2018 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID key

Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65...............................12
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive FinancialServices.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........13
Special Notices.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Export Unique Options...................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment..........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview...........................17
Child Safety
General Information........................................19
Installing Child Restraints..............................21
Booster Seats..................................................30
Child Restraint Positioning...........................33
Child Safety Locks..........................................34
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................36
Fastening the Seatbelts................................37
Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................41
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................42
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance................................................44
Seatbelt Extension.........................................45
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................46
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation....................................47
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50
Side Airbags.....................................................52
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53
Safety Canopy™...............................................53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Airbag Disposal...............................................56
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................57
Remote Control...............................................58
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................61
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................62
Creating a MyKey...........................................63
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65
Checking MyKey System Status.................66
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................66
MyKey Troubleshooting................................66
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................68
Power Decklid..................................................73
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Table of Contents

Keyless Entry....................................................74
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease..........................................................77
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................79
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................80
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................82
Audio Control...................................................83
Voice Control...................................................83
Cruise Control..................................................84
Information Display Control.........................84
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................85
Autowipers.......................................................85
Windshield Washers......................................86
Lighting
General Information.......................................88
Lighting Control...............................................88
Autolamps.........................................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................90
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................92
Direction Indicators........................................93
Welcome Lighting...........................................93
Interior Lamps..................................................94
Ambient Lighting............................................95
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................96
Global Opening and Closing.......................97
Exterior Mirrors................................................97
Interior Mirror.................................................100
Sun Visors........................................................101
Sun Shades......................................................101
Moonroof..........................................................101
Instrument Cluster
Gauges.............................................................104
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................107
Audible Warnings and Indicators................111
Information Displays
General Information.......................................112
Information Messages..................................123
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................143
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate.........................................................145
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................146
Cabin Air Filter................................................147
Remote Start...................................................147
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................149
Head Restraints.............................................149
Power Seats.....................................................151
Memory Function..........................................155
Rear Seats.......................................................156
Heated Seats..................................................157
Climate Controlled Seats............................158
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................160
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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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Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 93).A
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 104). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 107).B
Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 85).C
Information and entertainment display.D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 369).E
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 265).F
Parking aid switch. See Parking Aids (page 210).G
Heated rear window switch. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 146).H
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 143).I
Start button. See Keyless Entry (page 74).J
Entertainment, navigation and phone.K
Voice control. See Voice Control (page 83).L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 82).N
Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 226).O
Information display controls. See Information Displays (page 112).P
Parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page 200).Q
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 88). Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 90).R
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At a Glance

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules and with Licence exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
•This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term "IC:" before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).Vehicles with the remote start feature willhave a greater range. One of the followingcould cause a decrease in operating range:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle
Other short-distance radio transmitters, suchas amateur radios, medical equipment,wireless headphones, remote controls andalarm systems may operate on the samefrequency as your remote control. If othertransmitters are operating on thosefrequencies, you may not be able to use yourremote control. Using your remote controlnear some types of electronic equipment,such as USB devices, computers or cellphones can interfere with remote operation.Operating your remote control near metal ormetallic-finished purses, bags or clothing caninterfere with remote operation. You can lockand unlock the doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signal tocommunicate with your vehicle and authorizeyour vehicle to unlock when one of thefollowing conditions are met:
•You touch the inside of any exterior doorhandle within 3 ft (1 m) proximity of anintelligent access key.
•You press the luggage compartmentbutton.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference ispresent in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need to mechanicallyunlock your door. You can use themechanical key blade in your intelligentaccess key to open the driver door in thissituation. See Remote Control (page 58).
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Keys and Remote Controls

REMOTE CONTROL
Intelligent Access Key
Note:You may not be able to shift out ofpark (P) unless the intelligent access key isinside your vehicle.
The intelligent access keys operate thepower locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to use thepush button start.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
Push the release button and pull the keyblade out.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
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Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Thetransmitter should operate normally.
A message appears in the informationdisplay when the remote control battery islow. See Information Messages (page 123).
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2450 orequivalent.
1.Push the release button and pull the keyblade out.2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to removethe battery cover.
3. Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andcarefully remove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facingupward.
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5. Reinstall the battery cover and the keyblade.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within threeseconds. A tone sounds and thedirection indicators will flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Remote Start
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehiclefrom the outside. The transmitter has anextended operating range.
You can configure your automatic climatecontrol to operate when you remote startyour vehicle. See Climate Control (page143).
Many states and provinces have restrictionsfor the use of remote start. Check your localand state or provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding remote startsystems.
The remote start system does not work if anyof the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch the feature off in theinformation display.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
Remote Control Feedback (If Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides statusfeedback of remote start or stop commands.
StatusLED
Remote startsuccessfulSolid green
Remote stopsuccessfulSolid red
Request failed orstatus not receivedBlinking red
Status incompleteBlinking green
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