2018 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID lane assist

Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................235
Lane Keeping System..................................237
Blind Spot Information System.................242
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................244
Steering..........................................................248
Pre-Collision Assist......................................249
Drive Control.................................................253
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................255
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................260
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......260
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................262
Economical Driving......................................262
Driving Through Water...............................262
Floor Mats......................................................263
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................264
Hazard Flashers...........................................265
Fuel Shutoff...................................................265
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................266
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............269
Post-Crash Alert System.............................270
Transporting the Vehicle.............................271
Towing Points.................................................271
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................273
In California (U.S. Only)...............................274
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................275
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)...........................................276
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................277
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................279
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......279
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)............................................................280
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................281
Changing a Fuse..........................................297
Maintenance
General Information....................................300
Opening and Closing the Hood...............300
Under Hood Overview.................................301
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................303
Engine Oil Check..........................................303
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................304
Engine Coolant Check................................304
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......309
Brake Fluid Check.......................................309
Washer Fluid Check.....................................310
Fuel Filter.........................................................310
Changing the 12V Battery...........................310
Checking the Wiper Blades........................312
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................312
Adjusting the Headlamps............................313
Changing a Bulb............................................314
Bulb Specification Chart..............................315
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................317
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Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature
Lights when the engine or motorcooling system is overheating.Stop your vehicle in a safe placeand have an authorized dealer check thesystem.
Engine Oil
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates a malfunction. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check the engineoil level. If the oil level is sufficient, thisindicates a system malfunction. Have yourvehicle checked immediately.
See Engine Oil Check (page 303).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Front Airbag
Lights when you start your vehicle.If it continues to flash or remainson, it indicates a malfunction. Havean authorized dealer check the system.
Grade Assist
Lights when you switch on thegrade assist function.
Heads Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights appears onthe windshield in certain instanceswhen using adaptive cruise controland/or the collision warning system. To makesure the display works, it will also appearmomentarily when you start your vehicle.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator
Lights when you switch on thehigh-beam headlamps. Flasheswhen you use the headlampflasher.
Hood Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andthe hood is not completely closed.
Lane Keeping Aid (If Equipped)
Lights when you activate the lanekeeping system.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
Lights when the fuel level is low orthe fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lamp remainson with the engine running orwhen driving, check your tire pressure assoon as possible.
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Settings
In this mode, you can configuredifferent driver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and may notappear.Note:Some MyKey items will only appear ifa MyKey is set.
Settings
Menu level 6Menu level 5Menu level 4Menu level 3Menu level 2
—On or OffTraction CtrlDriver Assist
—On or OffGrade Assist
—Sport, Normal or ComfortAdaptive Drive
—On or OffBlindspot
—On or OffCross Traffic
—Adaptive or NormalCruise Control
—On or OffDriver Alert
Alert only, Aid only or Alert + AidModeLane Keeping Sys
High, Normal or LowIntensity
High, Normal or LowAlert SensitivityPre-Collision
—On or OffFront Park Aid
—On or OffRear Park Aid
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Switching the System On and Off
Note:The system on or off setting is storeduntil it is manually changed, unless a MyKeyis detected. If the system detects a MyKeyit defaults to on and the mode is set to Alert.
Press the button on the steeringwheel stalk to switch the systemon or off.
System Settings
The system has optional setting menusavailable. The system stores the last-knownselection for each of these settings. You donot need to readjust your settings each timeyou turn on the system.
Mode: This setting allows you to select whichof the system features you can enable.
Alert only – Provides a steering wheelvibration when the system detects anunintended lane departure.
Aid only – Provides an assistance steeringtorque input toward the lane center whenthe system detects an unintended lanedeparture.
AlertA
AidB
Alert + Aid – Provides an assistance steeringtorque input toward the lane center. If yourvehicle continues drifting out of the lane, thesystem provides a steering wheel vibration.
Note:The alert and aid diagrams illustrategeneral zone coverage. They do not provideexact zone parameters.
