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Transmission Stay in Neutral mode Stay in Neutral mode allows your vehicle to stay in N (Neutral) when you exit the vehicle. Your vehicle must be stationary to enter this mode. To enter Stay in Neutral mode: 1. Press the N (Neutral) button on your shifter assembly. 2. The message Press N to enter Stay in Neutral mode will appear in your information display screen. 3. Press the N (Neutral) button again to enter Stay in Neutral mode. The message Stay in Neutral mode engaged will appear in your information display screen when your vehicle has entered Stay in Neutral mode. Note: During this mode the N button will flash continuously and your instrument cluster will display N as the selected gear. Exiting Stay in Neutral mode To disable Stay in Neutral mode select another gear. See the Putting the Vehicle in Gear for instructions on how to do this. Entering a Carwash Note: Always put your vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode when entering an automatic car wash. Failure to do this could result in vehicle damage not covered by warranty. D (Drive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. S (Sport) Putting the vehicle in S (Sport): • Provides additional engine braking and extends lower gear operation to enhance performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain or mountainous areas. This will increase engine RPM during engine braking Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic transmission shift strategy Provides gear selection more quickly and at higher engine speeds • • SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission Your SelectShift Automatic transmission gives you the ability to change gears manually. Paddle Shifters With your vehicle in D (Drive), the paddle shifters provide temporary manual control. They allow you the ability to shift gears quickly, without taking your hands off the steering wheel. You can achieve extensive manual control by pressing the S (Sport) button. • • Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift. Pull the left paddle (-) to downshift. 168 MKZ (CC9)

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	9
About This Manual	9
Symbols Glossary	9
Data Recording	11
California Proposition 65	13
Perchlorate	13
Lincoln Credit	14
Replacement Parts Recommendation	14
Special Notices	15
Mobile Communications Equipment	15
Export Unique Options	15
Child Safety	17
General Information	17
Child Seat Positioning	19
Booster Seats	20
Installing Child Seats	23
Child Safety Locks	31
Safety Belts	33
Principle of Operation	33
Fastening the Safety Belts	34
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	38
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	39
Safety Belt Minder	40
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	41
Personal Safety System™	43
Personal Safety System™	43
Supplementary Restraints System	44
Principle of Operation	44
Driver and Passenger Airbags	45
Knee Airbag	46
Front Passenger Sensing System	47
Side Airbags	49
Side Curtain Airbags	50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	52
Airbag Disposal	53
Keys and Remote Controls	54
General Information on Radio Frequencies	54
Remote Control	55
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	58
MyKey™	59
Principle of Operation	59
Creating a MyKey	60
Clearing All MyKeys	60
Checking MyKey System Status	61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	61
MyKey Troubleshooting	61
Locks	64
Locking and Unlocking	64
Keyless Entry	69
Interior Luggage Compartment Release	72
Security	74
Passive Anti-Theft System	74
Anti-Theft Alarm	75
Steering Wheel	77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	77
Audio Control	78
Voice Control	79
Cruise Control	79
Information Display Control	79
Heated Steering Wheel	80
Wipers and Washers	81
Windshield Wipers	81
Autowipers	81
Windshield Washers	82
Lighting	84
Lighting Control	84
Autolamps	84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	85
Headlamp Exit Delay	85
Daytime Running Lamps	85
Automatic High Beam Control	86
Direction Indicators	87
Interior Lamps	87
Adaptive Headlamps	88
Windows and Mirrors	90
Power Windows	90
Global Opening and Closing	91
Exterior Mirrors	91
Interior Mirror	93
Sun Visors	94
Sun Shades	94
Moonroof	94
Instrument Cluster	97
Gauges	97
Warning Lamps and Indicators	98
Audible Warnings and Indicators	102
Information Displays	103
General Information	103
Information Messages	108
Audio System	125
General Information	125
Audio unit	126
Media Hub	127
Climate Control	129
Automatic Climate Control	129
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	130
Heated Windows and Mirrors	131
Cabin Air Filter	132
Remote Start	132
Seats	134
Sitting in the Correct Position	134
Head Restraints	134
Power Seats	136
Memory Function	138
Rear Seats	140
Heated Seats	141
Ventilated Seats	142
Rear Seat Armrest	143
Universal Garage Door Opener	144
Universal Garage Door Opener	144
Auxiliary Power Points	149
Auxiliary Power Points	149
Storage Compartments	151
Center Console	151
Overhead Console	151
Starting and Stopping the Engine	152
General Information	152
Keyless Starting	152
Starting a Gasoline Engine	153
Engine Block Heater	156
Fuel and Refueling	158
Safety Precautions	158
Fuel Quality	159
Running Out of Fuel	159
Refueling	161
Fuel Consumption	164
Emission Control System	165
Transmission	168
Automatic Transmission	168
Hill Start Assist	173
All-Wheel Drive	174
Using All-Wheel Drive	174
Brakes	180
General Information	180
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	181
Electric Parking Brake	181
Traction Control	184
Principle of Operation	184
Using Traction Control	184
Stability Control	185
Principle of Operation	185
Using Stability Control	186
Parking Aids	187
Parking Aid	187
Active Park Assist	189
Rear View Camera	194
Cruise Control	198
Principle of Operation	198
Using Cruise Control	198
Using Adaptive Cruise Control	199
Driving Aids	207
Driver Alert	207
Lane Keeping System	208
Blind Spot Monitor	213
Collision Warning System	218
Steering	221
Drive Control	222
Load Carrying	224
Load Limit	224
Towing	232
Towing a Trailer	232
Recommended Towing Weights	233
Essential Towing Checks	234
Transporting the Vehicle	236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	237
Driving Hints	240
Breaking-In	240
Economical Driving	240
Driving Through Water	241
Floor Mats	241
Roadside Emergencies	243
Roadside Assistance	243
Hazard Warning Flashers	244
Fuel Shutoff	244
Jump-Starting the Vehicle	245
Post-Crash Alert System	247
Customer Assistance	248
Getting the Services You Need	248
In California (U.S. Only)	249
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	250
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	251
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	252
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	253
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	254
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	254
Fuses	255
Changing a Fuse	255
Fuse Specification Chart	256
Maintenance	267
General Information	267
Opening and Closing the Hood	268
Under Hood Overview	269
Under Hood Overview	270
Engine Oil Dipstick	271
Engine Oil Dipstick	271
Engine Oil Check	271
Oil Change Indicator Reset	272
Engine Coolant Check	272
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	276
Brake Fluid Check	280
Power Steering Fluid Check	280
Fuel Filter	280
Washer Fluid Check	280
Changing the 12V Battery	281
Checking the Wiper Blades	283
Changing the Wiper Blades	283
Changing the Engine Air Filter	283
Adjusting the Headlamps	285
Changing a Bulb	286
Bulb Specification Chart	287
Vehicle Care	288
General Information	288
Cleaning Products	288
Cleaning the Exterior	288
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	289
Waxing	289
Cleaning the Engine	290
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	290
Cleaning the Interior	291
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	292
Cleaning Leather Seats	292
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	293
Vehicle Storage	294
Wheels and Tires	297
Temporary Mobility Kit	297
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	303
Tire Care	307
Using Snow Chains	323
Changing a Road Wheel	323
Technical Specifications	328
Capacities and Specifications	329
Engine Specifications	329
Motorcraft Parts	329
Vehicle Identification Number	331
Vehicle Certification Label	332
Transmission Code Designation	332
Technical Specifications	334
Accessories	337
Accessories	337
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	339
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	339
MyLincoln Touch™	342
General Information	342
Settings	354
Entertainment	366
Phone	387
Information	394
Climate	406
Navigation	409
Appendices	420
End User License Agreement	420
Scheduled Maintenance	438

