2014 LINCOLN MKZ Owners Manual

Front Interior Lamp
Note:The front interior lamp switches
are on the overhead console. The exact
location of each switch on the
overhead console depends upon which
roof, sunroof, and window shade
features are equipped on the vehicle.
Note: Touch switch C to switch the
door function off when you open any
door. The indicator lamp will illuminate
amber when the door function is off.
When the door function is off and you
open a door, the courtesy and door
lamps will stay off. Touch switch C
again to switch the door function back
on. The indicator lamp will illuminate
white when the door function is on.
When the door function is on and you
open a door, the courtesy and door
lamps will switch on.
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All lamps on switch
A
Door function switch
B
All lamps off switch
C
Map lamp switches
D
Rear Interior Lamp
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The rear interior lamps are hidden in
the headliner. You can switch
individual rear interior lamps on
independently by waving your hand
near the small white light in the
headliner.
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS
The headlamp beams move in the
same direction as the steering wheel.
This provides more visibility when
driving around curves.
A. Without adaptive headlamps
B. With adaptive headlamps
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B
A
The system will only work with the
lighting control switch in the autolamp
position.
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Note:There is a delay of two to five
seconds before the system will operate
when the vehicle is driven.
Note: The system is only active at
speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h). The system has a power-up
movement check feature. When the
vehicle is started, the lamps track left
to right, then back to center to alert
the driver that the system is working
properly.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and
do not let them play with the power
windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
When closing the power
windows, you should verify they
are free of obstructions and make sure
that children and pets are not in the
proximity of the window openings.
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Note: You may hear a pulsing noise
when just one of the windows is open.
Lower the opposite window slightly to
reduce this noise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it.
Press again or lift it to stop the
window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it.
Press or lift it again to stop the
window.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically
while closing. It will reverse some
distance if there is an obstacle in the
way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back
Feature
WARNING
When you override the
bounce-back feature the
window will not reverse if it detects
an obstacle. Take care when closing
the windows to avoid personal injury
or damage to your vehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold
within two seconds of the window
reaching the bounce-back position.
The window will travel up with no
bounce-back protection. The window
will stop if you release the switch
before the window is fully closed.
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Windows and Mirrors

Window Lock
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Press the control to lock or unlock the
rear window controls. It will illuminate
when you lock the rear window
controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for
several minutes after you switch the
ignition off or until you open either
front door.
GLOBAL OPENING AND
CLOSING
You can use the remote control to
operate the windows with the ignition
off.
Note:You can enable or disable this
feature in the information display or
see an authorized dealer. See General
Information (page 101).
Note: To operate this feature,
accessory delay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a
short time after you unlock your
vehicle with the remote control. After
you unlock your vehicle, press and
hold the remote control unlock button
to open the windows and vent the
moonroof. Release the button once
movement starts. Press the lock or
unlock button to stop movement.
Closing the Windows
WARNING
When closing the windows and
moonroof, you should verify they
are free of obstructions and make sure
that children and pets are not in the
proximity of the window openings.
To close the windows and moonroof,
press and hold the remote control
lock button. Release the button once
movement starts. Press the lock or
unlock button to stop movement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when
your vehicle is moving.
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Left-hand mirror
A
Adjustment control
B
Right-hand mirror
C
To adjust a mirror:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The control will illuminate.
2. Adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror switch again.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door
window glass. Make sure that you fully
engage the mirror in its support when
returning it to its original position.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Windows and Mirrors
(page 130).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory
function. See Memory Function
(page 137).
Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)
The driver’s exterior mirror will
automatically dim when the interior
auto-dimming mirror is activated.
Signal Indicator Mirrors
The outer portion of the appropriate
mirror housing will blink when the turn
signal is activated.
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
(If Equipped)
WARNING
Objects in the blind spot mirror
are closer than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated
convex mirror built into the upper
outboard corner of the exterior
mirrors. They are designed to increase
your visibility along the side of your
vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a
lane change, then check the blind spot
mirror. If no vehicles are present in the
blind spot mirror and the traffic in the
adjacent lane is at a safe distance,
signal that you intend to change lanes.
Glance over your shoulder to verify
traffic is clear and carefully change
lanes.
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A
B
C
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The image of the approaching vehicle
is small and near the inboard edge of
the main mirror when it is at a
distance. The image becomes larger
and begins to move outboard across
the main mirror as the vehicle
approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and
begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches (B).
The vehicle will transition to your
peripheral field of view as it leaves the
blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Monitor (page 213).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when
your vehicle is moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or
glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or
ammonia-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to
your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets
you move the mirror head up or down
and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note: Do not block the sensors on the
front and back of the mirror. Mirror
performance may be affected. A rear
center passenger or raised rear center
head restraint may also block light
from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to
reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It
will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse
gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
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SUN VISORS
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Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
SUN SHADES (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Do not try to move the sun
shade manually.
The power rear sun shade covers the
rear window of the vehicle.
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The control is in the overhead console.
The sun shade has a one-touch up
and down feature. Press and release
the control to move the sun shade. To
stop motion, press the control a
second time.
The sun shade automatically retracts
when you shift the transmission into
R (Reverse).
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the
moonroof or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
When closing the moonroof, you
should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the
proximity of the roof opening.
You can open the sliding shade
manually when the moonroof is in its
closed position. Pull the shade toward
the front of the vehicle to close it.
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The moonroof controls are on the
overhead console and have a
one-touch open and close feature. To
stop the motion during a one-touch
operation, touch the control a second
time.
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Open
A
VentB
Close
C
Opening and Closing the
Moonroof
Touch (A) to open the moonroof. It
will stop short of the fully opened
position.
Note: This position helps to reduce
wind noise or rumbling which may
happen with the moonroof fully open.
Touch (A) again to fully open the
moonroof.
Touch (C) to close the moonroof.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof will stop automatically
and reverse some distance if an
obstacle is detected while closing. Touch and hold (C) within two
seconds of a bounce-back event to
override this function.
Venting the Moonroof
Touch (B) to vent the moonroof.
Touch (C) to close it.
Retractable Panoramic Roof (If
Equipped)
The moonroof controls on the
overhead console operate the same
except the moonroof will open fully
when you touch the open control.
Automatic Glass Movement
When the retractable panoramic roof
is open, it will automatically move to
a position less than full open under
certain vehicle conditions. This helps
to reduce wind noise. If the glass is
between this position and full open
and your vehicle reaches a high speed,
the glass will automatically move to
the defined position.
You can override automatic
movement by touching the moonroof
open or close control. The feature will
remain overridden until you switch the
ignition off and then back on.
Power Sunscreen
The sunscreen controls are on the
overhead console.
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