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Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............269Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electricand Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped WithHigh Voltage Batteries.................................269
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................304
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................244Blocked Sensors.................................................247Switching the System Off and On..................247System Errors......................................................247System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................247System Limitations.............................................247Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.............244
Cruise Control..................................................84Principle of Operation.......................................226Type One................................................................84Type Two.................................................................84
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................226
Customer Assistance...................................273
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)...........................................91Type Two - Configurable......................................91
Direction Indicators........................................93Lane Change..........................................................93
Doors and Locks.............................................68Drive Control.................................................253LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................253
Driver Alert.....................................................235PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................235USING DRIVER ALERT......................................235
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids...................................................235Driving Hints..................................................262Driving Through Water...............................262DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
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Economical Driving......................................262EcoSelect.........................................................175Electric Parking Brake................................200Applying the electric parking brake..............200Applying the electric parking brake when thevehicle is moving............................................201Battery With No Charge...................................202Releasing the electric parking brake............202
Electric Vehicle Information.......................437Power.....................................................................439
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................519Emission Law..................................................187Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance.............188Tampering With a Noise Control System......187
End User License Agreement...................524VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................524
Engine Block Heater......................................171Using the Engine Block Heater.......................172
Engine Coolant Check................................304Adding Coolant...................................................305Coolant Change..................................................307Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................308Fail-Safe Cooling................................................307
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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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Park Brake.............................................................135Power Steering....................................................136Pre-Collision Assist..............................................137Remote Start.........................................................137Seats.......................................................................138Starting System ...................................................138Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................139Traction Control...................................................139Transmission.........................................................140
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster.........................................104Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................90Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................94Front Interior Lamp...............................................94Rear Interior Lamp................................................95
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease............................................................77Interior Mirror.................................................100Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................100
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................266Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................266Jump Starting......................................................268Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................266Removing the Jumper Cables........................268
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Keyless Entry....................................................74SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................74
Keyless Starting.............................................168Ignition Modes.....................................................168
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System..................................237Switching the System On and Off..................238
Lighting Control...............................................88Headlamp Flasher................................................89Headlamp High Beam.........................................89
Lighting..............................................................88General Information.............................................88
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect..............................................486Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................487Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................486
Load Carrying................................................255Load Limit.......................................................255Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................259Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................255
Locking and Unlocking.................................68Activating Intelligent Access.............................69Autolock...................................................................71Battery Saver..........................................................72Illuminated Entry....................................................72Illuminated Exit......................................................72Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade...........................................................70Luggage Compartment.......................................72Power Door Locks................................................68Remote Control.....................................................68Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.......................................................................71
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Body.......................................................................325Brakes...................................................................326Cooling system...................................................326Engine...................................................................326Fuel system..........................................................326General.................................................................325Miscellaneous.....................................................326Removing Vehicle From Storage...................326Tires.......................................................................326
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................143
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............360
Voice Control...................................................83
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................107Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator...................107Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........107Auto Hold Active.................................................107Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................107Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator.............................................................107Battery....................................................................108Blind Spot Monitor..............................................108Brake System.......................................................108Cruise Control Indicator....................................108
Direction Indicator..............................................108Door Ajar...............................................................108EcoSelect..............................................................108Electric Park Brake..............................................108Engine Oil..............................................................109Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........109Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................109Front Airbag..........................................................109Grade Assist.........................................................109Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................109Heads Up Display...............................................109Hood Ajar..............................................................109Lane Keeping Aid................................................109Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................109Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................109Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........110Parking Lamps.......................................................110Powertrain Fault....................................................110Ready to Drive......................................................110Service Engine Soon...........................................110Stability Control......................................................111Stability Control Off...............................................111Stop Safely..............................................................111Trunk Ajar................................................................111
Washer Fluid Check.....................................310WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................319See: Wipers and Washers..................................85
Waxing............................................................320Welcome Lighting...........................................93Wheels and Tires.........................................328Technical Specifications...................................356
Windows and Mirrors.....................................96Windshield Washers......................................86Windshield Wipers.........................................85Intermittent Wipe..................................................85Speed Dependent Wipers..................................85
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................312
Wipers and Washers......................................85
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