2020 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID climate settings

Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles or other pointed objects. This may
damage the heating element which may
cause the heated seat to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious
personal injury.
Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Touch the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.
Cooled Seats
The cooled seats will only function when the
engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:
Press the cooled seat symbol to cycle
through the various cooling settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate cooler settings.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the
cooled seats are on, the feature will turn itself
off. You will need to reactivate it.Climate controlled seat air filter
replacement
Your vehicle is equipped with lifetime air
filters that are integrated with the seats.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
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Status Bar
Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
Automatic crash notification system
off.
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Vehicle data sharing active. Vehicle location sharing active.
Vehicle data and location sharing
active.
Feature Bar Select to use the radio, a USB, a
media player or a Bluetooth
device. See Entertainment (page
404). Select to adjust climate settings
See
Climate (page 416).
Select to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell phone.
See
Phone (page 419).
Select to use the navigation
system. See Navigation (page 421).
Select to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device.
See Apps (page
435). Select to adjust system settings.
See
Settings (page 437).
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See
Cleaning the Interior (page 322).
Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
1. Go to the SYNC update page on the regional website.
2. Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update
is available.
3. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to be empty and
meet the minimum requirements detailed on
the website.
4. Follow the instructions provided to download the update to the USB drive.
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USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the instrument
panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB media
devices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumb
drives, and charge devices if they support
this feature.
Select this option to play audio from your
USB device. Apps
The system supports the use of certain audio
apps such as iHeartRadio through a USB or
Bluetooth enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See Apps (page 435).
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly any
digital 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 media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the media
files, provide information about the file. If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000
songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE (IF EQUIPPED)
Touch the climate button on the touchscreen
to access your climate control features.
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
See
Settings (page 437).
Accessing the Climate Control Menu Touch the button to access
additional controls for the front
climate system.
Directing the Airflow Touch the button to direct airflow
to the windshield air vents and
de-mister.
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Touch the button to direct airflow
to the instrument panel air vents.
Touch the button to direct airflow
to the footwell air vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature. Switching Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set the
temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor speed,
air distribution, air conditioning operation,
and outside or recirculated air to reach and
maintain the temperature you have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and
maximize cooling. The driver and passenger
temperatures are set to LO, recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air
conditioning automatically turns on and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest
speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on
or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and efficiency. Note:
In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On and
Off Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
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Switching the Ventilated Seats On and
Off
Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate the
rear passenger settings through
the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on rear
automatic operation, then set the
temperature. Switching the Rear Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On
and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various heat settings.
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.PHONE WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
Check the compatibility of your device on
the regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time
Go to the settings menu on your cell phone
and switch Bluetooth on. Select the phone option on the
feature bar.
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Automatic Climate Control...........................141
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents...........141
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents...................................................................141
Setting the Blower Motor Speed......................141
Setting the Temperature.....................................141
Switching Auto Mode On and Off....................141
Switching Defrost On and Off..........................142
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........143
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................143
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......143
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........143
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................142
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................142
Automatic High Beam Control....................93
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................94
Automatic Transmission..............................193 Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................196
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow...................................................................197
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................193
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......310
Autowipers.......................................................85 Autowipers Settings.............................................85 Auxiliary Power Points.................................163
110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................163
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................163
Locations...............................................................163
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................312
Blind Spot Information System.................242 Switching the System Off and On..................244
System Errors......................................................244
Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................243
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............242
Body Styling Kits...........................................328
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............301
Booster Seats
..................................................30
Types of Booster Seats.......................................30
Brake Fluid Check..........................................311 Brake Fluid Service Interval..............................312
Brakes..............................................................198 General Information............................................198
Breaking-In....................................................262
Bulb Specification Chart.............................372 C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................145
Canceling the Set Speed...........................227
Capacities and Specifications...................364 Air Conditioning System...................................
