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Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow the vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground or transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or with all four (4) wheels off the ground on a car-hauling trailer. In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the Wrecker towing section in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground, as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the Wrecker towing section in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 185 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	6
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	16
Entertainment Systems	18
AUDIO SYSTEMS	18
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	18
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	25
USB port (if equipped)	27
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	28
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	29
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	32
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	32
Climate Controls	33
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	33
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	35
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system operating tips	37
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	38
Lights	39
HEADLAMP CONTROL	39
Autolamp control	39
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	39
Fog lamp control	40
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	40
High beams	41
Flash to pass	41
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	41
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	42
Vertical aim adjustment	42
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	43
INTERIOR LAMPS	43
Dome lamps and map lamps	43
BULB REPLACEMENT	44
Headlamp condensation	44
Using the right bulbs	44
Replacing exterior bulbs	45
Replacing headlamp bulbs	45
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	48
Replacing redundant park bulbs	48
Replacing primary park/turn signal bulbs	49
Replacing stop/tail/turn and side marker bulbs	50
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs	50
Replacing backup lamp/redundant tail lamp bulbs	51
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	52
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	52
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	53
Driver Controls	54
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	54
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)	54
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	55
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	55
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	56
Storage compartment	56
CENTER CONSOLE	56
CLOCK	57
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	57
POWER WINDOWS	58
Bounce-Back	59
Security Override	59
Window lock	60
Accessory delay	60
INTERIOR MIRROR	60
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	60
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	61
Power side view mirrors	61
SPEED CONTROL	62
Setting speed control	62
Disengaging speed control	62
Resuming a set speed	63
Increasing speed while using speed control	63
Reducing speed while using speed control	63
Turning off speed control	64
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	64
Radio control features	64
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	66
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Programming	68
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	70
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	70
Erasing HomeLink buttons	71
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	71
MESSAGE CENTER	71
Selectable features	72
Reset	72
Info menu	72
Odometer/Trip odometer	72
Distance to empty (DTE)	72
Average fuel economy (AFE)	73
Average Speed	73
Trip elapsed drive time	73
Compass display	74
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	74
Setup menu	76
System check	76
Units (English/Metric)	77
Language	77
Easy entry/exit seat	77
Reverse Sensing System (Park aid)	77
System warnings	78
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	80
Locks and Security	81
KEYS	81
Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)	82
POWER DOOR LOCKS	83
Smart locks	83
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	83
Autolock feature	84
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	84
Power door unlock/lock procedure	85
Keyless entry keypad procedure	85
Autounlock feature	86
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	86
Power door unlock/lock procedure	86
Keyless entry keypad procedure	87
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	87
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	88
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	89
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	90
Opening front windows and moon roof	91
Locking the doors	91
Car finder	91
Sounding a panic alarm	91
Opening the trunk	91
Memory feature	92
Activating the memory feature	92
Deactivating the memory feature	92
Replacing the battery	92
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	93
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	93
Illuminated entry	93
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	94
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	94
Illuminated exit	95
Battery saver	95
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	96
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats and mirrors (if equipped)	96
Erasing personal code	96
Anti-scan feature	97
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	97
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	97
Anti-theft indicator	98
Automatic arming	99
Automatic disarming	99
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	99
Programming spare keys	99
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	101
Arming the system	101
Disarming the system	102
Triggering the anti-theft system	102
Seating and Safety Restraints	103
SEATING	103
Adjustable head restraints	103
Adjusting the front power seat	106
Power recline	107
Using the power lumbar support	108
Memory seat and mirrors	108
Heated and cooled seats	109
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	110
REAR SEATS	111
Split-folding rear seatbacks	111
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment	113
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	113
Personal Safety System	113
How does the Personal Safety System work?	114
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	114
Front crash severity sensor	114
Driver’s seat position sensor	114
Front passenger sensing system	114
Front safety belt usage sensors	115
Front safety belt pretensioners	115
Front safety belt energy management retractors	116
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	116
Safety belt precautions	116
Combination lap and shoulder belts	118
Energy management feature — front outboard	118
Vehicle sensitive mode	119
Automatic locking mode	119
How to use the automatic locking mode	119
When to use the automatic locking mode	119
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	120
Safety belt pretensioner	120
Safety belt height adjustment	121
Safety belt extension assembly	121
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	121
Conditions of operation	122
Belt-Minder	122
One-time disable	125
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	125
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	126
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	127
Children and airbags	128
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	129
Front passenger sensing system	130
Determining if the system is operational	135
Seat-mounted side airbag system	135
How does the side airbag system work?	136
