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Quick Reference Guide
2016 MKZ
This Quick Reference Guide is not
intended to replace your vehicle
Owner’s Manual which contains more
detailed information concerning the
features of your vehicle, as well as
important safety warnings designed
to help reduce the risk of injury to you
and your passengers. Please read
your entire Owner’s Manual carefully
as you begin learning about your new
vehicle and refer to the appropriate
chapters when questions arise. All
information contained in this Quick
Reference Guide was accurate at the
time of duplication. We reserve the
right to change features, operation
and/or functionality of any vehicle
specification at any time. Your Lincoln
dealer is the best source for the most
current information. For detailed
operating and safety information,
please consult your Owner’s Manual.
United States
Lincoln Customer Relationship Center
1-800-521-4140
(TDD for the hearing impaired 1-800-232-5952)
lincolnowner.com
Canada
Lincoln Customer Relationship Centre
1-800-387-9333
lincolncanada.com WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash an\
d
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 hand-held 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.
Lincoln MKZ
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Quick Reference Guide
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3 Information Displays
Provide information about various systems on
your vehicle. Use the 5-way controls located
on the steering wheel to choose and confirm
settings and messages.
Refer to the Information Displays chapter in
your Owner’s Manual for more information.
4 Service Engine Soon Light Lights briefly when you switch on the
ignition. If it remains on or is blinking after you
start the engine, the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a problem. Drive in
a moderate fashion and contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
5 Steering Wheel Audio and Media Controls Press VOL + or – to increase or decrease
volume levels.
Press
|⊳ or ⊲| to access the next or previous
radio station preset, CD track or preset satellite
radio channel*.
Press
to answer an incoming call.
Press
and hold to exit phone mode
or end a call.
Press
to access voice recognition.


6 Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column* Your power tilt steering column has a 4-way
rocker control that allows you to adjust the
steering wheel to your desired position.
7 Push Button Start Allows you to start your vehicle by pressing
the START STOP control when fully pressing
down on the brake pedal. If your vehicle
has been idling for an extended period of
time, it automatically shuts down. Before the
engine shuts down, a message appears in
the information display, allowing the driver to
override the shutdown feature. Press the control
again to switch off the engine.

Note: Your intelligent access transmitter must be
inside the vehicle for the ignition to start. Keyless
warning alert sounds the horn twice when
you exit the vehicle with the intelligent access
transmitter and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,
indicating the vehicle is still on.
8 Push Button Shift Transmission Your vehicle includes an electronic transmission.
The shift controls are on the center stack next to
the MyLincoln Touch system.
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
A. Fully press down the brake pedal.
B. Press and release one of the PRNDS controls
to select your gear.
C. The selected gearshift control lights and the
information display shows the selected gear.
D. Release the brake pedal and your
transmission remains in the selected gear.

Note: When entering an automatic car wash,
always put your vehicle into Stay in Neutral
mode. To put your vehicle in Stay in Neutral
mode, make sure your vehicle is stationary first,
and then:
A. Press the neutral (N) control on the shifter
assembly once. The information display
screen reads “Press N Again to Enter Stay
in Neutral mode”.
B. Press neutral (N) on the shifter assembly
again. The message “Stay in Neutral
mode engaged” appears in the information
display and the neutral (N) control flashes
continuously to confirm your selection.
To exit Stay in Neutral mode, press another gear.
9 Hazard Warning Control
Instrument Panel
1 Electric Parking Brake
The operating switch replaces the
conventional handbrake. It is on the instrument
panel, to the left of the steering wheel. To use,
pull the control up. The brake system warning
lamp lights to confirm that you applied the
electric parking brake. You can release the
electric parking brake manually by switching on
the ignition, pressing the brake pedal and then
pressing the electric parking brake
control down.
The parking brake automatically releases when:
The driver door is closed.

You are accelerating.

There are no faults detected in the parking
brake system.
Refer to the Brakes chapter of your Owner's
Manual for more details.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control* In addition to cruise control, your vehicle may
also include adaptive cruise control. The system adjusts your speed to maintain a
proper distance between you and the vehicle in
front of you in the same lane. You can select from
one of four gap settings by pressing the
and
controls on the steering wheel.

Note: Driving aids do not replace the need to
watch where the vehicle is moving and brake
where necessary. Refer to the Cruise Control
chapter of your Owner’s Manual for safety
information, more details and limitations.
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Active Park Assist*
Detects an
available parallel
parking space and
automatically steers
the vehicle into the
space (hands-free)
while you control the
accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The
system visually and audibly instructs
you to park your vehicle.
To use active park assist, press the
button located on the right side
of the center stack.
To stop the parking procedure,
grab the steering wheel or press
the control again. For complete
information, refer to the Parking
Aids chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
Note: The driver is always responsible
for controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system, and intervening, if required.

