2016 LINCOLN MKZ Owners Manual

March 2015
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
MKZ
Litho in U.S.A.
Owner’s Manual
2016 MKZ
2016 MKZ Owner’s Manual
lincolnowner.comlincolncanada.com
GH6J 19A321 AA

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of\
going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design
or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this p\
ublication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any
form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions e\
xcepted.
© Ford Motor Company 2015
All rights reserved.
Part Number: 20150203204802

Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65................................11
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Special Notices.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Export Unique Options...................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment..........................15
Child Safety
General Information........................................16
Installing Child Seats......................................18
Booster Seats...................................................27
Child Seat Positioning...................................29
Child Safety Locks...........................................31
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation....................................33
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................34
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................38
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime............................................................38
Safety Belt Minder..........................................39
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................41
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................43
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation....................................44
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................45
Front Passenger Sensing System..............46
Side Airbags.....................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........50
Side Curtain Airbags......................................50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........52
Airbag Disposal...............................................53
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................54
Remote Control...............................................55
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................59
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................60
Creating a MyKey............................................61
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
Checking MyKey System Status.................64
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................65
MyKey Troubleshooting................................65
Locks
Locking and Unlocking..................................67
Keyless Entry....................................................72
Interior Luggage Compartment Release..........................................................75
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77
1
Table of Contents

Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................80
Audio Control....................................................81
Voice Control...................................................82
Cruise Control.................................................82
Information Display Control.........................82
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers..........................................84
Autowipers.......................................................85
Windshield Washers......................................86
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................87
Autolamps.........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Daytime Running Lamps...............................89
Automatic High Beam Control....................90
Adaptive Headlamps......................................91Direction Indicators........................................92
Welcome Lighting...........................................93
Interior Lamps..................................................93
Ambient Lighting.............................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................95
Global Opening and Closing.......................96
Exterior Mirrors................................................96
Interior Mirror...................................................98
Sun Visors.........................................................99
Sun Shades......................................................99
Moonroof.........................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107
Information Displays
General Information.....................................109
Information Messages..................................115
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................135
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................137
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................138
Cabin Air Filter...............................................138
Remote Start...................................................138
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................140
Head Restraints.............................................140
Power Seats....................................................142
Memory Function..........................................145
Rear Seats.......................................................147
Heated Seats..................................................148
Climate Controlled Seats............................149
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................150
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................152
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................157
2
Table of Contents

Cigar Lighter...................................................158
Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................160
Overhead Console.......................................160
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.......................................161
Keyless Starting..............................................161
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................162
Engine Block Heater....................................165
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................166
Fuel Quality.....................................................167
Running Out of Fuel.....................................168
Refueling.........................................................169
Fuel Consumption..........................................171
Emission Control System.............................172
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...............................175
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181
Brakes
General Information......................................187
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..........................................................187
Electric Parking Brake..................................188
Hill Start Assist...............................................190
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................192
Using Traction Control.................................192
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................194
Using Stability Control.................................195
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................196
Rear Parking Aid............................................197
Front Parking Aid...........................................197
Active Park Assist..........................................198 Rear View Camera.......................................202
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................206
Using Cruise Control...................................206
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................207
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................214
Lane Keeping System..................................215
Blind Spot Information System.................220
Steering..........................................................225
Pre-Collision Assist......................................226
Drive Control.................................................229
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................231
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................240
Recommended Towing Weights...............241
Essential Towing Checks............................243
Transporting the Vehicle............................245
3
Table of Contents

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......246
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................248
Economical Driving......................................248
Driving Through Water...............................248
Floor Mats......................................................249
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance....................................251
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................252
Fuel Shutoff...................................................252
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................253
Post-Crash Alert System............................255
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................256
In California (U.S. Only)...............................257
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................258
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)...........................................259
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................259 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......261
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................262
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................263
Changing a Fuse..........................................280
Maintenance
General Information......................................281
Opening and Closing the Hood................281
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................285
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™......287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................287
Engine Oil Check..........................................287
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................288
Engine Coolant Check................................289
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......292
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296
Washer Fluid Check....................................296 Fuel Filter.......................................................296
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................299
Changing the Wiper Blades......................299
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................299
Changing a Bulb............................................301
Bulb Specification Chart..............................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................303
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................305
Cleaning Products.......................................305
Cleaning the Exterior..................................305
Waxing............................................................306
Cleaning the Engine....................................307
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades.........................................................307
Cleaning the Interior....................................308
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................310
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...................311
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels...........................311
4
Table of Contents

Vehicle Storage.............................................312
Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit.................................314
Tire Care.........................................................327
Using Summer Tires.....................................341
Using Snow Chains......................................342
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............342
Changing a Road Wheel.............................346
Technical Specifications..............................351
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications..................................353
Motorcraft Parts............................................354
Vehicle Identification Number..................355
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355
Transmission Code Designation..............356
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................357
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........363
Audio System
General Information.....................................369 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................370
Media Hub......................................................372
MyLincoln Touch™
General Information.....................................373
Settings...........................................................384
Entertainment................................................403
Phone..............................................................426
Information .....................................................436
Climate............................................................450
Navigation ......................................................454
MyLincoln Touch™ Troubleshooting.........467
Accessories
Accessories....................................................475
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................477
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information...........480
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............484 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................488
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............492
Appendices
End User License Agreement...................503
Type Approvals.............................................528
5
Table of Contents