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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 2009 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 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...when the ignition is not running, or in braking performance may occur. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on is illuminated. 13 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is dangerous. It will BRAKE ... checked by your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster WARNING: 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.
...when the ignition is not running, or in braking performance may occur. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on is illuminated. 13 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is dangerous. It will BRAKE ... checked by your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster WARNING: 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.
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...the temperature control. Press again to manually increase or decrease the fan 10. Fan Speed: Press to display cabin temperature settings. 34 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When activated, recirculates air in the display. : Distributes air through the floor ... seat floor ducts. The system will automatically provide outside temperature. EXT: Press to display outside air to cool down the interior of the vehicle. In automatic operation, the recirculated air operates automatically as necessary to activate/deactivate air conditioning. The system ...
...the temperature control. Press again to manually increase or decrease the fan 10. Fan Speed: Press to display cabin temperature settings. 34 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When activated, recirculates air in the display. : Distributes air through the floor ... seat floor ducts. The system will automatically provide outside temperature. EXT: Press to display outside air to cool down the interior of the vehicle. In automatic operation, the recirculated air operates automatically as necessary to activate/deactivate air conditioning. The system ...
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...control: Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in the cabin thereby reducing the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle. Airflow direction control: Press to control the driver heated seat. Note: Exterior readings are most accurate when the vehicle ...and the front and rear seat floor ducts. automatically in all modes except defrost. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in single zone. 36 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The system will illuminate in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. to Heated...
...control: Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in the cabin thereby reducing the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle. Airflow direction control: Press to control the driver heated seat. Note: Exterior readings are most accurate when the vehicle ...and the front and rear seat floor ducts. automatically in all modes except defrost. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in single zone. 36 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The system will illuminate in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. to Heated...
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...Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in four steps until they reach nighttime operating levels. The interior control lights dim progressively in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Certain displays like the message center and the climate ...control unit do not change with the dimmer control till the dash-mounted sensor senses full night conditions. 41 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) OFF Flash to pass Pull toward the instrument panel to activate. Lights High beams Push...
...Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in four steps until they reach nighttime operating levels. The interior control lights dim progressively in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Certain displays like the message center and the climate ...control unit do not change with the dimmer control till the dash-mounted sensor senses full night conditions. 41 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) OFF Flash to pass Pull toward the instrument panel to activate. Lights High beams Push...
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The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. Close the hood and turn on the lamps. 43 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down ) or counterclockwise (to adjust up to activate the right ...the left turn signal. Locate the vertical adjuster on the overhead console. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on each headlamp. Lights 5. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn the adjuster either...
The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. Close the hood and turn on the lamps. 43 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down ) or counterclockwise (to adjust up to activate the right ...the left turn signal. Locate the vertical adjuster on the overhead console. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on each headlamp. Lights 5. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn the adjuster either...
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...visibility. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents during normal operation. Examples of acceptable condensation are vented to turn on the interior of this design. Clearing time may also have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp(s). Condensation can be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." ... correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. 44 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can occur when the temperature is cold...
...visibility. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents during normal operation. Examples of acceptable condensation are vented to turn on the interior of this design. Clearing time may also have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp(s). Condensation can be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." ... correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. 44 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can occur when the temperature is cold...
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... mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is opened. Press the left side to operate the power windows. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up to minimize glare. The mirror will...in motion. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof (if equipped) may impair proper mirror performance. 60 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not block the sensors on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror UP ...
... mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is opened. Press the left side to operate the power windows. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up to minimize glare. The mirror will...in motion. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof (if equipped) may impair proper mirror performance. 60 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not block the sensors on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror UP ...
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...For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to come on , have the system inspected by the passenger seat. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on or continues to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in use. INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM ... SENSOR FAULT - Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is made to program a fifth integrated key to the left of the steering wheel. 80 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After the objects are by your authorized dealer. If the warning stays on or continues to...
...For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to come on , have the system inspected by the passenger seat. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on or continues to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in use. INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM ... SENSOR FAULT - Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is made to program a fifth integrated key to the left of the steering wheel. 80 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After the objects are by your authorized dealer. If the warning stays on or continues to...
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...the ignition or not. The vehicle can still be locked from any of the following : • Remote entry transmitter portion of the vehicle, or 83 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When you open , then closed , the vehicle can be disabled 20 seconds after the ignition has ...entry keypad, or • Driver power door lock control (Note: The driver's door must be open one of the front doors and you from the interior of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter. The door lock controls are closed ). Locks and Security POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the doors. • Press ...
...the ignition or not. The vehicle can still be locked from any of the following : • Remote entry transmitter portion of the vehicle, or 83 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When you open , then closed , the vehicle can be disabled 20 seconds after the ignition has ...entry keypad, or • Driver power door lock control (Note: The driver's door must be open one of the front doors and you from the interior of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter. The door lock controls are closed ). Locks and Security POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the doors. • Press ...
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Locks and Security INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is composed of the release handle. WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters ... children and adults in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. Unsupervised children could lock themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that will be taught not to familiarize themselves in vehicles. 88 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Adults are advised to play in the trunk and risk...