Configurable Daytime
Running Lamps*
When you switch this feature ON
in the information display, daytime
running lamps turn on when you
are driving, the lighting control is in
the autolamps* position
and the
headlamps are off. You can switch
the Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps feature ON or OFF using the
information display controls. See the
Lighting chapter in your Owner’s
Manual for complete information.
MyKey®
MyKey allows you to program certain
driving restrictions in order to promote
good driving habits. You can program
things such as speed restrictions and
limited volume levels. For complete
information, refer to the MyKey
chapter in your Owner’s Manual.
Function
Autolamps*
When the lighting control is in the autolamps position the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light situations or when the wipers activat\
e. The
headlamps remain on for a period of time after you switch the ignition o\
ff. Use
the information display controls to adjust the period of time that the h\
eadlamps
remain on.
Lincoln Drive Control This feature intelligently integrates chassis and powertrain systems for\

personalized ride comfort, steering, handling, powertrain response and s\
ound.
Choose between two default settings or customize your own.
Factory default settings include Normal Handling and Normal Performance \
while you are in drive (D). Select sport (S) to engage Sport Handlin\
g and Sport
Performance settings.
Customize your Handling and Performance settings through the information\

display by navigating through the information display menu to Settings, \
Vehicle,
and then Drive Control to configure:
Handling
Comfort: Provides lower steering efforts and a more fluid suspension.
Normal: Delivers an engaging drive experience with confident handling.
Sport: Increases handling and control with a sporty feel.
Performance
Normal: Provides smooth power delivery and a refined sound.
Sport: Increases engine and transmission responsiveness, while adding a
more powerful engine tone.
Rear View Camera
This system provides a video image of the area behind your
vehicle. The display automatically appears in the touchscreen
when the vehicle is in reverse (R) and uses green, yellow and red
guides to aler t you of your proximit y to objects.
Note: Mud, water or debris obstructs the camera's view. Clean
the lens with a sof t, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
Front and Rear Parking Aids* This system sounds an audible warning tone if there is an obstacle
near the vehicle’s front or rear bumpers. As the vehicle moves
closer to the obstacle, the rate of the warning tone increases in
frequency. The front sensors are activate when the transmission
is in drive (D) or reverse (R) and the vehicle speed is below
7 mph (12 km/h). The rear sensors detect certain objects while the
transmission is in reverse (R) and the vehicle speed is below 3 mph
(5 km/h). See the Parking Aids chapter in your Owner’s Manual for
complete information on your vehicle’s sensing systems.
Adaptive Headlamps The headlamp beams move in the same direction as the steering wheel, pro\
viding more visibility
when driving around curves. Active at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h), it \
has a power-up movement
check feature. When you start your vehicle, the lamps track left to righ\
t, then back to center. To use,
place the lighting control into the autolamp* position
.
*if equipped*if equipped
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BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
with Cross Traffic Alert*
BLIS aids you in detecting vehicles that may have
entered into your blind spot area on both sides of
the vehicle, extending rearward from the exterior
mirrors to approximately 10 feet (3 meters) beyond
the bumper.
Cross traffic alert warns you of vehicles approaching
from the sides when the transmission is in
reverse (R). It detects approaching vehicles from
approximately 45 feet (14 meters) away.
Note: NEVER use BLIS or cross traffic alert as a
replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors
and looking over your shoulder before changing
lanes. The systems are not replacements for careful
driving. Use both systems only as an assist.
Essential Information
Easy Fuel® System
When refueling your vehicle:
1. Put your vehicle in park (P) and
switch the ignition off.
2. Open the fuel filler door and slowly
insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into
the fuel system.
3. Leave the nozzle fully inserted until you stop pumping fuel. Allow about\
five
to ten seconds after pumping fuel before removing the fuel filler nozzle\
.
This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tank and not spill\

onto the vehicle.
4. Slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle and close the fuel filler door.
Note: When filling your vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container\
, use
the funnel included with the vehicle. Do not use aftermarket funnels as \
they do
not work with the Easy Fuel system and may cause damage. Properly clean \
the
funnel after each use, or dispose of it properly.
Fuel Tank Capacity and Fuel Info
Fuel tank capacity varies on your MKZ, depending on your drive type and \
engine:
16.5 gallons (62.5 liters) for front-wheel drive models equipped with \
the 2.0L
EcoBoost engine and 17.5 gallons (66.2 liters) for all-wheel drive mod\
els and
those equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine. Use only UNLEADED gasoline blend\
ed
with a maximum of 15% ethanol and a minimum of 87 octane rating. Do not use
E85 (ethanol), diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel be\
cause it
could damage or impair the emission control system.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Your vehicle includes a feature that automatically shuts down the engine\
if it has
been idling for an extended period of time. The ignition also turns off \
in order
to save battery power. You can override this feature temporarily by pres\
sing
the brake or accelerator pedal, or by pressing OK or the RESET button in your
information display. Refer to the Information Displays chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Towing
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any other vehicle may be limited. Re\
fer to
the Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels section in the Towing chapter of your
Owner's Manual for more information.
Open Window Buffeting
You may hear a pulsing noise when just one of the windows is open. Lower\

the opposite window slightly to reduce this noise.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Your vehicle displays a low tire pressure warning
light
in your information display when one or
more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. If
this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as
possible. Inflate tires to the proper pressure. Refer to
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System section in the
Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Temporary Mobility Kit*
The kit is located under the load floor of the luggage
compartment. The kit consists of an air compressor
to reinflate the tire and a sealing compound in a
canister that effectively seals most punctures caused
by nails or similar objects. The canister contains
only enough sealant compound for one tire. See an
authorized dealer for a replacement sealant canister
after each use.
This kit provides a temporary tire repair seal,
allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 120 miles
(200 kilometers) at a maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) to reach a tire service location. Note: After sealant use, the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized dealer. For more details,
refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter of your
Owner’s Manual .
Location of Spare Tire and Tools*
Your spare tire and tools are located beneath the
carpeted floor panel in the luggage compartment
of your vehicle. The spare tire is designed for
emergency use only and should be replaced as soon
as possible. For complete details, refer to the Wheels
and Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
*if equipped
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