2019 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID parking brake

Heated Seats.................................................154
Climate Controlled Seats...........................155
Rear Seat Armrest........................................156
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................163
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................165
Overhead Console......................................165
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................166
Keyless Starting............................................166
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System.......................................................................167
Engine Block Heater...................................169
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Vehicle Operation............................171
EcoSelect........................................................173
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions...................................................174
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................177
Fuel Quality....................................................177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................179
Running Out of Fuel.....................................179
Refueling........................................................180
Fuel Consumption........................................183
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................185
Catalytic Converter......................................186
High Voltage Battery
General Information....................................189
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch......190
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................191
Brakes
General Information....................................196
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................197
Electric Parking Brake.................................197
Auto Hold.......................................................199
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................202
Using Traction Control...............................202
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................203
Using Stability Control...............................204
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................206
Rear Parking Aid.........................................206
Front Parking Aid........................................207
Side Sensing System.................................208
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Table of Contents

Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
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Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 91).A
Instrument cluster. See Gauges(page 102). See Warning Lampsand Indicators (page 104).
B
Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 83).C
Information and entertainmentdisplay.D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page368).E
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 263).F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 206).G
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Rear Window (page 144).H
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 141).I
Start button. See Keyless Entry(page 73).J
Entertainment, navigation andphone.K
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 81).L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 80).
N
Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Cruise Control (page 222).O
Information display controls. SeeInformation Displays (page 110).P
Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 197).Q
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 86). Instrumentlighting dimmer. See InstrumentLighting Dimmer (page 88).
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At a Glance

Deactivating and Activating the Belt-MinderFeature
WARNING: While the system allowsyou to deactivate it, this system is designedto improve your chances of being safelybelted and surviving an accident. Werecommend you leave the system activatedfor yourself and others who may use thevehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch on and off independently.When you perform this procedure for oneseating position, do not buckle the otherposition as this will terminate the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly beforeproceeding with the programmingprocedure.
Before following the procedure, make surethat:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P) or neutral(N).
•The ignition is off.
•The driver and front passenger safetybelts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start thevehicle.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning lightturns off (about one minute). After Step2, wait an additional 5 seconds beforeproceeding with Step 3. Once you startStep 3, you must complete the procedurewithin 30 seconds.
3.For the seating position you are switchingoff, buckle then unbuckle the safety beltthree times at a moderate speed, endingin the unbuckled state. After Step 3, thesafety belt warning light turns on.
4. While the safety belt warning light is on,buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt.After Step 4, the safety belt warning lightflashes for confirmation.
•This will switch the feature off for thatseating position if it is currently on.
•This will switch the feature on for thatseating position if it is currently off.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SEATBELT
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and childrestraint systems periodically to make surethey work properly and are not damaged.Inspect the vehicle seatbelts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace ifnecessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies,including retractors, buckles, front seatbeltbuckle assemblies, buckle supportassemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulderbelt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulderbelt guide on seatback (if equipped), rearinflatable seatbelts (if equipped), childrestraint LATCH and tether anchors, andattaching hardware, should be inspectedafter a crash. Read the child restraintmanufacturer's instructions for additionalinspection and maintenance informationspecific to the child restraint.
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Seatbelts

Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2.Press the remote start button twice. Theexterior lamps flash twice.
A tone sounds if the system fails to start.
Note:You must press the push buttonignition switch on the instrument panel oncewhile applying the brake pedal beforedriving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turn onautomatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. Ifthe duration is set to 15 minutes, the durationextends by another 15 minutes. For example,if your vehicle had been running from thefirst remote start for 5 minutes, your vehiclecontinues to run now for a total of 30minutes. You can extend the engine runningtime duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Yourvehicle and the parking lamps turnoff.
You may have to be closer to your vehiclethan when starting due to ground reflectionand the added noise of your running vehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See General Information(page 110).
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent access keyto recall memory positions. See MemoryFunction (page 152).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 77).
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Type One - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions, orreleasing the parking brake for vehicleswith manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type Two - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or offusing the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 110).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the informationdisplay.
2. Switching the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions, orreleasing the parking brake for vehicleswith manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in theinformation display, the lamps stay off in allswitch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL (If Equipped)
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drive withdue care and attention. You may need tooverride the system if it does not turn thehigh beams on or off.
The system turns on high beams if it is darkenough and no other traffic is present. If itdetects an approaching vehicle’s headlampsor tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, thesystem turns off high beams before they candistract other road users. Low beams remainon.
Note:The system may not operate properlyif the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshieldfree from obstruction or damage.
Note:The system may not operate properlyin cold or inclement conditions. You canswitch on the high beams by overriding thesystem.
Note:If the system detects a blockage, forexample bird droppings, bug splatter, snowor ice, the system goes into low beam modeuntil you clear the blockage. A message mayappear in the information display if thecamera is blocked.
Note:Using much larger tires or equippingvehicle accessories such as snowplows canmodify your vehicle's ride height anddegrade automatic high beam controlperformance.
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Lighting

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator (If
Equipped)
The speed control system indicatorlight changes color to indicatewhat mode the system is in: SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control (page 223).
On (white light): Lights when you turn theadaptive cruise control system on. Turns offwhen you turn the speed control system off.
Engaged (green light): Lights when theadaptive cruise control system engages.Turns off when the speed control systemdisengages.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
If it lights when you are driving, thisindicates a malfunction. You willcontinue to have the normalbraking system (without Anti-lock brakingsystem) unless the brake system warninglamp also lights. Have an authorized dealercheck the system.
Auto Hold Active
It illuminates when the systemholds your vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold Unavailable
It illuminates when the system ison, but unavailable to hold yourvehicle stationary.
Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when the systemautomatically turns the headlamphigh beam on.
See Automatic High Beam Control (page89).
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 239). See InformationMessages (page 121).
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle withthe warning lamp on is dangerous. Asignificant decrease in braking performancemay occur. It may take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extended distanceswith the parking brake engaged can causebrake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and willilluminate when:
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•You apply the parking brake with theignition on.
•Your vehicle has a brake fault or lowbrake fluid level, regardless of parkingbrake position.
If the lamp illuminates while youare moving, you may have theparking brake applied. Be sure thatthe parking brake is off. Have yourvehicle checked as soon aspossible if the lamp continues toilluminate.
Cruise Control Indicator
It illuminates when you switch thesystem on.
See Using Cruise Control (page222).
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 312).
Door Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andany door is not completely closed.
EcoSelect
Lights when you switch on thisfeature. See EcoSelect (page 173).
Electric Park Brake
Lights or flashes when the electricparking brake malfunctions.
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 as soon as possible.
See Engine Oil Check (page 301).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
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