
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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Action
Cause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radar
or remove the object causing the obstruc-tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty
or obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it is free from obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is
clean but the message remains in the display.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehicles ahead.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the
radar signals.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehicles ahead.
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the
surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals.
Wait a short time or switch to normal cruisecontrol.
You are in a desert or remote area with no
other vehicles and no roadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it
is possible to get a blockage warning and
not be blocked. This can happen, for
example, when driving in sparse rural or
desert environments. A false blocked
condition will either self clear or clear after
a key cycle.
Switching to Normal Cruise Control WARNING
Normal cruise control will not brake
due to slower vehicles. Always be
aware of which mode you have selected
and apply the brakes when necessary. You can manually change from adaptive
cruise control to normal cruise control
through the information display. The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you
select normal cruise control. The gap
setting will not display, the system will not
automatically respond to lead vehicles and
automatic braking will not activate. The
system defaults to adaptive cruise control
when you start the vehicle.
ECO Cruise Control
This feature saves vehicle energy by
relaxing acceleration compared to
standard cruise control. For example, your
vehicle may temporarily lose speed when
going uphill. ECO will appear in the
information display when you activate ECO
cruise control. It can be switched on or off
in the information display. 
 See General
Information (page 97).
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Post-Incident
•
Do not store a severely damaged
vehicle with a lithium-ion battery inside
a structure or within 50 feet (15 meters)
of any structure or vehicle.
• Make sure that passenger and cargo
compartments remain ventilated (i.e.,
open window, door, or trunk).
• For vehicles in the United States, notify
Ford Motor Company 1-800-392-3673
(then follow the prompts on the voice
response menu), an authorized Ford
dealer or service center as soon as
possible as there may be other steps
to secure and discharge the
high-voltage battery.
• For vehicles in Canada, notify Ford
Motor Company 1-800-565-3673 (then
follow the prompts on the voice
response menu), an authorized Ford
dealer or service center as soon as
possible as there may be other steps
to secure and discharge the
high-voltage battery.
• Call 911 if you observe leaking fluids,
sparks, smoke or flames, or hear
gurgling or bubbling from the
high-voltage battery.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the turn signal lamps
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the safety belt pretensioners. The horn and lamps will turn off when:
•
The hazard control button is pressed
• The panic button (if equipped) is
pressed on the remote entry
transmitter
• Your vehicle runs out of power
Spinout Detection
If a spinout is detected, the vehicle comes
to a stop and the hazard warning flashers
come on. The message Spinout Detected
Hazards Activated will also appear on the
instrument cluster. The message may not
appear if your vehicle runs out of power.
Once the hazard warning flashers have
been activated, you can turn them off by:
• Pressing the hazard warning flasher
button
• Pressing the remote control unlock
button
• Pressing the remote control panic
button
• Cycling the ignition on and off twice
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WARNINGS
Only use replacement tires and
wheels that are the same size,
load index, speed rating and type
(such as P-metric versus LT-metric or
all-season versus all-terrain) as those
originally provided by Ford. The
recommended tire and wheel size may
be found on either the Safety
Compliance Certification Label (affixed
to either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), or the Tire
Label which is located on the B-Pillar
or edge of the driver’ s door. If this
information is not found on these
labels then you should contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Use of any tire or wheel not
recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Additionally the use
of non-recommended tires and wheels
could cause steering, suspension,
axle, transfer case or power transfer
unit failure. If you have questions
regarding tire replacement, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of injury, when
mounting replacement tires and
wheels, you should not exceed the
maximum pressure indicated on the
sidewall of the tire to set the beads
without additional precautions listed
below. If the beads do not seat at the
maximum pressure indicated,
re-lubricate and try again
When inflating the tire for mounting
pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar)
greater than the maximum pressure
on the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to protect
the person mounting the tire:
1. Make sure that you have the correct
tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel
bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and tire
assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than
20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the
maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or
other tire service professional should
do the mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with
a remote air fill with the person
inflating standing at a minimum of 12
feet (3.66 meters) away from the
wheel and tire assembly 293
MKZ (CC9) Wheels and Tires 

HEV
See: Hybrid Electric Vehicle........................152
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........................................................169
High Voltage Battery................................167
General Information.......................................167
Hill Start Assist...........................................177 Using Hill Start Assist.....................................178
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate......................................................125
Cooling the Interior Quickly.........................126
General Hints...................................................125
Heating the Interior Quickly........................126
Recommended Settings for Cooling ........126
Recommended Settings for Heating.........126
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather........................................................126
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................175
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.......252
Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................152 ........................................................................\
.....152
I
In California (U.S. Only)
...........................233
Information Display Control.....................72 Cluster Display Control Features.................72
Information Displays..................................97 General Information.........................................97
Information................................................365 911 Assist..........................................................373
Alerts.................................................................372
Calendar...........................................................373
Sirius Travel Link............................................369
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States
Only).............................................................366
Vehicle Health Report...................................375 Information Messages
.............................109
Active Park.......................................................109
Adaptive Cruise Control...............................
109
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................110
Airbag.................................................................110
Alarm..................................................................110
Automatic Engine Shutdown.........................
