Lincoln 2013 MKZ User manual

October 2015
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual
MKZ
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2016 MKZ
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Part Number: 20150903155943

Introduction
About This Manual............................................7
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65................................11
Perchlorate........................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial
Services.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Special Notices.................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Export Unique Options...................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment..........................15
Child Safety
General Information........................................16
Installing Child Restraints..............................18
Booster Seats...................................................27
Child Restraint Positioning...........................30
Child Safety Locks...........................................31
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation....................................33
Fastening the Seatbelts................................34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime............................................................38
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................39
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................41
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................43
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation....................................44
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................45
Front Passenger Sensing System...............47
Side Airbags.....................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........50
Side Curtain Airbags.......................................51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........52
Airbag Disposal...............................................53
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................54
Remote Control...............................................55
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control..........................................................59
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................60
Creating a MyKey............................................61
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
Checking MyKey System Status.................64
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems........................................................65
MyKey Troubleshooting................................65
Locks
Locking and Unlocking..................................67
Keyless Entry....................................................72
Interior Luggage Compartment
Release..........................................................75
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77
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Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................80
Audio Control....................................................81
Voice Control...................................................82
Cruise Control.................................................82
Information Display Control.........................82
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers..........................................84
Autowipers.......................................................85
Windshield Washers......................................86
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................87
Autolamps.........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Daytime Running Lamps...............................89
Automatic High Beam Control....................90
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................92
Direction Indicators........................................93
Welcome Lighting...........................................93
Interior Lamps..................................................93
Ambient Lighting............................................95
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................96
Global Opening and Closing.......................97
Exterior Mirrors................................................97
Interior Mirror...................................................99
Sun Visors.......................................................100
Sun Shades....................................................100
Moonroof..........................................................101
Instrument Cluster
Gauges.............................................................103
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................105
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............109
Information Displays
General Information.......................................110
Information Messages..................................116
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................136
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................138
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................139
Cabin Air Filter...............................................139
Remote Start...................................................139
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.....................141
Head Restraints..............................................141
Power Seats....................................................143
Memory Function..........................................146
Rear Seats.......................................................148
Heated Seats..................................................149
Climate Controlled Seats............................150
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................152
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................153
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................158
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Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................160
Overhead Console.......................................160
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.......................................161
Keyless Starting..............................................161
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................162
Engine Block Heater....................................165
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................166
Fuel Quality.....................................................167
Running Out of Fuel.....................................168
Refueling.........................................................169
Fuel Consumption..........................................171
Emission Control System.............................172
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...............................176
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................182
Brakes
General Information......................................188
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..........................................................188
Electric Parking Brake..................................189
Hill Start Assist................................................191
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................193
Using Traction Control.................................193
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................195
Using Stability Control.................................196
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................197
Rear Parking Aid............................................198
Front Parking Aid..........................................198
Active Park Assist..........................................199
Rear View Camera.......................................203
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................207
Using Cruise Control...................................207
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................208
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................216
Lane Keeping System..................................217
Blind Spot Information System.................222
Steering...........................................................227
Pre-Collision Assist......................................228
Drive Control..................................................231
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................233
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................240
Recommended Towing Weights...............241
Essential Towing Checks............................243
Transporting the Vehicle............................245
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Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......246
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................248
Economical Driving......................................248
Driving Through Water...............................248
Floor Mats......................................................249
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance....................................251
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................252
Fuel Shutoff...................................................252
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................253
Post-Crash Alert System............................255
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................257
In California (U.S. Only)...............................258
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)........................259
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)...........................................260
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada........................................................261
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................262
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......263
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................263
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................265
Changing a Fuse..........................................282
Maintenance
General Information.....................................283
Opening and Closing the Hood...............283
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
EcoBoost™..................................................285
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™......289
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................289
Engine Oil Check.........................................289
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................290
Engine Coolant Check.................................291
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......294
Brake Fluid Check.......................................298
Washer Fluid Check....................................298
Fuel Filter.......................................................298
Changing the 12V Battery..........................299
Checking the Wiper Blades......................300
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................301
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................301
Changing a Bulb...........................................302
Bulb Specification Chart.............................303
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................305
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................307
Cleaning Products........................................307
Cleaning the Exterior..................................308
Waxing............................................................309
Cleaning the Engine....................................309
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................310
Cleaning the Interior.....................................310
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens..........................312
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................313
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................313
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels..........................314
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Vehicle Storage..............................................314
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.........................317
Tire Care..........................................................331
Using Summer Tires....................................345
Using Snow Chains......................................346
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............346
Changing a Road Wheel............................350
Technical Specifications.............................355
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications..................................357
Motorcraft Parts............................................358
Vehicle Identification Number..................359
Vehicle Certification Label.........................359
Transmission Code Designation..............360
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™...................................................361
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........367
Audio System
General Information.....................................373
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................374
Media Hub......................................................376
MyLincoln Touch™
General Information.....................................377
Settings...........................................................388
Entertainment................................................407
Phone..............................................................430
Information.....................................................442
Climate............................................................456
Navigation......................................................460
MyLincoln Touch™Troubleshooting.........472
Accessories
Accessories....................................................481
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................483
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information...........486
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............490
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..............................................494
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............498
Appendices
End User License Agreement....................518
Type Approvals.............................................543
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. We
recommend that you take some time to get
to know your vehicle by reading this manual.
The more that you know about it, the greater
the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
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 handheld 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.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to your
vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual
may show features as used in different
models, so may appear different to you on
your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling your
vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.
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Right-hand sideA
Left-hand sideB
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant steps
toward this aim.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see
on your vehicle.
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