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Driving Traction control system (TCS) Traction control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work separately or in tandem; engine traction control and brake traction control. Engine traction control works to limit drive-wheel spin by momentarily reducing engine power. Brake traction control works to limit wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is slipping. Traction control is most active at low speeds. During TCS events, the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash. If TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time, the braking portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the brakes to cool down. In this situation, TCS will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain all features. Anti-lock braking and electronic stability control (ESC) will continue to function during the cool-down period. The engine traction control and brake traction control systems may be deactivated in certain situations. See the Switching off AdvanceTrac௡ section below. Electronic stability control (ESC) Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle's directional stability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severely or avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes to one or more of the wheels individually and, if necessary, reducing engine power if the system detects that the vehicle is about to skid or slide laterally. During ESC events, the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash. Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate ESC, which include but are not limited to: • Taking a turn too fast • Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa 210 2011 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
Congratulations	4
Safety and Environment Protection	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	5
Breaking-in your vehicle	5
Special Notices	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Data Recording	6
Service Data Recording	6
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	17
Message center	18
Info (information menu)	19
System check and vehicle feature customization	20
System warnings	22
Entertainment Systems	27
Audio systems	27
AM/FM in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible Lincoln premium sound/THX audio system	27
Setting the clock	28
AM/FM Radio	28
RDS Radio	29
Six Disc CD/MP3 Player	29
Satellite Radio	31
Sound Adjustments	34
Extra Features	34
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	35
USB port	37
General audio information	38
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	39
Navigation system (if equipped)	42
SYNC	42
Climate Controls	43
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated and cooled seats	43
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated and cooled seats (navigation system based–if equipped)	46
Touchscreen functions	48
Voice commands in climate mode	49
Operating tips	49
Rear window defroster	50
Lights	51
Headlamp Control	51
Adaptive headlamps (if equipped)	51
Autolamp control	52
Autolamps - programmable exit delay	52
Fog lamp control	53
High beams	53
Flash-to-pass	53
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	53
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	54
Aiming the headlamps	54
Vertical aim adjustment	54
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	56
Interior Lamps	56
Dome lamps and map lamps	56
Ambient lighting (if equipped)	57
Bulb Replacement	57
Lamp assembly condensation	57
Using the right bulbs	58
Replacing interior bulbs	59
Replacing exterior bulbs	59
Replacing headlamp bulbs	59
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	60
Replacing supplemental park bulbs	61
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulb	62
Replacing stop/tail/turn and side marker bulbs	63
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs	63
Replacing backup lamp/supplemental tail lamp	64
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	64
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	65
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	65
Driver Controls	66
Multi-function lever	66
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature	67
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel	67
Illuminated visor mirror	68
Overhead console	68
Storage compartment	68
Electronic compass	69
Compass zone adjustment	69
Compass calibration adjustment	70
Center Console	71
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)	71
Power Windows	72
One-touch up or down (front windows only)	72
Global open windows	73
Bounce-back	73
Security override	73
Window lock	73
Accessory delay	74
Interior mirror	74
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	74
Exterior Mirrors	75
Power side view mirrors	75
Heated outside mirrors	75
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	75
Speed control	76
Using speed control	76
Setting speed control	76
Disengaging speed control	77
Resuming a set speed	77
Increasing speed while using speed control	77
Reducing speed while using speed control	77
Turning off speed control	77
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	78
Radio control features	78
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)	80
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	81
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	81
Rolling code programming	82
Fixed code programming	84
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	86
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	86
Positive Retention Floor Mat	87
Interior trunk control	87
Locks and Security	88
Keys	88
MyKey	89
Power door locks	94
Smart locks	94
Autolock feature	94
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	95
Power door unlock/lock procedure	95
Keyless entry keypad procedure	96
Autounlock feature	96
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	96
Power door unlock/lock procedure	97
Keyless entry keypad procedure	97
Childproof door locks	98
Interior luggage compartment release	98
Remote entry system	100
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock	100
Opening front windows and moon roof	101
Locking the doors	101
Car finder	101
Sounding a panic alarm	101
Opening the trunk	102
Memory feature	102
Activating the memory feature	102
Deactivating the memory feature	102
Replacing the battery	103
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	103
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	103
Illuminated entry	103
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	104
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	104
