2019 Lincoln MKZ Owner’s Manual
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ is a high-end midsize car with a stylish exterior and a high-end, comfortable interior. When you drive, the MKZ looks great thanks to its unique head and smooth lines. Inside the cabin, guests are given a high-class experience with carefully chosen materials and finishes. Seats in the 2019 MKZ are roomy enough for up to five people, making the ride comfortable for both short trips and long ones. There are usually two engine options for the 2019 MKZ: a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a strong V6 engine. This gives customers a choice that fits their needs. The MKZ can handle a wide range of road conditions thanks to its available all-wheel drive, which improves handling and grip. The MKZ also has a lot of high-tech safety and entertainment features, such as an easy-to-use infotainment system with touchscreen displays, smartphone interaction with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and more. The 2019 Lincoln MKZ is a great choice for people who want a high-end midsize car that puts both style and comfort first.
Transmission
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Always fully apply the parking brake and make sure you shift into the park (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds will limit engine performance, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury.
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent access key is inside your vehicle.
Push Button Shift Transmission
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic transmission. The shift buttons are located near the middle of the instrument panel. The gears are selected by pressing and releasing the PRNDS buttons. Every time a gear is selected, the selected button will light up.
Understanding the Positions of Your Electronic Transmission
Note: Always come to a complete stop before putting your vehicle into and out of the park (P).
Putting your vehicle in gear:
- Fully press down the brake pedal.
- Press and release the button on the instrument panel of the gear you want to select.
- The gearshift button you select will illuminate and the selected gear will appear in the instrument cluster.
- Release the brake pedal and your transmission will remain in the selected gear.
Note: If you attempt to leave your vehicle while it is in gear, the vehicle will automatically shift into park (P). Safety belts and door monitors determine your intent and make the shift for you. During this time, a message will appear in the information display screen prompting you to make the shift.
Note: To put your vehicle in gear with the door open, perform steps 1-4. See the Automatic Return to Park section in this chapter for more information on this feature.
Park (P)
With the transmission in park (P), your vehicle locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning. Always come to a complete stop before putting your vehicle into and out of park (P). An audible chime sounds once you select park (P). When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will automatically shift into the park (P). If the ignition is turned off while the vehicle is moving, it will first shift into neutral (N) until a slow enough speed is reached. The vehicle will then shift into the park (P) automatically.
Automatic Return to Park
Note: This feature will not operate when your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or neutral tow. Your vehicle has a safety feature that will automatically shift your vehicle into the park (P) when any of the following conditions occur:
- You turn the ignition off
- You open the driver’s door with your safety belt unlatched
- Your safety belt is unlatched while the driver’s door is open
If you turn the ignition off while your vehicle is moving, your vehicle will first shift into neutral (N) until it slows down enough to shift into the park (P) automatically.
Note: If you have waited an extended period of time, (2-15 minutes) before starting your vehicle, unlatching your safety belt will cause this feature to activate, even with the driver’s door closed.
Note: This feature may not work properly if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. If your door-ajar indicator does not illuminate when you open the driver’s door or the indicator illuminates with the driver’s door closed. See your authorized dealer.
Reverse (R)
With the transmission in reverse (R), your vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
With the transmission in neutral (N), you can start your vehicle and it is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
Stay in Neutral mode
Stay in Neutral mode allows your vehicle to stay in neutral (N) when you exit the vehicle. Your vehicle must be stationary to enter this mode.
To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
- Press the neutral (N) button on your shifter assembly.
- A message will appear in your information display screen prompting you to press the neutral (N) button.
- Press the neutral (N) button again to enter Stay in Neutral mode.
A message will appear on your information display screen when your vehicle has entered Stay in Neutral mode.
Note: During this mode, the neutral (N) button will flash continuously and your instrument cluster will display N as the selected gear.
Exiting Stay in Neutral mode
To disable Stay in Neutral mode select another gear. See the Putting the Vehicle in Gear for instructions on how to do this.
Entering a Carwash
Note: Always put your vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode when entering an automatic car wash. Failure to do this could result in vehicle damage not covered by warranty.
Drive (D)
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy.
Sport (S)
Putting the vehicle in sport (S):
- Provides additional engine braking and extends lower gear operation to enhance performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain or mountainous areas. This will increase engine RPM during engine braking
- Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic transmission shift strategy
- Provides gear selection more quickly and at higher engine speeds
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission
Your SelectShift Automatic transmission gives you the ability to change gears manually.
Paddle Shifters
With your vehicle in drive (D), the paddle shifters provide temporary manual control. They allow you the ability to shift gears quickly, without taking your hands off the steering wheel. You can achieve extensive manual control by pressing the sport (S) button.
- Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
- Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used. For some markets this feature is disabled. This feature will only function if your 12-volt battery has power. If vehicle battery voltage is not sufficient, an external 12-volt power source (for example, jumper cables, battery charger or jump pack) may be required to function the interlock override switch. Use the brake-shift interlock override to move your transmission from the park position in the event of an electrical malfunction. If your vehicle has a dead battery, an external power source will be required.
