2014 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID lane assist

Storage Compartments
Center Console.........................................146
Overhead Console...................................146
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information..................................147
Keyless Starting
.........................................147
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.....................148
Engine Block Heater................................150
Unique Driving Character- istics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................152
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
....................................158
Fuel Quality................................................159
Running Out of Fuel.................................159
Refueling......................................................161
Fuel Consumption
....................................163
Emission Control System........................164
High Voltage Battery
General Information..................................167
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch......................................................169
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
..........................170
Brakes
General Information..................................174
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes......................................................175 Electric Parking Brake..............................175
Hill Start Assist...........................................177
Traction Control
Principle of Operation
..............................179
Using Traction Control.............................179
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.............................180
Using Stability Control..............................181
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
.................................................182
Active Park Assist
.....................................184
Rear View Camera....................................188
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation...............................191
Using Cruise Control.................................191
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............192
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.................................................199
Lane Keeping System.............................200
Blind Spot Information System.............205
Steering......................................................209
Collision Warning System.......................210
Drive Control
..............................................212
Load Carrying
Load Limit
....................................................214
Towing
Towing a Trailer.........................................221
Transporting the Vehicle
.........................221
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MKZ (CC9) 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 administrator keys or
admin keys. These can be used to:
•
create a MyKey
• program configurable MyKey settings
• clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey,
you can access the following information
using the information display:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys
are programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.
Note: For vehicles with intelligent access
with 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 while switching
the ignition on to start the vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user: •
Belt-Minder. You cannot disable this
feature. The audio system will mute
when the front seat occupants ’ safety
belts are not fastened.
• Early low fuel. The low-fuel warning
activates earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel.
• Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking
aid, blind spot information system
(BLIS) with cross traffic alert, lane
departure warning and forward
collision warning system.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle
the key or restart the vehicle. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key.
• A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or
by setting cruise control.
• Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65
mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Once you
select a speed, it will be shown in the
display, followed by an audible tone
when the preselected vehicle speed
is exceeded.
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Electric Park Brake
Lights or flashes when the
electric parking brake
malfunctions.
Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature Lights when the engine or motor
cooling system is overheating.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place
and have an authorized dealer check the
system.
Engine Oil If it lights with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 254).
Note: Do not resume your trip if it lights,
even if the oil level is correct. Have an
authorized dealer check the system
immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt Lights and a chime sounds to
remind you to fasten your safety
belt.
See Safety Belt Minder
(page 35).
Front Airbag Lights when you start your
vehicle. If it continues to flash or
remains on, it indicates a
malfunction. Have an authorized dealer
check the system. Grade Assist
(If Equipped) Lights when you switch on the
grade assist function.
Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights appears on
the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive
cruise control and/or the collision warning
system. To make sure the display works,
it will also appear momentarily when you
start your vehicle .
High Beam Lights when you switch on the
high-beam headlamps. Flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Hood Ajar Lights when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Lane Keeping Aid
(If Equipped) Lights when you activate the
lane keeping system.
Low Fuel Level Lights when the fuel level is low
or the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
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Settings (cont’d)
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
—
On or Off
ECO Cruise
Driver Assist
(cont’d)
—
On or Off
Driver Alert
Alert, Aid or Alert +Aid
Mode
Lane keeping Sys
High, Normal orLow
Intensity
—
On or Off
EV + Mode
—
On (default on key cycle)
or Off
Front Park Aid
—
On (default on key cycle)
or Off
Rear Park Aid
—
On (default on key cycle)
or Off
Auto Engine Off
Vehicle
—
On or Off
Easy Entry / Exit
On or Off
Adaptive Headlamps
Lighting
On or Off
Auto Highbeam
Select time interval
Autolamp Delay
On or Off
DRL Settings (cont’d)
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
On or Off
Autolock
Locks
Vehicle (cont’d)
On or Off
Autounlock
On or Off
Mislock
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MKZ (CC9) Information Displays

DRIVER ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
The driver alert system is designed
to aid you. It is not intended to
replace your attention and judgment. You
are still responsible to drive with due care
and attention. Note:
The system will store the on/off
setting in the information display menu
through ignition cycles.
Note: If enabled in the menu, the system
will be active at speeds above 40 mph (64
km/h). When below the activation speed,
the information display will inform the
driver that the system is unavailable.
Note: The system works as long as one
lane marking can be detected by the
camera.
Note: If the camera is blocked or if the
windshield is damaged, the system may
not function.
Note: The system may not be available in
poor weather or other low visibility
conditions.
The system automatically monitors your
driving behavior using various inputs
including the front camera sensor.
If the system detects that your driving
alertness is reduced below a certain
threshold, the system will alert you using
a chime and a message in the information
display. Using Driver Alert
Switching the system on and off
You may switch the system on or off
through the information display by
selecting Settings then Driver Assist then
Driver Alert in the menu. When activated,
the system will monitor your alertness level
based upon your driving behavior in
relation to the lane markings, and other
factors.