Illuminated exit	105
Battery saver	105
SecuriCode™ keyless entry system	106
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature	106
Erasing personal code	107
Anti-scan feature	107
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	107
Securilock passive anti-theft system	107
Anti-theft indicator	108
Automatic arming	109
Automatic disarming	109
Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	109
Programming spare keys	109
Perimeter alarm system	111
Arming the system	111
Disarming the system	112
Triggering the anti-theft system	112
Seating and Safety Restraints	113
Front seats	113
Adjustable head restraints	113
Adjusting the front power seat	115
Power recline	117
Using the power lumbar support	117
Memory seat and mirrors	117
Heated and cooled seats	118
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	119
Easy access/easy out feature	120
Rear seats	121
Second-row adjustable head restraints	121
Split-folding rear seatbacks	124
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment	126
Safety restraints	126
Personal Safety System™	126
How does the Personal Safety System work?	127
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	127
Front crash severity sensor	127
Driver’s seat position sensor	127
Front passenger sensing system	127
Front safety belt usage sensors	128
Front safety belt pretensioners	128
Front safety belt energy management retractors	129
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	129
Safety restraints precautions	129
Combination lap and shoulder belts	131
Restraint of pregnant women	131
Energy management feature — front outboard	132
Safety belt locking modes	132
Safety belt height adjustment	134
Safety belt pretensioner	134
Safety belt extension assembly	135
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	135
Conditions of operation	135
Belt-Minder	135
One-time disable	138
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	138
	140
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	140
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	141
Children and airbags	142
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	143
Front passenger sensing system	144
Determining if the system is operational	149
Seat-mounted side airbag system	149
How does the side airbag system work?	150
Determining if the system is operational	151
Side-curtain airbag system	152
How does the side air-curtain system work?	153
Determining if the system is operational	154
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	155
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	155
Safety restraints for children	156
Important child restraint precautions	156
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	158
Transporting children	159
Safety seats for children	160
Infant and/or toddler seats	160
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	160
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	164
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	166
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	166
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	166
Child booster seats	168
When children should use booster seats	169
Types of booster seats	170
The importance of shoulder belts	171
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	172
Tires, Wheels and Loading	173
Information about uniform tire quality grading	173
Treadwear	173
Traction AA A B C	173
Temperature A B C	174
Tires	174
Glossary of tire terminology	174
Inflating your tires	175
Tire care	177
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	177
Tire wear	178
Damage	178
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	179
Tire replacement requirements	179
Safety practices	180
Highway hazards	181
Tire and wheel alignment	181
Tire rotation	182
Information contained on the tire sidewall	182
Information on “P” type tires	183
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	186
Information on “T” type tires	187
Location of the tire label	187
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	188
Changing tires with a TPMS	189
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	190
When your temporary spare tire is installed	190
When you believe your system is not operating properly	191
When inflating your tires	192
How temperature affects your tire pressure	192
Snow tires and chains	193
Vehicle loading	193
Trailer towing	199
Recreational towing	199
Driving	201
Starting	201
Positions of the ignition	201
Starting your vehicle	201
Important safety precautions	202
Starting the engine	203
Guarding against exhaust fumes	204
Important ventilating information	204
Engine block heater (if equipped)	204
Brakes	206
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	206
ABS warning lamp	207
Using ABS	207
Parking brake	207
AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system	208
Steering	212
Brake-shift interlock	212
Automatic transmission operation	214
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	214
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) gearshift lever	215
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	216
Reverse sensing system (if equipped)	217
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	219
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	220
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (if equipped)	222
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system (if equipped)	228
Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles	228
Basic operating principles	228
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	229
If your vehicle gets stuck	229
Emergency maneuvers	230
AWD systems (if equipped)	230
Sand	230
Mud and water	230
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	231
Driving on snow and ice	232
Maintenance and modifications	233
Driving through water	234
Roadside Emergencies	235
Roadside Assistance	235
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	235
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	235
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	236
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	236
Hazard flasher control	236
Fuel pump shut-off switch	237
Fuses and relays	237
Fuses	237
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	238
Passenger compartment fuse panel	238
Power distribution box	241
Changing the tires	244
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	245
Stopping and securing the vehicle	247
Removing the spare tire and jack	247
Tire change procedure	248
Stowing the wheel and jack	250
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	250
Running out of fuel	251
