Lincoln MKZ 2019 Owner's Manual
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June 2018
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2019 MKZ Owner’s Manual
2019 MKZ
Owner’s Manual
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Part Number: 201805 20180509212602
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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling.
Introduction
About This Manual ...........................................7
Symbols Glossary .............................................7
Data Recording ...............................................10
Perchlorate .......................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
..........................................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation
..........................................................................13
Special Notices ...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment .........14
Export Unique Options ..................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview ..........................17
Child Safety
General Information .......................................19
Installing Child Restraints .............................21
Booster Seats .................................................30
Child Restraint Positioning ..........................33
Child Safety Locks .........................................35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ...................................37
Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .........................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ...........................................................42
Seatbelt Reminder .........................................43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
.........................................................................44
Seatbelt Extension ........................................45
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™ .............................46
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ...................................47
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................48
Front Passenger Sensing System .............50
Side Airbags ...................................................52
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags ........53
Safety Canopy™ ..............................................53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ........55
Airbag Disposal ..............................................56
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies
.........................................................................57
Remote Control ..............................................58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
..........................................................................61
MyKey™
Principle of Operation ..................................62
Creating a MyKey ..........................................63
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................64
Checking MyKey System Status ................64
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
........................................................................65
MyKey Troubleshooting ...............................65
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking .................................67
Power Decklid ..................................................71
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Keyless Entry ...................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
.........................................................................75
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ...........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm .............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
........................................................................80
Audio Control .................................................82
Voice Control ..................................................82
Cruise Control .................................................83
Information Display Control ........................83
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................84
Autowipers ......................................................85
Windshield Washers .....................................86
Lighting
General Information ......................................87
Lighting Control ..............................................87
Autolamps .......................................................88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .......................89
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................89
Daytime Running Lamps ..............................89
Automatic High Beam Control ...................90
Adaptive Headlamps .....................................91
Direction Indicators .......................................92
Welcome Lighting ..........................................92
Interior Lamps .................................................93
Ambient Lighting ...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................95
Global Opening and Closing ......................96
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................96
Interior Mirror ..................................................99
Sun Visors ......................................................100
Sun Shades ...................................................100
Moonroof .......................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...........................................................103
Warning Lamps and Indicators .................105
Audible Warnings and Indicators .............108
Information Displays
General Information .....................................110
Information Messages .................................116
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control ........................136
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
.......................................................................138
Heated Windshield ......................................139
Heated Rear Window ..................................139
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................139
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................139
Remote Start ..................................................140
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ....................141
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Head Restraints ............................................142
Power Seats ...................................................143
Memory Function ..........................................147
Rear Seats ......................................................148
Heated Seats .................................................149
Climate Controlled Seats ...........................150
Rear Seat Armrest .........................................151
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ...............153
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ................................158
Storage Compartments
Center Console ............................................160
Overhead Console ......................................160
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ......................................161
Keyless Starting .............................................161
Starting a Gasoline Engine ........................162
Engine Block Heater ...................................164
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .......................................166
Fuel Quality ...................................................166
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .........................167
Running Out of Fuel ....................................168
Refueling ........................................................169
Fuel Consumption ........................................172
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................173
Catalytic Converter ......................................174
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..............................177
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive .................................183
Brakes
General Information ....................................192
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
.......................................................................193
Electric Parking Brake .................................193
Auto Hold .......................................................194
Traction Control
Principle of Operation .................................197
Using Traction Control ................................197
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................198
Using Stability Control ................................199
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation .................................201
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................201
Front Parking Aid ........................................202
Side Sensing System .................................203
Active Park Assist .......................................205
Rear View Camera .......................................213
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation .................................217
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Using Cruise Control ...................................217
Using Adaptive Cruise Control .................218
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ....................................................227
Lane Keeping System ................................229
Blind Spot Information System ................234
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................236
Steering .........................................................240
Pre-Collision Assist ......................................241
Drive Control ................................................246
Load Carrying
Load Limit ......................................................248
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................253
Recommended Towing Weights .............254
Essential Towing Checks ..........................255
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......257
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ...................................................259
Economical Driving .....................................259
Driving Through Water ..............................259
Floor Mats .....................................................260
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................262
Hazard Flashers ..........................................263
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................263
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................264
Post-Crash Alert System ...........................266
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................267
Towing Points ...............................................268
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............269
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................270
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ........................271
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only) ..........................................272
