2014 LINCOLN MKZ trailer

Towing
Towing a Trailer...................................232
Recommended TowingWeights..............................................233
Essential Towing Checks.................234
Transporting the Vehicle.................236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels................................................237
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...........................................240
Economical Driving...........................240
Driving Through Water......................241
Floor Mats..............................................241
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.........................243
Hazard Warning Flashers................244
Fuel Shutoff.........................................244
Jump-Starting the Vehicle..............245
Post-Crash Alert System.................247
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need......248
In California (U.S. Only)...................249
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only)...................................................250
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)...............251
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada......................................252
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature...........................................253
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...................................................254 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)...................................................254
Fuses
Changing a Fuse.................................255
Fuse Specification Chart.................256
Maintenance
General Information..........................267
Opening and Closing the Hood.....268
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™......................................269
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L..........270
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...................271
Engine Oil Check..................................271
Oil Change Indicator Reset..............272
Engine Coolant Check.......................272
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..................................................276
Brake Fluid Check..............................280
Power Steering Fluid Check...........280
Fuel Filter..............................................280
Washer Fluid Check..........................280
Changing the 12V Battery.................281
Checking the Wiper Blades............283
Changing the Wiper Blades...........283
Changing the Engine Air Filter.......283
Adjusting the Headlamps...............285
Changing a Bulb.................................286
Bulb Specification Chart.................287
Vehicle Care
General Information.........................288
Cleaning Products.............................288
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Table of Contents

• Fuels can also be harmful ifabsorbed through the skin. If fuel
is splashed on the skin, clothing or
both, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash
skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Repeated or prolonged skin
contact with fuel liquid or vapor
causes skin irritation.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms
of disulfiram for the treatment of
alcoholism. Breathing gasoline
vapors, or skin contact could cause
an adverse reaction. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury
or sickness may result. If fuel is
splashed on the skin, promptly
wash skin thoroughly with soap
and water. Consult a physician
immediately if you experience an
adverse reaction.
FUEL QUALITY
Note: We recommend that you use
only high quality fuel without additives
or other engine treatments.
Choosing the Right Fuel
Note: Use of any fuel other than those
recommended may cause powertrain
damage, a loss of vehicle performance
and repairs may not be covered under
warranty. If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel
vehicle, then only use unleaded fuel
or unleaded fuel blended with a
maximum of 15% ethanol. Do not use
fuel ethanol (E85), diesel fuel, fuel
methanol, leaded fuel or any other
fuel because it could damage or
impair the emission control system.
The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by
law.
Your vehicle was not designed to use
fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including
manganese-based additives.
Octane Recommendations
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some fuel stations
offer fuels posted as regular with an
octane rating below 87, particularly in
high altitude areas. Fuels with octane
levels below 87 are not
recommended. Premium fuel will
provide improved performance and is
recommended for severe duty use
such as trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However,
if it knocks heavily while you are using
fuel with the recommended octane
rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect
on powertrain components.
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Fuel and Refueling

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
P.
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

PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury,
please read and understand the
limitations of the system as contained
in this section. Sensing is only an aid
for some (generally large and fixed)
objects when moving in reverse on a
flat surface at parking speeds. Traffic
control systems, inclement weather,
air brakes, and external motors and
fans may also affect the function of
the sensing system; this may include
reduced performance or a false
activation.
To help avoid personal injury,
always use caution when in R
(Reverse) and when using the sensing
system.
This system is not designed to
prevent contact with small or
moving objects. The system is
designed to provide a warning to
assist the driver in detecting large
stationary objects to avoid damaging
the vehicle. The system may not
detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground.
Certain add-on devices such as
large trailer hitches, bike or
surfboard racks and any device that
may block the normal detection zone
of the system, may create false beeps.
Note: Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. If the
sensors are covered, the system’s
accuracy can be affected. Do not clean
the sensors with sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
to the bumper or fascia, leaving it
misaligned or bent, the sensing zone
may be altered causing inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false
alarms.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with
MyKey®, it is possible to prevent
turning the sensing system off. See
MyKey™ (page 57).
The sensing system warns the driver
of obstacles within a certain range of
the bumper area. The system turns on
automatically whenever the ignition
is switched on.
When receiving a detection warning,
the radio volume is reduced to a
predetermined level. After the warning
goes away, the radio volume returns
to the previous level.
The system can be switched off
through the information display menu
or from the pop-up message that
appears once the transmission is
shifted into R. See General
Information (page 101).
If a fault is present in the system, a
warning message appears in the
information display and does not
allow the driver to switch the faulted
system on. See Information
Messages (page 106).
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Parking Aids

