Lincoln MKZ (2020 year). Manual in english - page 8

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Action

Message

Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure.  See Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (page 350).

Tire Pressure Low

Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or

continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(page 350).

Tire Pressure Monitor Fault

Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  See Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (page 350).

Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

Traction Control

Action

Message

Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on.  See Using Traction

Control (page 199).

Traction Control Off / Traction Control On

Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard are activated.

Spinout Detected Hazards Activated

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Information Displays

Transmission

Action

Message

See your authorized dealer.

Transmission Malfunction Service Now

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.  Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.

Transmission Overheating Stop Safely

The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.

Transmission Over Temperature Stop

Safely

See your authorized dealer.

Transmission Service Required

Transmission is getting hot.  Stop to let it cool.

Transmission Too Hot Press Brake

Displays when the transmission has overheated and has limited functionality.

Transmission Limited Function See Manual

Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.

Transmission Warming Up Please Wait

A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical after reconnecting or recharging

the battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode.  See Changing the 12V Battery (page

318).

Transmission Not in Park

Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.

Transmission Adjusted

Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.

Transmission AdaptMode

Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.

Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On

Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.

Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off

Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.

Invalid Gear Selection

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Information Displays

Action

Message

Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.

Press Brake Pedal

Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transmission to shift from

park.

Depress Brake to Shift from Park

Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter neutral hold. See Auto-

matic Transmission (page 178).

Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral

Mode

Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 178).

Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged

Displays when neutral hold is active. See General Information (page 109).

Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manual

to Disable

Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting

the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake

Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle

Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting

the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use

Park Brake to Secure Vehicle

See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required

Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to park. See your authorized

dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to

Park

Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to reverse. See your authorized

dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable

Service Required

See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select

S for Drive Service Required

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Information Displays

Action

Message

See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral Unavailable

Service Required

See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport Unavailable

Service Required

Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned off. See Towing the

Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 260).

Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off for

Towing

Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and park

button selected to deactivate. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 260).

Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake and

Select Park to Exit Neutral Tow

Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be released. See Towing the

Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 260).

Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake for

Towing

Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.

Neutral Tow Disengaged

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Information Displays

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

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Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.

Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Directing Air to the Instrument Panel
Air Vents

Press and release the button to
direct airflow to instrument panel
air vents.

Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents

Press and release the button to
direct airflow to footwell air vents.

Setting the Blower Motor Speed

Turn the control to adjust the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

Setting the Temperature

Press the toggle button on the left-hand side
of the climate control upward or downward
to set the left-hand temperature.

Note: This control also adjusts the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.

Press the toggle button on the right-hand
side of the climate control upward or
downward to set the right-hand temperature.

Switching Auto Mode On and Off

Press and release the button to
switch on automatic operation.
Repeatedly press the button to

adjust auto mode.

The system adjusts the blower motor speed,
air distribution, air conditioning operation,
and outside or recirculated air to reach and
maintain the temperature you have set.

Note: The system starts at the previous
setting when you switch on AUTO mode.

Note: You can also switch off dual zone
mode by pressing and holding the button for
more than two seconds.

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Auto Mode Indicator Status

Description

Auto Mode Indicator Status

One indicator illuminated.

•

The blower motor speed is reduced.
•

Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise from the blower motor.

•

This setting increases the time taken to cool the interior.

Two indicators illuminated.

•

The blower motor speed is moderate.

Three indicators illuminated.

•

The blower motor speed is increased.
•

This setting increases the amount of noise from the blower motor.

•

Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the interior.

Switching Defrost On and Off

Press and release the button to
distribute air through the
windshield air vents and de-mister.

Air directed to the instrument panel and
footwell air vents turns off. You can also use
this setting to defog and clear the windshield
of a thin covering of ice.

Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off

Press and release the button.

Use air conditioning with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and efficiency.

Note: In certain conditions, for example,
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.

Switching the Climate Control On and
Off

Press and release the button.

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Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off

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Press and release the button to
switch on temperature control for
the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Switching Maximum Air Conditioning
On and Off

Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.

The left-hand and right-hand settings set to
LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.

Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off

Press and release the button for
maximum defrosting.

The left-hand and right-hand settings set to
HI, air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the highest
speed.

You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.

Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.

Note: The heated rear window also turns on
when you select maximum defrost.

Switching Recirculated Air On and Off

Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.

The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may reduce
the time needed to cool the interior, when
used with A/C, and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.

Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.

Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.

Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.

Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.

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Automatic Climate Control

Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not
necessary. Automatic mode is best
recommended to maintain set temperature.

Note: The system adjusts to heat or cool the
interior to the temperature you select as
quickly as possible.

Note: For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.

Note: If you select AUTO during cold outside
temperatures, the system directs air flow to
the windshield and side window air vents. In
addition, the blower motor may run at a
slower speed until the engine warms up.

Note: If you select AUTO during hot
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system uses recirculated air to
maximize interior cooling. Blower motor
speed may also reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

1. Press and release AUTO.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer.

Recommended Settings for Heating

1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

1. Press and release MAX A/C.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

1. Press and release AUTO.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather

1. Press and release defrost or maximum

defrost.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

HEATED REAR WINDOW

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Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog.  The
heated rear window turns off after

a short period of time.

Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window. The vehicle warranty may not
cover damage to the heated rear window
grid lines.

HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

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Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
•

It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle and odor concentration.

•

It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.

•

It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.

You can locate the cabin air filter behind the
glove box.

Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.

Replace the filter at regular intervals.  See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 475).

For additional cabin air filter information, or
to replace the filter, see a qualified
technician.

REMOTE START

You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the information
display controls.  See Information Displays
(page 109).

