2018 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID brakes

Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener.................161
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................165
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................167
Overhead Console........................................167
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information......................................168
Keyless Starting.............................................168
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................169
Engine Block Heater......................................171
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Vehicle Operation............................173
EcoSelect.........................................................175
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions....................................................176
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................179
Fuel Quality.....................................................179
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................181
Running Out of Fuel......................................181
Refueling.........................................................182
Fuel Consumption.........................................185
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................187
Catalytic Converter.......................................188
High Voltage Battery
General Information.......................................191
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......192
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................194
Brakes
General Information......................................199
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.........................................................200
Electric Parking Brake................................200
Auto Hold.......................................................203
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................205
Using Traction Control................................205
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................207
Using Stability Control................................208
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................210
Rear Parking Aid............................................210
Front Parking Aid............................................211
Side Sensing System...................................212
Active Park Assist..........................................214
Rear View Camera.......................................223
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................226
Using Cruise Control...................................226
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................227
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Table of Contents

Pregnant women should always wear theirseatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt low acrossthe hips below the belly and worn as tightas comfort allows. Position the shoulder beltto cross the middle of the shoulder and thecenter of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING
After a crash, have a qualifiedtechnician check all the seatbelts tomake sure the seatbelts including theautomatic locking retractor feature for childrestraints operate properly. We recommendreplacing any system that has damage ordoes not operate properly. Failure to do socan result in personal injury or death in theevent of a sudden stop or another crash.
All safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. Thedriver seatbelt has the vehicle sensitivelocking mode. The front outboard passengerand rear seatbelts have both the vehiclesensitive locking mode and the automaticlocking mode.
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt length adjustmentto your movements and locking in responseto vehicle movement. For example, if thedriver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact ofabout 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, thecombination seatbelts lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver andpassengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lockif you pull the webbing out too quickly. If theseatbelt retractor locks, slowly lower theheight adjuster to allow the seatbelt toretract. If the retractor does not unlock, pullthe seatbelt out slowly then feed a smalllength of webbing back toward the stowedposition. For rear seatbelts, recline the rearseat backrest or push the seat backrestcushion away from the seatbelt. Feed a smalllength of webbing back toward the stowedposition.
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See Automatic High Beam Control (page91).
Battery
If it lights while driving, it indicatesa malfunction. Switch off allunnecessary electrical equipmentand have an authorized dealer check thesystem immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
Lights when you switch this featureoff or with a blind spot message.See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 242). See InformationMessages (page 123).
Brake System
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performance may occur.It may take you longer to stop your vehicle.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible. Driving extended distances withthe parking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
It illuminates when you engage theparking brake and the ignition ison.
If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving,make sure the parking brake is disengaged. If the parking brake is disengaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem fault. Have your vehicle checkedimmediately.
Cruise Control Indicator
It illuminates when you switch thesystem on.
See Using Cruise Control (page 226).
Direction Indicator
Lights when the left or right turnsignal or the hazard warningflasher is switched on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for aburned-out bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 314).
Door Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andany door is not completely closed.
EcoSelect
Lights when you switch on thisfeature. See EcoSelect (page 175).
Electric Park Brake
Lights or flashes when the electricparking brake malfunctions.
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view is the total time duration for the 5intervals. You can select total duration in theoptions menu. Intervals shown in grey colorare from the previous drive. The bluehorizontal line represents the average fueleconomy value shown to the right.
Note:Hold OK to reset fuel history andaverage fuel economy.
Coach
This view provides a comparison of yourrecent acceleration, braking and cruisingbehavior, then recommends the mostefficient use of energy under presentconditions. The horizontal bars fill from leftto right with best behavior and appear bluewhen at least half full. When the bars are lessthan half full, the color is amber, suggestingthat you need a change in your drivingbehavior to achieve better energy efficiency.
Note:Fuel Economy will be impacted by youruse of brakes, accelerator and accessories,as well as environmental conditions such ashills and weather.
Note:Fuel economy is not always a measureof appropriate driving behavior. For example,when driving uphill and maintaining anappropriate speed, your instant fueleconomy may not be good (losing leaves)but the Coach may show a blue bar forAcceleration and Cruising.
Common Displays
Both Average fuel economy and aninstantaneous fuel economy gauge areincluded in Engage, Empower and MyView(if selected) on the left information display.They are also included in Fuel History on theright information display.
Average Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy is continuouslyaveraged since the last reset. You can resetyour average fuel economy by pressing andholding the OK button on the correspondingsteering wheel controls.
Note:Average fuel economy cannot be resetin MyView.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
If your instantaneous fuel economy is greaterthan the maximum value displayed, a + signwill be shown next to the maximum scalenumber. When your vehicle is operating onbattery power only, EV will display and thegauge fill will show in blue.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on your vehicle optionsand instrument cluster type, not all of themessages will display or be available. Certain messages may be abbreviated orshortened depending upon which clustertype you have.
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ActionMessage
The electric parking brake is not fully released.Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow serviceof the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.Park Brake Maintenance Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionalitymay still be available. See an authorized dealer.Park Brake Limited Function ServiceRequired
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See anauthorized dealer.Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2 minutes before attemptingto apply again.Park Brake System Overheated
Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See your authorizeddealer.Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle a safe place. Contact your authorizeddealer.Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passiveentry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.Steering Assist Fault Service Required
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Information Displays

