the
Neutral Tow feature, or with all four
wheels off the ground using a vehicle
transport trailer. If you are using a
vehicle transport trailer, follow the
instruction specified by the equipment
provider.
Neutral Tow
If you tow your vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground:
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay
number
Front heated seat
20A 1
65
Not used
-
66
Body control module 2
50A 2
67
Heated rear window
40A 1
68
Anti-lock brake system valves
30A 1
69
Passenger seat
30A 1
70
Not used
-
71
Panoramic roof #1
30A 1
72
Rear climate controlled seats
20A 1
73
Driver seat module
30A 1
74
Not used
-
75
iShifter
20A 1
76
Front climate controlled seats
30A 1
77
Not used
-
78
Blower motor
40A 1
79
Power trunk
30A 1
80
Inverter
40A 1
81
Anti-lock brake system pump
60A 2
82
Wiper motor #1
25A 1
83
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MKZ (CC9) Fuses

Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay
number
Lighting (ambient, glovebox, vanity,
dome, trunk)
10A
1
1
Memory seats, Lumbar, Power mirror
7.5A 1
2
Driver door unlock
20A 1
3
Not used (spare)
5A 1
4
Subwoofer amplifier, THX amplifier
20A 1
5
Not used (spare)
10A 2
6
Not used (spare)
10A 2
7
Not used (spare)
10A 2
8
Not used (spare)
10A 2
9
Power trunk logic, Keypad
5A 2
10
Not used (spare)
5A 2
11
Climate control, Gear shift
7.5A 2
12
Steering wheel column, Cluster,
Datalink logic
7.5A
2
13
Hybrid battery control module
10A 2
14
Datalink/Gateway module
10A 2
15
Trunk release
15A 1
16
Not used (spare)
5A 2
17
Ignition, Push button stop/start
5A 2
18
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MKZ (CC9) Fuses

Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay
number
Passenger airbag disabled indicator,
Transmission range
5A
2
19
Adaptive headlamps
5A 2
20
Humidity and in-car temperature, Rear
climate seats
5A
2
21
Occupant classification sensor
5A 2
22
Delayed accessory (power inverter
logic, moonroof logic)
10A
1
23
Central lock/unlock
30A 1
24
Driver door (window, mirror)
30A 1
25
Front passenger door (window, mirror)
30A 1
26
Moonroof
30A 1
27
THX amplifier
20A 1
28
Rear driver side door (window)
30A 1
29
Rear passenger side door (window)
30A 1
30
Not used (spare)
15A 1
31
GPS, Voice control, Display, Adaptive
cruise control, Radio frequency
receiver
10A
1
32
Radio, Active noise control
20A 1
33
Run/start (fuse #19, 20, 21, 22, 35, 36,
37, circuit breaker)
30A
1
34
Restraints control module
5A 1
35
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MKZ (CC9) Fuses