The climate control system adjusts the
interior temperature during remote start.

You cannot adjust the climate control setting
during remote start operation. Switch the
ignition on to make adjustments.

Based on your remote start settings, the
following vehicle-dependent features may
or may not remain on after remote starting
your vehicle:
•

Climate controlled seats.

•

Heated steering wheel.

•

Heated mirrors.

•

Heated rear window.

•

Windshield wiper de-icer.

Note: For dual zone climate controlled seats,
the passenger seat setting defaults to match
the driver seat during remote start.

Automatic Settings

If Auto is on, the system sets the interior
temperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats or
cools the vehicle interior as required to
achieve comfort.

Note: In cold weather, the heated rear
window and heated mirrors turn on.

Last Settings

If Last Settings is on, the system uses the
settings last selected before you turned off
the vehicle.

Heated and Cooled Features

In Auto mode, certain heated features may
switch on during cold weather, and cooled
features during hot weather.

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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNING: Sitting improperly, out of

position or with the seatback reclined too
far can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor.

WARNING: Do not recline the

seatback too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in serious injury in the event of a
collision.

WARNING: Do not place objects

higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or death in the event of
a sudden stop or crash.

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When you use them properly, the seat, head
restraint, seatbelt and airbags will provide
optimum protection in the event of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base of
your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30° from the
upright position.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the top
of it is level with the top of your head and
as far forward as possible. Make sure that
you remain comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)
between your breastbone and the airbag
cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the seatbelt
over the center of your shoulder and
position the lap strap tightly across your
hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING: Fully adjust the head

restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of
neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not
adjust the head restraint when your vehicle
is moving.

WARNING: The adjustable head

restraint is a safety device. Whenever
possible, it should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied. Failure
to adjust the head restraint properly could
reduce its effectiveness during certain
impacts.

WARNING: Install the head restraint

properly to help minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.

Note: Adjust the seatback to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.

Front seat head restraint

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Rear seat outboard head restraints

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Rear center head restraint

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The head restraints consist of:

an energy absorbing head restraint

A

two steel stems

B

guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button

C

guide sleeve unlock and remove
button

D

Adjusting the Head Restraint

Raising the Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up.

Lowering the Head Restraint

1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.

Removing the Head Restraint

1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches

its highest position.

2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.

Installing the Head Restraint

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

Tilting Head Restraints

The front head restraints have a tilting
feature for extra comfort. To tilt the head
restraint, do the following:

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1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving

or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the desired position.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivoting it forward
again will then release it to the rearward,
untilted position.

POWER SEATS

WARNING: Do not adjust the driver

seat or seat backrest when your vehicle is
moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control of
your vehicle.

WARNING: Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.

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Adjusting the Lumbar Support

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Adjusting the Four-Way Lumbar
Support

 (If Equipped)

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Press to increase upper lumbar
only.

A

Press to decrease upper and lower
lumbar.

B

Press to increase lower lumbar
only.

C

Press to increase upper and lower
lumbar.

D

Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front
Seats With Active Motion 

 (If Equipped)

Note: The engine must be running or the
vehicle must be in accessory mode to
activate the seats.

Note: Allow a few seconds for any selection
to activate. The seat backrest and cushion
massage cannot function at the same time.

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Lumbar and Bolster Mode

Massage Mode

Upper lumbar

Back massage intensity adjustment

A

Lumbar decrease

Massage intensity decrease and off

*

B

Lower lumbar

**

Cushion massage intensity adjustment

C

Lumbar increase

Massage intensity increase

D

-

On and off

E

*

The massage feature defaults to an alternating massage mode with back massage intensity adjustment. The lumbar and bolster features

default to the middle lumbar mode.

**

Press C a second time to adjust the back bolster. Press C a third time to adjust the cushion bolster.

You can also adjust this feature through the touchscreen.

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Press the Menu Settings icon, then
Vehicle. Choose Multi-Contour
Seats.

When switched on, the system displays
directions for you to adjust the lumbar
settings in your seat or to set the massage
function.

To access and make adjustments to the
lumbar setting:

1. Choose the desired seat to adjust.

2. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbar

intensity.

To access and make adjustments to the
massage setting:

1. Press the Menu Settings icon, then

Vehicle. Choose Multi-Contour Seats.

2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.

3. Press OFF, LO or HI.

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MEMORY FUNCTION

WARNING: Before activating the

memory seat, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is clear
of obstructions and that all occupants are
clear of moving parts.

WARNING: Do not use the memory

function when your vehicle is moving.

This feature automatically recalls the position
of the following features:

•

Driver seat.

•

Power mirrors.

•

Power steering column.

The memory control is on the driver door.

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Saving a PreSet Position

1. Adjust the memory features to your

desired position.

2. Press the SET button until you hear a

single tone.

3. Press the desired preset button until you

hear a single tone.

You can save up to two preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset at
any time.

Recalling a PreSet Position

Press and release the preset button
associated with your desired driving position.
The memory features move to the position
stored for that preset.

Note: You can only recall a preset memory
position when you switch the ignition off, or
when the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N) if the ignition is on and the vehicle
is not moving.

You can also recall a preset memory position
by:
•

Pressing the unlock button on your
intelligent access key fob if it is linked to
a preset position.

•

Unlocking the intelligent driver door
handle if a linked key fob is present.

Note: Using a linked key fob to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat to the Easy Entry position.

Note: Pressing any active memory feature
control - power seat, mirror, or steering
column (or any memory button) during a
memory recall cancels the operation.

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