2014 LINCOLN MKZ jump cable

Driving with a Trailer
Depending on the grade and the
weight of the trailer, your vehicle and
trailer may roll backwards slightly
when you start on a slope. To prevent
this from happening, do the following:
1. Pull the switch and hold it in thisposition.
2. Drive your vehicle, then release the switch when you notice that the
engine has developed sufficient
driving force.
Automatic release - drive away
release
Note: The driver's door must be closed
and the driver's safety belt must be
fastened before this feature will
operate.
Note: If the electric parking brake
warning lamp stays illuminated, the
electric parking brake will not
automatically release. You must
release the electric parking brake using
the electric parking brake switch.
Note: The engine must be running and
the accelerator pedal must be pressed
before the drive away release feature
will operate.
The brake system warning lamp will
go off to confirm that the electric
parking brake has been released. Note:
The electric parking brake drive
away release makes starting on a hill
easier. This feature will release the
parking brake automatically when the
vehicle has sufficient drive force to
move up the hill. To assure drive away
release when starting uphill, press the
accelerator pedal quickly.
Battery With No Charge
WARNING
You will not be able to apply or
release the electric parking brake
if the battery is low or has no charge.
If the battery is low or has no charge,
use jumper cables and a booster
battery.
HILL START ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave
your vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and put the vehicle in position
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You must remain in your vehicle
once you have activated the
system.
During all times, you are
responsible for controlling your
vehicle, supervising the system and
intervening, if required.
If the engine is revved
excessively, or if a malfunction
is detected, the system will be
deactivated.
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Brakes

1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Turn the ignition to crank.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Turn the ignition on again tore-enable the fuel pump.
For vehicles equipped with a push
button start system:
1. Press the START/STOP button to turn the ignition off.
2. Press the brake pedal and press the START/STOP button (crank
attempt).
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and press the
START/STOP button (ignition
off).
4. Press the START/STOP button again to re-enable the fuel system.
JUMP-STARTING THE
VEHICLE
WARNINGS
The gases around the battery
can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An
explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Use only an adequate-sized
cable with insulated clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note: Do not attempt to push-start
your automatic transmission vehicle.
Automatic transmissions do not have
push-start capability. Attempting to
push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission
damage.
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start
your vehicle.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery
of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the
hood of the disabled vehicle, making
sure the two vehicles do not touch.
Turn all accessories off.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNING
Do not attach the cables to fuel
lines, engine rocker covers, the
intake manifold or electrical
components as grounding points. Stay
clear of moving parts. To avoid reverse
polarity connections, make sure that
you correctly identify the positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals on both the
disabled and booster vehicles before
connecting the cables.
Note: In the illustration, the bottom
vehicle represents the booster vehicle.
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1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal
of the discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the assisting
battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle's
engine, or connect the negative (-)
cable to a ground connection point
if available.
WARNING
Do not connect the end of the
second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped.
A spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery.
Jump Starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and rev the engine
moderately, or press the
accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and
3000 rpms, as shown in your
tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both vehicle
engines for an additional three
minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order that they were
connected.
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1. Remove the jumper cable from theground metal surface or
connecting point, if available.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) terminal of the
booster vehicle's battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been
started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several
minutes so the battery can recharge.
POST-CRASH ALERT
SYSTEM
The system flashes the turn signal
lamps and sounds the horn
(intermittently) in the event of a
serious impact that deploys an airbag
(front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the safety belt
pretensioners.
The horn and lamps will turn off when:
• The hazard control button is pressed
• The panic button (if equipped) is pressed on the remote entry
transmitter
• Your vehicle runs out of power
Spinout Detection
If a spinout is detected, the vehicle
comes to a stop and the hazard
warning flashers come on. The
message Spinout Detected Hazards
Activated will also appear on the
instrument cluster. The message may
not appear if your vehicle runs out of
power.
Once the hazard warning flashers
have been activated, you can turn
them off by:
• Pressing the hazard warning flasher button
• Pressing the remote control unlock button
• Pressing the remote control panic button
• Cycling the ignition on and off twice
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Information Messages......................106Active Park..................................................106
Adaptive Cruise Control........................106
AdvanceTrac™..........................................107
Airbag............................................................107
Alarm............................................................108
Automatic Engine Shutdown..............108
AWD..............................................................109
Battery and Charging System...............110
Blind Spot Information and CrossTraffic Alert System...............................111
Collision Warning System........................111
Doors and Locks.........................................112
Driver Alert....................................................112
Fuel..................................................................112
Hill Start Assist...........................................113
Keys and Intelligent Access...................113
Lane Keeping System..............................114
Maintenance................................................115
MyKey.............................................................116
Park Aid..........................................................117
Park Brake.....................................................117
Power Steering...........................................118
Remote Start..............................................118
Seats..............................................................119
Starting System ........................................119
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.......120
Traction Control........................................120
Transmission...............................................121
Installing Child Seats............................21Child Seats.....................................................21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts................21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)..................................26
Using Tether Straps...................................28
Instrument Cluster...............................95
Instrument Lighting Dimmer............83
Interior Lamps........................................85
Front Interior Lamp...................................86
Rear Interior Lamp.....................................86
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...................................................70 Interior Mirror...........................................91
Auto-Dimming Mirror................................91
Introduction...............................................7
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Jump-Starting the Vehicle..............245Connecting the Jumper Cables..........245
Jump Starting...........................................246
Preparing Your Vehicle...........................245
Removing the Jumper Cables.............246
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Keyless Entry...........................................67SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.....................................................67
Keyless Starting....................................151Ignition Modes............................................151
Keys and Remote Controls................52
Knee Airbag............................................44
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Lane Keeping System......................208Switching the System On andOff.............................................................209
Lighting Control.....................................82Headlamp Flasher.....................................82
High Beams..................................................82
Lighting.....................................................82
Lincoln Credit...........................................12
Load Carrying.......................................224
Load Limit.............................................224
Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.......................................................224
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