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada .......................................................273
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
......................................................................275
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......275
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
......................................................................276
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ............................277
Changing a Fuse .........................................294
Maintenance
General Information ....................................297
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............297
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L ...................298
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L ...................300
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L .........................302
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L ..........................302
Engine Oil Check ........................................302
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................303
Engine Coolant Check ...............................304
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......308
Brake Fluid Check ........................................313
Washer Fluid Check .....................................313
Fuel Filter ........................................................313
Changing the 12V Battery ..........................314
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Checking the Wiper Blades .......................315
Changing the Wiper Blades ......................316
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................316
Changing a Bulb ...........................................317
Changing the Engine Air Filter ..................317
Vehicle Care
General Information .....................................319
Cleaning Products .......................................319
Cleaning the Exterior .................................320
Waxing ............................................................321
Cleaning the Engine ...................................322
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
......................................................................322
Cleaning the Interior ...................................323
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens ........................325
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................325
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ................326
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................326
Vehicle Storage ............................................327
Body Styling Kits ..........................................328
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ......................329
Tire Care ........................................................336
Using Summer Tires ...................................350
Using Snow Chains ......................................351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...........352
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................356
Technical Specifications ............................364
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L .....................366
Engine Specifications - 3.0L .....................367
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L ...............................368
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L ................................370
Vehicle Identification Number ...................371
Vehicle Certification Label .........................371
Transmission Code Designation .............372
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L ......373
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L ......379
Bulb Specification Chart ............................386
Audio System
General Information ....................................389
Audio Unit ......................................................391
USB Port ........................................................392
Media Hub ....................................................392
SYNC™ 3
General Information ....................................394
Home Screen ...............................................409
Using Voice Recognition .............................411
Entertainment ................................................421
Climate ...........................................................435
Phone .............................................................439
Navigation .....................................................447
Apps ...............................................................458
Settings ...........................................................461
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ..........................481
Accessories
Accessories ..................................................499
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect ..............................................501
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Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ..........504
Normal Scheduled Maintenance ............508
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance .............................................512
Scheduled Maintenance Record .............516
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ................536
End User License Agreement ...................541
Type Approvals .............................................571
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. We
recommend that you take some time to get
to know your vehicle by reading this manual.
The more that you know about it, the greater
the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
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.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the vehicle
you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual
may show features as used in different
models, so may appear different to you on
your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling your
vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.
E154903
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see
on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
E231157
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
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Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
E270480
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
E71340
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
E231160
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
E270945
Horn control
Panic alarm
E139213
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
E231159
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
E231158
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
E138639
Stability control
E163957
Hill descent control
E271982
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
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Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This
potentially includes information about the
performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine,
throttle, steering or brake systems. In order
to properly diagnose and service your
vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of
Canada in Canada), and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle
when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of
Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted
by law, use vehicle diagnostic information
for vehicle improvement or with other
information we may have about you, (for
example, your contact information), to offer
you products or services that may interest
you. Data may be provided to our service
providers such as part suppliers that may
help diagnose malfunctions, and who are
similarly obligated to protect data. We retain
this data only as long as necessary to
perform these functions or to comply with
law. We may provide information where
required in response to official requests to
law enforcement or other government
authorities or third parties acting with lawful
authority or court order, and such information
may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S.
only (if equipped), if you choose to use
connected apps and services, such as SYNC
Vehicle Health Report or MyFord Mobile App,
you consent that certain diagnostic
information may also be accessed
electronically by Ford Motor Company and
Ford authorized service facilities, and that
the diagnostic information may be used to
provide services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you products
and services that may interest you, where
permitted by law. For Canada only, for more
information, please review the Ford of
Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca,
including our U.S. data storage and use of
service providers in other jurisdictions who
may be subject to legal requirements in
Canada, the United States and other
countries applicable to them, for example,
lawful requirements to disclose personal
information to governmental authorities in
those countries. See SYNC™ 3 (page 394).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main purpose of an event
data recorder is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an
airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle; this data will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The event data recorder is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
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The event data recorder in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal; and
• How fast the vehicle was traveling; and
• Where the driver was positioning the
steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: Event data recorder data is recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data is recorded by the
event data recorder under normal driving
conditions and no personal data or
information (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) is recorded (see limitations
regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions
and Information privacy below). However,
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the event data recorder data with
the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford
of Canada do not access event data
recorder information without obtaining
consent, unless pursuant to court order or
where required by law enforcement, other
government authorities or other third
parties acting with lawful authority. Other
parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and
Ford of Canada.
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Note: Including to the extent that any law
pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies
to SYNC or its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is
enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through
any paired and connected cell phone,
disclose to emergency services that the
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or, in certain
vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump
shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911
Assist may also be capable of being used
to electronically or verbally provide to 911
operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other details
about the vehicle or crash or personal
information about the occupants to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not activate the 911 Assist feature. See
SYNC™ 3 (page 394).