111
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)........111
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)...........................................................111
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................112
Collision Warning System..............................112
Doors and Locks..............................................113
Driver Alert........................................................113
Fuel......................................................................113
Hill Start Assist..................................................114
Keys and Intelligent Access..........................114
Lane Keeping System.....................................115
Maintenance.....................................................116
MyKey.................................................................117
Park Aid..............................................................118
Park Brake.........................................................118
Power Steering.................................................119
Remote Start.....................................................119
Seats...................................................................119
Starting System ..............................................120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...............120
Traction Control...............................................121
Transmission.....................................................121
Installing Child Seats
..................................16
Child Seats..........................................................16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).........................................21
Using Tether Straps.........................................23
Instrument Cluster......................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................78
Interior Lamps
..............................................81
Front Interior Lamp..........................................82
Rear Interior Lamp...........................................82
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Interior Luggage Compartment
Release.......................................................65
Interior Mirror...............................................86
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................86
Introduction....................................................7
J
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.....................226 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................227
Jump Starting.................................................228
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................227
Removing the Jumper Cables....................228
K
Keyless Entry...............................................63 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD..........................................................63
Keyless Starting
.........................................147
Ignition Modes.................................................147
Keys and Remote Controls......................48
L
Lane Keeping System.............................200 Switching the System On and Off..............201
Lighting Control...........................................77 Headlamp Flasher............................................77
High Beams........................................................77
Lighting
..........................................................77
Lincoln Credit................................................11
Load Carrying............................................214
Load Limit....................................................214
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer............................................................214 Locking and Unlocking.............................58
Activating Intelligent Access .......................59
Autolock Feature.............................................60
Auto Relock.......................................................60
Battery Saver......................................................61
Illuminated Entry................................................61
Illuminated Exit..................................................61
Luggage Compartment...................................61
Power Decklid (If Equipped)..........................
62
Power Door Locks...........................................58
Remote Control................................................58
Smart Unlocks .................................................59
Locks
.............................................................58
M
Maintenance..............................................251 General Information.......................................251
Media Hub...................................................311
Memory Function......................................133 Easy Entry and Exit Function.......................134
Linking a Pre-Set Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key..........134
Saving a Pre-Set Position.............................134
Message Center See: Information Displays..............................97
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors............
126
See: Windows and Mirrors.............................83
Mobile Communications Equipment
......13
Moonroof......................................................87 Bounce-Back.....................................................87
Opening and Closing the Moonroof...........87
Retractable Panoramic Roof..........................88
Venting the Moonroof.....................................87
Motorcraft Parts
........................................303
MyKey Troubleshooting............................55
MyKey™..........................................................53 Principle of Operation.....................................53
MyLincoln Touch ™
......................................313
General Information.......................................313
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Remote Control...........................................48
Car Finder..........................................................50
Intelligent Access Key.....................................48
Remote Start.....................................................50
Replacing the Battery.....................................49
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................50
Remote Start...............................................127 Automatic Settings.........................................127
Heated and Cooled Devices.......................128
Last Settings.....................................................127
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............272
Replacement Parts Recommendation.....................................12
Collision Repairs................................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs............................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts....................12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control........................................................52
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).........................................................238
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..........................................................237
Roadside Assistance...............................225 Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting Roadside
Assistance..................................................225
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance..................................................226
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................
225
Vehicles Sold In the United States : Using Roadside Assistance................................
225
Roadside Emergencies
..........................225
Running-In See: Breaking-In............................................223
Running Out of Fuel.................................159 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container.....................................................160
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................34 Safety Belt Minder
......................................35
Belt-Minder®......................................................35
Safety Belts
..................................................29
Principle of Operation.....................................29
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..........................................................35
Conditions of operation.................................35
Safety Precautions
....................................158
Scheduled Maintenance Record.........420
Scheduled Maintenance.........................412
Seats
............................................................129
Security.........................................................67
Settings.......................................................323 Clock.................................................................323
Display..............................................................324
Settings............................................................326
Sound...............................................................325
Vehicle..............................................................325
Side Airbags
.................................................43
Side Curtain Airbags..................................45
Sitting in the Correct Position................129
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.............................296
Special Notices
............................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................12
Special Instructions..........................................12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance............................................416
Exceptions........................................................417
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.........................................191
Stability Control
.........................................180
Principle of Operation...................................180
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.....................148
Automatic Shutdown.....................................149
Fast Restart......................................................149
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.............150
Important Ventilating Information..............150
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is
Moving..........................................................150
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Stationary.....................................................149
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............192
Blocked Sensor...............................................197
Changing the Set Speed..............................195
Detection Issues.............................................196
Disengaging the System..............................195
ECO Cruise Control.......................................198
Following a Vehicle........................................193
Hilly Condition Usage...................................196
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..........196
Overriding the System..................................195
Resuming the Set Speed..............................196
Setting a Speed..............................................193
Setting the Gap Distance.............................
194
Switching the System Off.............................196
Switching the System On.............................192
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..........
198
System Not Available....................................197
Using Cruise Control.................................191 ECO Cruise Control.......................................192
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................192
Switching Cruise Control On........................
191
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems......................................................55
Using Snow Chains
.................................296
Using Stability Control..............................181 AdvanceTrac® ..................................................181
Using Traction Control.............................179 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
............................................................179
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls...................
179
System Indicator Lights and Messages.....................................................179
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................235
V
Vehicle Care
..............................................268
General Information......................................268
Vehicle Certification Label
....................305
Vehicle Identification Number..............304 Vehicle Storage
........................................273
Battery..............................................................274
Body..................................................................273
Brakes...............................................................274
Cooling system...............................................274
Engine...............................................................274
Fuel system.....................................................274
General.............................................................273
Miscellaneous.................................................274
Removing Vehicle From Storage...............274
Tires...................................................................274
Ventilated Seats
.........................................137
Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)........................137
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................124
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number..........
304
Voice Control
...............................................72
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