2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID instrument cluster

Trip Summary
Trip Summary displays upon shutting off your
vehicle. The information is cumulative over
the last trip. A new trip begins each time your
start your vehicle (when the Ready to Drive
message comes on). Corresponding trip
efficiency leaves appear on the right
information display.
•
Distance - Displays the total distance
traveled, distance traveled on battery
power only (EV distance) and Regen
distance. Regen distance is the estimated
range gained from energy recaptured
through regenerative braking.
• Energy Use - Displays the average fuel
economy.
• Brake Score - The percent displayed is
an indication of the regenerative braking
efficiency for the trip.
Right Information Display
Entertainment
See General Information (page 359). Phone
See
General Information (page 359).
Navigation or Compass
See
General Information (page 359).
Fuel Economy
See
(page 109).
Vehicle Range
Located at the bottom of the display. It
indicates the estimated distance to empty
based on the fuel remaining in the tank.
Changes in your driving pattern and climate
control use may cause the value to vary.
Trip Efficiency Leaves
Trip Efficiency Leaves display upon shutting
off your vehicle. The number of leaves
represent the average for the last trip. A new
trip begins each time you start your vehicle
(when the Ready to Drive message comes
on). Corresponding Trip Summary data
displays on the left information display. WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
will alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps light when you
start your vehicle to make sure they work. If
any lamps remain on after starting your
vehicle, refer to the respective system
warning lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not light
when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(If Equipped) The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in:
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 213).
On (white light): Lights when you turn the
adaptive cruise control system on. Turns off
when you turn the speed control system off.
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Engaged (green light): Lights when the
adaptive cruise control system engages.
Turns off when the speed control system
disengages.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it lights when you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. You will
continue to have the normal
braking system (without Anti-lock braking
system) unless the brake system warning
lamp also lights. Have an authorized dealer
check the system.
Battery If it lights while driving, it indicates
a malfunction. Switch off all
unnecessary electrical equipment
and have an authorized dealer check the
system immediately. Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) Lights when you switch this feature
off or with a blind spot message.
See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 227). See Information
Messages (page 120).
Brake System Lights when you engage the
parking brake with the ignition on.
If it lights when you are driving,
check that the parking brake is not on. If the
parking brake is not on, this Brake System
lamp indicates low brake fluid level or a
brake system malfunction. Have an
authorized dealer check the system
immediately. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance may occur.
It will take you longer to stop your vehicle.
Have an authorized dealer check the system
immediately. Driving extended distances with
the parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. Cruise Control
(If Equipped)
Lights when you switch on cruise
control.
Direction Indicator Lights when the left or right turn
signal or the hazard warning
flasher is switched on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned-out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 299).
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Door Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on and
any door is not completely closed.
Electric Park Brake Lights or flashes when the electric
parking brake malfunctions.
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature Lights when the engine or motor
cooling system is overheating.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place
and have an authorized dealer check the
system.
Engine Oil If it lights with the engine running
or when you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Check the engine oil
level. See Engine Oil Check (page 288). Note:
Do not resume your trip if it lights, even
if the oil level is correct. Have an authorized
dealer check the system immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt Lights and a chime sounds to
remind you to fasten your safety
belt. See Safety Belt Minder (page
38
).
Front Airbag Lights when you start your vehicle.
If it continues to flash or remains
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have
an authorized dealer check the system.
Grade Assist
(If Equipped) Lights when you switch on the
grade assist function.Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights appears on
the windshield in certain instances
when using adaptive cruise control
and/or the collision warning system. To make
sure the display works, it will also appear
momentarily when you start your vehicle .
High Beam Lights when you switch on the
high-beam headlamps. Flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Hood Ajar Lights when the ignition is on and
the hood is not completely closed.
Lane Keeping Aid
(If Equipped) Lights when you activate the lane
keeping system.
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Low Fuel Level
Lights when the fuel level is low or
the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lights when your tire pressure is
low. If the lamp remains on with
the engine running or when
driving, check your tire pressure as soon as
possible.
To confirm the lamp is working, it will also
light momentarily when you switch on the
ignition. If it does not light when you switch
the ignition on, or it begins to flash at any
time, have an authorized dealer check the
system.
Low Washer Fluid Lights when the windshield washer
fluid is low. Parking Lamps Lights when you switch on the
parking lamps.
Powertrain Fault Lights when your vehicle detects
a powertrain fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Note: If your vehicle detects certain faults,
it will not allow you to operate the
accelerator pedal. If this happens, press the
brake pedal and release it. This will activate
limp home vehicle operation. In limp home
vehicle operation, your vehicle will
accelerate in a controlled manner up to a
maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on a
flat surface. If you apply the brake pedal or
move the transmission to neutral (N) you can
override your vehicle ’s acceleration. Ready to Drive Lights when you switch on your
vehicle and it is ready to drive. A
corresponding message may
display stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon indicator
light stays illuminated after the
engine is started, it indicates that
the On Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has
detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On board
diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling
chapter for more information about servicing
your vehicle. See Emission Control System
(page 181).
