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Roadside Emergencies ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance If you ever need help on the road, the Lincoln Motor Company is there for you with nationwide, 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week assistance. The service is available: • Throughout the life of the vehicle for original owners. • For six years or 70,000.0 (112,654.08 km) (whichever comes first) within the extended powertrain warranty coverage period for subsequent owners. • For the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card included in your Owner's Manual portfolio. This complimentary Roadside Assistance program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and includes: • A flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles supplied with a tire inflation kit). • Battery jump start Lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the client's responsibility). Fuel delivery - independent service contractors, if not prohibited by state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.00 gal (7.57 L) of gasoline or 5.00 gal (18.93 L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery service to two no-charge occurrences within a 12-month period. Winch out - available within 100.0 ft (30.48 m) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. Towing - Lincoln eligible vehicles to the client's selling or preferred dealer within 100.0 (161 km) of the disablement location or to the nearest Lincoln dealer. If a client requests a tow to a selling or preferred dealer that is more than 100.0 (161 km) from the disablement location, the client shall be responsible for any mileage costs in excess of 100.0 (161 km). Roadside Assistance will include up to $200 coverage for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the towing vehicle is operational but the trailer is not, then the trailer does not qualify for any roadside services. Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance United States Lincoln vehicle clients who require Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest Lincoln dealership within 100.0 (161 km). To obtain reimbursement information, United States Lincoln vehicle clients, call 1-800-521-4140. Ford Motor Company will ask you to submit your original receipts. • 247 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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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Vehicles Sold In the United States:

Getting Roadside Assistance

If you ever need help on the road, the Lincoln

Motor Company is there for you with

nationwide, 24-hours-a-day,

seven-days-a-week assistance.

The service is available:

•

Throughout the life of the vehicle for

original owners.

•

For six years or 70,000.0

(112,654.08 km)

(whichever comes first) within the

extended powertrain warranty coverage

period for subsequent owners.

•

For the coverage period listed on the

Roadside Assistance Card included in

your Owner's Manual portfolio.

This complimentary Roadside Assistance

program is separate from the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty, and includes:

•

A flat tire change with a good spare

(except vehicles supplied with a tire

inflation kit).

•

Battery jump start.

•

Lock-out assistance (key replacement

cost is the client's responsibility).

•

Fuel delivery — independent service

contractors, if not prohibited by state,

local or municipal law shall deliver up to

2.00 gal (7.57 L) of gasoline or 5.00 gal

(18.93 L) of diesel fuel to a disabled

vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel

delivery service to two no-charge

occurrences within a 12-month period.

•

Winch out — available within 100.0 ft

(30.48 m) of a paved or county

maintained road, no recoveries.

•

Towing — Lincoln eligible vehicles to the

client's selling or preferred dealer within

100.0

(161 km) of the disablement

location or to the nearest Lincoln dealer.

If a client requests a tow to a selling or

preferred dealer that is more than 100.0

(161 km) from the disablement location,

the client shall be responsible for any

mileage costs in excess of 100.0

(161 km).

Roadside Assistance will include up to $200

coverage for a towed trailer if the disabled

eligible vehicle requires service at the

nearest authorized dealer. If the towing

vehicle is operational but the trailer is not,

then the trailer does not qualify for any

roadside services.

Vehicles Sold In the United States:

Using Roadside Assistance

United States Lincoln vehicle clients who

require Roadside Assistance, call

1-800-521-4140.

If you need to arrange roadside assistance

for yourself, Ford Motor Company will

reimburse a reasonable amount for towing

to the nearest Lincoln dealership within

100.0

(161 km). To obtain reimbursement

information, United States Lincoln vehicle

clients, call 1-800-521-4140. Ford Motor

Company will ask you to submit your original

receipts.

247

MKZ (), enUSA

Roadside Emergencies