- Apply the parking brake and turn your ignition off before performing this procedure.
- Locate your brake-shift interlock access slot. The slot is located near the center console. The access slot does not have a label.
Note: Make sure that you correctly identify the access hole as not to damage the media hub. - Using a tool, press and hold the brake shift interlock switch. The shift buttons on the instrument panel will flash when your vehicle is in override mode.
- With the override switch still held, press the neutral button (N) to shift from the park.
- Release the override button.
- Your vehicle will remain in Stay in Neutral mode for wrecker towing purposes or can be shifted to the desired gear and driven (if possible).
- Release the parking brake.
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
This feature increases durability and provides a consistent shift feel over the life of your vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may have firm or soft shifts. This operation will not affect the function or durability of your transmission and is normal. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. Additionally, the strategy must be relearned whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if your engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to your transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more than a minute or damage to your transmission and tires may occur, or your engine may overheat.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, it may be beneficial to disengage the AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control system while attempting to rock the vehicle. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, you can help rock your vehicle out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
All-wheel drive (AWD) uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. The AWD system is active all the time and requires no input from the operator.
Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with Dynamic Torque Vectoring. This feature uses all four wheels to power the vehicle and independently controls the torque to each rear wheel. In addition, the system has the ability to overspeed the outside rear wheel in a turn. This increases traction and handling performance, allowing the vehicle to travel through road conditions and have path-following capability superior to conventional two-wheel drive and AWD vehicles. The Dynamic Torque Vectoring system is active all the time and requires no input from the operator.
Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free, and otherwise similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle under other conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage that is not covered under your warranty.
Note: When an AWD system fault is present, the warning AWD Malfunction Service Required is displayed in the information display. The AWD system is not functioning correctly and defaulted to front-wheel drive. When this warning displays, have your vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer.
Note: The AWD OFF message may also appear in the information display if the AWD system overheats and defaults to front-wheel drive. This may occur if the vehicle is operated in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes. After the engine has been restarted and the AWD system has adequately cooled, the AWD OFF message will turn off, and the normal AWD function will return. If the engine is not stopped, the AWD OFF message turns off when the system cools and the normal AWD function returns.
Note: The AWD OFF message may also appear in the information display if the AWD system overheats and defaults to front-wheel drive. This may occur if the vehicle is operated in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes. After the engine has been restarted and the AWD system has adequately cooled, the AWD OFF message will turn off, and the normal AWD function will return. If the engine is not stopped, the AWD OFF message turns off when the system cools and the normal AWD function returns.
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare or Mismatched Tires
Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating, and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position), or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door. If this information is not found on these labels, then you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury, and death. A spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided should never be used. The AWD system may disable automatically and enter front-wheel drive-only mode to protect driveline components if a non-full-sized tire is installed. This condition may display an AWD OFF message in the information display. If there is an AWD OFF message in the information display from using a non-full-sized spare tire, this indicator should turn off after reinstalling the repaired or replaced normal road tire and cycling the ignition off and on. It is recommended to reinstall the repaired or replaced road tire as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles (for example, 17-inch low-profile tires on the front axle and 22-inch high-profile tires on the rear axle) could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system. However, the AWD system is capable of tolerating any combination of new and worn tires of the same original tire size. For example, using 3 worn tread tires and 1 new tread tire all of the same original tire size, can be tolerated by the AWD system.
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD vehicles are equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud, and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. When driving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use a low gear when possible. Lower gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect against overheating of the engine
Basic operating principles in special conditions
- Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle.
- Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.
If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement
- If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface.
- It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
- It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern.
FAQ
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ typically seats up to five passengers.
The 2019 MKZ often offers a choice between a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a V6 engine, and a hybrid powertrain.
Yes, AWD is often available as an option, enhancing traction and stability.
The 2019 MKZ typically comes in multiple trim levels, each with its own set of features and options.
Safety features often include options like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and more.
Yes, the MKZ often comes with an advanced infotainment system, touchscreen displays, smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and available navigation.
You may have options for different interior materials and trims to customize your MKZ’s cabin.
Fuel efficiency can vary depending on the engine and configuration, but the hybrid version of the MKZ is designed for improved fuel economy.
Lincoln may offer a range of custom accessories and add-ons to enhance the MKZ’s functionality and appearance.
The warranty often includes a limited warranty, powertrain warranty, and roadside assistance. Specific coverage details can vary.
Yes, a mobile app may be available for controlling and accessing various features, such as remote vehicle controls.
Most dealerships typically offer financing and lease options to help you acquire an MKZ.
The MKZ can come equipped with features like a premium sound system, wireless charging, and advanced driver assistance systems.
Yes, the 2019 MKZ often offers a hybrid version, providing improved fuel efficiency.
You can visit the official Lincoln website, contact your local dealership, or request a brochure for pricing and availability details.