2016 LINCOLN MKZ Owners Manual

Essential Towing Checks............................243Before Towing a Trailer.....................................244
Hitches..................................................................243
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................244
Safety Chains.......................................................243
Trailer Brakes.......................................................243
Trailer Lamps.......................................................243
When Towing a Trailer.......................................244
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................477
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................478
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................477
Exterior Mirrors................................................96Auto-Dimming Feature........................................97
Blind Spot Monitor................................................98
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................97
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................98
Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98
Memory Mirrors.....................................................97
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96
Power-Folding Mirrors.........................................97
Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................97
F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................34Rear Inflatable Safety Belt..................................36
Safety Belt Extension Assembly........................37
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................35
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............34
Flat Tire InflationSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..............................314
Floor Mats......................................................249
Front Parking Aid...........................................197
Front Passenger Sensing System..............46
Fuel and Refueling........................................166
Fuel Consumption..........................................171
Calculating Fuel Economy................................172
Filling the Tank.....................................................172
Fuel Filter.......................................................296
Fuel Quality.....................................................167
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................167
Fuel Shutoff...................................................252
Fuses...............................................................263
Fuse Specification Chart............................263
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel............274
Power Distribution Box.....................................263
G
Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............152
Gauges............................................................102Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............104
Fuel Gauge...........................................................103\
Information Display.............................................103
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................54
Intelligent Access..................................................54
General Maintenance Information...........480Multi-Point Inspection........................................483
Owner Checks and Services...........................482
Protecting Your Investment.............................480
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................480
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?......................................................480
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................259
Getting the Services You Need................256
Away From Home..............................................256
Global Opening and Closing.......................96Closing the Windows...........................................96
Opening the Windows.........................................96
534
Index

H
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................252
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Head Restraints.............................................140
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................141
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................142
Heated Seats..................................................148Front Seats............................................................1\
48
Rear Seats.............................................................14\
8
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................138
Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................138
Heated Rear Window.........................................138
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................135
Hill Start Assist...............................................190Switching the System On and Off....................191
Using Hill Start Assist..........................................191
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate........................................................... 137
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................137
General Hints........................................................137\
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................137
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............137
Recommended Settings for Heating..............137
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather.............................................................137
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................187
Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............281
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................257
Information Display Control.........................82
Cluster Display Control Features.....................82
Information Displays.....................................109General Information............................................109
Information .....................................................436911 Assist..............................................................\
.445
Alerts..................................................................\
.... 445
Calendar...............................................................445
Sirius Travel Link.................................................443
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)..................................................................437
Vehicle Health Report.......................................448
535
Index

Information Messages..................................115Active Park.............................................................115
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................116
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................117
AdvanceTrac™.........................................................117
Airbag......................................................................117
Alarm.......................................................................1\
18
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................118
AWD........................................................................\
.119
Battery and Charging System..........................120
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem................................................................121
Doors and Locks...................................................121
Driver Alert............................................................\
122
Fuel........................................................................\
.122
Hill Start Assist.....................................................123
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................123
Lane Keeping System........................................124
Maintenance.........................................................125
MyKey.....................................................................126
Park Aid.................................................................\
.127
Park Brake.............................................................12\
7
Power Steering....................................................129
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................129
Remote Start.........................................................130
Seats.......................................................................1\
30
Starting System ...................................................130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.....................131 Traction Control................................................131
Transmission.........................................................132
Installing Child Seats......................................18Child Seats.............................................................\
..18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).............................................24
Using Tether Straps..............................................25
Instrument Cluster........................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88
Interior Lamps..................................................93
Front Interior Lamp...............................................93
Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped).......................94
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................75
Interior Mirror...................................................98
Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................253Connecting the Jumper Cables......................254
Jump Starting......................................................254
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................253
Removing the Jumper Cables........................255
K
Keyless Entry....................................................72SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................72
Keyless Starting..............................................161Ignition Modes......................................................161
Keys and Remote Controls...........................54
L
Lane Keeping System..................................215Switching the System On and Off...................216
Lighting Control...............................................87Headlamp Flasher.................................................87
High Beams............................................................87\
Lighting..............................................................87
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carrying.................................................231
Load Limit........................................................231
Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................231
536
Index

