2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID charging

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed
without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal. You can use cruise control when your
vehicle speed is greater than 20 mph
(30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on winding roads or when the
road surface is slippery. This could result in
loss of vehicle control, serious injury or
death. When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed may increase above the
set speed. The system will not apply the
brakes. Change down a gear to assist the
system in maintaining the set speed. Failure
to do so could result in loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death. WARNINGS
When you are going downhill while
using cruise control, your battery
charging system and engine work together
to help maintain your set speed. Engine
noise may increase or decrease under these
conditions. Note:
Cruise control will disengage if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed while driving
uphill. The cruise controls are located on the
steering wheel.Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release
ON. The indicator will appear in the
instrument cluster.
Setting a Speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Press and release
SET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator will change colors in the
instrument cluster.
Changing the Set Speed
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, you will return to the speed that you
previously set.
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If it is, a red warning light illuminates and an
audible warning chime sounds.
The brake support system assists the driver
in reducing the collision speed by charging
the brakes. If the risk of collision further
increases after the warning light illuminates,
the brake support prepares the brake system
for rapid braking. This may be apparent to
the driver. The system does not automatically
activate the brakes but, if the brake pedal is
pressed, full force braking is applied even if
the brake pedal is lightly pressed.
Using the Collision Warning System WARNING
The collision warning system
’s brake
support can only help reduce the
speed at which a collision occurs if the driver
applies the vehicle ’s brakes. The brake pedal
must be pressed just like any typical braking
situation. The warning system sensitivity can be
adjusted to one of three possible settings by
using the information display control. See
(page 109).
Note: If collision warnings are perceived as
being too frequent or disturbing then the
warning sensitivity can be reduced, though
the manufacturer recommends using the
highest sensitivity setting where possible.
Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer
and later system warnings. See (page 109). Blocked Sensors If a message regarding a blocked sensor
appears in the information display, the radar
signals from the sensor have been
obstructed. The sensors are located behind
a fascia cover near the driver side of the
lower grille. When the sensors are
obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be
detected and the collision warning system
does not function. The following table lists
possible causes and actions for this message
being displayed.
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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade oil. •
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage because used
engine oil contains contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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Power
Motor-to-wheel flow shows the direction of power flow between the wheels and the electric m\
otor.
A
Electric Motor
represents the hybrid electric motor. The higher the motor power is, the larger the circle around this node. Any time
the vehicle is ready to be driven, the motor node illuminates.
B
Battery-to-motor flow 1
shows the direction of power flow between the high-voltage battery and \
the electric motor. Flow toward the
motor indicates the battery is providing power to accelerate the vehicle\
(discharging the battery). Flow toward the battery indicates
the electric motor is providing power to the battery (charging the batt\
ery).
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Other
2
includes all power usage from the low voltage accessories such as the c\
limate control fan, headlights and heated seats. The
higher the power usage is from these accessories, the larger the circle \
around the node. This node illuminates anytime the vehicle
is on since there is always some low level power in use.
D
Climate 2,3
includes the power usage from the high-voltage climate control componen\
ts such as the electric A/C compressor. The
higher the power usage is from these components, the larger the circle a\
round this node.
E
High voltage battery power represents your high-voltage battery. A circle illuminates around the node when the high-voltage
battery is receiving power from regenerative braking or engine charging.\
The higher the power going into the high-voltage battery ,
the larger the circle around this node.
F
Fuel
represents the fuel tank in the vehicle.
G
Fuel-to-engine flow shows flow from the fuel tank to the engine when the engine is on and u\
sing fuel (there are some cases where
the engine is on, but not using any fuel). When the engine is on, but n\
ot using fuel, the engine node is active, but the fuel flow path
is off. An example of this is when your foot is off the accelerator pedal and \
the vehicle is traveling at a high speed.
H
Engine On due to provides you with the reason(s) the gasoline engine is on. When the g\
asoline engine is off, this display does not
appear.
Engine On due to reasons displayed by the system are in a chart following this list.
I
Motor-to-engine flow
shows the direction of power flow between the engine and the electric m\
otor. The direction indicates if the
engine is providing power to the high-voltage electrical system, or if t\
he high-voltage electrical system is providing power to control
or start the engine.
J
Engine power
represents the gasoline engine. It illuminates only when the gasoline engine is on. The higher the eng\
ine power is,
the larger the circle around this node.
K
Engine-to-wheels flow
shows the direction of the power flow between the engine and the wheels\
.
L
Drive power
represents the power going to the wheels. The higher the wheel power is\
, the larger the circle around this node. When
the engine is off, drive power is shown in blue. When the engine is on, drive power is shown in grey.
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Engine On due to
The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear. Shift out of low
gear to return to electric mode.
Low Gear
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage battery. The vehicle
returns to electric mode once the battery is charged.
Battery Charging
The engine is on to optimize vehicle operation. The vehicle returns
to electric mode when possible.
Normal Operation
Status
This indicates which mode is active within
the vehicle system.
Hybrid Drive
The electric motor and gasoline engine are
powering vehicle. Charging HV Battery
The hybrid system is storing power in the
high-voltage battery.
Idle
The vehicle is either at rest, or sharing very
little power between the electric system
parts.Electric Drive
The vehicle is driving in electric mode (the
power is coming from the electric motor).
The gasoline engine is off in this mode.
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Information Messages.................................120
Active Park.............................................................121
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................121
AdvanceTrac ™.......................................................122
Airbag.....................................................................122
Alarm......................................................................123
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................123
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........124
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage).............................................................124
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................125
Doors and Locks..................................................125
Driver Alert............................................................126
Fuel........................................................................\
.126
Hill Start Assist......................................................127
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................127
Lane Keeping System........................................128
Maintenance.........................................................129
MyKey.....................................................................130
Park Aid...................................................................131
Park Brake.............................................................132
Power Steering.....................................................133
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................133
Remote Start.........................................................134
Seats.......................................................................134
Starting System ...................................................134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................135 Traction Control...............................................135
Transmission.........................................................136
Installing Child Seats.......................................17 Child Seats...............................................................17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................
17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).............................................23
Using Tether Straps..............................................24
Instrument Cluster
........................................100
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Interior Lamps
..................................................90
Front Interior Lamp................................................91
Rear Interior Lamp.................................................91
Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped).......................92
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................73
Interior Mirror...................................................96 Auto-Dimming Mirror............................................97
Introduction
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Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................254
Connecting the Jumper Cables......................254
Jump Starting......................................................256
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................254
Removing the Jumper Cables........................
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Keyless Entry
....................................................70
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................70
Keyless Starting
.............................................163
Ignition Modes.....................................................163
Keys and Remote Controls...........................53
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Lane Keeping System.................................222 Switching the System On and Off..................222
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Headlamp Flasher................................................85
High Beams............................................................85
Lighting..............................................................85
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carrying
................................................238
Load Limit.......................................................238
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................238
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