User Manual Lincoln 2008 MKZ

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User Manual

For LINCOLN 2008 MKZ.

• Table of Contents1
• Introduction4
  • PERCHLORATE MATERIAL4
  • CONGRATULATIONS4
  • SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION5
    • Warning symbols in this guide5
    • Warning symbols on your vehicle5
    • Protecting the environment5
  • BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE5
  • SPECIAL NOTICES5
    • New Vehicle Limited Warranty5
    • Special instructions5
    • Service Data Recording6
      • Event Data Recording6
    • Cell phone use7
    • Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information7
• Instrument Cluster10
  • WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES10
  • GAUGES14
• Entertainment Systems16
  • AUDIO SYSTEMS16
    • Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)16
    • Auxiliary input jack (Line in)23
    • USB port (if equipped)25
  • GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION25
    • Satellite radio information (if equipped)26
  • NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)30
  • SYNC SYSTEM (LATE AVAILABILITY — IF EQUIPPED)30
• Climate Controls31
  • DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)31
    • Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated and cooled seats (if equipped)33
    • Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system operating tips35
  • REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER36
• Lights37
  • HEADLAMP CONTROL37
    • Autolamp control37
      • Autolamps - Programmable exit delay37
    • Fog lamp control38
    • Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)38
    • High beams39
    • Flash to pass39
  • PANEL DIMMER CONTROL39
  • AIMING THE HEADLAMPS40
    • Vertical aim adjustment40
  • TURN SIGNAL CONTROL41
  • INTERIOR LAMPS41
    • Dome lamps and map lamps41
  • BULB REPLACEMENT42
    • Headlamp Condensation42
    • Using the right bulbs42
    • Replacing exterior bulbs43
    • Replacing headlamp bulbs43
      • Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)46
      • Replacing redundant park bulbs46
      • Replacing primary park/turn signal bulbs47
      • Replacing stop/tail/turn and side marker bulbs48
      • Replacing rear turn signal bulbs48
      • Replacing backup lamp/redundant tail lamp bulbs49
      • Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb50
      • Replacing license plate lamp bulbs50
      • Replacing fog lamp bulbs50
• Driver Controls52
  • MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER52
    • Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)52
  • TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL53
  • ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR53
  • OVERHEAD CONSOLE54
    • Storage compartment54
  • CENTER CONSOLE54
  • CLOCK55
  • AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)55
  • POWER WINDOWS56
    • Bounce-Back57
    • Security Override57
    • Window lock58
    • Accessory delay58
  • INTERIOR MIRROR58
    • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror58
  • EXTERIOR MIRRORS59
    • Power side view mirrors59
  • SPEED CONTROL60
    • Setting speed control60
      • Disengaging speed control61
      • Resuming a set speed61
      • Increasing speed while using speed control61
      • Reducing speed while using speed control62
      • Turning off speed control62
  • STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS62
    • Radio control features63
  • MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)64
  • HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)66
    • Programming67
    • Gate Operator & Canadian Programming68
    • Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System68
    • Erasing HomeLink buttons69
      • Reprogramming a single HomeLink button69
  • MESSAGE CENTER69
    • Selectable features70
      • Reset70
      • Info menu70
      • Odometer/Trip odometer70
      • Distance to empty (DTE)70
      • Average fuel economy (AFE)71
      • Average Speed71
      • Trip elapsed drive time71
      • Compass display72
      • Compass zone/calibration adjustment72
      • Setup menu74
      • System check74
      • Units (English/Metric)74
      • Language75
      • Easy entry/exit seat75
      • Reverse Sensing System (Park assist)75
      • System warnings75
  • INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL78
• Locks and Security79
  • KEYS79
    • Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)80
  • POWER DOOR LOCKS81
    • Smart locks81
    • Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature81
    • Autolock feature82
      • Autounlock feature83
      • Deactivating/activating autolock feature83
      • Power door unlock/lock procedure83
      • Keyless entry key pad procedure84
      • Deactivating/activating autounlock feature84
      • Power door unlock/lock procedure84
      • Keyless entry key pad procedure85
  • CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS86
  • INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE86
  • REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM88
    • Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock89
      • Opening front windows and moonroof (if equipped)89
    • Locking the doors89
    • Car finder90
    • Sounding a panic alarm90
    • Opening the trunk90
    • Memory seat feature90
      • Activating the memory feature90
      • Deactivating the memory feature91
    • Replacing the battery91
    • Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)92
      • How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)92
    • Illuminated entry92
