2020 LINCOLN MKZ ECO mode

Action
Message
Displays when the door switches have been disabled.
Switches Inhibited Security Mode
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the child locks. Conta\
ct your authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset. See Keyless Entry (page
73).
Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
Fuel Action
Message
Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact your \
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.See Brake Fluid Check (page 317).
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high \
coolant temperatures.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow somefeatures to operate properly. See your authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain\
malfunction.
See Manual
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Action
Message
The electric parking brake is not fully released.
Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow serviceof the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Maintenance Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionalitymay still be available. Contact your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited Function Service
Required
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2 minutes before attemptingto apply again.
Park Brake System Overheated
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service\
. See your authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact yourauthorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power stee\
ring system or passiveentry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault Service Required
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Transmission
Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Over Temperature Stop
Safely
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Service Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and has limited functional\
ity.
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical afte\
r reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page
318).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
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Action
Message
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.
Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transmission to shift from park.
Depress Brake to Shift from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter ne\
utral hold. See Auto-matic Transmission (page 178).
Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral
Mode
Displays when neutral hold is active.
See Automatic Transmission (page 178).
Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active.
See General Information (page 109).
Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manual
to Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use
Park Brake to Secure Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to p\
ark. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to
Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to r\
everse. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable
Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select
S for Drive Service Required
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Note:
Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel
Air Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to instrument panel
air vents. Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to footwell air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Turn the control to adjust the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Press the toggle button on the left-hand side
of the climate control upward or downward
to set the left-hand temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Press the toggle button on the right-hand
side of the climate control upward or
downward to set the right-hand temperature. Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press and release the button to
switch on automatic operation.
Repeatedly press the button to
adjust auto mode.
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.
Note: The system starts at the previous
setting when you switch on AUTO mode.
Note: You can also switch off dual zone
mode by pressing and holding the button for
more than two seconds.
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Auto Mode Indicator Status
Description
Auto Mode Indicator Status
One indicator illuminated. •The blower motor speed is reduced.
•Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise from the blower motor.
• This setting increases the time taken to cool the interior.
Two indicators illuminated. •The blower motor speed is moderate.
Three indicators illuminated. •The blower motor speed is increased.
•This setting increases the amount of noise from the blower motor.
• Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the interior.
Switching Defrost On and Off Press and release the button to
distribute air through the
windshield air vents and de-mister.
Air directed to the instrument panel and
footwell air vents turns off. You can also use
this setting to defog and clear the windshield
of a thin covering of ice. Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off Press and release the button.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and efficiency. Note:
In certain conditions, for example,
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 Press and release the button.
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Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off
Press and release the button to
switch on temperature control for
the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning
On and Off Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set to
LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off Press and release the button for
maximum defrosting.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set to
HI, air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the highest
speed. You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Note:
To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns on
when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may reduce
the time needed to cool the interior, when
used with A/C, and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency. HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
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