Lincoln MKZ (2019 year). Manual - part 7

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Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

A

Information display

B

Speedometer

C

Fuel gauge

D

Engine coolant temperature gauge

E

Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display. Registers the accumulated distance
your vehicle has traveled.

Trip Computer

See General Information (page 110).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 110).

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge indicates about how much
fuel is in the fuel tank.

The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol
indicates on which side of your vehicle the
fuel filler door is located.

Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly when
your vehicle is moving or on a slope.

Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty reaches
75 mi (120 km) to empty for MyKey, and at
50 mi (80 km), 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km)
and 0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.

Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

WARNING: Do not remove the

coolant reservoir cap when the cooling
system is hot. Wait 10 minutes for the
cooling system to cool down. Cover the
coolant reservoir cap with a thick cloth to
prevent the possibility of scalding and
slowly remove the cap. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.

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Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let
the engine cool.

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and indicators
alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious.  Some lamps illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure
they work.  If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective
system warning lamp for further information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator

 (If

Equipped)

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The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in:  See

Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 221).

On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned on.
Turns off when the speed control system is
turned off.

Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is engaged.
Turns off when the speed control system is
disengaged.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction.  You will continue to

have the normal braking system (without
ABS) unless the brake system warning lamp
is also illuminated.  Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.

Auto Hold Active

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It illuminates when the system
holds your vehicle stationary.

Auto Hold Unavailable

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It illuminates when the system is
on, but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.

Automatic Headlamp High Beam
Indicator

 (If Equipped)

It illuminates when the system
automatically turns the headlamp
high beam on.

See Automatic High Beam Control (page
90).

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical

equipment and have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.

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Blind Spot Monitor

 (If Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with a
message.  See Blind Spot

Information System (page 237).   See
Information Messages (page 116).

Brake System Warning Lamp

WARNING: Driving your vehicle with

the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.

Note: Indicators vary depending on region.

This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:

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You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.

•

Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position.

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If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure that
the parking brake is off. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to

illuminate.

Cruise Control Indicator

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It illuminates when you switch the
system on.

See Using Cruise Control (page

220).

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.  See Changing a Bulb
(page 323).

Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.

Electric Park Brake

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It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See Electric Parking

Brake (page 195).

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Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Lamp

Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,

switch off the engine and let cool.  See
Engine Coolant Check (page 310).

Engine Oil

It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.

If it illuminates when the engine is

running this indicates a malfunction.  Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off.  Check the engine
oil level.  If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction.  Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

See Engine Oil Check (page 308).

Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp

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It illuminates and a chime sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.

Front Airbag

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If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates a

malfunction. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer.

Heads Up Display

 (If Equipped)

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A red beam of lights will illuminate
on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive

cruise control and/or the collision warning
system. It will also illuminate momentarily
when you start your vehicle to make sure the
display works.

Headlamp High Beam Indicator

It illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It will
flash when you use the headlamp

flasher.

Hood Ajar

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Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.

Lane Keeping System Lamp

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It illuminates when the system
activates.

Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp

It illuminates when the fuel level is
low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty.  Refuel as soon as possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp

It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp remains
on with the engine running or

when driving, check your tire pressure as
soon as possible.

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Instrument Cluster

It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by your
authorized dealer.

Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp

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It illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.

Parking Lamps

It illuminates when you switch the
parking lamps on.

Powertrain Fault

Illuminates when a powertrain or
an AWD fault has been detected.
Contact your authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If it illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a
malfunction.  The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. 
Increased exhaust gas temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.  Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
immediately serviced.

It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb and
to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.

Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 175).

Stability Control

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It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you

switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the system
will switch off. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.  See
Using Stability Control (page 202).

Stability Control Off

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It illuminates when you switch the
system off.

Trunk Ajar

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Displays when the ignition is on
and the trunk is not completely
closed.

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Instrument Cluster

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Keyless Warning Alert

The horn will sound twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key and
your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle
is still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on and open the driver door
with the vehicle off.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Driving while distracted

can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.

You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display controls
on the steering wheel.  The information
display shows the corresponding information.

Information Display Controls

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Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through and highlight the options
within a menu.

•

Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.

•

Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.

•

Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).

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Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.

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This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A check
in the box indicates the feature is

enabled, and unchecked indicates the
feature is disabled.