    • Perimeter lamps illuminated entry93
      • Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry93
    • Illuminated exit94
      • Battery saver94
  • KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM94
    • Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats and mirrors (if equipped)95
    • Erasing personal code95
    • Anti-scan feature96
    • Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry96
  • SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM96
    • Anti-theft indicator97
    • Automatic arming97
    • Automatic disarming97
    • Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys98
    • Programming spare keys98
  • PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM100
    • Arming the system100
    • Disarming the system101
      • Triggering the anti-theft system101
• Seating and Safety Restraints102
  • SEATING102
    • Adjustable head restraints102
    • Adjusting the front power seat103
      • Power recline104
    • Using the power lumbar support105
    • Memory seat and mirrors105
    • Heated seats (if equipped)106
    • Heated and cooled seats106
    • Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)108
  • REAR SEATS109
    • Split-folding rear seatbacks109
    • Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)111
  • SAFETY RESTRAINTS111
    • Personal Safety System™111
      • How does the Personal Safety System™ work?112
      • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints112
      • Front crash severity sensor112
      • Driver’s seat position sensor112
      • Front passenger sensing system113
      • Front safety belt usage sensors113
      • Front safety belt pretensioners114
      • Front safety belt energy management retractors114
      • Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational114
    • Safety belt precautions115
    • Combination lap and shoulder belts116
    • Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard116
    • Vehicle sensitive mode117
    • Automatic locking mode117
      • How to use the automatic locking mode117
      • When to use the automatic locking mode118
      • How to disengage the automatic locking mode118
    • Safety belt pretensioner118
    • Safety belt height adjustment119
    • Safety belt extension assembly119
    • Safety belt maintenance119
    • Safety belt warning light and indicator chime120
    • Conditions of operation120
    • Belt-Minder120
      • One time disable123
      • Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature123
  • AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)125
    • Important supplemental restraint system precautions125
    • Children and airbags127
    • How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?127
    • Front passenger sensing system129
    • Determining if the system is operational134
    • Seat-mounted side airbag system134
      • How does the side airbag system work?135
      • Determining if the system is operational136
    • Side curtain airbag system137
      • How does the side air curtain system work?138
      • Determining if the system is operational140
    • Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)140
  • SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN140
    • Important child restraint precautions140
    • Children and safety belts141
      • Child booster seats141
      • When children should use booster seats142
      • Types of booster seats142
      • The importance of shoulder belts143
  • SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN144
    • Child and infant or child safety seats144
    • Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts145
    • Attaching child safety seats with tether straps148
    • Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors150
• Tires, Wheels and Loading152
  • INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING152
    • Treadwear152
    • Traction AA A B C152
    • Temperature A B C153
  • TIRES153
    • Glossary of tire terminology153
  • INFLATING YOUR TIRES154
  • TIRE CARE156
    • Inspecting your tires156
    • Tire wear157
    • Damage157
    • U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)158
    • Tire replacement requirements158
    • Safety practices159
      • Highway hazards160
    • Tire and wheel alignment160
    • Tire rotation160
  • INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL161
    • Information on “P” type tires162
    • Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires165
    • Information on “T” type tires166
    • Location of the tire label166
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)167
    • Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)169
      • When your temporary spare tire is installed169
      • When you believe your system is not operating properly169
      • When inflating your tires171
      • How temperature affects your tire pressure171
  • SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS172
  • VEHICLE LOADING172
  • TRAILER TOWING177
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING177
• Driving179
  • STARTING179
    • Positions of the ignition179
    • Starting your vehicle179
      • Important safety precautions180
    • Starting the engine181
    • Guarding against exhaust fumes182
    • Important ventilating information182
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)182
  • BRAKES184
    • Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)184
      • ABS warning lamp185
      • Using ABS185
    • Parking brake185
  • TRACTION CONTROL™186
  • STEERING187
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION187
    • Brake-shift interlock187
    • Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle189
