2014 LINCOLN MKZ Head

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
The system will automatically turn on
your high beams if it is dark enough
and no other traffic is present. When
it detects the headlights of an
approaching vehicle, the tail lamps of
the preceding vehicle or street lighting,
the system will turn off the high
beams before they distract other
drivers. The low beams remain on.
Note:If it appears that automatic
control of the high beams is not
functioning properly, check the
windshield in front of the camera for a
blockage. A clear view of the road is
required for proper system operation.
Have any windshield damage in the
area of the camera’s field-of-view
repaired.
Note: If the system detects a blockage
such as bird droppings, bug splatter,
snow or ice, and you do not observe
changes, the system will go into low
beam mode until you clear the
blockage. A message may also appear
in the instrument cluster display noting
the front camera is blocked. Note:
Typical road dust, dirt and water
spots will not affect the performance
of the automatic high beam system .
However, in cold or inclement weather
conditions, you will notice a decrease
in the availability of the high beam
system, especially at start up. If you
want to change the beam state
independently of the system, you may
switch the high beams on or off using
the multifunction switch. Automatic
control will resume when conditions
are correct.
Note: Modification of the vehicle ride
height such as using much larger tires,
may degrade feature performance.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to
decide when to switch the high beams
off and on.
Once the system is active, the high
beams will switch on if:
• the ambient light level is low enough
• there is no traffic in front of the vehicle
• the vehicle speed is greater than 25 mph (40 km/h)
The high beams will switch off if:
• the system detects the headlamps of an approaching vehicle or the
tail lamps of a preceding vehicle.
• vehicle speed falls below 16 mph (25 km/h)
• the ambient light level is high enough that high beams are not
required
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• the system detects severe rain,snow or fog
• the camera is blocked
Activating the System
Switch on the system using the
information display and autolamps.
See Information Displays (page 101).
See Autolamps (page 82).
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Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
Manually Overriding the
System
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When the automatic control has
activated the high beams, pushing or
pulling the stalk will provide a
temporary override to low beam. Use the information display menu to
permanently deactivate the system,
or turn the lighting control switch from
autolamps to headlamps.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
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Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to
make the direction indicators flash
three times to indicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps will switch on when one of
the following conditions have been
met:
• You open any door.
• You press a remote control button.
• You touch switch A on the front interior lamp.
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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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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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Windows and Mirrors

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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Windows and Mirrors

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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Windows and Mirrors

Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let
cool. See Engine Coolant Check
(page 272).
Engine Oil
If it illuminates 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
271).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being
correct. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime
will sound to remind you to
fasten your safety belt. See
Safety Belt Minder (page 38).
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when
you start your vehicle,
continues to flash or remains
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have
the system checked by your
authorized dealer.
Heads Up Display (If Equipped)
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A red beam of lights will
illuminate on the windshield
in certain instances when
using adaptive cruise control and/or
the collision warning system. It will
also illuminate momentarily when you
start your vehicle to make sure the
display works.
High Beam
It will illuminate when you
switch the high beam
headlamps on. It will flash
when you use the headlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar
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Displays when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Low Fuel Level
It will illuminate when the
fuel level is low or the fuel
tank is nearly empty. Refuel
as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It will illuminate when your
tire pressure is low. If the
lamp remains on with the
engine running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
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Instrument Cluster

Stability Control Off
It will illuminate when you
switch the system off. It will
go out when you switch the
system back on or when you switch
the ignition off. See Using Stability
Control (page 186).
Trunk Ajar
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Displays when the ignition is
on and the trunk is not
completely closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's
door and you have left the key in the
ignition with it in the off or accessory
position.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Chirps the horn twice when you exit
the vehicle with the intelligent access
key and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,
indicating the vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key
from the ignition and open the driver's
door and you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning
Chime
Sounds when you have left the
parking brake on and drive your
vehicle. If the warning chime remains
on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.
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Instrument Cluster