Locks and Security INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is composed of the release handle. WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters ... children and adults in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. Unsupervised children could lock themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that will be taught not to familiarize themselves in vehicles. 88 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Adults are advised to play in the trunk and risk...
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...by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to these high temperatures for your IKT is subject to your vehicle. 89 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Operation is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). The typical operating range for even a short... are particularly at risk. Locks and Security WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. On hot days, the temperature in the vehicle. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM ...
...by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to these high temperatures for your IKT is subject to your vehicle. 89 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Operation is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). The typical operating range for even a short... are particularly at risk. Locks and Security WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. On hot days, the temperature in the vehicle. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM ...
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... activates the illuminated entry feature; The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on position. The turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to : • remotely unlock the vehicle doors. • remotely lock all vehicle doors to the ...with you to the off position. Press and release to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled or disabled. 90 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: The interior lamps will flash twice to unlock the driver's door. Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by ...
... activates the illuminated entry feature; The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on position. The turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to : • remotely unlock the vehicle doors. • remotely lock all vehicle doors to the ...with you to the off position. Press and release to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled or disabled. 90 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: The interior lamps will flash twice to unlock the driver's door. Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by ...
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... one, or would like to buy additional IKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTs to unlock the door(s). 93 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the battery down to perform this chapter. Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)...authorized dealer for the correct orientation of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. How to reprogram your vehicle. Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is fully seated in the...
... one, or would like to buy additional IKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTs to unlock the door(s). 93 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the battery down to perform this chapter. Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)...authorized dealer for the correct orientation of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. How to reprogram your vehicle. Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is fully seated in the...
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...locked using the keyless entry keypad, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. Locks and Security The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to the on ) position, or • the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or... or • after 25 seconds of illumination. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 94 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The inside lights will not turn off ) position and all vehicle doors are closed. Note: Before...
...locked using the keyless entry keypad, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. Locks and Security The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to the on ) position, or • the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed, or... or • after 25 seconds of illumination. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 94 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The inside lights will not turn off ) position and all vehicle doors are closed. Note: Before...
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... door panel three times. 5. Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is active. 6. Turn the ignition from the ignition, the interior dome lamps (and the exterior mirror puddle lamps, if equipped) will chirp one long) to exit the procedure. Note: The horn will chirp once...courtesy lamps were turned on ) position. The lights will chirp once and honk once (one short and one time to the 1 (off ) position. 95 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The horn will illuminate. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off if all vehicle doors are closed and...
... door panel three times. 5. Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is active. 6. Turn the ignition from the ignition, the interior dome lamps (and the exterior mirror puddle lamps, if equipped) will chirp one long) to exit the procedure. Note: The horn will chirp once...courtesy lamps were turned on ) position. The lights will chirp once and honk once (one short and one time to the 1 (off ) position. 95 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The horn will illuminate. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off if all vehicle doors are closed and...
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... done within five seconds. The interior lamps will flash. Note: If the two-stage unlocking feature is turned on the remote entry transmitter portion of completing Step 2. The use of the wrong type of each other. additional coded IKTs may lead to your authorized dealer. 97 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...
... done within five seconds. The interior lamps will flash. Note: If the two-stage unlocking feature is turned on the remote entry transmitter portion of completing Step 2. The use of the wrong type of each other. additional coded IKTs may lead to your authorized dealer. 97 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...
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... to the authorized dealer to warn 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 ready to have the new key(s) programmed. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the turn signal... lamps and will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted. The system is open, then close the door. 101 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait 20 seconds and then repeat this system will sound the...
... to the authorized dealer to warn 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 ready to have the new key(s) programmed. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the turn signal... lamps and will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted. The system is open, then close the door. 101 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait 20 seconds and then repeat this system will sound the...
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...and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. For proper care of the booster seat. Seating and Safety Restraints Move a child to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Replace if necessary. Child restraint and safety belt maintenance Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat ...or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of a collision. 158 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow all safety belt assemblies in a collision. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including retractors...
...and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. For proper care of the booster seat. Seating and Safety Restraints Move a child to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Replace if necessary. Child restraint and safety belt maintenance Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat ...or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of a collision. 158 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow all safety belt assemblies in a collision. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including retractors...
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Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 20A 15A Protected Circuits Backup lamps, Electrochromatic mirror Horns Battery saver: Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Trunk lamp, Glove box lamp, Rear power windows Parklamps, License plate lamps Not used Not used Not used Rear window defroster Heated mirrors Starter coil, PCM High beams Delay accessories: Radio head units, Moon roof, Front power windows, Electrochromatic mirrors 215 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15A 30A 10A 30A 15A 7.5A 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 20A 15A Protected Circuits Backup lamps, Electrochromatic mirror Horns Battery saver: Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Trunk lamp, Glove box lamp, Rear power windows Parklamps, License plate lamps Not used Not used Not used Rear window defroster Heated mirrors Starter coil, PCM High beams Delay accessories: Radio head units, Moon roof, Front power windows, Electrochromatic mirrors 215 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15A 30A 10A 30A 15A 7.5A 2009 MKZ (378) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)