2018 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID charging

•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oil containscontaminates which may cause enginedamage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift throughall the gears while the engine is running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of the fuelpump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no cooling systemleaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered withgrease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every15 days to lubricate working parts andprevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt orgrease film build-up on window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage such as mice or squirrel nests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflationper the Tire Label.
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Vehicle Care

DescriptionItemCallout
This indicates which mode is active within the vehicle system.Power FlowA
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
The electric motor and gasoline engine arepowering the vehicle.Status: Hybrid Drive
The hybrid system is storing power in thehigh-voltage battery.Status: Charging HV Battery
The vehicle is either at rest, or sharing verylittle power between the electric system parts.Status: Idle
The vehicle is driving in electric mode (thepower is coming from the electric motor). Thegasoline engine is off in this mode.
Status: Electric Drive
Shows the direction of power flow between the wheels and the electric motor.Motor-to-Wheel FlowB
Represents the hybrid electric motor. The higher the motor power is, the larger thecircle around this node. Any time the vehicle is ready to be driven, the motor nodeilluminates.
Electric MotorC
Shows the direction of power flow between the high-voltage battery and the electricmotor. Flow toward the motor indicates the battery is providing power to acceleratethe vehicle (discharging the battery). Flow toward the battery indicates the electricmotor is providing power to the battery (charging the battery).
1Battery-to-MotorFlowD
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DescriptionItemCallout
Includes all power usage from the low voltage accessories such as the climate controlfan, headlights and heated seats. The higher the power usage is from theseaccessories, the larger the circle around the node. This node illuminates anytime thevehicle is on since there is always some low level power in use.
2OtherE
Includes the power usage from the high-voltage climate control components suchas the electric A/C compressor and the electric heater (Energi only). The higher thepower usage is from these components, the larger the circle around this node.
2,3ClimateF
Represents your high-voltage battery. A circle illuminates around the node when thehigh-voltage battery is receiving power from regenerative braking or engine charging.The higher the power going into the high-voltage battery, the larger the circle aroundthis node.
BatteryG
Represents the fuel tank in the vehicle.FuelH
Shows flow from the fuel tank to the engine when the engine is on and using fuel(there are some cases where the engine is on, but not using any fuel). When theengine is on, but not using fuel, the engine node is active, but the fuel flow path isoff. An example of this is when your foot is off the accelerator pedal and the vehicleis traveling at a high speed.
Fuel-to-Engine FlowI
Provides you with the reason(s) the gasoline engine is on. When the gasoline engineis off, this display does not appear. Engine On due to reasons displayed by the systemare in a chart following this list.
Engine On due to:J
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Engine On due to
The engine is on because of the heater setting. Reduce or turn off the heater setting toreturn to electric mode.Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle speed exceeds the level for electric mode operation.Reduce the speed to return to electric mode.High Speed
The engine is on when applying pressure to the accelerator pedal or switching on thespeed control. Reduce pressure on the accelerator pedal or switch off the speed controlto return to full electric mode.
Drive Power
The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear. Shift out of neutral gear to returnto electric mode.Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear. Shift out of low gear to return toelectric mode.Low Gear
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage battery. The vehicle returns to electric modeonce the battery is charged.Battery Charging
The engine is on to optimize vehicle operation. The vehicle returns to electric modewhen possible.Normal Operation
The engine is on to provide increased powertrain braking. This can occur when you turnon the grade assist feature, when speed control is on or when driving with your foot offthe accelerator pedal. Turning off grade assist or speed control may allow the vehicle toreturn to electric mode.
Engine Braking Active
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Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................277Getting the Services You Need................273Away From Home...............................................273
Global Opening and Closing.......................97Closing the Windows...........................................97Opening the Windows.........................................97
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Hazard Flashers...........................................265Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps........................313
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90Head Restraints.............................................149Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................150Tilting Head Restraints .......................................151
Heated Seats..................................................157Front Seats............................................................157Rear Seats.............................................................158
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................146Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................146Heated Rear Window.........................................146Windshield Wiper De-icer..................................147
HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................143
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......192
High Voltage Battery.....................................191General Information.............................................191
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................145Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................146General Hints........................................................145Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................146Quickly Heating the Interior.............................146Recommended Settings for Cooling..............146Recommended Settings for Heating..............146
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..........................................................200Home Screen................................................389Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............300
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions......................................................176Hybrid Vehicle Operation............................173Battery:...................................................................174Braking:..................................................................175Driving:...................................................................173Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy.................175Engine:....................................................................174Starting:..................................................................173Stopping:................................................................173Transmission Operation:....................................174
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................274Information Display Control.........................84Information Displays......................................112General Information.............................................112
Information Messages..................................123Active Park............................................................124Adaptive Cruise Control....................................124Adaptive Headlamps..........................................125AdvanceTrac™.......................................................125Airbag.....................................................................126Alarm......................................................................126Automatic Engine Shutdown............................126Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........127Battery and Charging System (HighVoltage)..............................................................127Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................128Doors and Locks..................................................128Driver Alert............................................................129Fuel.........................................................................129Hill Start Assist.....................................................130Keys and Intelligent Access.............................130Lane Keeping System........................................132Maintenance.........................................................132MyKey.....................................................................134Park Aid..................................................................135
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