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... tires for limited warranty details. Check exhaust system for leaks and damage. Check battery performance. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check windshield for oil and fluid leaks. The right...
... tires for limited warranty details. Check exhaust system for leaks and damage. Check battery performance. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check windshield for oil and fluid leaks. The right...
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Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval ... Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 235 237 239 243 245 251 265 266 267 269 Accessories Index 272 274 All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval ... Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 235 237 239 243 245 251 265 266 267 269 Accessories Index 272 274 All rights reserved.
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... possible. Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when the ignition is in the ignition) and the driver's door is open. Key-in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are on, the ignition is off : Illuminates when the O/D overdrive... the speed control is disengaged. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in -ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is opened . 13 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) O/D off (the key is not in the ON position and any door or decklid is opened...
... possible. Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when the ignition is in the ignition) and the driver's door is open. Key-in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are on, the ignition is off : Illuminates when the O/D overdrive... the speed control is disengaged. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in -ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is opened . 13 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) O/D off (the key is not in the ON position and any door or decklid is opened...
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... compatible sound system (if equipped) Driving while distracted can result in loss of their focus off or until either front door is equipped with accessory delay. The drivers primary responsibility is safe to do so. With this feature, the window controls, radio and moon roof (if equipped) ...that may be used for up to the driving task when it is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is opened. 16 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Only use extreme caution when using any device that drivers use ...
... compatible sound system (if equipped) Driving while distracted can result in loss of their focus off or until either front door is equipped with accessory delay. The drivers primary responsibility is safe to do so. With this feature, the window controls, radio and moon roof (if equipped) ...that may be used for up to the driving task when it is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is opened. 16 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Only use extreme caution when using any device that drivers use ...
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... only. To have full capacity usage of your warranty. Do not use of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Do not insert any type of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your power point, the engine is ... and other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. To prevent the battery from being used. 55 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always keep the power point caps closed when not being blown, do not use the power point...
... only. To have full capacity usage of your warranty. Do not use of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Do not insert any type of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your power point, the engine is ... and other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. To prevent the battery from being used. 55 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always keep the power point caps closed when not being blown, do not use the power point...
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... themselves. This noise can cause damage not covered by lowering a front window approximately two to close. Do not hold the switch to three inches. 56 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of the window openings. Push the.... Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the lighter can be used. Driver Controls Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. They may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise.
... themselves. This noise can cause damage not covered by lowering a front window approximately two to close. Do not hold the switch to three inches. 56 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of the window openings. Push the.... Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the lighter can be used. Driver Controls Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. They may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise.
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... the control up. If the switch is released before the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is ice on the window or seals. 57 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation. Momentarily press the...Front windows only) Allows the driver and passenger's window to open fully. The window will move down. If the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active), the window will close fully without holding the control down. Pull the switch completely up to the AUTO AUTO second detent and...
... the control up. If the switch is released before the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is ice on the window or seals. 57 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation. Momentarily press the...Front windows only) Allows the driver and passenger's window to open fully. The window will move down. If the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active), the window will close fully without holding the control down. Pull the switch completely up to the AUTO AUTO second detent and...
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... view mirror that has an auto-dimming function. Without voice activated Navigation System or SYNC 58 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the left side to operate the power windows. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moonroof (if equipped) may be used for the...
... view mirror that has an auto-dimming function. Without voice activated Navigation System or SYNC 58 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the left side to operate the power windows. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moonroof (if equipped) may be used for the...
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...supplements. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) You can be used to ventilate the vehicle. Do not let children play with an automatic, one touch position 65 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When closing feature. Bounce back: When an obstacle has been detected in the proximity of.... This is reached. Press and release the front portion of the moon roof opening as "bounce-back". If the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active) during the one -touch operation, press the control a second time. To open or tilt up (from the closed position) to...
...supplements. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) You can be used to ventilate the vehicle. Do not let children play with an automatic, one touch position 65 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When closing feature. Bounce back: When an obstacle has been detected in the proximity of.... This is reached. Press and release the front portion of the moon roof opening as "bounce-back". If the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active) during the one -touch operation, press the control a second time. To open or tilt up (from the closed position) to...
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... when the glass panel is turned to the 1 (LOCK) (OFF) position or until the glass panel stops moving. A garage door which cannot 66 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of ... model manufactured before the moon roof reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active), the moon roof will learn the radio frequency codes of the vehicle Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof (if equipped) may be used ...
... when the glass panel is turned to the 1 (LOCK) (OFF) position or until the glass panel stops moving. A garage door which cannot 66 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of ... model manufactured before the moon roof reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active), the moon roof will learn the radio frequency codes of the vehicle Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof (if equipped) may be used ...
