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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.

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

Fuel-efficient Transmission
Your vehicle has been designed to improve
fuel economy by reducing fuel usage
while coasting or decelerating. This may
be perceived as a light to medium braking
sensation when removing your foot from
the accelerator pedal.
Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel Info
Fuel tank capacity varies on your MKZ,
depending on your drive type and engine:
16.5 gallons (62.5 liters) for front-wheel drive
models equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost
engine and 17.5 gallons (66.2 liters) for all-
wheel drive models and those equipped with
the 3.7L V6 engine. Use only UNLEADED
gasoline with an 87 octane rating. Do not
use ethanol (E85), diesel, fuel-methanol,
leaded fuel or any other fuel because it
could damage or impair the emission
control system.
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)*
This system is designed to alert the driver of
certain collision risks. Radar sensors detect
if vehicles ahead of you which are moving in
the same direction, may be a collision risk.
The system will alert you with an audible tone
and red warning light which will appear above
the dash. If the risk of collision increases, the
system will increase brake support to help
reduce collision speed.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Your vehicle illuminates a low tire pressure
warning light
in your instrument
cluster when one or more of your tires are
significantly underinflated. If this happens,
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure.
Refer to the Inflating Your Tires section
in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for more information.
Location of Spare Tire and Tools
Your spare tire and tools are located beneath
the carpeted wheel cover in the trunk. The
spare tire is designed for emergency use only
and should be replaced as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to the Wheels and
Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual .
Roadside Assistance
Your new Lincoln vehicle comes with the
assurance and support of 24-hour emergency
roadside assistance. To receive roadside
assistance in the United States, call
1-800-521-4140. In Canada,
call 1-800-665-2006.
Essential Information
Easy Fuel® System
With this system, you
simply open the fuel
door, insert the nozzle
and begin fueling. It is
self-sealing and therefore
protected against dust,
dirt, water, snow and ice.
Wait 10 seconds from the time the refueling nozzle is shut-off until
you remove the nozzle from the vehicle to allow residual fuel in the
nozzle to drain into the tank. When using a portable fuel container,
slowly insert the fuel funnel (located in the spare tire compartment) \
and pour the fuel into the funnel.
Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as they will not work with the
Easy Fuel system and may cause damage. Properly clean the funnel
after each use.
Open Window Buffeting
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.
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2014 MKZ
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Your vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts down
the engine if it has been idling for an extended period of time. The
ignition also turns off in order to save battery power. You can override\

this feature temporarily by pressing the brake or accelerator pedal, or \
by pressing OK or the RESET button in your information display.
Refer to the Information Displays chapter of your Owner’s Manual
for more details.
Electric Parking Brake
The operating switch replaces the conventional
handbrake, and is located to the left of the steering
column. To use, pull the switch up. The brake
system warning lamp will illuminate to confirm that
the electric parking brake has been applied.
You can release the electric parking brake manually by turning the
ignition on, pressing the brake pedal and then pressing the electric
parking brake switch. Refer to the Brakes chapter of your Owner's
Manual for more details.
Towing
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any other vehicle may be limited.
Refer to the Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels section in the
Towing chapter of your Owner's Manual for more information.

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.