Lincoln 2015 MKZ User manual

November 2014
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual
MKZ Hybrid
Litho in U.S.A.
Owner’s Manual
2015 MKZ HYBRID
2015 MKZ HYBRID Owner’s Manual
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Part Number: 20141016135457

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...........13
Export Unique Options...................................14
Child Safety
General Information........................................15
Installing Child Seats.......................................17
Booster Seats..................................................26
Child Seat Positioning...................................28
Child Safety Locks..........................................30
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................32
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................33
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................37
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime.............................................................37
Safety Belt Minder..........................................38
Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance................................................40
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................42
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation....................................43
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44
Front Passenger Sensing System..............45
Side Airbags.....................................................48
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........49
Side Curtain Airbags......................................49
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51
Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies.................................................53
Remote Control...............................................54
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control..........................................................58
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................59
Creating a MyKey...........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................60
Checking MyKey System Status.................62
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................63
MyKey Troubleshooting................................63
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................65
Keyless Entry....................................................70
Interior Luggage Compartment
Release..........................................................73
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................75
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................76
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78
Audio Control...................................................79
Voice Control...................................................80
Cruise Control.................................................80
Information Display Control.........................80
Heated Steering Wheel..................................81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................82
Autowipers.......................................................83
Windshield Washers.......................................84
Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................85
Autolamps.........................................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................87
Daytime Running Lamps...............................87
Automatic High Beam Control....................88
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89
Direction Indicators........................................90
Interior Lamps..................................................90
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................93
Global Opening and Closing.......................94
Exterior Mirrors................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................96
Sun Visors.........................................................97
Sun Shades......................................................97
Moonroof..........................................................98
Instrument Cluster
Gauges............................................................100
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107
Information Displays
General Information.....................................109
Information Messages.................................120
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................139
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................141
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................142
Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
Remote Start...................................................143
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................144
Head Restraints.............................................144
Power Seats....................................................146
Memory Function..........................................149
Rear Seats.......................................................150
Heated Seats...................................................151
Climate Controlled Seats............................153
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................154
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................155
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160
Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................162
Overhead Console.......................................162
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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information......................................163
Keyless Starting.............................................163
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................164
Engine Block Heater....................................166
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle.................................168
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................174
Fuel Quality.....................................................175
Running Out of Fuel......................................175
Refueling..........................................................177
Fuel Consumption.........................................179
Emission Control System............................180
High Voltage Battery
General Information......................................183
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........184
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................186
Brakes
General Information.......................................191
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..........................................................192
Electric Parking Brake..................................192
Hill Start Assist...............................................194
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................196
Using Traction Control.................................196
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................198
Using Stability Control.................................199
Parking Aids
Parking Aid....................................................200
Active Park Assist.........................................203
Rear View Camera.......................................207
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation...................................211
Using Cruise Control.....................................211
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................212
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................220
Lane Keeping System..................................221
Blind Spot Information System.................226
Steering............................................................231
Collision Warning System..........................232
Drive Control.................................................235
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................237
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................246
Transporting the Vehicle............................246
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........247
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................248
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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
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............256
Post-Crash Alert System............................258
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................259
In California (U.S. Only)...............................260
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).........................261
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)...........................................262
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.......................................................262
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................264
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......264
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................265
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................266
Changing a Fuse..........................................283
Maintenance
General Information.....................................284
Opening and Closing the Hood...............284
Under Hood Overview................................285
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................287
Engine Oil Check..........................................287
Engine Coolant Check................................288
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......292
Brake Fluid Check........................................293
Power Steering Fluid Check......................293
Washer Fluid Check....................................293
Fuel Filter........................................................293
Changing the 12V Battery..........................293
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................296
Changing the Wiper Blades......................296
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................296
Changing a Bulb...........................................298
Bulb Specification Chart.............................298
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................300
Vehicle Care
General Information......................................301
Cleaning Products........................................301
Cleaning the Exterior...................................301
Waxing............................................................302
Cleaning the Engine....................................303
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades.........................................................303
Cleaning the Interior....................................303
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.........................306
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................307
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................307
Vehicle Storage............................................308
Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit..................................311
Tire Care.........................................................324
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Using Snow Chains......................................338
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............339
Technical Specifications.............................344
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications..................................346
Motorcraft Parts.............................................347
Vehicle Identification Number..................348
Vehicle Certification Label.........................348
Transmission Code Designation..............349
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
Hybrid.........................................................350
Audio System
General Information.....................................355
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD.........................................................356
Media Hub......................................................358
MyLincoln Touch™
General Information.....................................359
Settings...........................................................372
Entertainment................................................385
Phone..............................................................407
Electric Vehicle Information........................414
Information......................................................419
Climate............................................................430
Navigation......................................................435
Accessories
Accessories...................................................445
Appendices
End User License Agreement...................447
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................473
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information...........476
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...............481
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..............................................483
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............485
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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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