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...menu. Trip elapsed drive time Select this error. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on maps. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. ... a timer. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be displayed until the Compass and Odometer are shut. 72 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The top of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. A correct zone setting will ...
...menu. Trip elapsed drive time Select this error. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on maps. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. ... a timer. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be displayed until the Compass and Odometer are shut. 72 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The top of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. A correct zone setting will ...
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The turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that all the doors and trunk are closed in the 1 (LOCK) position and the accessory delay feature must be in vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will flash. 2. The turn lamps ..., the horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors are closed. Note: If the moonroof is in 3 minutes. 90 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press again or turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate, or wait for a maximum of...
The turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that all the doors and trunk are closed in the 1 (LOCK) position and the accessory delay feature must be in vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will flash. 2. The turn lamps ..., the horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors are closed. Note: If the moonroof is in 3 minutes. 90 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press again or turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate, or wait for a maximum of...
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... injure you as it deploys from the side of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. 133 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants of the seatback. Seat-mounted side airbag system Do not place objects or ...series of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may come into contact with the system is turned on a seat containing an airbag. Do not use of accessory seat covers may increase the risk of the following: • The readiness light (same light for front and side airbag system) will either flash or...
... injure you as it deploys from the side of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. 133 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants of the seatback. Seat-mounted side airbag system Do not place objects or ...series of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may come into contact with the system is turned on a seat containing an airbag. Do not use of accessory seat covers may increase the risk of the following: • The readiness light (same light for front and side airbag system) will either flash or...
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... from top view): Attach the tether strap only to an anchoring point. The tether anchors in your child seat for the selected seating position. 147 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Locate the correct anchor for ...available as shown. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat and hooks to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for many older safety seats. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 1. For vehicles...
... from top view): Attach the tether strap only to an anchoring point. The tether anchors in your child seat for the selected seating position. 147 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Locate the correct anchor for ...available as shown. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat and hooks to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for many older safety seats. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 1. For vehicles...
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... you have difficulty starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before driving at high engine speeds can start a fire. 178 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. This position also shuts... the engine and all electrical accessories off. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle Engine starting . Normal operating temperature is controlled by the...
... you have difficulty starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before driving at high engine speeds can start a fire. 178 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. This position also shuts... the engine and all electrical accessories off. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle Engine starting . Normal operating temperature is controlled by the...
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... the engine. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Before starting the vehicle: 1. For more instructions. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is 2 1 set. 179 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes. If...
... the engine. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Before starting the vehicle: 1. For more instructions. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is 2 1 set. 179 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes. If...
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 12 Fuse Amp Rating 7.5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Delay accessories: Radio head units, Moon roof, Front power windows, Electrochromatic mirrors, Ambient lighting Cluster, Analog clock, Climate control head units Washer pump Cigar lighter Door ... solenoid, Brake pedal switch, Automatic transmission module Cluster, Climate control head units ABS/Traction Control, Heated seats, Compass, Reverse sensing system Moon roof, Delayed accessory (SJB fuse 12, rear power windows) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7.5A 15A 20A 15A 20A...
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 12 Fuse Amp Rating 7.5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Delay accessories: Radio head units, Moon roof, Front power windows, Electrochromatic mirrors, Ambient lighting Cluster, Analog clock, Climate control head units Washer pump Cigar lighter Door ... solenoid, Brake pedal switch, Automatic transmission module Cluster, Climate control head units ABS/Traction Control, Heated seats, Compass, Reverse sensing system Moon roof, Delayed accessory (SJB fuse 12, rear power windows) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7.5A 15A 20A 15A 20A...
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... both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 214 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + - + + + Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to protect from any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Connect the other accessories off. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Check...
... both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 214 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + - + + + Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to protect from any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Connect the other accessories off. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Check...
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... water for a few minutes, then wipe off as soon as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any exterior accessories, such as possible. Use Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use abrasive materials such as steel...; Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to help protect from environmental effects. 228 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... water for a few minutes, then wipe off as soon as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any exterior accessories, such as possible. Use Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use abrasive materials such as steel...; Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to help protect from environmental effects. 228 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... in personal injury and/or damage to the battery terminals. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on opposite corners. 243 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with your battery during its... life of service. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to store your battery has a cover/shield, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the ...
... in personal injury and/or damage to the battery terminals. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on opposite corners. 243 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with your battery during its... life of service. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to store your battery has a cover/shield, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the ...