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Driving DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall. Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 235 2012 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
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
DATA RECORDING	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
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	23
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
CABIN AIR FILTER	51
Lights	52
HEADLAMP CONTROL	52
Adaptive headlamps (if equipped)	52
Autolamp control	53
Autolamps - programmable exit delay	53
Fog lamp control	54
High beams	54
Flash-to-pass	54
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	55
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	55
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	56
Vertical aim adjustment	56
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	57
INTERIOR LAMPS	58
Dome lamps and map lamps	58
Ambient lighting (if equipped)	58
BULB REPLACEMENT	59
Lamp assembly condensation	59
Using the right bulbs	60
Replacing interior bulbs	61
Replacing exterior bulbs	61
Replacing headlamp bulbs	61
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	62
Replacing supplemental park bulbs	62
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulb	64
Replacing stop/tail/turn and side marker bulbs	65
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs	65
Replacing backup lamp/supplemental tail lamp	66
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	66
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	67
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	67
Driver Controls	68
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	68
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature	69
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	69
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	70
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	70
Storage compartment	70
ELECTRONIC COMPASS	71
Compass zone adjustment	71
Compass calibration adjustment	72
CENTER CONSOLE	73
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)	73
POWER WINDOWS	74
One-touch up or down (front windows only)	74
Global open windows	75
Bounce-back	75
Security override	75
Window lock	75
Accessory delay	75
INTERIOR MIRROR	76
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	76
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	77
Power side view mirrors	77
Heated outside mirrors	77
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	77
SPEED CONTROL	78
Using speed control	78
Setting speed control	78
Disengaging speed control	79
Resuming a set speed	79
Increasing speed while using speed control	79
Reducing speed while using speed control	79
Turning off speed control	79
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	80
Radio control features	80
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	81
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	83
	84
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	84
Rolling code programming	85
Fixed code programming	86
Erasing the function button codes	87
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	87
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	88
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	89
Locks and Security	90
KEYS	90
MYKEY?	91
POWER DOOR LOCKS	96
Smart locks	96
Autolock feature	96
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	97
Power door unlock/lock procedure	97
Keyless entry keypad procedure	98
Autounlock feature	98
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	98
Power door unlock/lock procedure	99
Keyless entry keypad procedure	99
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS	100
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	100
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	102
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock	102
Opening front windows and moon roof	103
Locking the doors	103
Car finder	103
Sounding a panic alarm	103
Opening the trunk	104
Memory feature	104
Activating the memory feature	104
Deactivating the memory feature	104
Replacing the battery	105
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	105
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	105
Illuminated entry	106
Illuminated exit	106
Battery saver	106
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	107
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature	107
Erasing personal code	107
Anti-scan feature	108
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	108
SECURILOCK? PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	108
Anti-theft indicator	109
Automatic arming	110
Automatic disarming	110
Replacement of Integrated Keyhead Transmitters and Coded Keys	110
Programming spare keys	110
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	112
Arming the system	112
Disarming the system	113
Triggering the anti-theft system	113
Seating and Safety Restraints	114
FRONT SEATS	114
Adjustable head restraints	114
Adjusting the front power seat	116
Power recline	118
Using the power lumbar support	118
Memory seat and mirrors	118
Heated and cooled seats	119
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	120
Easy access/easy out feature	121
REAR SEATS	122
Second-row adjustable head restraints	122
Folding rear head restraints (if equipped)	125
Split-folding rear seatbacks	125
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment	127
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™	127
How does the Personal Safety System work?	128
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	128
Front crash severity sensor	128
Driver’s seat position sensor	128
Front passenger sensing system	129
Front safety belt usage sensors	129
Front safety belt pretensioners	130
Front safety belt energy management retractors	130
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	130
SAFETY BELT SYSTEM	131
Combination lap and shoulder belts	132
Restraint of pregnant women	133
Energy management feature — front outboard	133
Safety belt locking modes	133
Safety belt height adjustment	135
Safety belt pretensioner	135
Safety belt extension assembly	136
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	136
Conditions of operation	136
Belt-Minder?	136
One-time disable	139
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder? feature	139
	141
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	141
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	141
Children and airbags	143
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	143
Front passenger sensing system	145
Determining if the system is operational	150
Seat-mounted side airbag system	150
How does the side airbag system work?	151
Determining if the system is operational	152
Side-curtain airbag system	153
How does the side air-curtain system work?	154
Determining if the system is operational	156
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	156
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	156
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	157
Important child restraint precautions	157
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	159
Transporting children	160
