VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, read the followingmaintenance recommendations to make sureyour vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles andtheir components for reliable, regular driving.Under various conditions, long-term storagemay lead to degraded engine performanceor failure unless you use specific precautionsto preserve engine components.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly to removedirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exteriorsurfaces, rear-wheel housing and theunderside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessary whenyou wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches with alight grade oil.
•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.
322
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201805, First-Printing
Vehicle Care
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
The normal oil change interval for vehiclesoperating in the Middle East, North Africa,Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similarclimates using an American PetroleumInstitute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality is3,000 mi (5,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is2,000 mi (3,000 km).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dusty anddirty conditions. Vehicles operated in theseconditions require frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter and cabinair filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
495
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201805, First-Printing
Scheduled Maintenance
Fuel Consumption.........................................183Advertised Capacity...........................................183Fuel Economy.......................................................183
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................179Fuel Filter.......................................................308Fuel Quality.....................................................177Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177Fuel Freshness Mode.........................................178
Fuel Shutoff...................................................263Fuses...............................................................279Fuse Specification Chart............................279Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........290Power Distribution Box.....................................279
G
Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............158
Gauges............................................................102Left Information Display.....................................103Right Information Display..................................104
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................191
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........486Multi-point Inspection........................................489
Owner Checks and Services...........................488Protecting Your Investment.............................486Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................486Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................486
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................275Getting the Services You Need.................271Away From Home................................................271
Global Opening and Closing.......................95Closing the Windows...........................................95Opening the Windows.........................................95
H
Hazard Flashers............................................263Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.........................311
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................88HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................147
Head Restraints..............................................147Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................148Tilting Head Restraints ......................................148
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................144Heated Rear Window...................................144Heated Seats..................................................154Front Seats............................................................154
Rear Seats.............................................................155
Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windshield.......................................144Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................144
HeatingSee: Climate Control............................................141
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......190High Voltage Battery....................................189General Information............................................189
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................143Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................144General Hints........................................................143Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................143Quickly Heating the Interior..............................143Recommended Settings for Cooling..............144Recommended Settings for Heating..............143
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................197Home Screen................................................386Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............298
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions......................................................174Hybrid Vehicle Operation.............................171Battery:...................................................................172Braking:..................................................................173
565
MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201805, First-Printing
Index