2019 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid User Manual

The 2019 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is a midsize luxury car that lets you drive in style and without hurting the environment. It has the sleek style and high-end features of the regular MKZ, but it also has a hybrid powertrain that saves a lot of gas and lowers pollution. The MKZ Hybrid has a hybrid system that blends a petrol engine and an electric motor. This makes for a smooth and efficient power source. This hybrid technology not only saves money on petrol but also makes the ride smooth and quiet. This makes it a great choice for people who want to reduce their carbon footprint without giving up comfort or luxury. High-end materials and careful attention to detail continue to make the 2019 MKZ Hybrid a pleasure to be inside. Offering comfortable seats for up to five people, it makes sure that the trip is enjoyable for everyone. When switching between petrol and electric power, the MKZ’s hybrid powertrain improves its total performance and makes driving more enjoyable. The 2019 MKZ Hybrid is a high-tech car with a suite of safety and driving assistance systems, an easy-to-use infotainment system, and smartphone integration. It’s perfect for people who want a luxurious and environmentally friendly car.

Parking Aids

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse (R) and when using the sensing system. The system may not detect objects with surfaces that absorb reflection. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash. Traffic control systems, inclement weather, air brakes, external motors, and fans may affect the correct operation of the sensing system. This may cause reduced performance or false alerts. The system may not detect small or moving objects, particularly those close to the ground.

Note: Keep the sensors on the bumper or fascia free from snow, ice, and large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors are covered, the system’s accuracy can be affected. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alerts. Certain add-on devices installed around the bumper or fascia may create false alerts. For example, large trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks, license plate brackets, bumper covers, or any other device that may block the normal detection zone of the system. Remove the add-on device to prevent false alerts. When you connect a trailer to your vehicle, the rear parking aid may detect the trailer and therefore provide an alert. Disable the rear parking aid when you connect a trailer to prevent the alert.

The sensing system warns the driver of obstacles within a certain range of your vehicle. The system turns on automatically whenever you switch the ignition on. You can switch the system off through the information display menu or from the pop-up message that appears once you shift the transmission into reverse (R). If your vehicle has a parking aid button, you can switch the system off by pressing the button. If a fault is present in the system, a warning message appears in the information display.

REAR PARKING AID
The system may not detect objects with surfaces that absorb reflection. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash.

WARNING: The system may not detect small or moving objects, particularly those close to the ground. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse (R) and when using the sensing system. The parking aid system can only assist you in detecting objects when your vehicle is moving at parking speeds. To help avoid personal injury you must take care when using the parking aid system.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt. Do not cover up the sensors. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. If your vehicle sustains damage leaving the sensors misaligned, this may cause inaccurate measurements or false alerts. Some accessories, for example, large trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can cause reduced performance or false alerts. The sensors are on the rear bumper. The sensors are active when the transmission is in reverse (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the parking aid system sounds a tone, the audio system may reduce the set volume. A warning tone sounds when your vehicle approaches an object. As your vehicle moves closer to an object, the rate of the tone increases. The warning tone continuously sounds when an object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from the center of the rear bumper. There is a decreased coverage area at the outer corners.

The sensor coverage area is up to 70 in (180 cm) from the rear bumper. If the system detects a fault, a warning message appears in the information display The system detects large objects when you shift into reverse (R) and any of the following occur:

• Your vehicle is moving backward at low speed.
• Your vehicle is stationary but an object is approaching the rear of your vehicle at low speed.
• Your vehicle is moving backward at low speed and an object is moving toward your vehicle, for example, another vehicle at low speed.

If your vehicle remains stationary for two seconds the audible warning turns off. If your vehicle moves backward the tone sounds again.

Note: If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from the rear bumper, the audible warning does not turn off.

Coverage area of up to 28 in (70 cm) from the front bumper. The coverage area decreases at the outer corners. When your vehicle approaches an object, a warning tone sounds. When your vehicle moves closer to an object, the warning tone repeat rate increases. The warning tone sounds continuously when an object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from the front bumper. You can switch the system off through the information display menu or from the pop-up message that appears once you shift the transmission into reverse (R). If your vehicle has a parking aid button, you can switch the system off by pressing the button.

Object Distance Indicator
The system provides object distance indication through the information display.

• As the distance to the object decreases, the indicator blocks illuminate and move toward the vehicle icon.
• If the system does not detect an object, the distance indicator blocks are gray.

When you shift into reverse (R), the system provides audible warnings and visual indications when your vehicle is moving and the detected object is moving toward your vehicle. When you stop your vehicle, the audible warnings stop after two seconds. Visual indication remains on when the transmission is in reverse (R). If the transmission is in reverse (R), the front sensing system provides audio warnings when your vehicle is moving and the detected obstacle is moving toward your vehicle. Once the vehicle is stationary, the audio warning will be stopped after 2 seconds. Visual indication is always present in reverse (R).
If the transmission is in drive (D) or any other forward gear (for example, low (L), sport (S) or any forward gear in a manual transmission), the front sensing system provides audio and visual warnings when your vehicle is moving below a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) and an obstacle is located inside the detection area. Once the vehicle is stationary, the audio warning will be stopped after 2 seconds and the visual indication stops after 4 seconds. If the obstacles detected are within 12 in (30 cm), the visual indication remains on. If the transmission is in neutral (N), the system provides visual indication only when your vehicle is moving at 5 mph (8 km/h) or below and an obstacle is located inside the detection area. Once your vehicle is stationary, the visual indication will stop after 4 seconds.

