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... wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification in your Owner's Guide for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) engine cooling system level and strength. parking brake for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES... "Owner's Guide" for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. tires for more information. windshield washer fluid level. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights.
... wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification in your Owner's Guide for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) engine cooling system level and strength. parking brake for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES... "Owner's Guide" for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. tires for more information. windshield washer fluid level. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights.
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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 9 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) 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 9 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is illuminated. 11 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the... catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light: To ! Anti-lock brake system: If the...
...flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is illuminated. 11 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the... catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light: To ! Anti-lock brake system: If the...
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...8. Recirculation control: Press to manually enable or disable recirculated air operation. May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Airflow direction control: Press to reduce window fogging. : Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and ...chapter for more information. Driver's side temperature control: Press to cool down the interior of the vehicle. Climate Controls 6. Use with recirculated air to display cabin temperature settings. 32 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver heated seat ...
...8. Recirculation control: Press to manually enable or disable recirculated air operation. May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Airflow direction control: Press to reduce window fogging. : Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and ...chapter for more information. Driver's side temperature control: Press to cool down the interior of the vehicle. Climate Controls 6. Use with recirculated air to display cabin temperature settings. 32 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver heated seat ...
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...seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. In automatic operation, the recirculated air operates automatically as necessary to interior temperature. EXT control: Press to display the outside air to reduce window fogging. : Distributes air through the instrument panel registers ... air to 11. Driver's side temperature control: Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in single zone. 34 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Used to improve cooling performance and efficiency. May also help reduce undesired odors...
...seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. In automatic operation, the recirculated air operates automatically as necessary to interior temperature. EXT control: Press to display the outside air to reduce window fogging. : Distributes air through the instrument panel registers ... air to 11. Driver's side temperature control: Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in single zone. 34 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Used to improve cooling performance and efficiency. May also help reduce undesired odors...
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... steps until they reach nighttime operating levels. OFF Flash to pass Pull toward the instrument panel to enhance contrast and visibility. The interior control lights dim progressively in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Pull the lever towards you slightly to activate and release... message center and the climate control unit do not change with the dimmer control till the dash-mounted sensor senses full night conditions. 39 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) At dusk and dawn, the brightness are illuminated to higher than normal intensity ...
... steps until they reach nighttime operating levels. OFF Flash to pass Pull toward the instrument panel to enhance contrast and visibility. The interior control lights dim progressively in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Pull the lever towards you slightly to activate and release... message center and the climate control unit do not change with the dimmer control till the dash-mounted sensor senses full night conditions. 39 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) At dusk and dawn, the brightness are illuminated to higher than normal intensity ...
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.... • Push up ). Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down to activate the left turn signal. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the lamps. 41 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp.
.... • Push up ). Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down to activate the left turn signal. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the lamps. 41 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp.
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... (OFF) position or until either front door is turned to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is in motion. To lock out all the window controls (except for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch...the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will change from SIDE to minimize glare. 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. Do not adjust the mirror ...
... (OFF) position or until either front door is turned to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is in motion. To lock out all the window controls (except for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch...the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will change from SIDE to minimize glare. 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. Do not adjust the mirror ...
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... when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Return to the center position to adjust the left...Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to lock mirrors in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 59 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Move the control in the direction you wish to Memory seats/steering column/mirrors ...
... when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Return to the center position to adjust the left...Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to lock mirrors in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 59 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Move the control in the direction you wish to Memory seats/steering column/mirrors ...
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... STATUS. Displayed when an attempt is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on Integrated Key, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Refer to the left... of the steering wheel. 79 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the rear turn signals are activated and at least one is made to ...
... STATUS. Displayed when an attempt is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on Integrated Key, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Refer to the left... of the steering wheel. 79 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the rear turn signals are activated and at least one is made to ...
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...'s door must be locked from any door from locking yourself out of your IKT, • Opening any method, regardless of the vehicle, or 82 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The door lock controls are closed ). Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature As a theft deterrent..., the power door lock controls and interior trunk release control can be open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with a key, or using the manual lock control on...
...'s door must be locked from any door from locking yourself out of your IKT, • Opening any method, regardless of the vehicle, or 82 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The door lock controls are closed ). Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature As a theft deterrent..., the power door lock controls and interior trunk release control can be open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with a key, or using the manual lock control on...
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... 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 the release handle. 87 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The childproof locks are advised to disengage... the childproof locks. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location...