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Stay in Neutral mode

Stay in Neutral mode allows your

vehicle to stay in

(Neutral) when

you exit the vehicle. Your vehicle must

be stationary to enter this mode.

To enter Stay in Neutral mode:

Press the

(Neutral) button on

your shifter assembly.

The message

Press N to enter

Stay in Neutral mode

will appear

in your information display screen.

Press the

(Neutral) button again

to enter Stay in Neutral mode.

The message

Stay in Neutral mode

engaged

will appear in your

information display screen when your

vehicle has entered Stay in Neutral

mode.

Note:

During this mode the

button

will flash continuously and your

instrument cluster will display N as the

selected gear.

Exiting Stay in Neutral mode

To disable Stay in Neutral mode

select another gear. See the

Putting

the Vehicle in Gear

for instructions

on how to do this.

Entering a Carwash

Note:

Always put your vehicle in Stay

in Neutral mode when entering an

automatic car wash. Failure to do this

could result in vehicle damage not

covered by warranty.

D (Drive)

The normal driving position for the

best fuel economy.

S (Sport)

Putting the vehicle in

(Sport):

•

Provides additional engine braking

and extends lower gear operation

to enhance performance for uphill

climbs, hilly terrain or mountainous

areas. This will increase engine

RPM during engine braking

•

Provides additional lower gear

operation through the automatic

transmission shift strategy

•

Provides gear selection more

quickly and at higher engine

speeds

SelectShift Automatic™

Transmission

Your SelectShift Automatic

transmission gives you the ability to

change gears manually.

Paddle Shifters

With your vehicle in

(Drive), the

paddle shifters provide temporary

manual control. They allow you the

ability to shift gears quickly, without

taking your hands off the steering

wheel.

You can achieve extensive manual

control by pressing the

(Sport)

button.

•

Pull the right paddle (

) to upshift.

•

Pull the left paddle (

–

) to

downshift.

168

MKZ (CC9)

Transmission