FRONT PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED)
The system may not detect objects with surfaces that absorb reflection. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash. The system may not detect small or moving objects, particularly those close to the ground. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse (R) and when using the sensing system. The parking aid system can only assist you in detecting objects when your vehicle is moving at parking speeds. To help avoid personal injury you must take care when using the parking aid system.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice, and large accumulations of dirt. Do not cover up the sensors. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. If your vehicle sustains damage leaving the sensors misaligned, this may cause inaccurate measurements or false alerts. Some accessories, for example, large trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can cause reduced performance or false alerts. The sensors are on the front bumper.

SIDE SENSING SYSTEM (If Equipped)
The side sensing system uses the front and rear side sensors to detect and map obstacles within the vehicle’s driving path, located near the sides of your vehicle. The side sensors are active when the transmission is in any position other than park (P).

Note: Obstacles that enter the side detection area without being detected and mapped by the front or rear side sensors will not be detected. The coverage area is up to 24 in (60 cm) from the sides of your vehicle.
When the system detects an object close to the side of your vehicle, an audible warning sounds. As your vehicle moves closer to obstacles within the driving path of your vehicle, the rate of the audible warning increases.

Obstacle Distance Indicator (If Equipped)
The system provides obstacle distance indication through the information display. As the distance to the obstacle decreases, the indicator blocks illuminate and move toward the vehicle icon. If there is no obstacle detected, the distance indicator blocks show greyed out. When you shift to reverse (R), the side sensing system provides audible warnings when your vehicle is moving and obstacles are detected within 24 in (60 cm) and are inside the driving path of your vehicle. When you stop your vehicle the audible warning stops after two seconds.

Note: Visual distance indication remains on when the transmission is in reverse (R). When you shift to drive (D) or any other forward gear, for example, low (L), sport (S) or any forward gear in manual transmission, the side sensing system provides audible and visual distance warnings when your vehicle is moving below a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) and obstacles are detected within 24 in (60 cm) and are inside the driving path of your vehicle. Once your vehicle reaches a standstill condition, the audible warning stops after two seconds, and the visual indication stops after four seconds. If the transmission is in neutral (N), the side sensing system provides visual distance indication only when your vehicle is moving below a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) and there is a front or rear parking aid obstacle detected, and the side obstacle is within 24 in (60 cm) from the side of your vehicle. When you stop your vehicle the visual distance indication stops after four seconds. If the side sensing system is not available, the side distance indicator blocks do not appear.

The side sensing system is not available under the following conditions:

• If you switch the traction control system off.

The side sensing system may not be available until you have driven approximately the length of your vehicle in order for the system to reinitialize if:

• You switch the ignition on, off, and back on.
• Your vehicle remains stationary for over two minutes.
• The anti-lock brake system is activated.
• The traction control system is activated.
• When the steering wheel angle information is not available, the side sensing system is not available. The vehicle must be driven at least 492 ft (150 m) above 19 mph (30 km/h) to recover the steering wheel angle information.

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (If Equipped)
You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system, and intervening, if required. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury, or death. The sensors may not detect objects in heavy rain or other conditions that cause interference. Active park assist does not apply the brakes under any circumstances. You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury, or death.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice, and large accumulations of dirt. Do not cover up the sensors. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. The sensors may not detect objects with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves. The sensors may falsely detect objects due to ultrasonic interference caused by motorcycle exhausts, truck air brakes or horns, for example. If you change any tires, the system must recalibrate and may not correctly operate for a short time.

Active park assist is a multi-step process and may require you to shift the transmission multiple times. Follow the onscreen instructions until the parking maneuver is complete. If you are uncomfortable with the proximity to any vehicle or object, you may choose to override the system by grabbing the steering wheel, or by taking full control of your vehicle after pressing the active park assist button. Keep your hands, hair, clothing and any loose items clear of the steering wheel when using active park assist. The sensors are on the front and rear bumpers.

The system may not correctly operate in any of the following conditions:

• You use a spare tire or a tire that is significantly worn more than the other tires.
• One or more tires are incorrectly inflated.
• You try to park on a tight curve.
• Something passes between the front bumper and the parking space. For example, a pedestrian or cyclist.
• The edge of the neighboring parked vehicle is high off the ground. For example, a bus, tow truck, or flatbed truck.
• The weather conditions are poor. For example, during heavy rain, snow, fog, high humidity, and high temperatures.

Do not use the system if:

• You have attached an add-on accessory close to the sensors on the front or rear of your vehicle. For example, a bike rack or trailer.
• You have attached an overhanging object to the roof. For example, a surfboard.
• The front bumper, rear bumper, or side sensors are damaged.
• The correct tire size is not in use on your vehicle. For example, a mini-spare tire.

Selecting an Active Park Assist Mode
Press the button once to activate parallel parking. Press the button a second time to activate perpendicular parking. If you press the button again the system switches off. If your vehicle is parked and after you switch the ignition on, you can use the information display to toggle through the modes. Press the button to switch the system on and open the system menu in the information display.

Note: If your vehicle is parked, the default mode is parallel park-out assist. However, if you did not use active park assist to parallel park your vehicle, use the information display to select park out assist. Note: You can repeatedly press the active park assist button to toggle through the modes only after moving your vehicle approximately 33 ft (10 m).

To toggle through the modes, use the buttons on the information display to select the following:

• Parallel parking.
• Perpendicular parking.
• Parallel park out assist.
• Switch the system off.

Note: There is no time limit for toggling through the modes.

Parallel Parking
The system detects available parallel parking spaces and steers your vehicle into the space. You control the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The system visually and audibly guides you into a parallel parking space. Press the button once to search for a parking space.

Note: You can also switch the system on after you have already driven partially or completely past a parking space. Press the active park assist button and the system informs you if you have recently passed a suitable parking space.

FAQ

Useful Link

2018 Lincoln MKZ Owner’s Manual
2020 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid User Manual