Determining if the system is operational	137
Side curtain airbag system	138
How does the side air curtain system work?	139
Determining if the system is operational	141
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	141
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	142
Important child restraint precautions	142
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	144
Transporting children	145
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	146
Infant and/or toddler seats	146
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	147
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	150
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	151
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	152
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	152
Child booster seats	154
When children should use booster seats	155
Types of booster seats	155
The importance of shoulder belts	157
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	158
Tires, Wheels and Loading	159
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	159
Treadwear	159
Traction AA A B C	159
Temperature A B C	160
TIRES	160
Glossary of tire terminology	160
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	161
TIRE CARE	163
Inspecting your tires	163
Tire wear	164
Damage	164
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	165
Tire replacement requirements	165
Safety practices	166
Highway hazards	167
Tire and wheel alignment	167
Tire rotation	167
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	168
Information on “P” type tires	169
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	172
Information on “T” type tires	173
Location of the tire label	173
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	174
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	176
When your temporary spare tire is installed	176
When you believe your system is not operating properly	177
When inflating your tires	178
How temperature affects your tire pressure	178
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	179
VEHICLE LOADING	179
TRAILER TOWING	184
RECREATIONAL TOWING	184
Driving	186
STARTING	186
Positions of the ignition	186
Starting your vehicle	186
Important safety precautions	187
Starting the engine	188
Guarding against exhaust fumes	189
Important ventilating information	189
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	189
BRAKES	191
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	191
ABS warning lamp	192
Using ABS	192
Parking brake	192
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	193
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	197
STEERING	198
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	199
Brake-shift interlock	199
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	200
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	202
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	202
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	204
Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles	204
Basic operating principles	205
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	205
If your vehicle gets stuck	205
Emergency maneuvers	206
AWD Systems (if equipped)	206
Sand	206
Mud and water	207
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	208
Driving on snow and ice	208
Maintenance and Modifications	209
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	210
Roadside Emergencies	211
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	211
Getting roadside assistance	211
Using roadside assistance	212
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	212
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	212
FUSES AND RELAYS	213
Fuses	213
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	214
Passenger compartment fuse panel	214
Power distribution box	216
CHANGING THE TIRES	219
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	220
Stopping and securing the vehicle	222
Removing the spare tire and jack	222
Tire change procedure	222
Stowing the wheel and jack	225
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	225
JUMP STARTING	226
Preparing your vehicle	226
Connecting the jumper cables	227
Jump starting	229
Removing the jumper cables	230
WRECKER TOWING	232
Emergency towing	233
Customer Assistance	234
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	234
Away from home	234
Additional Assistance	235
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	236
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	236
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	237
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	238
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	238
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	239
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	240
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	240
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	240
Cleaning	241
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	241
WAXING	242
PAINT CHIPS	242
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	242
ENGINE	243
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	244
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	244
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	245
INTERIOR	245
LEATHER SEATS	246
UNDERBODY	246
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	247
Maintenance and Specifications	248
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	248
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	248
Working with the engine off	248
Working with the engine on	248
OPENING THE HOOD	249
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	250
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	251
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	252
ENGINE OIL	252
Checking the engine oil	252
Adding engine oil	254
Engine oil and filter recommendations	255
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	255
BATTERY	256
ENGINE COOLANT	258
Checking engine coolant	258
Adding engine coolant	259
Recycled engine coolant	261
Coolant refill capacity	261
Severe climates	262
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	262
How fail-safe cooling works	262
When fail-safe mode is activated	263
FUEL FILTER	263
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	264
Important safety precautions	264
Refueling	265
Fuel filler cap	266
Choosing the right fuel	267
Octane recommendations	267
Fuel quality	267
Cleaner air	268
Running out of fuel	268
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	269
Measuring techniques	269
Filling the tank	269
Calculating fuel economy	270
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	270
Habits	270
Maintenance	271
Conditions	271
EPA fuel economy estimates	271
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	272
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	273
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	274
POWER STEERING FLUID	274
BRAKE FLUID	275
TRANSMISSION FLUID	275
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid	275
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])	276
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])	276
Low fluid level	277
High fluid level	277
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	277
AIR FILTER	278
Changing the air filter element	278
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	279
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	280
ENGINE DATA	282
Engine drivebelt routing	282
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	283
Safety Compliance Certification Label	283
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	283
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	284
Accessories	285
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	285
Exterior style	285
Interior style	285
Lifestyle	285
Peace of mind	286