2014 LINCOLN MKZ ESP

Quick Reference Guide
2014 MKZ
This Quick Reference Guide is not
intended to replace your vehicle
Owner’s Manual which contains more
detailed information concerning the
features of your vehicle, as well as
important safety warnings designed
to help reduce the risk of injury to you
and your passengers. Please read
your entire Owner’s Manual carefully
as you begin learning about your new
vehicle and refer to the appropriate
chapters when questions arise. All
information contained in this Quick
Reference Guide was accurate at the
time of duplication. We reserve the
right to change features, operation
and/or functionality of any vehicle
specification at any time. Your Lincoln
dealer is the best source for the most
current information. For detailed
operating and safety information,
please consult your Owner’s Manual.
Lincoln MKZ
June 2013
First Printing
Quick Reference Guide
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash an\
d
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.

Heated and Ventilated*
Front Seats
To use, press the heated seat
symbol
or the cooled
seat symbol
located on the
touchscreen to cycle through the
various settings and off. Warmer
or cooler settings are indicated
by more indicator lights. The
heated and cooled seats will
only function when the engine
is running.
Heated Steering Wheel*
Your vehicle may be equipped
with a heated steering wheel.
Press the
icon in your
touchscreen to turn this feature
on and off.
Rear Heated Seats*
The rear heated seat controls
are located on the rear of the center console. To use, press
the heated seat button
to
cycle through the various heat
settings and off. Warmer settings
are indicated by more indicator
lights. The rear heated seats will
only function when the engine
is running.
Memory Function
The memory control, located
on the driver's door, allows the
positioning recall of the driver's
seat, power mirrors, power tilt
and telescopic steering column*
and adjustable pedals*. To
program position 1, press and
hold the 1 button until you hear
a tone. Use this same procedure
to set positions 2 and 3 using
the respective buttons. You can
recall the set memory positions
by pressing the desired
memory control.
Rear Interior Lamps
The rear interior lamps are
hidden in the headliner. You can
switch individual rear interior
lamps on independently by waving your hand near the small
white light in the headliner.
Tilting Head Restraints
Your vehicle’s front row head
restraints can be adjusted. Pull
up to raise the head restraint. To
lower, press the head restraint
down while pressing and holding
the guide sleeve adjust/release
button. Tilt the head restraint
forward for additional comfort
by gently pulling the top of the
head restraint. Once it is in the
forward-most position, tilting it
forward once more will release it
to the upright position.
Note: Do not attempt to force
the head restraint backward after
it is tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint
releases to the upright position.
Multi-contour Front Seats
with Active Motion*
Using the button mounted on
the outside of the front seats, or
through the touchscreen, you
and a front-seat passenger can
adjust the massage and support
settings. You can also control
the intensity of the massage,
increase or decrease the lumbar
bolster and cushion support, and
adjust the height of the bolster.
Convenience
AutoWipers*
If activated, your wipers will automatically turn on when moisture is
present on the windshield. The wiper speed will vary based on the
amount of moisture detected and the sensitivity setting. To deactivate, \
turn your wiper controls off.

To turn this feature on, use the wiper stalk or the information display.\

To adjust the sensitivity setting, use the rotary control on the stalk.
Note: Make sure that this feature is turned off before entering a
car wash.
MyKey®
MyKey allows you to program certain driving restrictions in order to
promote good driving habits. You can program things such as speed
restrictions and limited volume levels. For complete information, refer \
to the MyKey chapter in your Owner’s Manual.
Remote Start
Remote start allows you to start the
engine from outside your vehicle
using your transmitter. To start,
press
and then press twice
within three seconds. Once inside,
apply the brake while pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button. Shift
into D (Drive) and go. To turn the engine off from outside the vehicle
after using your remote start, press
once.
Intelligent Access Key
Note: Your intelligent access key
must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of
the vehicle for intelligent access to
function properly.
To unlock and open the driver’s
door, pull the front exterior door
handle. To lock the doors, touch and briefly hold the sensor button
on top of the door handle. To unlock and open the trunk, press the
exterior trunk release button above the license plate.
The intelligent access key also contains a mechanical key blade,
which can be used to unlock the driver door, if necessary.
Press
once to lock all doors. Press again within three seconds to
confirm all doors are locked.
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door. Press again within three
seconds to unlock all doors.
Press
to activate the panic alarm. Press again or turn on the
ignition to deactivate.
Press
twice within three seconds to open the trunk.
Car finder: Press
twice within three seconds to locate your vehicle.
The horn will chirp and the lamps will flash.
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*if equipped

Active Park Assist*
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 your vehicle.
To use
active park
assist, press
the button
located near
the shifter.
To stop the
parking procedure, grab the
steering wheel or press the
control again. For complete
information, refer to the
Parking Aids chapter of
your Owner’s Manual.
Note: The driver is always
responsible for controlling the
vehicle, supervising the system,
and intervening, if required.
Hill Start Assist
When the system is active, your
vehicle will remain stationary
on the slope for two to three
seconds after you release the
brake pedal. Once the engine
develops sufficient drive, the
brakes release automatically.
Note: The driver is always
responsible for controlling the
vehicle, supervising the system
and intervening if required.
Visibility aids do not replace the
need to watch where the vehicle
is moving. Refer to your Owner’s
Manual for safety information,
more details and limitations.
Function
Lincoln Drive Control This feature intelligently integrates chassis and powertrain systems for\

personalized ride comfort, steering, handling, powertrain response and
sound. Choose between two default settings or customize your own.
Factory default settings include Normal Handling and Normal
Performance while you are in D (Drive). Select S (Sport) to engage
Sport Handling and Sport Performance settings.
Customize your Handling and Performance settings through the
information display by navigating through the cluster menu to
Settings, Vehicle, and then Drive Control to configure:
Handling
Comfort: Provides lower steering efforts and a more
fluid suspension.
Normal: Delivers an engaging drive experience with
confident handling.
Sport: Increases handling and control with a sporty feel.
Performance
Normal: Provides smooth power delivery and a refined sound.
Sport: Increases engine and transmission responsiveness,
while adding a more powerful engine tone.
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2014 MKZ
Rear View Camera *

This system provides a video image of the area
behind the vehicle. The display automatically
appears in the touchscreen when the vehicle is
in
R (Reverse) and uses green, yellow and red
guides to aler t you of your proximit y to objects.
Forward and Reverse Sensing Systems*
This system sounds an audible warning tone
if there is an obstacle near the vehicle’s front
or rear bumpers. As the vehicle moves closer
to the obstacle, the rate of the warning tone
increases in frequency. The front sensors are
automatically activated when the gearshift is in
any position other than P (Park) or N (Neutral)
and the vehicle speed is below 7 mph (12 km/h).
The system detects certain objects while the transmission is in R (Reverse) and
will detect objects up to 6 feet (2 meters) away. See the Parking Aids chapter
in your Owner’s Manual for complete information on your vehicle’s
sensing systems.
Adaptive Headlamps
The headlamp beams move in the same direction as the steering wheel,
providing more visibility when driving around curves. Active at speeds a\
bove
3 mph (5 km/h), it has a power-up movement check feature. When you sta\
rt
your vehicle, the lamps track left to right, then back to center. To use\
, place
the lighting control switch into the autolamp position.
*if equipped
Retractable Panoramic Roof *
Located on the overhead console, your controls have a one-touch
open and close feature. To open the roof, press the open

button. It opens fully and will adjust the opening automatically at
certain speeds to help reduce wind noise. To manually override
this feature, press the open or close button. It will reset after each
ignition cycle. To close, press the close
button.