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Driving Hints BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers Anticipate stops; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. • When running errands, go to the furthest destination first and then work your way back home. Close the windows for high-speed driving. Drive at reasonable speeds. (Traveling at 65 mph/105 kph uses about 15% less fuel than traveling at 75 mph/121 kph). Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size. Use the recommended engine oil. Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance Do not warm up your vehicle on cold mornings. Reduce the use of air conditioning and heat. Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain. Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. Avoid carrying unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 kilometers/liter] is lost for every 400 lbs [180 kilograms] of weight carried). Avoid adding particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks). Avoid driving with the wheels out of alignment. • • • ECONOMICAL DRIVING Fuel economy is affected by several things such as how you drive, the conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle. There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel economy: • Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion. • Drive at steady speeds. • • • There are also some things you may want to avoid doing because they reduce your fuel economy: • Avoid sudden or hard accelerations. • Avoid revving the engine before turning off the car. • Avoid long idle periods. DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING Do not drive through flowing or deep water as you may lose control of your vehicle. 244 MKZ (), enUSA

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Data Recording	12
California Proposition 65	14
Perchlorate	15
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services	15
Replacement Parts Recommendation	15
Special Notices	16
Mobile Communications Equipment	16
Export Unique Options	17
Child Safety	18
General Information	18
Installing Child Seats	20
Booster Seats	29
Child Seat Positioning	31
Child Safety Locks	33
Safety Belts	35
Principle of Operation	35
Fastening the Safety Belts	36
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	40
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	40
Safety Belt Minder	41
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	43
Personal Safety System™	45
Personal Safety System™	45
Supplementary Restraints System	46
Principle of Operation	46
Driver and Passenger Airbags	47
Front Passenger Sensing System	48
Side Airbags	51
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags	52
Side Curtain Airbags	52
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	54
Airbag Disposal	55
Keys and Remote Controls	56
General Information on Radio Frequencies	56
Remote Control	57
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	61
MyKey™	62
Principle of Operation	62
Creating a MyKey	63
Clearing All MyKeys	63
Checking MyKey System Status	65
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	66
MyKey Troubleshooting	66
Locks	68
Locking and Unlocking	68
Keyless Entry	73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release	76
Security	78
Passive Anti-Theft System	78
Anti-Theft Alarm	79
Steering Wheel	81
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	81
Audio Control	82
Voice Control	83
Cruise Control	83
Information Display Control	83
Heated Steering Wheel	84
Wipers and Washers	85
Windshield Wipers	85
Autowipers	86
Windshield Washers	87
Lighting	88
Lighting Control	88
Autolamps	88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	89
Headlamp Exit Delay	90
Daytime Running Lamps	90
Automatic High Beam Control	91
Adaptive Headlamps	92
Direction Indicators	93
Interior Lamps	93
Windows and Mirrors	96
Power Windows	96
Global Opening and Closing	97
Exterior Mirrors	97
Interior Mirror	99
Sun Visors	100
Sun Shades	100
Moonroof	101
Instrument Cluster	103
Gauges	103
Warning Lamps and Indicators	105
Audible Warnings and Indicators	109
Information Displays	110
General Information	110
Information Messages	116
Climate Control	135
Automatic Climate Control	135
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	137
Heated Windows and Mirrors	138
Cabin Air Filter	138
Remote Start	139
Seats	140
Sitting in the Correct Position	140
Head Restraints	140
Power Seats	142
Memory Function	145
Rear Seats	146
Heated Seats	147
Climate Controlled Seats	149
Rear Seat Armrest	150
Universal Garage Door Opener	151
Universal Garage Door Opener	151
Auxiliary Power Points	156
Auxiliary Power Points	156
Storage Compartments	158
Center Console	158
Overhead Console	158
Starting and Stopping the Engine	159
General Information	159
Keyless Starting	159
Starting a Gasoline Engine	160
Engine Block Heater	162
Fuel and Refueling	164
Safety Precautions	164
Fuel Quality	165
Running Out of Fuel	166
Refueling	168
Fuel Consumption	170
Emission Control System	171
Transmission	174
Automatic Transmission	174
All-Wheel Drive	180
Using All-Wheel Drive	180
Brakes	186
General Information	186
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	186
Electric Parking Brake	187
Hill Start Assist	189
Traction Control	191
Principle of Operation	191
Using Traction Control	191
Stability Control	193
Principle of Operation	193
Using Stability Control	194
Parking Aids	195
Parking Aid	195
Active Park Assist	197
Rear View Camera	202
Cruise Control	206
Principle of Operation	206
Using Cruise Control	206
Using Adaptive Cruise Control	207
Driving Aids	214
Driver Alert	214
Lane Keeping System	215
Blind Spot Information System	220
Steering	225
Collision Warning System	226
Drive Control	229
Load Carrying	231
Load Limit	231
Towing	240
Towing a Trailer	240
Recommended Towing Weights	240
Essential Towing Checks	242
Transporting the Vehicle	244
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	245
Driving Hints	247
Breaking-In	247
Economical Driving	247
Driving Through Water	247
Floor Mats	248
Roadside Emergencies	250
Roadside Assistance	250
Hazard Warning Flashers	251
Fuel Shutoff	251
Jump Starting the Vehicle	252
Post-Crash Alert System	254
Customer Assistance	256
Getting the Services You Need	256
In California (U.S. Only)	257
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	258
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	259
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	259
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	261
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	262
Fuses	263
Fuse Specification Chart	263
Changing a Fuse	280
Maintenance	281
General Information	281
Opening and Closing the Hood	282
Under Hood Overview	283
Under Hood Overview	285
Engine Oil Dipstick	287
Engine Oil Dipstick	287
Engine Oil Check	287
Engine Coolant Check	288
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	291
Brake Fluid Check	295
Power Steering Fluid Check	295
Washer Fluid Check	295
Fuel Filter	296
Changing the 12V Battery	296
Checking the Wiper Blades	298
Changing the Wiper Blades	298
Adjusting the Headlamps	299
Changing a Bulb	300
Bulb Specification Chart	300
Changing the Engine Air Filter	303
Vehicle Care	305
General Information	305
Cleaning Products	305
Cleaning the Exterior	305
Waxing	306
Cleaning the Engine	307
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	307
Cleaning the Interior	308
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	309
Cleaning Leather Seats	310
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	311
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	311
Vehicle Storage	311
Wheels and Tires	314
Temporary Mobility Kit	314
Tire Care	327
Using Snow Chains	341
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	342
Changing a Road Wheel	346
Technical Specifications	354
Capacities and Specifications	356
Engine Specifications	356
Motorcraft Parts	357
Vehicle Identification Number	359
Vehicle Certification Label	359
Transmission Code Designation	360
Capacities and Specifications	361
Capacities and Specifications	367
Audio System	373
General Information	373
Audio Unit	374
Media Hub	376
MyLincoln Touch™	377
General Information	377
Settings	390
Entertainment	403
Phone	425
Information	432
Climate	443
Navigation	447
Accessories	458
Accessories	458
Appendices	460
End User License Agreement	460
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	478
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	478
Scheduled Maintenance	481
General Maintenance Information	481
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	485
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	489