364
Automatic Transmission...................................365
Engine Coolant...................................................366
Engine Oil.............................................................368
Fuel Tank..............................................................369
Grease...................................................................369
Hydraulic Brake System...................................370
Inverter System Coolant...................................367
Locks.......................................................................371
Washer Reservoir.................................................371
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................319
Catalytic Converter
.......................................188
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................189
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................190
Center Console
.............................................165
Changing a Bulb............................................316
Replacing Bulbs...................................................316
Changing a Fuse..........................................298 Fuses.....................................................................298
Changing the 12V Battery...........................312
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................316
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Fuel Consumption.........................................185
Advertised Capacity...........................................185
Fuel Economy......................................................185
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................181
Fuel Filter
.........................................................312
Fuel Quality.....................................................180
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................180
Fuel Freshness Mode........................................
180
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................266
Fuses...............................................................282
Fuse Specification Chart............................282 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........293
Power Distribution Box.....................................282
G
Garage Door Opener...................................157
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............157
Gauges............................................................102 Left Information Display.....................................103
Right Information Display..................................104
Gearbox See: Transmission...............................................193
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................57
Intelligent Access..................................................57 General Maintenance Information...........462
Multi-point Inspection........................................465
Owner Checks and Services...........................464
Protecting Your Investment.............................462
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................
462
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................462
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................277
Getting the Services You Need................273 Away From Home...............................................273
Global Opening and Closing.......................96 Closing the Windows...........................................96
Opening the Windows.........................................96
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................266
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps........................315
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Headrest See: Head Restraints..........................................147
Head Restraints
..............................................147
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................148
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................148
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................144
Heated Rear Window...................................144 Heated Seats..................................................154
Front Seats............................................................154
Rear Seats.............................................................155
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Heating See: Climate Control............................................141
High Voltage Battery
.....................................191
General Information.............................................191
High Voltage Shutoff Switch......................192
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................143
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................144
General Hints........................................................143
Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................144
Quickly Heating the Interior..............................144
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............144
Recommended Settings for Heating..............144
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...........................................................199
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............301
Horn....................................................................83
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions......................................................176
Hybrid Vehicle Operation
............................173
Battery:...................................................................174
Braking:
..................................................................175
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Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........333
Tips for Use of your TMK..................................330
What to do after the Tire has been
Sealed...............................................................334
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.............331
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................329
Towing a Trailer..............................................261
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........261 Emergency Towing.............................................261
Recreational Towing...........................................261
Towing..............................................................261
Traction Control............................................204 Principle of Operation.......................................204
Transmission Code Designation..............362
Transmission
...................................................193
Transporting the Vehicle............................272
U
Under Hood Overview................................302
Unique Driving Characteristics..................173
Universal Garage Door Opener................157 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............157
USB Port
.........................................................389
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................227 Automatic Cancellation......................................231
Blocked Sensor...................................................233 Canceling the Set Speed..................................231
Changing the Set Speed..................................230
Detection Issues..................................................231
Following a Vehicle...........................................229
Following a Vehicle to a Complete
Stop...................................................................229
Hilly Condition Usage........................................231
Overriding the Set Speed................................
230
Park Brake Application......................................231
Resuming the Set Speed...................................231
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............228
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................
228
Setting the Gap Distance.................................229
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........231
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........228
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............235
System Not Available........................................233
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................65
Using Snow Chains.....................................350
Using Stability Control
................................206
Using Summer Tires....................................350
Using Traction Control................................204
Switching the System Off.................................204
System Indicator Lights and Messages........204
Using a Switch....................................................204
Using the Information Display Controls.......204 Using Voice Recognition
............................392
Apps........................................................................\
401
Automatic Blower Motor Speed
Reduction.........................................................403
Climate..................................................................396
Entertainment......................................................394
General..................................................................393
Navigation............................................................399
Phone.....................................................................397
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................402
Voice Settings.....................................................402
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................276
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................318
General Information............................................318
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................362
Vehicle Identification Number...................361
Vehicle Storage............................................326
Body.......................................................................326
Brakes....................................................................327
Cooling system....................................................327
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery................327
Engine...................................................................326
Fuel system..........................................................327
General.................................................................326
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