2018 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID Owners Manual

Crashes
A crash or impact significant enough torequire an emergency response forconventional vehicles would also require thesame response for an electric orhybrid-electric vehicle.
If possible:
•Move your vehicle to a safe, nearbylocation and remain on the scene.
•Roll down the windows before switchingyour vehicle off.
•Place your vehicle in park (P), set theparking brake, switch off the vehicle,activate the hazard warning flashers andmove your key(s) at least 15 ft (5 m) awayfrom the vehicle.
Always:
•Call emergency assistance if needed andadvise that an electric or hybrid-electricvehicle is involved.
•Exposed electrical components, wires,and high-voltage batteries presentpotential high-voltage shock hazards.
•Avoid contact with leaking fluids andgases, and remain out of the way ofoncoming traffic until emergencyresponders arrive.
•When emergency responders arrive, tellthem that the vehicle involved is anelectric vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle.
Fires
As with any vehicle, call emergencyassistance immediately if you see sparks,smoke or flames coming from the vehicle. Remain a safe distance from the vehicle andtry to stay clear of the smoke.
•Exit the vehicle immediately.
•Advise emergency assistance that anelectric or hybrid-electric vehicle isinvolved.
•As with any vehicle fire, do not inhalesmoke, vapors or gas from the vehicle,as they may be hazardous.
•Stay out of the roadway and stay out ofthe way of any oncoming traffic whileawaiting the arrival of emergencyresponders.
Post-Incident
•Do not store a severely damaged vehiclewith a lithium-ion battery inside astructure or within 49 ft (15 m) of anystructure or vehicle.
•Make sure that passenger and luggagecompartments remain ventilated.
•Call emergency assistance if you observeleaking fluids, sparks, smoke or flames,or hear gurgling or bubbling from thehigh-voltage battery.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicatorsand sounds the horn (intermittently) in theevent of a serious impact that deploys anairbag (front, side, side curtain or SafetyCanopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
•You press the hazard control button.
•You press the panic button on the remoteentry transmitter (if equipped).
•Your vehicle runs out of power.
270
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Roadside Emergencies

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLEIf you need to tow your vehicle, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are amember of a roadside assistance program,your roadside assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment to tow yourvehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. We donot approve a slingbelt towing procedure. Ifyou tow your vehicle incorrectly, or by anyother means, vehicle damage may occur.
We produce a towing manual for allauthorized tow truck operators. Have yourtow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures foryour vehicle.
It is acceptable to tow your front-wheel drivevehicle from the front if using proper wheellift equipment to raise the front wheels offthe ground. When towing in this manner, therear wheels can remain on the ground.
Front-wheel drive vehicles must have thefront wheels placed on a tow dolly whentowing your vehicle from the rear usingwheel lift equipment. This prevents damageto the transmission.
TOWING POINTS
Due to local market requirements in somecountries, some vehicles may be equippedwith a recovery hook.
Recovery Hook Location
If your vehicle is equipped with a screw-inrecovery hook, it is with the spare tire kit orthe rear under floor storage.
Installing the Recovery Hook
There is an installation point for the recoveryhook located behind the fascia.
Note:The screw-in recovery hook has aleft-hand thread. Turn it counterclockwise toinstall it. Make sure that the recovery hookis fully tightened.
271
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Roadside EmergenciesE143886

Remove the recovery hook cover by pryingit off at the notch with a screwdriver or similarobject.
Note:Use a soft cloth to cover the pryingtool. This helps prevent scratch marks to thevehicle's paint.
272
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Roadside EmergenciesE146284 E188420