Note:The sensors may not detect
objects with surfaces that absorb
ultrasonic waves.
The system detects an available
parallel parking space and
automatically steers the vehicle into
the space (hands-free) while you
control the accelerator, gearshift and
brakes. The system visually and
audibly instructs you to park the
vehicle.
The system may not function correctly
if something passes between the front
bumper and the parking space (i.e. a
pedestrian or cyclist) or if the edge of
the neighboring parked vehicle is high
from the ground (i.e. a bus, tow truck
or flatbed truck).
The system should not be used if:
• a foreign object (i.e. bike rack or trailer) is attached to the front or
rear of the vehicle or at another
location close to the sensors.
• an overhanging object (i.e. surfboard) is attached to the roof. • the front bumper or side sensors
are damaged (i.e. in a collision) or
obstructed by a foreign object (i.e.
front bumper cover).
• a mini-spare tire is in use.
Using Active Park Assist
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Press the button located on
the right side of the center
stack.
The touch screen displays a message
and a corresponding graphic to
indicate it's searching for a parking
space. Use the turn signal to indicate
which side of the vehicle you want the
system to search on.
Note: If the turn signal is not on, the
system automatically searches on the
vehicle's passenger side.
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Parking Aids

REAR VIEW CAMERA (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
The rear view camera system is
a reverse aid supplement device
that still requires the driver to use it in
conjunction with the interior and
exterior mirrors for maximum
coverage.
Objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under
the bumper, might not be seen on the
screen due to the limited coverage of
the camera system.
Back up as slow as possible
since higher speeds might limit
your reaction time to stop the vehicle.
Use caution when using the rear
video camera and the trunk is
ajar. If the trunk is ajar, the camera will
be out of position and the video image
may be incorrect. All guidelines (if
enabled) have been removed when
the trunk is ajar.
Use caution when turning
camera features on or off while
in R (Reverse). Make sure the vehicle
is not moving.
The rear view camera system provides
a video image of the area behind the
vehicle. The image will be displayed
in either in the rear view mirror or the
display in the center of the instrument
panel. During operation, lines appear in the
display which represent your vehicle’s
path and proximity to objects behind
the vehicle.
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The camera is located on the trunk
near the high-mount brake lamp.
Using the Rear View Camera
System
The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you
place the transmission in R (Reverse).
The system uses three types of guides
to help you see what is behind your
vehicle:
• Active guidelines: Show the
intended path of your vehicle when
reversing.
• Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path your vehicle is moving in while
reversing in a straight line. This can
be helpful when backing into a
parking space or aligning your
vehicle with another object behind
you.
• Centerline (If applicable): Helps align the center of your vehicle
with an object (i.e. a trailer).
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Parking Aids

Note:If the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the luggage
compartment is ajar, no rear view
camera features are displayed.
Note: If the image comes on while the
transmission is not in R (Reverse), have
the system inspected by your
authorized dealer.
Note: When towing, the camera only
sees what is being towed behind your
vehicle. This might not provide
adequate coverage as it usually
provides in normal operation and some
objects might not be seen. In some
vehicles, the guidelines may disappear
once the trailer tow connector is
engaged.
Note: The camera may not operate
correctly under the following
conditions:
• Nighttime or dark areas if one or both reverse lamps are not
operating.
• The camera's view is obstructed by mud, water or debris. Clean the
lens with a soft, lint-free cloth and
non-abrasive cleaner.
• The rear of the vehicle is hit or damaged, causing the camera to
become misaligned.
To access any of the rear view camera
system settings, make the following
selections in the touch screen when
the transmission is not in R (Reverse):
• Menu > Vehicle > Rear View Camera
After changing a system setting, the
touch screen shows a preview of the
selected features. Guidelines and the Centerline
Note:
Active guidelines and fixed
guidelines are only available when the
transmission is in R (Reverse).
Note: The centerline is only available
if Active or Fixed guidelines are on.
ABCD
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Active guidelines
A
Centerline
B
Fixed guideline: Green zone
C
Fixed guideline: Yellow zone
D
Fixed guideline: Red zone
E
Rear bumper
F
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Parking Aids

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Detection issues can occur:When driving on a different
line than the vehicle in front.
A
With vehicles that edge into
your lane. The system can
only detect these vehicles
once they move fully into
your lane.
B
There may be issues with the
detection of vehicles in front
when driving into and coming
out of a bend or curve in the
road.
C
In these cases the system may brake
late or unexpectedly. The driver
should stay alert and intervene when
necessary. If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs, the
radar-sensing zone may change. This
could cause missed or false vehicle
detections. See an authorized dealer
to have the radar checked for proper
coverage
and operation.
System Not Available
Conditions that can cause the system
to deactivate or prevent the system
from activating when requested
include:
• a blocked sensor
• high brake temperature
• a failure in the system or a related
system.
Blocked Sensor
WARNINGS
Do not use the system when
towing a trailer with brake
controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes
will not function properly when the
system is activated because the
brakes are electronically controlled.
Failing to do so may result in loss of
vehicle control, which could result in
serious injury.
Do not use tire sizes other than
those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation
of the system. Failing to do so may
result in a loss of vehicle control,
which could result in serious injury.
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Cruise Control