    • If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow191
  • REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)191
  • ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)193
    • Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles193
      • Basic operating principles193
      • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement193
      • If your vehicle gets stuck194
      • Emergency maneuvers194
      • AWD Systems (if equipped)195
      • Sand195
      • Mud and water195
      • Driving on hilly or sloping terrain196
      • Driving on snow and ice197
      • Maintenance and Modifications197
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER198
• Roadside Emergencies199
  • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE199
    • Getting roadside assistance199
    • Using roadside assistance200
    • Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty200
  • HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL200
  • FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH201
  • FUSES AND RELAYS201
    • Fuses201
      • Standard fuse amperage rating and color202
    • Passenger compartment fuse panel202
    • Power distribution box205
  • CHANGING THE TIRES208
    • Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information208
    • Stopping and securing the vehicle210
      • Removing the spare tire and jack210
      • Tire change procedure211
      • Stowing the wheel and jack213
  • WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS213
  • JUMP STARTING214
    • Preparing your vehicle214
    • Connecting the jumper cables215
    • Jump starting217
    • Removing the jumper cables217
  • WRECKER TOWING219
• Customer Assistance220
  • GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED220
    • At home220
    • Away from home220
      • Additional Assistance221
  • IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)222
  • THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)223
  • UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)224
  • FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN224
  • GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA225
  • ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE226
    • Obtaining a French owner’s guide226
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)226
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)227
• Cleaning228
  • WASHING THE EXTERIOR228
  • WAXING229
  • PAINT CHIPS229
  • ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS229
  • ENGINE230
  • 3.5L V6 ENGINE230
  • PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS230
  • WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES231
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS231
  • INTERIOR232
  • LEATHER SEATS233
  • UNDERBODY233
  • FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS233
• Maintenance and Specifications235
  • SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS235
  • PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE235
    • Working with the engine off235
    • Working with the engine on235
  • OPENING THE HOOD236
  • IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT237
    • 3.5L V6 engine237
  • WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID238
  • CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES238
  • ENGINE OIL239
    • Checking the engine oil239
    • Adding engine oil241
    • Engine oil and filter recommendations242
      • Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil242
  • BATTERY243
  • ENGINE COOLANT245
    • Checking engine coolant245
    • Adding engine coolant246
    • Recycled engine coolant249
    • Coolant refill capacity249
    • Severe climates249
    • What you should know about fail-safe cooling250
      • How fail-safe cooling works250
      • When fail-safe mode is activated250
  • FUEL FILTER251
  • WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS251
    • Important safety precautions251
      • Refueling253
    • Fuel Filler Cap253
    • Choosing the right fuel254
    • Octane recommendations255
    • Fuel quality255
    • Cleaner air255
    • Running out of fuel255
  • ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY256
    • Measuring techniques256
    • Filling the tank256
    • Calculating fuel economy257
    • Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits257
      • Habits257
      • Maintenance258
      • Conditions258
    • EPA window sticker259
  • EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM259
    • On board diagnostics (OBD-II)260
    • Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing261
  • POWER STEERING FLUID262
  • BRAKE FLUID263
  • TRANSAXLE FLUID263
    • Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid263
      • Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])263
      • Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])264
      • Low fluid level264
      • High fluid level264
      • Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels265
  • AIR FILTER265
    • Changing the air filter element266
  • MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS267
  • MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES268
  • ENGINE DATA270
    • Engine drivebelt routing270
  • IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE271
    • Safety Compliance Certification Label271
    • Vehicle identification number (VIN)271
  • TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS272
• Accessories273
  • GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE273
    • Exterior style273
    • Interior style273
    • Lifestyle273
    • Peace of mind274
• Index275