Locking and Unlocking..................................67Activating Intelligent Access.............................68
Autolock ...............................................................\
..69
Auto Relock............................................................69
Battery Saver..........................................................7\
0
Illuminated Entry...................................................70
Illuminated Exit......................................................70\
Luggage Compartment.......................................70
Power Decklid.........................................................71
Power Door Locks................................................67
Remote Control.....................................................67
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.....................................................................69
Locks..................................................................67
Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................346
M
Maintenance...................................................281General Information............................................281
Media Hub......................................................372
Memory Function..........................................145
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................147
Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......146
Saving a PreSet Position...................................146
Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................109
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................138
See: Windows and Mirrors.................................95
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Moonroof.........................................................100
Bounce-Back.........................................................101
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............100
Motorcraft Parts............................................354
MyKey Troubleshooting................................65
MyKey™..............................................................60
Principle of Operation.........................................60
MyLincoln Touch™.........................................373General Information...........................................373
MyLincoln Touch™ Troubleshooting.........467
N
Navigation ......................................................454cityseekr................................................................457
Destination Mode...............................................454
Map Mode............................................................462
Navigation Map Updates.................................466
Navigation Voice Commands.........................466
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..................456
Quick-touch Buttons..........................................465
Setting Your Navigation Preferences............458
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............484Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................484
Maintenance Intervals.......................................486
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................288
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check......................................287
Opening and Closing the Hood................281
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................261
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual.............261
Overhead Console.......................................160
P
Parking Aids....................................................196Principle of Operation........................................196
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77SecuriLock...............................................................77
PA T SSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Perchlorate........................................................ 12
Personal Safety System™..............................43
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................43
537
Index

Phone..............................................................426Making Calls........................................................429
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones....................428
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................427
Phone Menu Options........................................430
Phone Settings....................................................434
Phone Voice Commands..................................435
Receiving Calls....................................................430
Text Messaging...................................................432
Post-Crash Alert System............................255Spinout Detection..............................................255
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................67
Power Seats....................................................142Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ........................................................................\
.....144
Power Lumbar......................................................144
Power Windows..............................................95Accessory Delay...................................................96
Bounce-Back..........................................................95
One-Touch Down..................................................95
One-Touch Up.......................................................95
Window Lock.........................................................96
Pre-Collision Assist......................................226Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........227
Protecting the Environment..........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................197
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................150
Armrest pass-through........................................150
Rear Seats.......................................................147
Rear View Camera.......................................202
Using the Rear View Camera System...........203
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................202
Recommended Towing Weights...............241
Refueling.........................................................169
Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.....................170
Remote Control...............................................55Car Finder..............................................................\
.57
Intelligent Access Key.........................................55
Remote Start...........................................................57
Replacing the Battery..........................................56
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................57
Remote Start...................................................138Automatic Settings..............................................139
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...................311
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................59
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................262
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......261
Roadside Assistance....................................251
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................252
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................252
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance......................................251
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance......................................251
Roadside Emergencies................................251
Running-In
See: Breaking-In.................................................248
Running Out of Fuel.....................................168Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container.......168
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................38
Safety Belt Minder..........................................39
Belt-Minder™...........................................................39
Safety Belts.......................................................33Principle of Operation..........................................33
538
Index

Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................38
Conditions of operation......................................39
Safety Precautions........................................166
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............492
Scheduled Maintenance............................480
Seats.................................................................140
Security..............................................................77
Settings...........................................................384
Clock......................................................................384
Display.................................................................\
..385
Settings..................................................................391
Sound...................................................................\
..387
Vehicle..................................................................\
.388
Side Airbags.....................................................49
Side Curtain Airbags......................................50
Sitting in the Correct Position....................140
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains..................................342
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...........................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................488
Exceptions.............................................................491
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................206
Stability Control.............................................194Principle of Operation........................................194
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................162Automatic Engine Shutdown............................163
Failure to Start......................................................163
Fast Restart...........................................................162
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................164
Important Ventilating Information...................164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving...............................................................164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................164
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............161General Information.............................................161
Steering..........................................................225Electric Power Steering....................................225
Steering Wheel................................................80
Storage Compartments...............................160
Sunroof
See: Moonroof.....................................................100
Sun Shades......................................................99
Sun Visors.........................................................99
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................99
Supplementary Restraints System.............44Principle of Operation..........................................44
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
T
Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............353
Temporary Mobility Kit.................................314First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air.........................................316
General Information............................................314
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.........317
Tips for Use of the Kit.........................................315
Type 1...................................................................\
...314
Type 2...................................................................\
320
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................318
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured............316
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................258
Tire Care.........................................................327
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................329
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................327
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................330
Temperature A B C............................................328
Traction AA A B C...............................................328
Treadwear............................................................328
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..............................314
539
Index

Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............342Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................343
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................344
Tire Repair KitSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..............................314
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................314
Towing a Trailer.............................................240Load Placement..................................................240
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......246Emergency Towing............................................246
Recreational Towing..........................................246
Towing.............................................................240
Traction Control.............................................192
Principle of Operation........................................192
Transmission Code Designation..............356
Transmission...................................................175
Transmission
See: Transmission................................................175
Transporting the Vehicle............................245
Type Approvals.............................................528
RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................528
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................285
Universal Garage Door Opener................152
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............152
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................207Blocked Sensor...................................................212
Changing the Set Speed...................................210
Detection Issues...................................................211
Disengaging the System...................................210
Following a Vehicle...........................................208
Hilly Condition Usage........................................210
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...............210
Overriding the System.......................................210
Resuming the Set Speed..................................210
Setting a Speed..................................................208
Setting the Gap Distance.................................209
Switching the System Off...................................211
Switching the System On.................................207
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............213
System Not Available.........................................212
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................181
Using Cruise Control...................................206Switching Cruise Control Off...........................207
Switching Cruise Control On...........................206
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65
Using Snow Chains......................................342
Using Stability Control.................................195
AdvanceTrac® ......................................................195
Using Summer Tires.....................................341
Using Traction Control.................................192
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................192
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................192
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........192
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................259
V
Vehicle Care..................................................305General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355
Vehicle Identification Number..................355
540
Index

Vehicle Storage.............................................312Battery....................................................................313
Body........................................................................\
312
Brakes..................................................................\
...313
Cooling system....................................................313
Engine....................................................................312
Fuel system...........................................................31\
2
General..................................................................312
Miscellaneous.......................................................313
Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................313
Tires........................................................................\
313
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................135
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............355
Voice Control...................................................82
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104Adaptive Cruise Control....................................104
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................104
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................104
Brake System.......................................................105
Cruise Control......................................................105
Direction Indicator..............................................105
Door Ajar...............................................................\
105
Electric Park Brake..............................................105
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................105
Engine Oil..............................................................\
105
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................105
Front Airbag..........................................................10\
6
Heads Up Display...............................................106
High Beam............................................................106\
Hood Ajar..............................................................1\
06
Low Fuel Level.....................................................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................106
Low Washer Fluid................................................106
Parking Lamps.....................................................106
Powertrain Fault..................................................106
Service Engine Soon..........................................107
Stability Control....................................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Trunk Ajar..............................................................1\
07
Washer Fluid Check....................................296
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................305
See: Wipers and Washers...................................84
Waxing............................................................306
Welcome Lighting...........................................93
Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................346
Wheels and Tires...........................................314Technical Specifications....................................351
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95
Windshield Washers......................................86
Windshield Wipers..........................................84
Intermittent Wipe..................................................84
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................84
Wipers and Washers......................................84
Wrecker Towing
See: Transporting the Vehicle.........................245
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