2013 LINCOLN MKZ park assist

Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener......142
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.......................147
Storage Compartments
Center Console....................................149
Overhead Console..............................149
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
..........................150
Keyless Starting...................................150
Starting a Gasoline Engine..............152
Engine Block Heater
...........................153
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.............................155
Fuel Quality
...........................................156
Running Out of Fuel...........................156
Refueling................................................158
Fuel Consumption
..............................160
Emission Control System..................161
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
..................165
Hill Start Assist
.....................................170
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive.........................171
Brakes
General Information............................177 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..................................................178
Electric Parking Brake
........................178
Traction Control
Principle of Operation
........................181
Using Traction Control.......................181
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.......................182
Using Stability Control......................183
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
............................................184
Active Park Assist...............................186
Rear View Camera...............................191
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.......................195
Using Cruise Control..........................195
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.......196
Driving Aids
Driver Alert............................................203
Lane Keeping System......................208
Blind Spot Monitor..............................212
Steering...................................................217
Load Carrying
Load Limit..............................................219
Towing
Towing a Trailer
....................................227
Recommended Towing Weights...............................................227
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Table of Contents

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys
with restricted driving modes to
promote good driving habits. All but
one of the keys programmed to the
vehicle can be activated with these
restricted modes. Any keys that have
not been programmed are referred to
as an "administrator key" or "admin
key" which can be used to:
•
create a restricted key
• program optional MyKey settings
• clear all MyKey features
altogether.
Once a key has been programmed you
can access the following information
using the information display control:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys
are programmed to the vehicle.
• The total distance the vehicle has
been driven with a MyKey.
For vehicles equipped with intelligent
access key (push button start), when
both a MyKey and an admin intelligent
access key (fob) are present, the
admin fob will be recognized by the
vehicle to start the engine. Standard Settings
These settings cannot be changed.
•
Belt-Minder®. This cannot be
disabled and the five-minute timer
does not expire. The audio system
is muted when MyKey
Belt-Minder® is activated.
• Early low fuel. Warnings are
displayed in the information
display control followed by an
audible tone when the fuel tank is
at one-eighth tank or less.
• Driver assist features, if equipped
on your vehicle, are forced on: Rear
parking aid, Blind spot information
system (BLIS®) with cross traffic
alert, Lane departure warning,
Forward collision warning system
and Satellite radio adult content
restriction.
Optional Settings
These settings can be configured right
after a MyKey is first created or
changed afterward with an admin key.
• Vehicle speed limit of 65, 70, 75
and 80 mph (105, 113, 121 and 130
km/h). Visual warnings are
displayed followed by an audible
tone when vehicle speed has
reached the selected top speed.
• Vehicle speed minder of 45, 55 or
65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h).
Visual warnings are displayed
followed by an audible tone when
the preselected vehicle speed is
exceeded.
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MyKey®

Driver Assist
—
On / Off
Traction Control
—
On (default on key cycle) /
Off
Blindspot
High / Normal / Low
Sensitivity
Collision Warn
—
On (default on key cycle) /
Off
Cross Traffic
—
Adaptive / Normal
Cruise Control
—
On (default on key cycle) /
Off
Driver Alert
—
On (default on key cycle) /
Off
Driver Alert Display
Alert / Aid / Alert +Aid
Mode
Lane keeping Sys
High / Normal / Low
Intensity
—
On (default on key cycle) /
Off
Front Park Aid
—
On (default on key cycle) /
Off
Rear Park Aid
Settings In this mode, you can
configure different driver
setting choices.
Note:
Some items are optional and
may not appear.
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Information DisplaysE100023

Action
Message
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
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a conditionthat requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the
vehicle a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system has detected a conditionwithin the power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
Remote Start Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to turn the key on to drive thevehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Turn Key to
On
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and the startbutton to drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and Start Button
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Information Displays

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In
Mud or Snow
Note:
Do not rock the vehicle if the
engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the
transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or
the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or
snow, it may be rocked out by shifting
between forward and reverse gears,
stopping between shifts in a steady
pattern. Press lightly on the
accelerator in each gear.
HILL START ASSIST (IF
EQUIPPED) WARNINGS
The system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave
your vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and put the vehicle in
P (Park). You must remain in your vehicle
once you have activated the
system. During all times, you are
responsible for controlling your
vehicle, supervising the system and
intervening, if required. If the engine is revved
excessively, or if a malfunction
is detected, the system will be
deactivated. The system makes it easier to pull
away when your vehicle is on a slope
without the need to use the parking
brake.
When the system is active, your
vehicle will remain stationary on the
slope for two to three seconds after
you release the brake pedal. This
allows you time to move your foot
from the brake to the accelerator
pedal. The brakes are released
automatically once the engine has
developed sufficient drive to prevent
your vehicle from rolling down the
slope. This is an advantage when
pulling away on a slope, (for example
from a car park ramp, traffic lights or
when reversing uphill into a parking
space).
The system will activate
automatically on any slope which can
result in significant vehicle rollback.
Using Hill Start Assist
1.
Press the brake pedal to bring your
vehicle to a complete standstill.
Keep the brake pedal pressed.
2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle is on a slope, the system
will be activated automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle will
remain on the slope without rolling
away for approximately two or
three seconds. This hold time will
automatically be extended if you
are in the process of driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The brakes will be released
automatically.
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Transmission

GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:
Occasional brake noise is
normal. If a metal-to-metal,
continuous grinding or continuous
squeal sound is present, the brake
linings may be worn-out and should be
inspected by an authorized dealer. If
the vehicle has continuous vibration or
shudder in the steering wheel while
braking, the vehicle should be
inspected by an authorized dealer.
Note: Brake dust may accumulate on
the wheels, even under normal driving
conditions. Some dust is inevitable as
the brakes wear and does not
contribute to brake noise. See
Warning Lamps and Indicators (page
95). See
Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 95).
Wet brakes result in reduced braking
efficiency. Gently press the brake
pedal a few times when driving from
a car wash or standing water to dry
the brakes. Brake Over Accelerator
In the event the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply
steady and firm pressure to the brake
pedal to slow the vehicle and reduce
engine power. If you experience this
condition, apply the brakes and bring
your vehicle to a safe stop. Turn the
engine off, shift to position
P and
apply the parking brake, and then
inspect the accelerator pedal for any
interferences. If none are found and
the condition persists, have your
vehicle towed to the nearest
authorized dealer.
Brake Assist
Brake assist detects when you brake
rapidly by measuring the rate at which
you press the brake pedal. It provides
maximum braking efficiency as long
as you press the pedal, and can
reduce stopping distances in critical
situations.
Anti-lock Brake System
This system helps you maintain
steering control during emergency
stops by keeping the brakes from
locking. This lamp momentarily
illuminates when the ignition
is turned on. If the light does
not illuminate during start up, remains
on or flashes, the anti-lock braking
system may be disabled and may
need to be serviced.
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PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury,
please read and understand the
limitations of the system as contained
in this section. Sensing is only an aid
for some (generally large and fixed)
objects when moving in reverse on a
flat surface at parking speeds. Traffic
control systems, inclement weather,
air brakes, and external motors and
fans may also affect the function of
the sensing system; this may include
reduced performance or a false
activation. To help avoid personal injury,
always use caution when in R
(Reverse) and when using the sensing
system. This system is not designed to
prevent contact with small or
moving objects. The system is
designed to provide a warning to
assist the driver in detecting large
stationary objects to avoid damaging
the vehicle. The system may not
detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground. Certain add-on devices such as
large trailer hitches, bike or
surfboard racks and any device that
may block the normal detection zone
of the system, may create false beeps. Note:
Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. If the
sensors are covered, the system ’s
accuracy can be affected. Do not clean
the sensors with sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
to the bumper or fascia, leaving it
misaligned or bent, the sensing zone
may be altered causing inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false
alarms.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with
MyKey®, it is possible to prevent
turning the sensing system off. See
MyKey®
(page 58).
The sensing system warns the driver
of obstacles within a certain range of
the bumper area. The system turns on
automatically whenever the ignition
is switched on.
When receiving a detection warning,
the radio volume is reduced to a
predetermined level. After the warning
goes away, the radio volume returns
to the previous level.
The system can be switched off
through the information display menu
or from the pop-up message that
appears once the transmission is
shifted into
R. See General
Information (page 100).
If a fault is present in the system, a
warning message appears in the
information display and does not
allow the driver to switch the faulted
system on. See
Information
Messages (page 105).
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Parking Aids

Coverage area of up to 27
inches (70 centimeters) from
the front of the vehicle and
about 6–
14 inches (15– 35
centimeters) to the side of
the front end of the vehicle.
Refer to the reverse sensing
section for details on
coverage area.
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The system sounds an audible
warning when obstacles are near
either bumper in the following
manner:
• Objects detected by the front
sensors are indicated by a
high-pitched tone from the front
radio speakers.
• Objects detected by the rear
sensors are indicated by a lower
pitched tone from the rear radio
speakers. •
The sensing system reports the
obstacle which is closest to the
front or rear of the vehicle. For
example, if an obstacle is 24
inches (60 centimeters) from the
front of the vehicle and, at the
same time, an obstacle is only 16
inches (40 centimeters) from the
rear of the vehicle, the lower
pitched tone sounds.
• An alternating warning sounds
from the front and rear if there are
objects at both bumpers that are
closer than 10 inches (25
centimeters).
For specific information on the reverse
sensing portion of the system, refer to
that section.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING
This system is designed to be a
supplementary park aid. It may
not work in all conditions and is not
intended to replace the driver ’s
attention and judgment. The driver is
responsible for avoiding hazards and
maintaining a safe distance and
speed, even when the system is in use. Note:
The driver is always responsible
for controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening if required.
Note: The sensors may not detect
objects in heavy rain or other conditions
that cause disruptive reflections.
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