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BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for

approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers).

During this time, your vehicle may exhibit

some unusual driving characteristics.

Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000

miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed

frequently and change up through the gears

early. Do not labor the engine.

Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600

kilometers).

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Fuel economy is affected by several things

such as how you drive, the conditions you

drive under and how you maintain your

vehicle.

There are some things to keep in mind that

may improve your fuel economy:

•

Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,

moderate fashion.

•

Drive at steady speeds.

•

Anticipate stops; slowing down may

eliminate the need to stop.

•

Combine errands and minimize

stop-and-go driving.

•

When running errands, go to the

furthest destination first and then

work your way back home.

•

Close the windows for high-speed

driving.

•

Drive at reasonable speeds. (Traveling

at 65 mph/105 kph uses about 15% less

fuel than traveling at 75 mph/121 kph).

•

Keep the tires properly inflated and use

only the recommended size.

•

Use the recommended engine oil.

•

Perform all regularly scheduled

maintenance.

There are also some things you may want to

avoid doing because they reduce your fuel

economy:

•

Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.

•

Avoid revving the engine before turning

off the car.

•

Avoid long idle periods.

•

Do not warm up your vehicle on cold

mornings.

•

Reduce the use of air conditioning and

heat.

•

Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.

•

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal

while driving.

•

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight

(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 kilometers/liter]

is lost for every 400 lbs [180 kilograms]

of weight carried).

•

Avoid adding particular accessories to

your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,

rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski

racks).

•

Avoid driving with the wheels out of

alignment.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

WARNING

Do not drive through flowing or deep

water as you may lose control of your

vehicle.

244

MKZ (), enUSA

Driving Hints