2015 Lincoln MKZ Quick Reference Guide Printing 2 - Page 9

Essential Information Easy Fuel® System With this system, you open the fuel door, insert the nozzle and begin fueling. It is self-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. Wait between five and ten seconds from the time the refueling nozzle is shut-off until you remove the nozzle from the vehicle to allow residual fuel in the nozzle to drain into the tank. When using a portable fuel container, slowly insert the fuel funnel (located in the spare tire compartment) and pour the fuel into the funnel. 2 01 5 M K Z Automatic Engine Shutdown Your vehicle includes a feature that automatically shuts down the engine if it has been idling for an extended period of time. The ignition also turns off in order to save battery power. You can override this feature temporarily by pressing the brake or accelerator pedal, or by pressing OK or the RESET button in your information display. Refer to the Information Displays chapter of your Owner's Manual for more details. BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert* BLIS aids you in detecting vehicles that may have entered into your blind spot area on both sides of the vehicle, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to approximately 10 feet (3 meters) beyond the bumper. Cross traffic alert warns you of vehicles approaching from the sides when the transmission is in reverse (R). It detects approaching vehicles from up to 45 feet (14 meters) away. Tire Pressure Monitoring System Your vehicle displays a low tire pressure warning light in your information display when one or more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. If this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to the Inflating Your Tires section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner's Manual for more information. Electric Parking Brake The operating switch replaces the conventional handbrake, and is to the left of the steering column. To use, pull the control up. The brake system warning lamp lights to confirm that you applied the electric parking brake. You can release the electric parking brake manually by switching on the ignition, pressing the brake pedal and then pressing the electric parking brake control down. Refer to the Brakes chapter of your Owner's Manual for more details. Temporary Mobility Kit* The kit is located under the load floor of the trunk. The kit consists of an air compressor to reinflate the tire and a sealing compound in a canister that effectively seals most punctures caused by nails or similar objects. The canister contains only enough sealant compound for one tire. See an authorized dealer for a replacement sealant canister after each use. This kit provides a temporary tire repair seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 120 miles (200 kilometers) at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) to reach a tire service location. Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as they do not work with the Easy Fuel system and may cause damage. Properly clean the funnel after each use. Fuel Tank Capacity and Fuel Info Fuel tank capacity varies on your MKZ, depending on your drive type and engine: 16.5 gallons (62.5 liters) for front-wheel drive models equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine and 17.5 gallons (66.2 liters) for all-wheel drive models and those equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine. Use only UNLEADED gasoline blended with a maximum of 15% ethanol and an 87 octane rating. Do not use E85 (ethanol), diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel because it could damage or impair the emission control system. Towing Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any other vehicle may be limited. Refer to the Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels section in the Towing chapter of your Owner's Manual for more information. Note: NEVER use BLIS or cross traffic alert as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. The systems are not replacements for careful driving. Use both systems only as an assist. Note: After sealant use, the tire pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized dealer. For more details, refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner's Manual. Location of Spare Tire and Tools* Your spare tire and tools are located beneath the carpeted floor panel in the trunk of your vehicle. The spare tire is designed for emergency use only and should be replaced as soon as possible. For complete details on changing your tire, refer to the Changing a Road Wheel section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner's Manual. 16 *if equipped 17