Jump starting	252
Preparing your vehicle	252
Connecting the jumper cables	252
Jump starting	253
Removing the jumper cables	254
Wrecker towing	255
Emergency towing	256
Customer Assistance	257
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	257
Away from home	257
Additional assistance	258
In California (U.S. only)	259
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	260
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	261
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	261
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	263
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	263
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	264
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	264
Cleaning	265
Washing the exterior	265
Waxing	266
Paint chips	266
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	266
Engine	266
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	267
Windows and wiper blades	267
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	268
Interior	269
Leather seats (if equipped, except for the King Ranch edition)	270
Leather seats for the King Ranch edition only (if equipped)	270
Underbody	271
Ford and Lincoln car care products	272
Maintenance and Specifications	273
Service recommendations	273
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	273
Working with the engine off	273
Working with the engine on	273
Opening the hood	274
Identifying components in the engine compartment	275
Windshield washer fluid	276
Changing the wiper blades	276
Engine oil	277
Checking the engine oil	277
Adding engine oil	278
Engine oil and filter recommendations	279
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	279
Battery	280
Engine coolant	282
Checking engine coolant	282
Adding engine coolant	283
Recycled engine coolant	285
Coolant refill capacity	285
Severe climates	285
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	286
How fail-safe cooling works	286
When fail-safe mode is activated	287
Fuel Filter	287
What you should know about automotive fuels	288
Important safety precautions	288
Refueling	289
Easy Fuel “no cap” fuel system	290
Choosing the right fuel	291
Octane recommendations	291
Fuel quality	292
Cleaner air	292
Running out of fuel	292
Refilling with a portable fuel container	293
Essentials of good fuel economy	294
Measuring techniques	294
Filling the tank	294
Calculating fuel economy	294
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	295
Habits	295
Maintenance	296
Conditions	296
Emission control system	297
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	298
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	299
Power steering fluid	300
Brake fluid	300
Transmission fluid	301
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid	301
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])	301
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])	302
Low fluid level	302
High fluid level	302
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	302
Air filter	303
Changing the air filter element	303
Vehicle storage	304
Motorcraft part numbers	307
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	308
Engine data	311
Engine drivebelt routing	311
Identifying your vehicle	312
Safety Compliance Certification Label	312
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	312
Transmission code designations	313
Accessories	314
Lincoln Custom Accessories for your vehicle	314
Exterior style	314
Interior style	314
Lifestyle	314
Peace of mind	315
Ford Extended Service Plan	316
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)	316
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)	319
Scheduled Maintenance	320
General maintenance information	320
Why maintain your vehicle?	320
Protecting your investment	320
Oils, fluids and flushing	321
Genuine Ford parts and service	322
Convenience	322
Factory-trained technicians	322
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts	322
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	322
Owner checks and services	322
Multi-point inspection	324
Normal scheduled maintenance and log	326
Maintenance schedule log	329
Special operating conditions	332
Special operating condition log	335
Exceptions	337
Engine coolant change record	339
Engine coolant change log	339

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Traction control system (TCS)

Traction control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain

traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly

road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin.

Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work

separately or in tandem; engine traction control and brake traction

control. Engine traction control works to limit drive-wheel spin by

momentarily reducing engine power. Brake traction control works to limit

wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is

slipping. Traction control is most active at low speeds.

During TCS events, the stability control light in the instrument cluster

will flash.

If TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time, the braking

portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the

brakes to cool down. In this situation, TCS will use only engine power

reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over-spinning.

When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain all features.

Anti-lock braking and electronic stability control (ESC) will continue to

function during the cool-down period.

The engine traction control and brake traction control systems may be

deactivated in certain situations. See the

Switching off AdvanceTrac

section below.

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directional

stability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severely or

avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes to one or

more of the wheels individually and, if necessary, reducing engine power if

the system detects that the vehicle is about to skid or slide laterally.

During ESC events, the stability control light in the instrument cluster

will flash.

Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate ESC, which include but

are not limited to:

•

Taking a turn too fast

•

Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle

•

Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces

•

Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road

•

Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice

versa

Driving

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2011 MKZ

(378)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)