2016 LINCOLN MKZ manual transmission

AB
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Press repeatedly or press and hold
to dim.
A
Press repeatedly or press and hold
to brighten.
B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You will
hear a short tone. The headlamps will switch
off automatically after three minutes with any
door open or 30 seconds after the last door
has been closed. You can cancel this feature
by pulling the direction indicator toward you
again or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped)
WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting during
low visibility driving conditions. Also, the
autolamps switch position may not activate
the headlamps in all low visibility conditions,
such as daytime fog. Make sure the
headlamps are switched to auto or on, as
appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
crash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the on position.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or
the parking brake is released for vehicles
with manual transmissions.
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Lighting

3. The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or off
using the information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 109).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. They are switched on in the information display. See Information Displays (page
109).
2. The ignition is switched to the on position.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or
the parking brake is released for vehicles
with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps position.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps,
and you can use them 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, for
example bird droppings, bug splatter, snow
or ice, 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.
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Lighting

Adaptive Cruise Control
Action
Message
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. \
See Using Adaptive
Cruise Control (page 207).
Adaptive Cruise Malfunction
Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot fun\
ction properly. SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control (page 207).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available
Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due\
to bad weather or ice/
mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using Adaptive
Cruise Control (page 207).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.
Normal Cruise Active Automatic Braking
Turned Off
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver\
.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cru\
ise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to
Activate
Displays when the adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap dis\
tance and the driverneeds to shift the transmission into a lower gear.
Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
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Information Displays

Transmission
Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.
Transmission Overtemperature Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Service Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and has limited functional\
ity. See Automatic
Transmission (page 175).
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical afte\
r reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page
297).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt Mode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to selec\
t gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to selec\
t gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
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Information Displays

Action
Message
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.
Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transm\
ission to shift from park.
Depress Brake to Shift from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter ne\
utral hold. See Auto-
matic Transmission (page 175).
Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral
Mode
Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 175).
Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active. See (page 109).
Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manual
to Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be dep\
ressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be dep\
ressed before exitingthe vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use
Park Brake to Secure Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to p\
ark. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to
Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to r\
everse. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable
Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select
S for Drive Service Required
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Information Displays

A message will appear in your information
display screen when your vehicle has
entered Stay in Neutral mode.
Note:During this mode the neutral (N) button
will flash continuously and your instrument
cluster will display N as the selected gear.
Exiting Stay in Neutral mode
To disable Stay in Neutral mode select
another gear. See the Putting the Vehicle
in Gear for instructions on how to do this.
Entering a Carwash
Note: Always put your vehicle in Stay in
Neutral mode when entering an automatic
car wash. Failure to do this could result in
vehicle damage not covered by warranty.
Drive (D)
The normal driving position for the best fuel
economy. Sport (S)
Putting the vehicle in sport (S):
• Provides additional engine braking and
extends lower gear operation to enhance
performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain
or mountainous areas. This will increase
engine RPM during engine braking
• Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic transmission shift
strategy
• Provides gear selection more quickly and at higher engine speeds
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission
Your SelectShift Automatic transmission
gives you the ability to change gears
manually.
Paddle Shifters With your vehicle in drive (D), the paddle
shifters provide temporary manual control.
They allow you the ability to shift gears
quickly, without taking your hands off the
steering wheel.
You can achieve extensive manual control
by pressing the sport (S) button.
• Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
• Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.
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Upshift to the recommended shift speeds
according to the following chart:
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Transmission

Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)
mph (km/h)
Gear Upshift
To
From
15 mph (24 km/h)
2
1
25 mph (40 km/h)
3
2
40 mph (64 km/h)
4
3
45 mph (72 km/h)
5
4
50 mph (80 km/h)
6
5
The instrument cluster will display your
currently selected gear.
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The transmission will automatically upshift if
your engine speed is too high or downshift
if your engine speed is too low.
Note: The system will stay in manual control
until you make another shift button selection.
For example, drive (D).
Brake-Shift Interlock Override
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lamps are working.
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After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess
mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts
causes an imbalance that could damage
drive components.
Note:Driving through deep water may
damage the transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in water,
the axle lubricant and AWD PTU (Power
Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked
and changed if necessary.
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“Tread Lightly” is an educational program
designed to increase public awareness of
land-use regulations and responsibilities in
our nations wilderness areas. Lincoln Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and
the Bureau of Land Management in
encouraging you to help preserve our
national forest and other public and private
lands by “treading lightly.” Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Note:
Avoid driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing
traction, slipping sideways and possibly
rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill,
determine beforehand the route you will use.
Do not drive over the crest of a hill without
seeing what conditions are on the other side.
Do not drive in reverse over a hill without
the aid of an observer.
Although natural obstacles may make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down a
hill or steep incline, you should always try to
drive straight up or straight down.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in
a lower gear rather than downshifting to a
lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround
because you might roll over. It is better to
back down to a safe location. Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power will cause the
tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.
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Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating. Do
not descend in neutral; instead, disengage
overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear.
When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden
hard braking as you could lose control. The
front wheels have to be turning in order to
steer the vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore
apply the brakes steadily. Do not “pump” the
brakes.
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All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)