Main menu

From the main menu bar on the left side of
the information display, you can choose from
the following categories:

•

Trip 1 & 2

•

Fuel Economy

•

Driver Assist

•

Settings

Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories and then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that category. Press
the left arrow key as needed to exit back to
the main menu.

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Information Displays

Trip 1 & 2

Press and hold OK to reset the currently
displayed trip information.

Trip 1 & 2

All value screen (Trip odometer, Average fuel economy, Trip Timer)

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Trip odometer — Shows your accumulated trip distance.

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Average fuel economy — Shows your average fuel economy for a given trip.

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Trip Timer— The timer stops when you switch off your vehicle and restarts when you restart your vehicle.

Fuel Economy

Use the left or right arrow buttons to choose
the desired fuel economy display.

Fuel Economy

Instantaneous Fuel Economy

Average MPG

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Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy.

•

Average MPG — Shows your average fuel economy for a given trip.

Press and hold OK to reset your current fuel economy information.

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Information Displays

Driver Assist

Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose
between different driver assist choices.

Driver Assist

Traction Control

Blindspot

Cross Traffic

Adaptive or Normal

Cruise Control

Driver Alert

Driver Alert

Driver Alert Display

Driver Alert Display

Intelligent AWD

Alert, Aid or Alert + Aid

Mode

Lane Keeping Sys

High, Normal or Low

Intensity

High, Normal or Low

Alert Sensitivity

Pre-Collision

Active Braking

Rear Park Aid

Tire Monitor

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Settings

Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose
between different driver setting choices.

Note: Some items are optional and may not
appear.

Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.

Settings

Comfort, Normal or Sport

Handling in D

Drive Control

Vehicle

Normal or Sport

Handling in S

Normal or Sport

Performance in S

Easy Entry/Exit

Auto Engine Off

Adaptive Headlamps

Adaptive Headlamps

Lighting

Traffic Setup

Auto Highbeam

Select time interval

Autolamp Delay

Daytime Lights

Welcome Lighting

Autolock

Locks

Autounlock

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Information Displays

Settings

Select your setting

Feedback

Mislock

All doors or Driver door

Remote Unlock

Switches Inhibit

Autofold

Mirror

Hold OK to Initialize

Neutral Towing

Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset

Oil Life

Enable Switch or Disable Switch

Power Decklid

Auto or Last Settings

Climate Control

Remote Start

Auto Heated or Off

Front Seats & Wheel

5, 10 or 15 minutes

Duration

System

Remote

Windows

Courtesy Wipe

Wipers

Rain Sensing

Hold OK to Create MyKey

Create MyKey

MyKey

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Information Displays

Settings

Always On or User Selectable

911 Assist

Always On or User Selectable

Traction Control

Choose desired speed or off

Max Speed

Choose desired speed or off

Speed Minder

Volume Limiter

Always On or User Selectable

Do Not Disturb

Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys

Clear MyKeys

Miles & Gallons, L/100km or km/L

Distance Unit

Display

°Fahrenheit or °Celsius

Temperature Unit

psi, kPa or BAR

Tire Pressure

Choose your applicable setting - Hold OK to Set

Language

Speedo in km/h

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Information Displays

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Note:  Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may be abbreviated or
shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have.

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Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the information
display. Other messages will be removed
automatically after a short time.

Certain messages need to be confirmed
before you can access the menus.

Active Park

Action

Message

Displayed when the system needs service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Active Park Fault

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Information Displays

Adaptive Cruise Control

Action

Message

Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.  See Using Adaptive

Cruise Control (page 221).

Adaptive Cruise Malfunction

Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly.  See

Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 221).

Adaptive Cruise Not Available

Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/
mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.  See Using Adaptive

Cruise Control (page 221).

Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor

Blocked See Manual

Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.

Normal Cruise Active Automatic Braking

Turned Off

Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.

Front Sensor Not Aligned

Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.

Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control

Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.

Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to

Activate

Displays when the adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance and the driver

needs to shift the transmission into a lower gear.

Adaptive Cruise Shift Down

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Information Displays

Adaptive Headlamps

Action

Message

Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Check Headlamp System See Manual

AdvanceTrac™

Action

Message

Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.

Service AdvanceTrac

Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the driver.

AdvanceTrac Off On

Airbag

Action

Message

Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.

Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove

Objects Near Passenger Seat

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