2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID instrument cluster

Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78
Audio Control...................................................79
Voice Control
...................................................80
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Information Display Control
.........................80
Heated Steering Wheel..................................81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................82
Autowipers.......................................................83
Windshield Washers
.......................................84
Lighting
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Autolamps.........................................................86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Headlamp Exit Delay
......................................87
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................87
Automatic High Beam Control
....................88
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Interior Lamps
..................................................90 Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................93
Global Opening and Closing.......................94
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................96
Sun Visors
.........................................................97
Sun Shades
......................................................97
Moonroof..........................................................98
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................100
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................109
Information Messages
.................................120
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................139
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................141
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................142 Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
Remote Start
...................................................143
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................144
Head Restraints.............................................144
Power Seats....................................................146
Memory Function..........................................149
Rear Seats
.......................................................150
Heated Seats...................................................151
Climate Controlled Seats............................153
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................154
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................155
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160
Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................162
Overhead Console
.......................................162
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Economical Driving......................................249
Driving Through Water...............................249
Floor Mats......................................................250
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................252
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................253
Fuel Shutoff...................................................253
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................254
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............257
Post-Crash Alert System............................259
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................260
In California (U.S. Only)
................................261
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................262
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
...........................................263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................263
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................265
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......265 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................266
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................267
Changing a Fuse
..........................................284
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................285
Opening and Closing the Hood...............286
Under Hood Overview................................286
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................288
Engine Oil Check.........................................288
Engine Coolant Check................................289
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
......294
Brake Fluid Check
........................................294
Power Steering Fluid Check......................294
Washer Fluid Check....................................294
Fuel Filter
.......................................................295
Changing the 12V Battery..........................295
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................297
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................297
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................297 Changing a Bulb
...........................................299
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................299
Changing the Engine Air Filter
..................301
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................302
Cleaning Products
.......................................302
Cleaning the Exterior..................................302
Waxing............................................................303
Cleaning the Engine
....................................304
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.........................................................304
Cleaning the Interior...................................305
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................306
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................308
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................308
Vehicle Storage............................................308
Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit..................................311
Tire Care
.........................................................324
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The design and development of the side
curtain airbags included recommended
testing procedures that were developed by
a group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group.
These recommended testing procedures
help reduce the risk of injuries related to the
deployment of side curtain airbags.
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG
INDICATOR
WARNING
Modifying or adding equipment to the
front end of the vehicle (including
frame, bumper, front end body structure and
tow hooks) may affect the performance of
the airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. Do not modify the front end of the
vehicle. Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide information
to the restraints control module. The
restraints control module deploys (activates)
the front safety belt pretensioners, driver
airbag, passenger airbag, knee airbag(s), seat
mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags
and optional rear inflatable safety belts.
Based on the type of crash (frontal impact or
side impact), the restraints control module
will deploy the appropriate safety devices.
The restraints control module also monitors
the readiness of the above safety devices
plus the crash and occupant sensors. The
readiness of the safety system is indicated
by a warning indicator light in the instrument
cluster or by a backup tone if the warning
light is not working. Routine maintenance of
the airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.•
The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The safety belt pretensioners and the front
airbag supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal deceleration sufficient to
cause the restraints control module to deploy
a safety device.
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From Outside Your Vehicle
Press the control button located above the
license plate. Your vehicle must be unlocked
or have the intelligent access transmitter
within 3 feet (1 meter) of the decklid to open
it.
Note:
Let the power system operate the
decklid after pressing the control. Pushing
or pulling the decklid may activate the
obstacle detection feature and stop the
power operation.
With the Decklid Close Button Press the button inside the
decklid on the left side. Obstacle Detection
The decklid will reverse to full open if it
detects an obstacle while closing. Three
chimes will sound as the decklid begins to
reopen. Remove the obstacle to close the
decklid.
Note:
Before driving off, check the
instrument cluster for a trunk ajar or door
ajar message or warning indicator. Failure
to do this could result in unintentionally
leaving the decklid open while driving.
The decklid will stop and three chimes will
sound if it detects an obstacle while opening.
Remove the obstacle to operate the decklid.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate properly and
you may need to reset it if:
• the battery is dead or has low voltage
• you disconnect the battery
• you manually close the decklid and leave
it unlatched.
To reset the power decklid: 1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds
then reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close and fully latch the decklid.
