2015 LINCOLN MKZ heater

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information......................................156
Keyless Starting.............................................156
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................157
Engine Block Heater....................................159
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.........................................161
Fuel Quality.....................................................162
Running Out of Fuel.....................................163
Refueling.........................................................165
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Emission Control System
............................168
Transmission
Automatic Transmission................................171
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177
Brakes
General Information
......................................183 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..........................................................183
Electric Parking Brake..................................184
Hill Start Assist...............................................186
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................188
Using Traction Control.................................188
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
..................................190
Using Stability Control..................................191
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
......................................................192
Active Park Assist..........................................194
Rear View Camera........................................199
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................203
Using Cruise Control...................................203
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204 Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.......................................................211
Lane Keeping System
..................................212
Blind Spot Information System
..................217
Steering..........................................................222
Collision Warning System..........................223
Drive Control.................................................226
Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................228
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................237
Recommended Towing Weights...............237
Essential Towing Checks
............................239
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................241
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......242
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................244
Economical Driving......................................244
Driving Through Water................................244
Floor Mats
......................................................245
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Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Touch the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
Warmer settings are indicated by more
indicator lights. Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped) WARNING
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions, must exercise care when
using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat
with pins, needles, or other pointed objects
because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat may cause
serious personal injury. Note:
Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly. The rear seat heat controls are located on
the rear of the center console.
The heated seats only operate when the
ignition is on.
•
Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
Warmer settings are indicated by more
indicator lights.
• Press again to deactivate.
The heated seat module resets at every
ignition run cycle. While the ignition is on,
press the high or low heated seat switch to
enable heating mode. When activated, they
will turn off automatically when you turn the
engine off.
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You can reset the timer by interacting
with your vehicle (such as pressing the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal).
• You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown feature any time the ignition is
on (for the current ignition cycle only).
Use the information display to do so. See
Information Displays (page 107).
• During the countdown before engine
shutdown, you are prompted to press OK
or RESET (depending on your type of
information display) to temporarily switch
the feature off (for the current ignition
cycle only).
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Put the transmission in position
P.
2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note: This switches off the ignition, all
electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators. Note:
If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,
the ignition and engine automatically shut
down.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING
Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance. The
steering will not lock, but higher effort will
be required. When the ignition is switched
off, some electrical circuits, warning lamps
and indicators may also be off. 1. Put the transmission in position
N and
use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, put the transmission in position
P.
3. Press and hold the button for one second, or press it three times within two
seconds.
4. Apply the parking brake. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Do not
drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes.
Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust
fumes. Take precautions to avoid its
dangerous effects. Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and the leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the following:
•
Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5
centimeters)
• Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (If Equipped) WARNINGS
Failure to follow engine block heater
instructions could result in property
damage or serious personal injury.
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WARNINGS
Do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock. Note:
The heater is most effective when
outdoor temperatures are below 0°F (-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid by warming
the engine coolant. This allows the climate
control system to respond quickly. The
equipment includes a heater element
(installed in the engine block) and a wire
harness. You can connect the system to a
grounded 120-volt AC electrical source. We recommend that you do the following for
a safe and correct operation:
•
Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by Underwriter’ s
Laboratory (UL) or Canadian Standards
Association (CSA). This extension cord
must be suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.
• Use as short an extension cord as
possible.
• Do not use multiple extension cords.
• Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord plug
connections are free and clear of water.
This could cause an electric shock or fire.
• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.
• Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected. •
Check for heat anywhere in the electrical
hookup once the system has been
operating for approximately 30 minutes.
• Make sure the system is unplugged and
properly stowed before driving your
vehicle. Make sure the protective cover
seals the prongs of the block heater cord
plug when not in use.
• Make sure the heater system is checked
for proper operation before winter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals are clean
and dry prior to use. Clean them with a dry
cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of
energy per hour of use. The system does not
have a thermostat. It achieves maximum
temperature after approximately three hours
of operation. Using the heater longer than
three hours does not improve system
performance and unnecessarily uses
electricity.
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Sirius Travel Link (If Equipped)
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and 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 handheld 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. Note:
In order to use Sirius Travel Link, your
vehicle must be equipped with navigation
and your navigation SD card must be in the
SD card slot.
Note: A paid subscription is required to
access and use these features. Go to
www.siriusxm.com/travellink for more
information. Note:
Visit www.siriusxm.com/traffic# and
click on Coverage map and details for a
complete listing of all traffic areas covered
by Sirius Travel Link.
Note: Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsible
for any errors or inaccuracies in the Sirius
Travel Link services or its use in vehicles.
When you subscribe to Sirius Travel Link, it
can help you locate the best gas prices, find
movie listings, get current traffic alerts, view
the current weather map, get accurate ski
conditions and see scores to current sports
games. If your vehicle is equipped with
Navigation, touch the i
(Information) button to access
these features. If your vehicle is not
equipped with Navigation, touch the corner
of the touchscreen with the green tab.
Traffic On Route and Traffic Nearby
Touch these buttons to identify traffic
incidents on your route, nearby your vehicle ’s
current location or near any of your favorite
places, if programmed. Fuel Prices
Touch this button to view fuel prices at
stations close to your vehicle
’s location or
on an active navigation route.
Movie Listings
Touch this button to view nearby movie
theaters and their show times, if available.
Weather
Touch this button to view the nearby
weather, current weather, or the five day
forecast for the chosen area. Select
Map to
see the weather map, which can show
storms, radar information, charts and winds.
Select Area to select from a listing of weather
locations.
Sports Info
Touch this button to view scores and
schedules from a variety of sports. You can
also save up to 10 favorite teams for easier
access. The score automatically refreshes
when a game is in progress.
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Check every six months
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval to
help make sure your vehicle keeps running
great. Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exhaust system
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Creating a MyKey...........................................60
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................60
Cruise Control.................................................80
Principle of Operation.......................................203
Type 1.......................................................................80
Type 2......................................................................80
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................203
Customer Assistance
..................................253
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................87
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)...........................................87
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................88
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Drive Control.................................................226 LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................226
Driver Alert
.......................................................211
Using Driver Alert.................................................211 Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44
Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........49
Driving Aids.....................................................211
Driving Hints
..................................................244
Driving Through Water................................244
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................87
E
Economical Driving......................................244
Electric Parking Brake..................................184 Applying the electric parking brake...............184
Applying the electric parking brake when the
vehicle is moving............................................185
Battery With No Charge....................................186
Releasing the electric parking brake.............
185
Emission Control System
............................168
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................169
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing...............................................................169
End User License Agreement...................457 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)...............................................................457 Engine Block Heater....................................159
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................160
Engine Coolant Check................................285 Adding Engine Coolant....................................286
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................
285
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................287
Severe Climates..................................................287
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................287
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................75
Engine Oil Check..........................................284 Adding Engine Oil..............................................284
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™....................................................284
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................284
Engine Specifications
..................................353
Drivebelt Routing................................................353
Entertainment................................................400 A/V Inputs.............................................................420
AM/FM Radio.......................................................402
Bluetooth Audio..................................................420
Browsing Device Content.................................401
CD........................................................................\
....414
SD Card Slot and USB Port...............................415
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)...............409
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information....................................419
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