System Warnings
Note:
Note: The system will not issue
warnings below approximately 40 mph
(64 km/h).
The warning system is in two stages. At
first the system issues a temporary
warning that you need to take a rest. This
message will only appear for a short time.
If the system detects further reduction in
driving alertness, another warning may be
issued which will remain in the information
display for a longer time. Press OK on the
steering wheel control to clear the warning
System Display
When active the system will run
automatically in the background and only
issue a warning if required. You can view
the status at any time using the information
display.
See General Information (page
97).
The alertness level is shown by six steps
in a colored bar.
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The system detects unintentional drifting
toward the outside of the lane and alerts
and/or aids the driver to stay in the lane
through the steering system and
instrument cluster display. The system
automatically detects and tracks the road
lane markings using a camera that is
mounted behind the interior rear view
mirror.
Switching the System On and Off
Note:
The system on or off setting is
stored until it is manually changed, unless
a MyKey® is detected. If a MyKey® is
detected, the system is defaulted to on
and the mode is set to Alert.
Note: If a MyKey® is detected, pressing
the button will not affect the on or off
status of the system. Only the Mode and
Intensity settings can be changed when
a MyKey® is present. Press the button located on the
left steering wheel stalk to
switch the system on or off.
System Settings
The system has two optional setting
menus available. To view or adjust them,
select Settings > Driver Assist > Lane
Keeping Sys in the information display
using the OK button on the steering wheel.
The last-known selection for each of these
settings is stored by the system. You do
not need to readjust your settings each
time you turn on the system.
Mode: This setting allows the driver to
select which of the system features will be
enabled. Alert only – Provides a steering wheel
vibration when an unintended lane
departure is detected.
Aid only – Provides an assistance steering
torque input toward the lane center when
an unintended lane departure is detected.
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AlertA
AidB
Alert + Aid – Provides an assistance
steering torque input toward the lane
center. If the vehicle continues drifting out
of the lane, a steering wheel vibration is
provided.
Note: The alert and aid diagrams are
meant to illustrate general zone coverage.
They are not intended to provide the exact
zone parameters.
Intensity: This setting affects the intensity
of the steering wheel vibration used for
the alert and alert + aid modes. This setting
does not impact the aid mode.
• Low
• Medium
• High System Display When the system is turned on, an
overhead graphic of a vehicle with lane
markings will be displayed in the
information display. If the aid mode is
selected when the system is turned on, a
separate white icon will also appear in the
instrument cluster or in some vehicles
arrows will be displayed with the lane
markings.
When the system is turned off, the lane
marking graphics will not be displayed.
Note:
The overhead vehicle graphic may
still be displayed if adaptive cruise control
is enabled.
While the system is on, the color of the
lane markings will change to indicate the
system status.
Gray: Indicates that the system is
temporarily unable to provide a warning
or intervention on the indicated side(s).
This may be because:
• the vehicle is under the activation
speed
• the turn indicator is active
• the vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver
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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (If
Equipped) WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use
the BLIS as a replacement for using
the interior and exterior mirrors and
looking over your shoulder before
changing lanes. BLIS is not a replacement
for careful driving and only an assist. BLIS aids you in detecting vehicles that
may have entered the blind spot zone (A).
The detection area is on both sides of the
vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 10 feet
(3 meters) beyond the bumper. The system
alerts you if certain vehicles enter the blind
spot zone while driving.
Cross traffic alert warns you of vehicles
approaching from the sides when the
transmission is in R (Reverse). Note:
BLIS is not designed to prevent
contact with other vehicles or objects; or
to detect parked vehicles, people, animals
or infrastructure (fences, guardrails, trees,
etc.). It is designed to alert the driver to
vehicles in the blind zones.
Note: When a vehicle passes quickly
through the blind zone, typically fewer
than two seconds, the system does not
trigger.
Using the Systems
BLIS turns on when the vehicle is started
and is driven forward above 5 mph (8
km/h); it remains on while the transmission
is in D (Drive) and N (Neutral). If shifted out
of D (Drive) or N (Neutral), the system
enters cross traffic alert mode. Once
shifted back into D (Drive), BLIS turns back
on when the vehicle is driven above 5 mph
(8 km/h).
Note: BLIS does not function in R (Reverse)
or P (Park) or provide any additional
warning when a turn signal is on.
Note: Cross traffic alert detects
approaching vehicles from up to 45 feet
(14 meters) away though coverage
decreases when the sensors are blocked.
Reversing slowly helps increase the
coverage area and effectiveness. WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, NEVER
use the cross traffic alert system as
a replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors and looking over your
shoulder before backing out of a parking
space. Cross traffic alert is not a
replacement for careful driving and only
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