If the light is blinking, the engine is misfiring.
This could damage your catalytic converter.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
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Note:
If your engine is misfiring, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter or other vehicle
components.
The service engine soon indicator lights
when the you first switch on your vehicle,
prior to engine start, to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
inspection maintenance testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine cranks, then turn
itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the service
engine soon light blinks eight times, it means
that the vehicle is not ready for inspection
maintenance testing. See Emission Control
System (page 181).
Stability Control Flashes when the system is active.
If it stays lit or does not light when
you switch on the ignition, this
indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction
the system will switch off. Have an authorized
dealer check the system immediately.
See
Using Stability Control (page 200). Stability Control Off Lights when you switch the system
off. It will go out when you switch
the system back on or when you
switch off the ignition.
See Using Stability
Control (page 200).
Stop Safely Lights if your vehicle has an
electrical component fault or failure
that will cause your vehicle to
shutdown or enter into a limited operating
mode. You may also see a message.
Trunk Ajar Lights when the ignition is on and
the trunk is not completely closed.AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door and
you have left the key in the ignition with it in
the off or accessory position.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
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Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
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HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
This hybrid vehicle combines electric and
gasoline propulsion to provide performance
and efficiency. It requires no special fuels
and you never have to plug it in.
Note:
You may notice higher engine speeds
upon start-up. This temporary condition is
normal and necessary to heat up the cabin
and minimize emissions. Starting: Switch the ignition on
while your transmission is in park
(P). The green ready indicator light
will appear in the instrument cluster, letting
you know that the vehicle is ready for driving.
The engine may not start because this
vehicle is equipped with silent key start. This
fuel saving feature allows your vehicle to be
ready to drive without requiring the gas
engine to be running. This indicator will
remain on while the vehicle is on, whether the engine is running or not to indicate the
vehicle is capable of movement (using its
electric motor, engine, or both). Typically, the
engine will not start unless the vehicle is
cold, you make a climate control change, or
you press the accelerator.
Driving:
The gas engine automatically starts
and stops to provide power when needed
and to save fuel when not needed. While
coasting at low speeds, coming to a stop, or
standing, the gas engine normally shuts
down and the vehicle operates in
electric-only mode. Conditions that may
cause the engine to start up or remain
running include:
• Considerable vehicle acceleration.
• Vehicle speed above 85 mph (137 km/h)
However, the maximum speed for
electric–only operation may be lower
while driving in hot temperatures or on
hilly terrain.
• Ascending a hill.
• Charge level of high voltage battery is
low. •
Very high or low outside temperature (to
provide system cooling or heating).
• Engine not warm enough to provide
passenger requested cabin temperature.
Stopping:
The gas engine may shut off to
conserve fuel as you come to a stop.
Restarting the vehicle is not required. Simply
step on the accelerator when you are ready
to drive.
Transmission Operation:
Due to the
technologically advanced,
electronically-controlled continuously
variable transaxle, you will not feel shift
changes like those of a non-hybrid vehicle.
Note: Since engine speed is controlled by
the transmission, it may seem elevated at
times. This is normal hybrid operation and
helps deliver fuel efficiency and
performance.
Neutral:
It is not recommended to idle the
vehicle in neutral (N) for an extended period
of time because this will discharge your high
voltage battery and decrease fuel economy.
The engine will not start, and cannot provide
power to the hybrid system in neutral (N).
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2. Press the center-rear edge of the fuel
filler door and release to open. Note:
Hold the handle of the fuel filler nozzle
higher while you insert the nozzle for easier
access. 3.
Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into
the fuel system to open both doors.
Leave the nozzle fully inserted until you
have stopped pumping fuel. Note:
Allow about five to ten seconds after
pumping fuel before removing the fuel filler
nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain
back into the fuel tank and not spill onto the
vehicle.
4. After you have stopped pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle. Note:
A fuel spillage concern may occur if
overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the
tank to the point that the fuel is able to
bypass the fuel filler nozzle. The overfilled
fuel may run down the drain located below
and in front of the fuel filler door.
5. To close the fuel filler door, press the center-rear edge of the fuel filler door
and then release. The fuel door will latch
closed.
If the fuel fill inlet did not close properly, a
Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may appear
on the instrument cluster.
At the next opportunity, do the following:
1. Safely pull off the road.
2. Put the vehicle in position
P and switch
the ignition off.
3. Open the fuel filler door and remove any
visible debris from the fuel fill opening.
4. Insert the fuel fill nozzle, or the fuel fill funnel provided with the vehicle, several
times to allow the inlet to close properly.
This will dislodge any debris preventing
the inlet from sealing.
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