Additionally, when you connect to Traffic,
Directions and Information (if equipped,
U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology
and advanced vehicle sensors to collect
the vehicle’s current location, travel
direction, and speed (“vehicle travel
information”), only to help provide you with
the directions, traffic reports, or business
searches that you request. If you do not
want Ford or its vendors to receive this
information, do not activate the service. For
more information, see Traffic, Directions
and Information, Terms and Conditions.
See SYNC™ 3 (page 394).
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such as
airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and
remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling may
apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-
ouswaste/perchlorate
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers
a full range of financing and lease plans to
help you acquire your vehicle. We are
dedicated to providing answers, information
and a truly extraordinary experience.
Use the options below to contact us with
questions about your account or financing
and we will respond promptly:
Web Address
www.LincolnAFS.com
Phone: 1-888-498-8801
Mail: Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
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P.O. Box 542000
Omaha, NE 68154-8000
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever
your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that conform
to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s
Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
meet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine
Ford replacement collision parts meet our
stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural
integrity, corrosion protection and dent
resistance. During vehicle development we
validate that these parts deliver the intended
level of protection as a whole system. A
great way to know for sure you are getting
this level of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Lincoln Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered
by the Lincoln Warranty. For additional
information, refer to the terms and conditions
of the Lincoln Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered
and what is not covered by your vehicle’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the
Warranty Manual that is provided to you
along with your Owner’s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNING: You risk death or serious
injury to yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific
warnings and instructions could result in
personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use a rearward
facing child restraint on a seat protected by
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector
WARNING: Do not connect wireless
plug-in devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain access
to vehicle data and impair the performance
of safety related systems. Only allow repair
facilities that follow our service and repair
instructions to connect their equipment to
the data link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction
with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle
diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming
services. Installing an aftermarket device that
uses the DLC during normal driving for
purposes such as remote insurance company
monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to
other devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to vehicle
systems. We do not recommend or endorse
the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless
approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will
not cover damage caused by an aftermarket
plug-in device.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
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.
Using mobile communications equipment is
becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when
using mobile communications equipment to
avoid negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but is
not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your vehicle
may be equipped with features and options
that are different from the features and
options that are described in this Owner’s
Manual. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By
referring to the market unique supplement,
if provided, you can properly identify those
features, recommendations and
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specifications that are unique to your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for
the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or
equipment listed as standard may be
different on units built for export. Refer to
this Owner’s Manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
You should play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant steps
toward this aim.
For details about Ford Motor Company's
sustainability progress and initiatives visit:
Web Address
www.sustainability.ford.com
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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At a Glance
Direction indicators. See Direction
Indicators (page 92).
A
Instrument cluster. See Gauges
(page 103). See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 105).
B
Wiper lever. See Wipers and
Washers (page 84).
C
Information and entertainment
display.
D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page
391).
E
Hazard warning flasher switch.
See Hazard Flashers (page 263).
F
Parking aid switch. See Parking
Aids (page 201).
G
Heated rear window switch. See
Heated Rear Window (page 139).
H
Climate controls. See Climate
Control (page 136).
I
Start button. See Keyless Starting
(page 161).
J
Entertainment, navigation and
phone.
K
Voice control. See Voice Control
(page 82).
L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. See
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
(page 80).
N
Cruise control switches. See
Using Cruise Control (page 217).
O
Information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 110).
P
Parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake (page 193).
Q
Lighting control. See Lighting
Control (page 87). Instrument
lighting dimmer. See Instrument
Lighting Dimmer (page 89).
R
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions on
how to properly use safety restraints for
children.
WARNING: Always make sure your
child is secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and weight.
Child safety restraints must be bought
separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow
these instructions and guidelines may result
in an increased risk of serious injury or death
to your child.
WARNING: All children are shaped
differently. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and other safety
organizations, base their recommendations
for child restraints on probable child height,
age and weight thresholds, or on the
minimum requirements of the law. We
recommend that you check with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
(CPST) to make sure that you properly install
the child restraint in your vehicle and that
you consult your pediatrician to make sure
you have a child restraint appropriate for
your child. To locate a child restraint fitting
station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free
at 1-888-327-4236 or go to
www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact
Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371
or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat
Clinic in your area. Failure to properly restrain
children in child restraints made especially
for their height, age and weight, may result
in an increased risk of serious injury or death
to your child.
WARNING: On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise very
quickly. Exposure of people or animals to
these high temperatures for even a short
time can cause death or serious heat related
injuries, including brain damage. Small
children are particularly at risk.
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended restraint typeChild size, height, weight, or ageChild
Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler
seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or
younger).
Infants or toddlers
Use a belt-positioning booster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child
safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between
40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if
recommended by your child restraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle seatbelt having the lap belt
snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt
centered across the shoulder and chest, and
seatback upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-
positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft.
9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if
recommended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
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• You are required by law to properly use
safety seats for infants and toddlers in
the United States and Canada.
• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster
seats until they reach age eight, a height
of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or
80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state
or provincial laws for specific
requirements about the safety of children
in your vehicle.
• When possible, always properly restrain
children 12 years of age and under in a
rear seating position of your vehicle.
Accident statistics suggest that children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in a front
seating position. See Front Passenger
Sensing System (page 50).
INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS
Child Seats
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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler
seat) for infants, toddlers, or children
weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age
four or younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
WARNING: Do not place a rearward
facing child restraint in front of an active
airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure children
12 years old and under in a rear seating
position whenever possible. If you are unable
to properly secure all children in a rear
seating position, properly secure the largest
child on the front seat. If you must use a
forward facing child restraint on the front
seat, move the seat as far back as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury or death.
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WARNING: Depending on where you
secure a child restraint, and depending on
the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies
and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those
features potentially unusable. To avoid risk
of injury, make sure occupants only use
seating positions where they are able to be
properly restrained.
When installing a child safety seat with
combination lap and shoulder belts:
• Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that
seating position.
• Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle until you hear a snap and feel it
latch. Make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle.
• Keep the buckle release button pointing
up and away from the safety seat, with
the tongue between the child restraint
and the release button, to prevent
accidental unbuckling.
• Place the vehicle seat upon which the
child restraint will be installed in the
upright position.
• Put the seatbelt in the automatic locking
mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not
require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when installing
the child restraint with combination lap and
shoulder belts:
Note: Although the child restraint illustrated
is a forward facing child restraint, the steps
are the same for installing a rear facing child
restraint.
Standard Seatbelts
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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat
with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
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2. After positioning the child safety seat in
the proper seating position, pull down on
the shoulder belt and then grasp the
shoulder belt and lap belt together
behind the belt tongue.
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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child restraint according to
the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is
not twisted.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the direction
the tongue is coming from) for that
seating position until you hear a snap and
feel the latch engage. Make sure the
tongue is latched securely by pulling on
it.
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5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion
of the belt and pull downward until you
pull all of the belt out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack.
The belt clicks as it retracts to indicate it
is in the automatic locking mode.
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7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to
make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (you should not
be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt
and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining slack
that exists once the extra weight of the
child is added to the child restraint. It also
helps to achieve the proper snugness of
the child restraint to your vehicle.
Sometimes, a slight lean toward the
buckle provides extra help to remove
remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child
restraint is equipped).
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10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and back
to make sure the seat is securely held
in place. To check this, grab the seat at
the belt path and attempt to move it
side to side and forward and back.
There should be no more than 1 in
(2.5 cm) of movement for proper
installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
to make certain the child restraint is properly
installed. In Canada, check with Transport
Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
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Inflatable Seatbelts
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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat
with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
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2. After positioning the child safety seat in
the proper seating position, grasp the
shoulder belt and lap belt together
behind the belt tongue.
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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child restraint according to
the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is
not twisted.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the direction
the tongue is coming from) for that
seating position until you hear a snap and
feel the latch engage. Make sure the
tongue is latched securely by pulling on
it.
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5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the lap portion of
the inflatable seatbelt and pull upward
until you pull all of the belt out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats.
Note: Unlike the standard seatbelt, the
inflatable seatbelt's unique lap portion locks
the child restraint for installation. The ability
for the shoulder portion of the belt to move
freely is normal, even after the lap belt has
been put into the automatic locking mode.
Note: The lock-off device on some child
restraints may not accommodate the
shoulder portion of the inflatable seatbelt.
Follow all instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the child restraint regarding
the necessary and proper use of the lock-off
device. In some instances, these devices
have been provided only for use in vehicles
with seatbelt systems that would otherwise
require a locking clip.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack.
The belt clicks as it retracts to indicate it
is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to
make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (you should not
be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt
and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling down on the lap belt in order to
force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining slack
that will exist once the extra weight of
the child is added to the child restraint.
It also helps to achieve the proper
snugness of the child restraint to your
vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward
the buckle will additionally help to
remove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child
restraint is equipped).
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10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and back
to make sure the seat is securely held
in place. To check this, grab the seat at
the belt path and attempt to move it
side to side and forward and back.
There should be no more than 1 in
(2.5 cm) of movement for proper
installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
to make certain the child restraint is properly
installed. In Canada, check with Transport
Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH)
WARNING: Do not attach two child
safety restraints to the same anchor. In a
crash, one anchor may not be strong enough
to hold two child safety restraint attachments
and may break, causing serious injury or
death.
WARNING: Depending on where you
secure a child restraint, and depending on
the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies
and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those
features potentially unusable. To avoid risk
of injury, make sure occupants only use
seating positions where they are able to be
properly restrained.
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