2019 LINCOLN MKZ climate settings

heated seat to overheat. Do not puncturethe seat with pins, needles or other pointedobjects. This may damage the heatingelement which may cause the heated seatto overheat. An overheated seat may causeserious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless theengine is running. Doing so can causethe battery to lose charge.
Touch the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
Cooled Seats
The cooled seats will only function when theengine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:
Press the cooled seat symbol to cyclethrough the various cooling settings and off.More indicator lights indicate cooler settings.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while thecooled seats are on, the feature will turn itselfoff. You will need to reactivate it.
Climate controlled seat air filterreplacement
Your vehicle is equipped with lifetime airfilters that are integrated with the seats.Regular maintenance or replacement is notneeded.
REAR SEAT ARMREST
Fold the armrest down to use the armrestand cupholder. To open the storage lid, pullup on the latch between the cupholders.
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Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current system activities including climatesettings, voice commands and phone functions such as text messages.Status BarA
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it takes you to the home screen view.HomeB
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manually or have it controlled by the vehicle'sGPS location. See Settings (page 461).ClockC
This displays the current outside temperature.Outside TemperatureD
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select a feature.Feature BarE
The touchscreen allows you quick access toall of your comfort, navigation,communication and entertainment options.Using the status and feature bar you canquickly select the feature you want to use.
Note:Your system is equipped with a featurethat allows you to access and control audiofeatures for 10 minutes after you switch theignition off (and no doors open).
The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the status bardepending on market, vehicle options andcurrent operation. If a feature is not active,the icon does not display. Certain icons maymove to the left or right depending on whatoptions are active.
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•DISP: Switch the display on or off. Youcan also touch the screen to switch thedisplay back on.
•Temperature, fan and climate controlbuttons: Control the temperature, fanspeed or settings of the climate controlsystem. See Climate Control (page 136).
911 Assist
WARNING: Unless the 911 Assistsetting is set on before a crash, the systemwill not dial for help which could delayresponse time, potentially increasing the riskof serious injury or death after a crash.
WARNING: Do not wait for 911 Assistto make an emergency call if you can do ityourself. Dial emergency servicesimmediately to avoid delayed response timewhich could increase the risk of serious injuryor death after a crash. If you do not hear 911Assist within five seconds of the crash, thesystem or phone may be damaged ornon-functional.
WARNING: Always place your phonein a secure location in your vehicle so it doesnot become a projectile or get damaged ina crash. Failure to do so may cause seriousinjury to someone or damage the phonewhich could prevent 911 Assist from workingproperly.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature must beset on before the incident.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature onlyoperates in the U.S., Canada or in a territoryin which 911 is the emergency number.
Note:Before setting this feature on, makesure that you read the 911 Assist PrivacyNotice later in this section for importantinformation.
Note:If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,that setting applies for all paired phones. If911 Assist is switched off and the phone isconnected to SYNC, an icon displays on thestatus bar.
Note:Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.
If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding kneeairbags and rear inflatable safety belts [ifequipped]) or activates the fuel pumpshut-off, your SYNC-equipped vehicle maybe able to contact emergency services bydialing 911 through a paired and connectedBluetooth enabled phone. You can learnmore about the 911 Assist feature, by visiting:
Website
www.owner.lincoln.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
For important information about airbagdeployment and the fuel pump shut-offplease see the Supplementary Restrains andRoadside Emergencies sections of yourowner manual.
To switch 911 Assist on and off please viewthe settings information. See Settings (page461).
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DescriptionVoice command
The system does not confirm before placing a call.Call Confirmation Off
The system displays a short list of available commands.Voice Command Lists On
The system does not display the list of commands.Voice Command Lists Off
You can use the volume control to adjust thevolume of the system voice prompts. Whileprompt is active, adjust the volume controlup or down to your desired setting.
Note:Depending on the current climatecontrol settings, the fan speed mayautomatically go down while issuing voicecommands or while making and receivingphone calls via SYNC to reduce the amountof background noise in the vehicle. The fanspeed will automatically return to normaloperation once the voice session ends. Youcan adjust the fan speed during a voicesession, simply press the fan buttons (or turnthe fan knob) to increase or decrease thefan speed to the setting you prefer.
To disable this automatic fan speedreduction feature during voice sessions,press and hold the climate control AC andRecirculated air buttons simultaneously,release and then increase fan speed within2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeatthe above sequence.
ENTERTAINMENT
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USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console orbehind a small access door in the instrumentpanel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB mediadevices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumbdrives, and charge devices if they supportthis feature.