•Interacting with your vehicle, for examplepressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
•You can temporarily switch off theshutdown feature any time the ignition ison (for the current ignition cycle only).Use the information display to do so. SeeInformation Displays (page 112).
•During the countdown before shutdown,you are prompted to press OK or RESET(depending on your type of informationdisplay) to temporarily switch the featureoff (for the current ignition cycle only).
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It IsStationary
1. Put the transmission in position P.
2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note:This switches off the ignition, allelectrical circuits, warning lamps andindicators.
Note:If your vehicle is left running for 30minutes without any interaction, itautomatically shuts down.
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It IsMoving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance. Thesteering will not lock, but higher effort willbe required. When the ignition is switchedoff, some electrical circuits, including airbags, warning lamps and indicators may alsobe off. If the ignition was turned offaccidentally, you can shift into neutral (N) andre-start the engine.
1. Put the transmission in position N anduse the brakes to bring your vehicle to asafe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, put thetransmission in position P.
3. Press and hold the button for onesecond, or press it three times within twoseconds.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in entry ofharmful and potentially lethal fumesinto the passenger compartment. If you smellexhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do not driveif you smell exhaust fumes.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave theengine idling for long periods of time, werecommend that you do one of the following:
•Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Failure to follow engine block heaterinstructions could result in propertydamage or serious personal injury.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Low (L)
•Provides maximum engine braking.
•The transmission may be put into low (L)at any vehicle speed.
•Not intended for use under extended ornormal driving conditions and results inlower fuel economy.
Brake-Shift Interlock Override
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until youverify that the stoplamps are working.
When doing this procedure, you needto take the transmission out of park (P)which means your vehicle can roll freely. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement, alwaysfully apply the parking brake prior to doingthis procedure. Use wheels chocks ifappropriate.
If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not be workingproperly. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
Note:See your authorized dealer as soonas possible if this procedure is used.
Note:For some markets this feature isdisabled.
Note:This feature only functions if your12-volt battery has power. If vehicle batteryvoltage is not sufficient, an external 12-voltpower source (for example, jumper cables,battery charger or jump pack) may berequired to function the interlock overrideswitch.
Use the brake-shift interlock override tomove your transmission from the parkposition in the event of an electricalmalfunction. If your vehicle has a deadbattery, an external power source is required.
1. Apply the parking brake and turn yourignition off before performing thisprocedure.
2. Locate your brake-shift interlock accessslot. The slot is located near the centerconsole. The access slot does not havea label.
Note:Make sure that you correctly identifythe access hole as not to damage the mediahub.
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3. Using a tool, press and hold the brakeshift interlock switch. The shift buttonson the instrument panel flash when yourvehicle is in override mode.
4. With the override switch still held, pressthe neutral button (N) to shift from park.
5. Release the override button.
6. Your vehicle remains in Stay in Neutralmode for wrecker towing purposes orcan be shifted to the desired gear anddriven (if possible).
7. Release the parking brake.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow
Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle for more thana minute or damage to the transmission andtires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,you may be able to rock it out by shiftingbetween forward and reverse gears,stopping between shifts in a steady pattern.Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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