Preparing your vehicle
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.
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SAFETY
There's no hunting or digging for Latch connectors in the MKZ. They stuck out
from the cushions, so there wasn't any thumb-wrestling with overstuffed cushions
to get everyone's child-safety seats ...
Opening the trunk
Press twice within three seconds
to open the trunk.
• Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
o ...
Sounding a panic alarm
Press to activate the alarm.
The horn will sound and the turn lamps will
flash for a maximum of three minutes. Press again or turn the ignition to the
on position to deactivate, or wait for the ...