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	161
Infant and/or toddler seats	161
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	162
Installing child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	165
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	167
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	167
Attaching tether straps	168
Child booster seats	170
When children should use booster seats	170
Types of booster seats	171
The importance of shoulder belts	172
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	173
Tires, Wheels and Loading	174
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	174
Treadwear	174
Traction AA A B C	174
Temperature A B C	175
TIRES	175
Glossary of Tire Terminology	175
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	176
TIRE CARE	178
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	178
Tire wear	179
Damage	179
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	180
Tire Replacement Requirements	180
Safety Practices	182
Highway Hazards	182
Tire and Wheel Alignment	182
Tire rotation	183
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	184
Information on “P” type tires	184
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	187
Information on “T” type tires	188
Location of the tire label	188
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	189
Changing Tires with a TPMS	190
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	200
Driving	201
STARTING	201
Positions of the ignition	201
Starting your vehicle	201
Important safety precautions	202
Starting the engine	204
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	204
Important Ventilating Information	204
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	205
BRAKES	206
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	206
ABS warning lamp	207
Using ABS	207
Brake over accelerator	207
Parking brake	208
ADVANCETRAC? STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	208
STEERING	213
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK	213
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	215
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	215
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) gearshift lever	216
Recommended shift speeds	217
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	217
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	218
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	220
BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	222
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS?) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)	223
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	229
Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles	229
Basic operating principles	229
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	230
If your vehicle gets stuck	230
Emergency maneuvers	231
AWD systems (if equipped)	231
Sand	231
Mud and water	232
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	233
Driving on snow and ice	233
Maintenance and modifications	234
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	235
Roadside Emergencies	236
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	236
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	236
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	237
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	237
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	237
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	237
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	238
FUSES AND RELAYS	238
Fuses	238
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	239
Passenger compartment fuse panel	239
Power distribution box	242
CHANGING THE TIRES	246
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	246
Stopping and securing the vehicle	248
Removing the spare tire and jack	249
Tire change procedure	249
Stowing the wheel and jack	251
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	252
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	252
JUMP STARTING	253
Preparing your vehicle	253
Connecting the jumper cables	254
Jump Starting	254
Removing the jumper cables	255
WRECKER TOWING	256
Emergency Towing	257
Customer Assistance	258
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	258
Away from home	258
Additional assistance	259
Away from home	259
Additional assistance	260
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	261
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	262
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	263
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	263
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	265
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	265
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	266
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	266
Cleaning	267
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	267
WAXING	268
PAINT CHIPS	268
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	268
ENGINE	269
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	269
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	270
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	270
INTERIOR	271
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	272
UNDERBODY	272
FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS	273
Maintenance and Specifications	274
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	274
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	274
Working with the engine off	274
Working with the engine on	274
OPENING THE HOOD	275
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	276
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	277
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	277
ENGINE OIL	278
Checking the engine oil	278
Adding engine oil	279
Engine oil and filter recommendations	280
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	280
BATTERY	281
ENGINE COOLANT	283
Checking engine coolant	283
Adding engine coolant	284
Recycled engine coolant	286
Coolant refill capacity	286
Severe climates	286
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	287
How fail-safe cooling works	287
When fail-safe mode is activated	288
FUEL FILTER	289
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	289
Important safety precautions	289
Refueling	290
Easy Fuel? “no cap” fuel system	291
Choosing the right fuel	292
Octane Recommendations	292
Fuel quality	292
Cleaner air	293
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	293
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container	293
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	294
Measuring techniques	294
Filling the tank	294
Calculating fuel economy	295
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	296
Habits	296
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	323
Multi-point Inspection	324
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG	326
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor?	326
Maintenance Schedule Log	329
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS	332
Special Operating Condition Log	335
EXCEPTIONS	337
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD	338
Engine Coolant Change Log	338