2013 LINCOLN MKZ jump cable

You can manually release the electric
parking brake by turning the ignition
on, pressing the brake pedal and then
pressing the electric parking brake
switch.
When the electric parking brake is
released, the brake system warning
lamp will turn off.
Driving with a Trailer
Depending on the grade and the
weight of the trailer, your vehicle and
trailer may roll backwards slightly
when you start on a slope. To prevent
this from happening, do the following:
1. Pull the switch up and hold it in
this position.
2. Drive your vehicle, then release the
switch when you notice that the
engine has developed sufficient
driving force.
Automatic release - drive away
release
Note: The driver's door must be closed
and the driver's safety belt must be
fastened before this feature will
operate.
Note: If the electric parking brake
warning lamp stays illuminated, the
electric parking brake will not
automatically release. You must
release the electric parking brake using
the electric parking brake switch.
Note: The engine must be running and
the accelerator pedal must be pressed
before the drive away release feature
will operate. The brake system warning lamp will
go off to confirm that the electric
parking brake has been released.
Note:
The electric parking brake drive
away release makes starting on a hill
easier. This feature will release the
parking brake automatically when the
vehicle has sufficient drive force to
move up the hill. To assure drive away
release when starting uphill, press the
accelerator pedal quickly.
Battery With No Charge WARNING
You will not be able to apply or
release the electric parking brake
if the battery is low or has no charge. If the battery is low or has no charge,
use jumper cables and a booster
battery.
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Brakes

1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Turn the ignition to crank.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Turn the ignition on again to
re-enable the fuel pump.
For vehicles equipped with a push
button start system:
1. Press the START/STOP button
to turn the ignition off.
2. Press the brake pedal and press the
START/STOP button (crank
attempt).
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and press the
START/STOP
button (ignition
off).
4. Press the
START/STOP button
again to re-enable the fuel system.
JUMP-STARTING THE
VEHICLE WARNINGS
The gases around the battery
can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An
explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted. Only use an adequate sized
cable with insulated clamps. Preparing Your Vehicle
Note:
Use only a 12-volt supply to start
your vehicle.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery
of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the
hood of the disabled vehicle, making
sure the two vehicles do not touch.
Turn all accessories off.
Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING
Do not attach the cables to fuel
lines, engine rocker covers, the
intake manifold or electrical
components as grounding points. Stay
clear of moving parts. Note:
In the illustration, the vehicle on
the bottom is used to designate the
booster vehicle.
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Roadside Emergencies

1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the assisting
battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle's
engine. WARNING
Do not connect the end of the
second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped.
A spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery. Jump Starting
1. Start the engine of the booster
vehicle and rev the engine
moderately.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for
an additional three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order that they were
connected.
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1.
Remove the jumper cable from the
ground metal surface.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) terminal of the
booster vehicle's battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been
started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several
minutes so the battery can recharge.
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Interior Mirror.........................................90
Auto-Dimming Mirror...............................90
Introduction...............................................7
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Jump-Starting the Vehicle
.............240
Connecting the Jumper Cables..........240
Jump Starting............................................. 241
Preparing Your Vehicle..........................240
Removing the Jumper Cables..............241
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Keyless Entry..........................................68 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD..................................................... 68
Keyless Starting...................................150 Automatic Engine Shutdown...............152
Fast Restart.................................................. 151
Starting Your Vehicle..............................150
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...................................151
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.............................151
Switching the Ignition On (Accessory Mode)....................................................... 150
Keys and Remote Controls................53
Knee Airbag
.............................................45
L
Lane Keeping System......................208 Switching the System On and
Off............................................................. 209
Lighting Control
.....................................82
Headlamp Flasher.....................................82
High Beams.................................................. 82
Lighting.....................................................82
Lincoln Credit
...........................................12
Load Carrying........................................219 Load Limit
..............................................219
Vehicle loading - with and without a
trailer......................................................... 219
Locking and Unlocking.......................62 Activating Intelligent Access .................63
Autolock Feature........................................64
Auto Relock.................................................. 64
Battery Saver............................................... 65
Illuminated Entry........................................65
Illuminated Exit........................................... 65
Luggage Compartment...........................66
Power Decklid (If Equipped).................66
Power Door Locks......................................62
Remote Control.......................................... 62
Smart Unlocks ........................................... 64
Locks..........................................................62
M
Maintenance........................................263 General Information...............................263
Media Hub
..............................................125
Memory Function................................135 Easy Entry and Exit Function................137
Linking a Pre-Set Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent Access
Key............................................................. 136
Saving a Pre-Set Position.....................136
Message Center See: Information Displays.....................100
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.....128
See: Windows and Mirrors......................87
Mobile Communications Equipment.............................................13
Moonroof..................................................91 Bounce-Back............................................... 92
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.................................................. 92
Retractable Panoramic Roof.................92
Venting the Moonroof..............................92
Motorcraft Parts.................................325
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