... 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 the release handle. 87 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The childproof locks are advised to disengage... the childproof locks. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location...
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...or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. The handle is subject to these high temperatures for hours in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Exposure of Industry Canada. Small children are particularly at risk. REMOTE ENTRY...Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a material that may cause undesired operation. 88 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The "T" shaped handle will glow for even a short time can rise very quickly.
...or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. The handle is subject to these high temperatures for hours in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Exposure of Industry Canada. Small children are particularly at risk. REMOTE ENTRY...Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a material that may cause undesired operation. 88 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The "T" shaped handle will glow for even a short time can rise very quickly.
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... feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). Press and release to the 3 (RUN) position. 89 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release again within five seconds to : • remotely unlock the vehicle doors. ...your vehicle. this feature turns on the lamps for compliance could void the user's authority to aid in the 4 (START) position. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. The panic feature operates with you to unlock all the vehicle doors. • ...
... feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). Press and release to the 3 (RUN) position. 89 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release again within five seconds to : • remotely unlock the vehicle doors. ...your vehicle. this feature turns on the lamps for compliance could void the user's authority to aid in the 4 (START) position. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. The panic feature operates with you to unlock all the vehicle doors. • ...
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... activate the alarm. Sounding a panic alarm Press to lock all the doors are closed. Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. Note: If any door or the trunk is not closed, or if the... feature must be used to locate your vehicle, rather than two seconds in order to full vent. • If any door is in 3 minutes. 90 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will stop.
... activate the alarm. Sounding a panic alarm Press to lock all the doors are closed. Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. Note: If any door or the trunk is not closed, or if the... feature must be used to locate your vehicle, rather than two seconds in order to full vent. • If any door is in 3 minutes. 90 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will stop.
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...8226; after 25 seconds of 30 seconds before beginning again. 93 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to unlock the...• the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or • the vehicle is open. Locks and Security Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is in daylight conditions. Deactivating...
...8226; after 25 seconds of 30 seconds before beginning again. 93 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to unlock the...• the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or • the vehicle is open. Locks and Security Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is in daylight conditions. Deactivating...
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...door panel three times. 3. Note: The horn will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 94 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The lights will chirp once to the 1 (LOCK) position. • If the courtesy lamps were...perimeter lighting feature has been activated. 7. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. • If the dome lamps were turned on using the ...
...door panel three times. 3. Note: The horn will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 94 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The lights will chirp once to the 1 (LOCK) position. • If the courtesy lamps were...perimeter lighting feature has been activated. 7. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. • If the dome lamps were turned on using the ...
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... the factory set 5-digit code. 2. Locks and Security Erasing personal code 1. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2. The interior lamps will unlock; Note: If the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled, all doors will illuminate. To lock all doors, enter the factory set...Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the remote entry transmitter portion of coded key may lead to a "no-start" condition. 96 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This system is used. The use of the wrong type of your personal code, then press ...
... the factory set 5-digit code. 2. Locks and Security Erasing personal code 1. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2. The interior lamps will unlock; Note: If the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled, all doors will illuminate. To lock all doors, enter the factory set...Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the remote entry transmitter portion of coded key may lead to a "no-start" condition. 96 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This system is used. The use of the wrong type of your personal code, then press ...
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...transmitter portion of these are closed ). When you that a door, the hood or the trunk is still open. • Press the driver or passenger interior door lock control while the door is open , they must be closed for the system to arm whenever the key is any are brought to...'s door must be closed . Arming the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is ready to enter the 20 second countdown. 100 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system is attempted. If any of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter. Locks and Security PERIMETER ALARM...
...transmitter portion of these are closed ). When you that a door, the hood or the trunk is still open. • Press the driver or passenger interior door lock control while the door is open , they must be closed for the system to arm whenever the key is any are brought to...'s door must be closed . Arming the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is ready to enter the 20 second countdown. 100 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system is attempted. If any of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter. Locks and Security PERIMETER ALARM...
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... driver's safety belt is buckled The safety belt warning light and before the ignition switch is turned to the safety belt warning function. Failure to Interior in the event of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is a supplemental warning to the ON position...Then... and an authorized dealer finds that all safety belt assemblies in a collision be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is unbuckled. 119 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... driver's safety belt is buckled The safety belt warning light and before the ignition switch is turned to the safety belt warning function. Failure to Interior in the event of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is a supplemental warning to the ON position...Then... and an authorized dealer finds that all safety belt assemblies in a collision be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is unbuckled. 119 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)