2014 LINCOLN MKZ steering

Both heated mirrors remove ice, mist
and fog when you switch on the
heated rear window.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin
air filter. It is located behind the glove
box.
The particulate filtration system
reduces the concentration of airborne
particles such as dust, spores and
pollen in the air supplied to the interior
of your vehicle.
Note:To prevent foreign objects from
entering the system, make sure the
cabin air is in place at all times.
Running the system without a filter in
place could result in degradation or
damage to the system.
The particulate filtration system gives
you and your passengers the following
benefits:
• It improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control components from particle
deposits.
Replace the filter at regular intervals.
See Scheduled Maintenance (page
436).
For additional cabin air filter
information, or to replace the filter,
see an authorized dealer.
REMOTE START
The climate control system adjusts
the cabin temperature during remote
start.
You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Turn the
ignition on to return the system to its
previous settings. You can now make
adjustments. You need to turn certain
vehicle-dependent features back on,
such as:
• heated seats
• cooled seats
• heated steering wheel
• heated mirrors
• heated rear window.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 101).
Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to
operate in AUTO mode through the
information display setting: Remote
Start > Climate Control > Heater-A/C
> Auto. The climate control system
automatically sets the interior
temperature to 72°F (22°C).
In hot weather, the system is set to
72°F (22°C). Cooled seats are set to
high (if available, and selected to
AUTO in the information display).
In moderate weather, the system
either heats or cools (based on
previous settings). The rear defroster,
heated mirrors and heated/cooled
seats do not automatically turn on.
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Climate Control

In cold weather, the system is set to
72°F (22°C). The heated seats and
heated steering wheel are set to high
(if available, and selected to AUTO in
the information display). The rear
defroster and heated mirrors
automatically turn on.
Last Settings
You can set the climate control to
operate using the last climate control
settings through the information
display setting: Remote Start >
Climate Control > Heater–A/C > Last
Settings. The climate control system
automatically uses the settings last
selected before turning off the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Devices
The climate control system controls
other heated and cooled devices
inside the vehicle. These devices (if
available and selected to AUTO in the
information displays) may switch on
during remote start. Heated devices
typically switch on during cold
weather, and cooled devices during
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Sitting improperly, out of
position or with the seat back
reclined too far can take weight off
the seat cushion and affect the
decision of the passenger sensing
system, resulting in serious injury or
death in the event of a crash. Always
sit upright against your seat back, with
your feet on the floor.
Do not recline the seat back as
this can cause the occupant to
slide under the safety belt, resulting
in serious injury in the event of a crash.
Do not place objects higher than
the seat back to reduce the risk
of serious injury in the event of a crash
or during heavy braking.
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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and air bags
will provide optimum protection in the
event of a crash. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
• Sit in an upright position with the
base of your spine as far back as
possible.
• Do not recline the seat back more than 30 degrees.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of
your head and as far forward as
possible. Make sure that you
remain comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel.
We recommend a minimum of 10
inches (25 centimeters) between
your breastbone and the air bag
cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can
maintain full control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNINGS
Fully adjust the head restraint
before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Do not adjust the head restraint when
your vehicle is moving.
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Seats

Lumbar and bolster mode
Massage mode
Upper lumbar
Back massage intensity
adjustment
A
Lumbar decrease
Massage intensity
decrease and off
1B
Lower lumbar
2Cushion massage
intensity adjustment
C
Lumbar increase
Massage intensity
increase
D
-
On and off
E
1The massage feature will default to
an alternating massage mode with
back massage intensity adjustment.
The lumbar and bolster feature will
default to the middle lumbar mode.
2Press C a second time to adjust the
back bolster. Press C a third time to
adjust the cushion bolster.
You can also adjust this feature
through the touch screen. When
switched on, the system displays
directions for you to adjust the lumbar
settings in your seat or to set the
massage function. To access and
make adjustments to the lumbar
setting:
1. Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle > Multi-contour Seat.
2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
3. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbar intensity.
To access and make adjustments to
the massage setting: 1. Press the Menu Settings icon >
Vehicle >Multi-contour Seat.
2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
3. Press Off, Lo or Hi.MEMORY FUNCTION
WARNINGS
Before activating the seat
memory, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is
clear of obstructions and that all
occupants are clear of moving parts.
Do not use the memory function
when your vehicle is moving.
This feature will automatically recall
the position of the driver's seat, power
mirrors and optional power steering
column. The memory control is
located on the driver’s door.
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Saving a Pre-Set Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the seat, exterior mirrorsand power steering column to your
desired position.
3. Press and hold the desired pre-set button until you hear a single
chime.
Up to three pre-set memory positions
may be saved. A memory pre-set may
be saved at any time.
Recalling a Pre-Set Position
Press and release the pre-set button
associated with your desired driving
position. The seat, mirrors and
steering column will move to the
position stored for that pre-set.
Note: A pre-set memory position can
only be recalled when the ignition is off,
or when the transmission selector lever
is in position P or N (and your vehicle
is not moving) if the ignition is on.
A pre-set memory position can also
be recalled by pressing the unlock
button on your remote control or
intelligent access key if it is linked to
a pre-set position.
Linking a Pre-Set Position to
your Remote Control or
Intelligent Access Key
Your vehicle can save the pre-set
memory positions for up to three
remote controls or intelligent access
(IA) keys.
1. With the ignition on, move the memory positions to the desired
positions.
2. Press and hold the desired pre-set button for about five seconds. A
chime will sound after about two
seconds. Continue holding until a
second chime is heard.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control
you are linking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in step 3,
press the unlock button on the remote
control.
Note: To stop seat movement during
a recall, press any driver seat
adjustment control, any of the memory
buttons, or any mirror control switch.
Seat movement will also stop if you
move your vehicle.
Note: If more than one linked remote
control or IA key is in range, the memory
function will move to the settings of
the first key stored.
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Seats

