2014 LINCOLN MKZ light

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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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Lighting

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

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

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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Instrument Cluster

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

It will also illuminate momentarily
when you switch the ignition on to
confirm the lamp is functional. If it
does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by
your authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid
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It will illuminate when the
windshield washer fluid is
low.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you
switch the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when a
powertrain or an AWD fault
has been detected. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon
indicator light stays
illuminated after the engine
is started, it indicates that the On
Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has
detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On
board diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel
and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control
System (page 164). If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Note:
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned on prior to engine start to
check the bulb and to indicate
whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
will stay on until the engine is cranked,
then turn itself off if no malfunctions
are present. However, if after 15
seconds the service engine soon light
blinks eight times, it means that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing.
See Emission Control System
(page 164).Stability Control
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It will flash when the system
is active. If it remains
illuminated or does not
illuminate when you switch the
ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the
system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately. See Using
Stability Control (page 186).
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Instrument Cluster

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

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
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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
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Information Displays