Preparing your vehicle

Preparing your vehicle - Jump starting - Roadside Emergencies - Lincoln MKZ Owners Manual - Lincoln MKZ

When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.

2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts.

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.

5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off.

    See also:

    Maintenance Schedule Log
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    Event Data Recording
    This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a roa ...

    Setting the clock
    CLOCK: Press to set the clock. The display will read SET TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time– hours and minutes and press OK. The clock will then begin from that ...