Select this option to play audio from yourUSB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain audioapps such as iHeartRadio through a USB orBluetooth enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screenoptions depending on the app's content.See Apps (page 458).
Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player, including iPod, iPhone,and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA,WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include MP3,WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in the mediafiles, provide information about the file.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreento access your climate control features.Depending on your vehicle line and optionpackage, your climate screen may lookdifferent from one of the screens shownbelow. Your screen may not contain all ofthe features shown.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 461).
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Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................136Setting the Temperature....................................136Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................136Switching Defrost On and Off..........................136Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off.........137Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff........................................................................137Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......137Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........137Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................136Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................137Switching the Climate Control On andOff........................................................................137Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......137Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff........................................................................137
Automatic High Beam Control....................90Automatic High Beam Indicator.........................91Switching the System On and Off.....................91
Automatic Transmission...............................177Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................182Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................180If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................182Push Button Shift Transmission........................177
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............179
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................3086F35 Transmission.............................................3086F55 Transmission.............................................309
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................85Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................158110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15812 Volt DC Power Point......................................158Locations...............................................................158
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................183
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery........................314
Blind Spot Information System.................234Switching the System Off and On..................236System Errors......................................................236Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................235
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............234
Body Styling Kits...........................................328
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............297
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check.........................................313Brakes..............................................................192General Information............................................192
Breaking-In....................................................259Bulb Specification Chart.............................386
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................139Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......373Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................378Specifications.......................................................374
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......379Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................385Specifications.......................................................381
Capacities and Specifications...................366Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................320
Catalytic Converter.......................................174On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................175Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................176
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Center Console.............................................160Rear Seat Armrest...............................................160
Changing a Bulb............................................317Replacing Bulbs...................................................317
Changing a Fuse..........................................294Fuses.....................................................................294
Changing a Road Wheel............................356Changing a Road Wheel Procedure..............358Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................357Stowing the Flat Tire Using the RetainerStrap..................................................................363Stowing the Flat Tire Without the RetainerStrap..................................................................363
Changing the 12V Battery...........................314Changing the Engine Air Filter...................317Changing the Wiper Blades.......................316Checking MyKey System Status.................64MyKey Distance.....................................................64Number of Admin Keys.......................................65Number of MyKeys...............................................64
Checking the Wiper Blades........................315Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................35Left-Hand Side.......................................................36Right-Hand Side....................................................36
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................325Cleaning Products.........................................319Materials................................................................319
Cleaning the Engine....................................322Cleaning the Exterior..................................320Cleaning the Headlamps.................................320Exterior Chrome Parts........................................321Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................321Stripes or Graphics.............................................321Underbody............................................................321Under Hood..........................................................321
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................325Cleaning the Interior....................................323Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber ClothFabric................................................................323
Cleaning the Wheels...................................326Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................322Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64Climate............................................................435Climate Control..............................................136Climate Controlled Seats............................150Cooled Seats.........................................................151
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................304
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming and Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................236Blocked Sensors................................................239Switching the System Off and On..................239System Errors......................................................239System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................239System Limitations.............................................239Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.............236
Cruise Control..................................................83Principle of Operation........................................217Type One................................................................83Type Two.................................................................83
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................217
Customer Assistance..................................269
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
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HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................142
Head Restraints.............................................142Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................143Tilting Head Restraints ......................................143
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................139Heated Rear Window...................................139Heated Seats..................................................149Front Seats............................................................149Rear Seats.............................................................150
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83Heated Windshield.......................................139Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................139
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................136
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................138Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................139General Hints........................................................138Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................138Quickly Heating the Interior.............................138Recommended Settings for Cooling..............139Recommended Settings for Heating..............138
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................193Home Screen................................................409
Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............297
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................270Information Display Control.........................83Information Displays......................................110General Information.............................................110
Information Messages..................................116Active Park.............................................................116Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................117Adaptive Headlamps...........................................118AdvanceTrac™........................................................118Airbag......................................................................118Alarm.......................................................................119Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................119AWD........................................................................120Battery and Charging System...........................121Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................122Doors and Locks..................................................122Driver Alert............................................................123Fuel.........................................................................123Hill Start Assist.....................................................124Keys and Intelligent Access..............................124Lane Keeping System........................................125Maintenance.........................................................126
MyKey.....................................................................127Park Aid..................................................................128Park Brake.............................................................128Power Steering....................................................129Pre-Collision Assist.............................................130Remote Start.........................................................130Seats........................................................................131Starting System ....................................................131Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................132Traction Control...................................................132Transmission.........................................................133
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster.........................................103Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamps..............................................94
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................75Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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