2014 LINCOLN MKZ display

Vehicle Settings and
Personalization
See General Information (page 101).
Fuel Gauge
Indicates approximately how much
fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the
ignition is on). The fuel gauge may
vary slightly when the vehicle is in
motion or on a grade. The fuel icon
and arrow indicates which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature.
At normal operating temperature, the
level indicator will be in the normal
range. If the engine coolant
temperature exceeds the normal
range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine
and let the engine cool.
WARNING
Never remove the coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious.
Some lamps will illuminate when you
start your vehicle to make sure they
work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for
further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear
in the information display and function
the same as a warning lamp, but do
not display when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If
Equipped)
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The speed control system
indicator light changes color
to indicate what mode the
system is in: See Using Adaptive
Cruise Control (page 199).
On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is
turned on. Turns off when the speed
control system is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates
when the adaptive cruise control
system is engaged. Turns off when
the speed control system is
disengaged.
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Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will
continue to have the normal braking
system (without ABS) unless the
brake system warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving,
it indicates a malfunction.
Switch off all unnecessary
electrical equipment and have the
system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
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It will illuminate when you
switch this feature off or in
conjunction with a message.
See Blind Spot Monitor (page 213).
See Information Messages (page
106).
Brake System
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It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake
with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving,
check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not
engaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized
dealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the
warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take
you longer to stop your vehicle. Have
your vehicle checked by your
authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking
brake engaged can cause brake failure
and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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It will illuminate when you
switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or
right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on.
If the indicators stay on or flash faster,
check for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb (page 286).
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is
on and any door is not
completely closed.
Electric Park Brake
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It will illuminate or flash
when the electric parking
brake has a malfunction. See
Electric Parking Brake (page 180).
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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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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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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in loss of vehicle control,
crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Various systems on your vehicle can
be controlled using the information
display controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information is
displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls
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• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through and
highlight the options within a
menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.
• Press and hold the left arrow button at any time to return to the
main menu display (escape
button).
• Press the OK button to choose and confirm settings or messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left
side of the information display, you
can choose from the following
categories:
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Trip 1 & 2
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Fuel Economy
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Driver Assist
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Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of
the categories and then press the right
arrow key or OK to enter into that
category. Press the left arrow key as
needed to exit back to the main menu.
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Information Displays

Trip 1 & 2
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Choose between the
standard or enhanced trip
display.
Trip 1 & 2
Trip odometer
Elapsed trip time
Average fuel economy
Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
• Trip odometer — shows the accumulated trip distance.
• Trip Timer— timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicle is restarted.
• Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
Fuel Economy
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Use the left or right arrow
buttons to choose the
desired fuel economy
display.
Fuel Economy
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
• Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy.
Driver Assist
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Use the up or down arrow
buttons to choose between
the following display options.
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Information Displays

Driver Assist
Traction Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabledHigh, Normal or Low
Sensitivity
Collision Warn
Cross Traffic - check enabled or uncheck disabled
—
Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
Driver Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Driver Alert Display - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Alert, Aid or Alert +Aid
Mode
Lane keeping Sys
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
Front Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Settings
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In this mode, you can
configure different driver
setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and
may not appear.
Settings
Comfort, Normal or Sport
Handling in D
Drive Control
Vehicle
Normal or Sport
Handling in S
Normal or Sport
Performance in S
Easy Entry / Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Auto Engine Off - check enabled or uncheck disabled On or Off
Adaptive Head Lamps
Lighting
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Information Displays

Settings
On or Off
Auto Highbeam
Select timeinterval
Autolamp Delay
On or Off
DRL
Settings (cont’d)
Autolock - check enabled or uncheck
disabled
Locks
Vehicle
(cont’d)
Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck
disabled
Mislock - check enabled or uncheck
disabledAll doors orDriver door
Remote Unlocking
Switches Inhibit - check enabled or
uncheck disabled
Hold OK to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Power Deck Lid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
Settings (cont’d)
Auto or Last Settings
Climate Control
Remote Start
Vehicle
(cont’d)
Auto Heated or Off
Seats and
Steering Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
System - check enabled or uncheck disabled
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Information Displays