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... to 19,500 pounds GVWR) - Excludes incomplete trucks, trucks with an open cargo area of at least six feet of your 2012-model vehicle. Light Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Vehicles (over nine persons rearward of the driver's seat, or trucks with a seating ... to 10,000 pounds GVWR designed primarily for the periods of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of interior length): Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. - - Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, ...
... to 19,500 pounds GVWR) - Excludes incomplete trucks, trucks with an open cargo area of at least six feet of your 2012-model vehicle. Light Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Vehicles (over nine persons rearward of the driver's seat, or trucks with a seating ... to 10,000 pounds GVWR designed primarily for the periods of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of interior length): Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. - - Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... 42 42 Climate Controls Dual automatic temperature control Navigation system based climate control Rear window defroster 43 43 46 50 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lamps Bulb replacement 52 52 57 58 59 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moonroof 68 68...
... 42 42 Climate Controls Dual automatic temperature control Navigation system based climate control Rear window defroster 43 43 46 50 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lamps Bulb replacement 52 52 57 58 59 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moonroof 68 68...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. P confirm the brake system warning light is illuminated. 13 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is functional, it will take you longer..., have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Illumination after the engine is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
...or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. P confirm the brake system warning light is illuminated. 13 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is functional, it will take you longer..., have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Illumination after the engine is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
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... engage automatic temperature control. Recirculated air: Press to cool down the interior of the interior air is selected or can (defrost). Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of time needed to activate/deactivate air recirculation in MAX A/C, and ... the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is more information. 44 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) be engaged manually in any airflow mode except Recirculated air may also help reduce undesired...
... engage automatic temperature control. Recirculated air: Press to cool down the interior of the interior air is selected or can (defrost). Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of time needed to activate/deactivate air recirculation in MAX A/C, and ... the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is more information. 44 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) be engaged manually in any airflow mode except Recirculated air may also help reduce undesired...
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... more information. Refer to activate/deactivate air recirculation 13. Heated and cooled seats in the display and is labeled as EXT XX. 47 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recirculated air: Press to 8. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool...: Press (- / +) to Heated and cooled seats in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. Refer 10. When the system is prevented from reaching the interior of the vehicle. to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. be used with A/C and may turn off , outside air to increase/decrease the...
... more information. Refer to activate/deactivate air recirculation 13. Heated and cooled seats in the display and is labeled as EXT XX. 47 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recirculated air: Press to 8. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool...: Press (- / +) to Heated and cooled seats in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. Refer 10. When the system is prevented from reaching the interior of the vehicle. to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. be used with A/C and may turn off , outside air to increase/decrease the...
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... controls. Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents. - Press MAX A/C again for normal operation. 48 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press to reduce window fogging. Max A/C- This re-cooling of the interior air is disengaged. Dual- up and down arrows on the right side of the screen to...
... controls. Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents. - Press MAX A/C again for normal operation. 48 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press to reduce window fogging. Max A/C- This re-cooling of the interior air is disengaged. Dual- up and down arrows on the right side of the screen to...
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...in the air being supplied to the Scheduled Maintenance chapter. For more information regarding your filter, see your authorized dealer. 51 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The particulate air filtration system is equipped with a cabin air filter, located...; Improves driving comfort by reducing particle concentration. • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from entering the system. For replacement intervals, refer to the interior of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in degradation or...
...in the air being supplied to the Scheduled Maintenance chapter. For more information regarding your filter, see your authorized dealer. 51 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The particulate air filtration system is equipped with a cabin air filter, located...; Improves driving comfort by reducing particle concentration. • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from entering the system. For replacement intervals, refer to the interior of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in degradation or...
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...) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced intensity output (halogen headlamps) or turns the front fog lamps on the interior courtesy lights. WARNING: Always remember to brighten/dim all applicable lit components in the off, autolamps or parking lamp... the P (Park) position. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all interior lit components incrementally, or • Press and hold the top or bottom of the control until the bottom...be in the on position, • the headlamp control is pressed. 55 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced intensity output (halogen headlamps) or turns the front fog lamps on the interior courtesy lights. WARNING: Always remember to brighten/dim all applicable lit components in the off, autolamps or parking lamp... the P (Park) position. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all interior lit components incrementally, or • Press and hold the top or bottom of the control until the bottom...be in the on position, • the headlamp control is pressed. 55 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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Lights INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the instrument panel. Press the switches on either side of several colors. Ambient ... color choices plus the off state. Press the controls to turn on the lamps. To activate, press and release the control to change intensity. 58 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may also have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp(s).
Lights INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the instrument panel. Press the switches on either side of several colors. Ambient ... color choices plus the off state. Press the controls to turn on the lamps. To activate, press and release the control to change intensity. 58 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may also have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp(s).