Automatic Engine Shutdown
Override
Note:You cannot permanently switch
off the automatic engine shutdown
feature. When you switch it off
temporarily, it turns on at the next
ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or
reset the timer, at any point before the
30-second countdown has expired by
doing any of the following:
• You can reset the timer by interacting with your vehicle (such
as pressing the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal).
• You can temporarily switch off the shutdown feature any time the
ignition is on (for the current
ignition cycle only). Use the
information display to do so. See
Information Displays (page 101).
• During the countdown before engine shutdown, you are
prompted to press OK or RESET
(depending on your type of
information display) to temporarily
switch the feature off (for the
current ignition cycle only).
Stopping the Engine When
Your Vehicle is Stationary
1. Put the transmission in position P.
2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note: This switches off the ignition, all
electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators. Note:
If the engine is idling for 30
minutes, the ignition and engine
automatically shut down.
Stopping the Engine When
Your Vehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when
the vehicle is still moving will
result in a loss of brake and steering
assistance. The steering will not lock,
but higher effort will be required.
When the ignition is switched off,
some electrical circuits, warning
lamps and indicators may also be off.
1. Put the transmission in position N
and use the brakes to bring your
vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, put the transmission in position P.
3. Press and hold the button for one second, or press it three times
within two seconds.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust
Fumes
WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle
if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon
monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its
dangerous effects.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Stay in Neutral mode
Stay in Neutral mode allows your
vehicle to stay in N (Neutral) when
you exit the vehicle. Your vehicle must
be stationary to enter this mode.
To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
1. Press the N (Neutral) button onyour shifter assembly.
2. The message Press N to enter Stay in Neutral mode will appear
in your information display screen.
3. Press the N (Neutral) button again
to enter Stay in Neutral mode.
The message Stay in Neutral mode
engaged will appear in your
information display screen when your
vehicle has entered Stay in Neutral
mode.
Note: During this mode the N button
will flash continuously and your
instrument cluster will display N as the
selected gear.
Exiting Stay in Neutral mode
To disable Stay in Neutral mode
select another gear. See the Putting
the Vehicle in Gear for instructions
on how to do this.
Entering a Carwash
Note: Always put your vehicle in Stay
in Neutral mode when entering an
automatic car wash. Failure to do this
could result in vehicle damage not
covered by warranty. D (Drive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy.
S (Sport)
Putting the vehicle in S (Sport):
• Provides additional engine braking
and extends lower gear operation
to enhance performance for uphill
climbs, hilly terrain or mountainous
areas. This will increase engine
RPM during engine braking
• Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic
transmission shift strategy
• Provides gear selection more quickly and at higher engine
speeds
SelectShift Automatic™
Transmission
Your SelectShift Automatic
transmission gives you the ability to
change gears manually.
Paddle Shifters
With your vehicle in D (Drive), the
paddle shifters provide temporary
manual control. They allow you the
ability to shift gears quickly, without
taking your hands off the steering
wheel.
You can achieve extensive manual
control by pressing the S (Sport)
button.
• Pull the right paddle ( +) to upshift.
• Pull the left paddle ( –) to
downshift.
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Transmission

Driving In Special Conditions
With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD vehicles are equipped for driving
on sand, snow, mud and rough roads
and have operating characteristics
that are somewhat different from
conventional vehicles, both on and off
the highway.
Under severe operating conditions,
the A/C may cycle on and off to
protect overheating of the engine.
Basic operating principles in
special conditions
• Drive slower in strong crosswindswhich can affect the normal
steering characteristics of your
vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by
loose sand, water, gravel, snow or
ice. If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of
the Pavement
• If your vehicle goes off the edge of
the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application,
ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your
speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply while returning
to the road surface.
• It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and
slow down gradually before
returning to the pavement. You
may lose control if you do not slow
down or if you turn the steering
wheel too sharply or abruptly.
• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway
reflectors, with minor damage to
your vehicle rather than attempt a
sudden return to the pavement
which could cause the vehicle to
slide sideways out of control or
rollover. Remember, your safety
and the safety of others should be
your primary concern.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
WARNINGS
Always set the parking brake
fully and make sure the
transmission is in P (Park). Turn the
ignition to the lock position or turn the
vehicle off using the start/stop button
and remove the key whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)