3 Service Engine Soon Light Illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned on. If it remains on or is blinking
after the engine is started, the On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD-II) system has detected
a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion
and contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
4 Power Tilt/Telescoping
Steering Column*
Your power tilt steering column has a
4-way rocker control that allows you to
adjust the steering wheel to your
desired position.
5 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Press VOL +/– to increase/decrease
volume levels. Press SEEK to
access the next/previous radio station
preset, CD track or preset satellite
radio channel*.
Press to access SYNC®
phone features.
Press to access voice recognition.
6 Right Vehicle Information Display Displays information about Entertainment,
Phone and Navigation*. Use the right,
5-way control located on your steering
wheel to scroll through, highlight and
make minor adjustments within a selected
menu. Refer to the MyLincoln Touch
TM
chapter in your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
7 Push-button Start Allows you to start your vehicle by
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button while fully pressing down on the
brake pedal. If your vehicle has been
idling for an extended period of time, it
will automatically shut down. Before the
engine shuts down, a message appears in
the information display, allowing the driver
to override the shutdown feature. Press
the button again to turn the engine off.
Note: Your intelligent access key must
be inside the vehicle for the ignition to
start. Keyless warning alert 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.
8 Push Button Shift Transmission Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic transmission. The shift buttons
are located on the center stack next to
the MyLincoln Touch system.
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
2. Press and release one of the PRNDS
buttons to select your gear.
3. The gear shift button you select will
illuminate and the instrument cluster will
show a telltale of the selected gear.
4. Release the brake pedal and your
transmission will remain in the
selected gear.
Note: When entering an automatic car
wash, always put your vehicle into Stay in
Neutral mode. To put your vehicle in Stay
in Neutral mode, make sure your vehicle
is stationary first, and then:
1. Press the N (Neutral) button on
the shifter assembly once. The
information display screen will
read “Press N to enter Stay in
Neutral mode” .
2. Press N on the shifter assembly
again. The message “Stay in Neutral
mode engaged” will appear in the
instrument cluster and the N button
will flash continuously to confirm
your selection.
3. To exit Stay in Neutral mode,
press another gear.
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*if equipped
Instrument Panel2014 MKZ
1 Left Vehicle Information Display
Provides information about various
systems on your vehicle. Use the left,
5-way control located on the steering
wheel to choose and confirm settings
and messages. Refer to the Information
Displays chapter in your Owner’s Manual
for more information.2 Adaptive Cruise Control* Your MKZ is equipped with cruise control
or adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise
control automatically adjusts your speed
to maintain a set distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you in
the same lane. You can set the gap
distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you by pressing the
and buttons on the steering wheel.
Note: Driving aids do not replace the
need to watch where the vehicle is
moving and brake where necessary.
Refer to the Cruise Control chapter
of your Owner’s Manual for safety
information, more details and limitations.
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*if equipped