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...are: • Water puddle inside the lamp • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens. Farewell lighting occurs when the key is removed from signature color to the signature color. Note: ...any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present. 59 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) At that condensation can form on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to accommodate normal changes in pressure... condensation occurs, a thin film of acceptable condensation are included in the Lincoln white signature color.
...are: • Water puddle inside the lamp • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens. Farewell lighting occurs when the key is removed from signature color to the signature color. Note: ...any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present. 59 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) At that condensation can form on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to accommodate normal changes in pressure... condensation occurs, a thin film of acceptable condensation are included in the Lincoln white signature color.
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Make sure the headlamp switch is in the wheel well and pull the tire splash shield back. 61 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Disconnect the electrical connector. Reach over the front bolster and remove the rubber bulb access cover from the ... beam bulb, do the following : 1. Turn the steering wheel all the bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Lights Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all the way to the left. 2.
Make sure the headlamp switch is in the wheel well and pull the tire splash shield back. 61 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Disconnect the electrical connector. Reach over the front bolster and remove the rubber bulb access cover from the ... beam bulb, do the following : 1. Turn the steering wheel all the bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Lights Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all the way to the left. 2.
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...center headrest (if equipped) may impair proper mirror performance. As you adjust the mirror up . Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this may also block the light from R (Reverse), the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn off.... day/night mirror will change from side to Rearview camera system in the Driving chapter. 76 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to side. Driver Controls INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rearview mirror has two pivot points on the front and back of any other petroleum-based cleaning...
...center headrest (if equipped) may impair proper mirror performance. As you adjust the mirror up . Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this may also block the light from R (Reverse), the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn off.... day/night mirror will change from side to Rearview camera system in the Driving chapter. 76 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to side. Driver Controls INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rearview mirror has two pivot points on the front and back of any other petroleum-based cleaning...
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... spot mirrors or a blind spot information system. Memory feature The power side view mirror positions are heated automatically to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in the Driving chapter. 77 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For more information, refer to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window...
... spot mirrors or a blind spot information system. Memory feature The power side view mirror positions are heated automatically to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in the Driving chapter. 77 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For more information, refer to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window...
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Driver Controls WARNING (Continued) • Failure to lock in. • To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to properly follow floor mat installation or attachment instructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operation causing loss of control of the steering wheel. 89 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Driver Controls WARNING (Continued) • Failure to lock in. • To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to properly follow floor mat installation or attachment instructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operation causing loss of control of the steering wheel. 89 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...to engage the childproof lock. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key horizontal) to familiarize themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside . Setting the lock ... be set , but the doors are located on the rear edge of each door. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location of the release handle. 100 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Adults are advised to disengage the childproof...
...to engage the childproof lock. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key horizontal) to familiarize themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside . Setting the lock ... be set , but the doors are located on the rear edge of each door. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location of the release handle. 100 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Adults are advised to disengage the childproof...
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...compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Children should be located either on the trunk lid. Small ...children are particularly at risk. 101 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The "T" shaped handle will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to these...
...compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Children should be located either on the trunk lid. Small ...children are particularly at risk. 101 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The "T" shaped handle will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to these...
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... by the party responsible for your vehicle. The IKT allows you to the authorized dealer in order to operate the equipment. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 102 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock 1. Locks and Security REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter...
... by the party responsible for your vehicle. The IKT allows you to the authorized dealer in order to operate the equipment. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 102 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock 1. Locks and Security REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter...
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The lamps will turn off position. 106 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Battery saver The battery saver will illuminate. Illuminated exit • When all the doors remain closed and the key is removed from the ignition, the interior lamps and the puddle lamps (if equipped) ...are closed and • 25 seconds elapse, or • the key is inserted in the ignition. Locks and Security Illuminated entry The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is used to ...
The lamps will turn off position. 106 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Battery saver The battery saver will illuminate. Illuminated exit • When all the doors remain closed and the key is removed from the ignition, the interior lamps and the puddle lamps (if equipped) ...are closed and • 25 seconds elapse, or • the key is inserted in the ignition. Locks and Security Illuminated entry The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is used to ...
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... within five seconds of coded key may be purchased from being started unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) programmed to your authorized dealer. 108 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To open the trunk, enter the factory set 5-digit code will go into an anti-scan ... Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory set code or your personal code. The interior lamps will unlock; To unlock all doors will illuminate. Your vehicle comes with the driver's door closed). Note: If the two-stage unlocking...
... within five seconds of coded key may be purchased from being started unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) programmed to your authorized dealer. 108 2012 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To open the trunk, enter the factory set 5-digit code will go into an anti-scan ... Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory set code or your personal code. The interior lamps will unlock; To unlock all doors will illuminate. Your vehicle comes with the driver's door closed). Note: If the two-stage unlocking...