2013 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID warning

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's
door and you have left the key in the
ignition with it in the off or accessory
position.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Chirps the horn twice when you exit
the vehicle with the intelligent access
key and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,
indicating the vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key
from the ignition and open the driver's
door and you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning
Chime
Sounds when you have left the
parking brake on and drive your
vehicle. If the warning chime remains
on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in loss of vehicle control,
accident and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device or
feature that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility
is the safe operation of the vehicle.
We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving and that
you comply with all applicable laws. Various systems on your vehicle can
be controlled using the information
display controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information is
displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls •
Press the up and down arrow
buttons to scroll through and
highlight the options within a
menu.
• Press the right arrow button to
enter a sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit
a menu.
• Press and hold the left arrow
button at any time to return to the
main menu display (escape
button).
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left
side of the information display, you
can choose from the following
categories: Display Mode
Trip 1 & 2
Fuel Economy
Information
Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of
the categories, and then press the
right arrow key or OK to enter into that
category. Press the left arrow key as
needed to exit back to the main menu.
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Information
Displays a number of different system tutorials.
Use the up or down arrows to scroll through the
tutorials. Then press OK to view.
Tutorial
Warnings
Displays the associated driver alert graphic.
Driver Alert
MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)
MyKey
MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a
programmed MyKey)
Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)
All active warnings will display first if applicable.
The system check menu may appear different
based upon equipment options and current
vehicle status. Use the up or down arrow buttons
to scroll through the list.
System
Check
Settings In this mode, you can
configure different driver
setting choices.
Note:
Some items are optional and
may not appear. Settings
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
—
On / Off
Traction Control
Driver Assist
Sport / Normal /Comfort
Handling in D
Drive Control
Normal / Sport
Handling in S
—
On (default on key
cycle) / Off
Blindspot
High / Normal /Low
Sensitivity
Collision Warn
On / Off
Distance Alert
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Battery and Charging System (12 volt)
Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch off the ignition. Contact your authorized dealer.
Electrical System
Overvoltage Stop Safely
Displays to warn of a low battery condition. Turn offall unneeded electrical accessories. Contact your authorized dealer.
Battery Low See
Manual
Displayed when the charging system needs servicing.If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging
System
Displayed when the battery management system
detects an extended low-voltage condition. Various
vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the
battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
Displayed when the battery management system
determines that the battery is at a low state of charge.
Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has
recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off to
Save Battery
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) Action
Message
Displays when the stop safety hazard warning lamp isilluminated. This indicates an electrical component
fault/failure that will cause the vehicle to shut down or enter into limited operating mode.
Stop Safely Now
Displays when the vehicle is ready to drive.
Ready to Drive
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action
Message
Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred.Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot System
Fault
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Blind Spot Monitor (page 225).
Blindspot Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See Manual
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. SeeBlind Spot Monitor
(page 225).
Cross Traffic Vehicle
Coming From X
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. SeeBlind Spot Monitor
(page 225).
Cross Traffic Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred.Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
Collision Warning System Action
Message
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the
collision warning system. The system will be disabled.Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning
Malfunction
Displayed when the collision warning system radar isblocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad
weather or ice/mud/water in front of the radar. Driver
can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the
collision warning system. The system will be disabled.Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not
Available
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Doors and Locks
Action
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completelyclosed and the vehicle is moving.
X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited
Security Mode
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad hasbeen reset. See Keyless Entry (page 67).
Factory Keypad Code
XXXXX
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning
Rest Now
Take a rest break soon.
Driver Alert Warning
Rest Suggested
Fuel Action
Message
Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pres-
sure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% orless. See Engine Oil Check (page 280).
Change Engine Oil
Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check
(page 280).
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake
system should be inspected immediately.
See Brake
Fluid Check (page 286).
Brake Fluid Level
LOW
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stopthe vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is
excessively high. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Over-
temperature
Displays when the motor electronics are overheating.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the vehicle and let it cool. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Motor Coolant Over-
temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level
Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in orderto help reduce high coolant temperatures.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
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Park Brake
Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is
running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5
km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake system has detected a
condition that requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunc-
tion Service Now
Displays when the electric parking brake is not set.
Park Brake Not
Applied Apply Park Brake
Displays when the electric parking brake did not set.
Park Brake Not
Applied Re-Apply
Displays when the electric parking brake is running adiagnostic check.
Park Brake Mainten-
ance Mode
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but hasnot been released.
Park Brake Use
Switch to Release
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but hasnot been released and the vehicle is moving.
Press Brake to
Release Park Brake
The electric park brake system has detected a condi-tion that requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited
Function Service Required
Displays when the electric parking brake was notreleased causing it to overheat.
Park Brake System
Overheated
Displays when the electric parking brake is set and the vehicle is started.
Release Park Brake
Displays when the electric parking brake is set.
Park Brake Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is released.
Park Brake Released
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