3. Power open the decklid using the remote
control or instrument panel button.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driver
window. It is invisible until touched and then
it lights up so you can see and touch the
appropriate buttons.
Note: If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
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Type 2 - Configurable
Note:
If this type is equipped, you are able
to switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See Information Displays (page 109).
When the daytime running lamps are
switched on in the information display and
you switch the ignition to the on position with
the lighting control in the autolamps position,
the daytime running lamps turn on whenever
the headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps
and can be used to temporarily override
autolamp control.
When switched off in the information display,
the daytime running lamps are off in all
lighting control switch positions. AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
(If Equipped)
The system will automatically turn on your
high beams if it is dark enough and no other
traffic is present. When it detects the
headlights of an approaching vehicle, the tail
lamps of the preceding vehicle or street
lighting, the system will turn off the high
beams before they distract other drivers. The
low beams remain on.
Note: If it appears that automatic control of
the high beams is not functioning properly,
check the windshield in front of the camera
for a blockage. A clear view of the road is
required for proper system operation. Have
any windshield damage in the area of the
camera ’s field-of-view repaired.
Note: If the system detects a blockage such
as bird droppings, bug splatter, snow or ice,
and you do not observe changes, the system
will go into low beam mode until you clear
the blockage. A message may also appear
in the instrument cluster display noting the
front camera is blocked. Note:
Typical road dust, dirt and water spots
will not affect the performance of the
automatic high beam system . However, in
cold or inclement weather conditions, you
will notice a decrease in the availability of
the high beam system, especially at start up.
If you want to change the beam state
independently of the system, you may switch
the high beams on or off using the
multifunction switch. Automatic control will
resume when conditions are correct.
Note: Modification of the vehicle ride height
such as using much larger tires, may
degrade feature performance.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind
the windshield of your vehicle, continuously
monitors conditions to decide when to switch
the high beams off and on.
Once the system is active, the high beams
will switch on if:
• the ambient light level is low enough
• there is no traffic in front of the vehicle
• the vehicle speed is greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h)
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GAUGES
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Left Information Display
A
Speedometer
B
Right Information Display
C
Left Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the display. It
registers the accumulated distance your
vehicle has traveled.
Battery Gauge
The high voltage battery gauge provides
Charge Fill (State of Charge), Charge Assist,
and Regen Active information.
Charge Fill
The fill level, or State of Charge indicates the
amount of energy stored in the high-voltage
battery as a percent of total energy capacity.
The level will increase or decrease as the
battery charges and discharges during
normal operation. Charge Assist
The up and down arrows provide information
about the energy going into and out of the
high-voltage battery. The up arrow above
the battery indicates battery charging such
as from regenerative braking. The down
arrow below the battery indicates battery
discharging to provide power for propulsion
or vehicle accessories.
This feature can be switched on or off in the
information displays settings menu. See
General Information (page 109).
Regen Active
A circular arrow symbol appears in the center
of the battery gauge when energy is being
recaptured through the regenerative braking
system. This feature can be switched on or off in the
information displays settings menu.
See
General Information (page 109).
Fuel Gauge
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly when
your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of
your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
The needle should move toward F when you
refuel your vehicle. If the needle points to E
after adding fuel, this indicates your vehicle
needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:
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It may take a short time for the needle to
reach F after leaving the gas station. This
is normal and depends upon the slope
of pavement at the gas station. •
The fuel amount dispensed into the tank
is a little less or more than the gauge
indicated. This is normal and depends
upon the slope of pavement at the gas
station.
• If the gas station nozzle shuts off before
the tank is full, try a different gas pump
nozzle. Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th.
Variations: Distance-to-empty
Fuel gauge position
Driving type (fuel economy conditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 km to 129 km)
1/16th
Highway driving
35 miles (56km)
1/16th
Severe duty driving (trailer towing, extended idle)
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
Display/Trip
See (page 109).
Information
See
(page 109).
Settings
See
(page 109). Brake Coach Display
The Brake Coach appears after your vehicle
has come to a stop. It coaches you to brake
in a manner which maximizes the amount of
energy returned through the regenerative
braking system. The percent displayed is an
indication of the regenerative braking
efficiency with 100% representing the
maximum amount of energy recovery.
This feature can be switched on or off in the
information displays settings menu.
See
General Information (page 109).
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