2017 LINCOLN MKZ light

Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
Tap a color once to active ambient lighting.
This sets the color to the highest intensity.
You can drag the colors up and down to
increase or decrease the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press the
active color once or drag the active color all
the way down to zero intensity. Vehicle
Note:
You vehicle may not have all of these
features.
You can select the following features to
update their settings. Door Keypad Code
Select this button to add or erase a personal
door keypad code. To add or erase a
personal code, you first need to enter the
five-digit factory set code. You can find this
code on the owner's wallet card in the glove
box or from your authorized dealer.
Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Message
Camera Settings
Then select from the following: You can enable or disable this option using the slider.
Rear Camera Delay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parki\
ng aids chapter of your owner manual.
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Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menu
shows you the ESN number for your system.
You need this number for certain
registrations such as Satellite Radio.
Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.
Brightness
You can select:
Mode
The screen automatically switches between day and night modes based on t\
he outside
light level.
Auto
The screen displays with a light background to enhance daytime viewing.
Day
The screen displays with a darker background to make nighttime viewing easier.
Night
The screen goes black and does not display anything. To switch the screen back on,
simply tap the screen.
Off
Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness based on \
ambient lighting conditions.
Auto Dim
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settings by
selecting the following options.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio adjustments.
The audio control settings on your cell
phone may be affecting SYNC 3
performance.
There is background noise
during a phone call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
Possible cell phone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear the
other person but they
cannot hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC 3 is not set to off. Look for
the microphone icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the engine, open and close the
door, and then lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes. Make sure that
your SYNC 3 screen is black and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to be restarted.
During a call, I cannot hear
the other person and they
cannot hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not able to
download my phonebook. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve contacts from your phone.
Refer to your cell manual.
Possible cell phone malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and the automatic phonebook
download feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting it or removing the battery,
then try again.
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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A/C
See: Climate Control...........................................134
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................188
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................188
Accessories....................................................491 Exterior Style........................................................491
Interior Style..........................................................491
Lifestyle..................................................................491
Peace of Mind......................................................491
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............216
Active Park Assist.........................................203 Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature.............................................................209
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist................................203
Troubleshooting the System...........................209
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89
Adjusting the Headlamps............................315 Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................316 Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................315
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................78
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................89
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control...........................................134
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............319
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................76
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................179
Ambient Lighting............................................92
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................76
Arming the Alarm..................................................77
Disarming the Alarm.............................................77
Appendices....................................................527
Apps
.................................................................454
........................................................................\
.........454
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................456
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
..................107 Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek, Next or Previous........................................79
Audio System
................................................386
General Information...........................................386
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD...........................................................387
Auto Hold.........................................................191 Using Auto Hold..................................................193
Autolamps.........................................................85 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........86
Automatic Climate Control..........................134 Automatic Fan Settings......................................136
Automatic High Beam Control
....................88
Activating the System..........................................89
Manually Overriding the System......................89
Automatic Transmission...............................173 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................177
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................176
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................177
Push Button Shift Transmission........................173
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission.............175
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................307
6F35/HF35 transmission..................................307
6F50/6F55 Transmission.................................308
Autowipers.......................................................82
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Climate............................................................432
Climate Control..............................................134
Climate Controlled Seats............................148
Cooled Seats........................................................149
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................303
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........52
Creating a MyKey............................................61 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................62
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................233 False Alerts...........................................................237
Switching the System Off and On..................237
System Errors......................................................237
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................236
System Limitations.............................................236
Using the System...............................................233
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Principle of Operation........................................215
Type 1.......................................................................80
Type 2......................................................................80
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................
215
Customer Assistance..................................267 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..........................................87
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Lane Change.........................................................90
Drive Control
..................................................241
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.............................241
Driver Alert
.....................................................225
Using Driver Alert...............................................225
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................45 Children and Airbags...........................................46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................46
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........50
Driving Aids...................................................225
Driving Hints..................................................256
Driving Through Water
...............................256
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................87 E
Economical Driving
......................................256
Electric Parking Brake..................................189
Applying the electric parking brake...............189
Applying the electric parking brake when the
vehicle is moving............................................190
Battery With No Charge.....................................191
Releasing the electric parking brake.............190
Emission Control System
.............................170
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).........................171
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing................................................................172
End User License Agreement...................527 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................527
Engine Block Heater....................................163 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................163
Engine Coolant Check................................303 Adding Coolant...................................................304
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................306
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................305
Recycled Coolant...............................................305
Severe Climates.................................................305
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................75
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Traction Control...................................................130
Transmission..........................................................131
Installing Child Restraints..............................19
Child Seats..............................................................19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................25
Using Tether Straps..............................................27
Instrument Cluster.........................................101
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Interior Lamps
...................................................91
Front Interior Lamp................................................91
Rear Interior Lamp................................................92
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................73
Interior Mirror
...................................................97
Auto-Dimming Mirror............................................97
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................261 Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................
262
Jump Starting......................................................263
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................261
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................263 K
Keyless Entry.....................................................71
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD................................................................71
Keyless Starting.............................................159 Ignition Modes.....................................................159
Keys and Remote Controls
...........................54
L
Lane Keeping System
.................................226
Switching the System On and Off..................227
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Headlamp Flasher................................................85
Headlamp High Beam.........................................85
Lighting..............................................................85
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect
..............................................493
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................494
Lincoln Protect (U.S. Only)................................493
Load Carrying
................................................244
Load Limit.......................................................244
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................248 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................244
Locking and Unlocking
.................................65
Activating Intelligent Access.............................66
Autolock..................................................................68
Battery Saver.........................................................69
Illuminated Entry...................................................68
Illuminated Exit......................................................68
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the
Key Blade............................................................67
Luggage Compartment.......................................69
Power Decklid.......................................................69
Power Door Locks................................................65
Remote Control.....................................................65
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys......................................................................67
Locks..................................................................65
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................357
M
Maintenance..................................................295 General Information...........................................295
Media Hub......................................................389
Memory Function..........................................145 Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................146
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Rear Parking Aid..........................................200
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................200
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................150
Armrest pass-through........................................150
Rear Seats.......................................................146
Rear View Camera.........................................211 Using the Rear View Camera System............212
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera......................................211
Recommended Towing Weights
..............250
Refueling..........................................................167
Remote Control...............................................55 Car Finder...............................................................57
Intelligent Access Key.........................................55
Remote Start...........................................................57
Replacing the Battery..........................................55
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................57
Remote Start...................................................138 Automatic Settings..............................................138
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................326
Replacement Parts Recommendation........13 Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................13
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control............................................................59
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................273
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......273
Roadside Assistance
...................................259
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................260
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................260
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................260
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance....................................259
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance....................................259
Roadside Emergencies...............................259
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................256
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................166
Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container.......166
S
Safety Canopy™................................................51
Safety Precautions
........................................164
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............507
Scheduled Maintenance............................495 Seatbelt Extension
.........................................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................38
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................40 Belt-Minder™...........................................................40
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation..........................................34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................39
Conditions of operation......................................39
Seats.................................................................139
Security..............................................................75
Settings...........................................................457 911 Assist...............................................................464
Ambient Lighting................................................472
Bluetooth..............................................................460
Clock......................................................................460
Display...................................................................473
General..................................................................470
Media Player........................................................458
Mobile Apps.........................................................468
Navigation............................................................466
Phone.....................................................................461
Radio......................................................................465
Sound....................................................................457
Valet Mode...........................................................474
Vehicle...................................................................472
Voice Control.......................................................473
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
471
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