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU
NEED
Warranty repairs to your vehicle must beperformed by an authorized dealer. Whileany authorized dealer handling your vehicleline provides warranty service, werecommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcontinued satisfaction.
Please note that certain warranty repairsrequire special training and equipment, sonot all authorized dealers are authorized toperform all warranty repairs. This means that,depending on the warranty repair needed,you may have to take your vehicle to anotherauthorized dealer.
A reasonable time must be allowed toperform a repair after taking your vehicle tothe authorized dealer. Repairs are madeusing Lincoln or Motorcraft parts, orremanufactured or other parts that areauthorized by Lincoln.
Away From Home
If you are away from home when your vehicleneeds service, contact the Lincoln ClientRelationship Center or use the onlineresources listed below to find the nearestauthorized dealer.
In the United States:
Mailing address
Lincoln Motor CompanyClient Relationship CenterP.O. Box 6248Dearborn, MI 48126
Telephone
1-800-521-4140TDD for the hearing impaired:1-800-232-5952
Web Address
www.LincolnOwner.com
These are some of the items that can befound online:
•United States dealer locator by DealerName, City, State or ZIP Code.
•Owner Manuals.
•Maintenance Schedules.
•Recalls.
•Lincoln Extended Service Plans.
•Lincoln Original Accessories.
•Service specials and promotions.
In Canada:
Mailing address
Lincoln Client Relationship CentreLincoln Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6K 1C8
Telephone
1-800-387-9333
273
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Customer Assistance

Web Address
www.LincolnCanada.com
Online Resources
Twitter English
@LincolnMotorCA
Twitter French
@LincolnQC
Instagram
@LincolnMotorCA
Facebook
/LincolnMotorCA
Additional Assistance
If you have questions or concerns, or areunsatisfied with the service you are receiving,follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative orService Advisor at your selling orservicing authorized dealer.
2. If your inquiry or concern remainsunresolved, contact the Sales Manager,Service Manager or Customer RelationsManager.
3. If you require assistance or clarificationon Lincoln Motor Company policies,please contact the Lincoln ClientRelationship Center.
In order to help us serve you better, pleasehave the following information availablewhen contacting a Client RelationshipCenter:
•Vehicle Identification Number.
•Your telephone number (home andbusiness).
•The name of the authorized dealer andcity where located.
•The vehicle’s current odometer reading.
In some states, you must directly notifyLincoln in writing before pursuing remediesunder your state’s warranty laws. Lincoln isalso allowed a final repair attempt in somestates.
In the United States, a warranty dispute mustbe submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE beforetaking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or to the extent allowed bystate law, before pursuing replacement orrepurchase remedies provided by certainstate laws. This dispute handling procedureis not required prior to enforcing statecreated rights or other rights which areindependent of the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act or state replacement orrepurchase laws.
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d)requires that, if a manufacturer or itsrepresentative is unable to repair a motorvehicle to conform to the vehicle’s applicableexpress warranty after a reasonable numberof attempts, the manufacturer shall berequired to either replace the vehicle withone substantially identical or repurchase the
274
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Customer Assistance

vehicle and reimburse the buyer in anamount equal to the actual price paid orpayable by the consumer (less a reasonableallowance for consumer use). The consumerhas the right to choose whether to receivea refund or replacement vehicle.
California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b)presumes that the manufacturer has had areasonable number of attempts to conformthe vehicle to its applicable expresswarranties if, within the first 18 months ofownership of a new vehicle or the first18,000 mi (29,000 km), whichever occursfirst:
1. Two or more repair attempts are madeon the same non-conformity likely tocause death or serious bodily injury OR
2. Four or more repair attempts are madeon the same nonconformity (a defect orcondition that substantially impairs theuse, value or safety of the vehicle) OR
3.The vehicle is out of service for repair ofnonconformities for a total of more than30 calendar days (not necessarily all atone time).
In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumermust also notify the manufacturer of the needfor the repair of the nonconformity at thefollowing address:
Ford Motor Company16800 Executive Plaza DriveMail Drop 3NE-BDearborn, MI 48126
You are required to submit your warrantydispute to BBB AUTO LINE before assertingin court any rights or remedies conferred byCalifornia Civil Code Section 1793.22(b). Youare also required to use BBB AUTO LINEbefore exercising rights or seeking remediescreated by the Federal Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. Ifyou choose to seek redress by pursuingrights and remedies not created by CaliforniaCivil Code Section 1793.22(b) or theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort to BBBAUTO LINE is not required by those statutes.
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
(BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S.
ONLY)
Your satisfaction is important to Ford MotorCompany and to your dealer. If a warrantyconcern has not been resolved using thethree-step procedure outlined earlier in thischapter in the Getting the Services you needsection, you may be eligible to participate inthe BBB AUTO LINE program.
The BBB AUTO LINE program consists oftwo parts – mediation and arbitration. Duringmediation, a representative of the BBB willcontact both you and Ford Motor Companyto explore options for settlement of the claim.If an agreement is not reached duringmediation or you do not want to participatein mediation, and if your claim is eligible, youmay participate in the arbitration process. Anarbitration hearing will be scheduled so thatyou can present your case in an informalsetting before an impartial person. Thearbitrator will consider the testimonyprovided and make a decision after thehearing.
275
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Customer Assistance

Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINEprogram are usually decided within forty daysafter you file your claim with the BBB. Youare not bound by the decision, and mayreject the decision and proceed to courtwhere all findings of the BBB Auto Linedispute, and decision, are admissible in thecourt action. Should you choose to acceptthe BBB AUTO LINE decision, Ford is thenbound by the decision, and must comply withthe decision within 30 days of receipt of youracceptance letter.
BBB AUTO LINE Application: Using theinformation provided below, please call orwrite to request a program application. Youwill be asked for your name and address,general information about your new vehicle,information about your warranty concerns,and any steps you have already taken to tryto resolve them. A Customer Claim Form willbe mailed that will need to be completed,signed and returned to the BBB along withproof of ownership. Upon receipt, the BBBwill review the claim for eligibility under theProgram Summary Guidelines.
You can get more information by callingBBB AUTO LINE at 1-800-955-5100, orwriting to:
BBB AUTO LINE3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600Arlington, Virginia 22201
BBB AUTO LINE applications can also berequested by calling the Ford MotorCompany Customer Relationship Center at1-800-392-3673.
Note:Ford Motor Company reserves theright to change eligibility limitations, modifyprocedures, or to discontinue this processat any time without notice and withoutobligation.
UTILIZING THE
MEDIATION/ARBITRATION
PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
For vehicles delivered to authorizedCanadian dealers. In those cases where youcontinue to feel that the efforts by Ford ofCanada and the authorized dealer to resolvea factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canadaparticipates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program administeredby the Canadian Motor Vehicle ArbitrationPlan (CAMVAP).
The CAMVAP program is a straight forwardand relatively speedy alternative to resolvea disagreement when all other efforts toproduce a settlement have failed. Thisprocedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthyand expensive legal proceedings.
276
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Customer Assistance

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-partyarbitrators conduct hearings at mutuallyconvenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitratorsreview the positions of the parties, makedecisions and, when appropriate, renderawards to resolve disputes. CAMVAPdecisions are fast, fair, and final as thearbitrator’s award is binding on both you andFord of Canada.
CAMVAP services are available in allCanadian territories and provinces. For moreinformation, without charge or obligation, callyour CAMVAP Provincial Administratordirectly at 1-800-207-0685 or visitwww.camvap.ca.
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE
THE U.S. AND CANADA
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreigncountry, contact the appropriate foreignembassy or consulate. These officials caninform you of local vehicle registrationregulations and where to find unleaded fuelor petrol/gas engines or the proper sulfurfuel for diesel engines.
If you cannot find the proper fuelrecommended for your vehicle, contact ourCustomer Relationship Center.
The use of improper fuels in your vehiclewithout proper conversion may damage theeffectiveness of your emission control systemand may cause engine knocking or seriousengine damage. Ford Motor Company orFord of Canada is not responsible for anydamage caused by use of improper fuel.Using improper fuels may also result indifficulty importing your vehicle back into theUnited States.
If your vehicle must be serviced while youare traveling or living in Asia-Pacific Region,Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Virgin Islands and/orPuerto Rico , Central America, the Caribbean,and Israel and the Middle East, contact thenearest authorized dealer. If the authorizeddealer cannot help you, contact thecorresponding Ford Customer AssistanceCenter:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Customer Relationship Centers in:
277
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Customer Assistance