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BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
with Cross Traffic Alert
*
BLIS aids you in detecting vehicles that may have
entered into your blind spot area on both sides of
the vehicle, extending rearward from the exterior
mirrors to approximately 10 feet (3 meters) beyond
the bumper.
Cross traffic alert warns you of vehicles approaching
from the sides when the transmission is in reverse
(R). It detects approaching vehicles from up to
45 feet (14 meters) away.
Note:
NEVER use BLIS or cross traffic alert as a
replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors
and looking over your shoulder before changing
lanes. The systems are not replacements for careful
driving. Use both systems only as an assist.
Essential Information
Easy Fuel® System
With this system, you open the fuel
door, insert the nozzle and begin
fueling. It is self-sealing and therefore
protected against dust, dirt, water,
snow and ice. Wait between five and
ten seconds from the time the refueling
nozzle is shut-off until you remove the
nozzle from the vehicle to allow residual fuel in the nozzle to drain into the tank.
When using a portable fuel container, slowly insert the fuel funnel (located in the
spare tire compartment) and pour the fuel into the funnel.
Note:
Do not use aftermarket funnels as they do not work with the Easy Fuel
system and may cause damage. Properly clean the funnel after each use.
Fuel Tank Capacity and Fuel Info
Fuel tank capacity varies on your MKZ, depending on your drive type and
engine: 16.5 gallons (62.5 liters) for front-wheel drive models equipped with the
2.0L EcoBoost engine and 17.5 gallons (66.2 liters) for all-wheel drive models
and those equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine. Use only UNLEADED gasoline
blended with a maximum of 15% ethanol and an 87 octane rating.
Do not use E85
(ethanol), diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel because it could
damage or impair the emission control system.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Your vehicle includes a feature that automatically shuts down the engine if it has
been idling for an extended period of time. The ignition also turns off in order
to save battery power. You can override this feature temporarily by pressing
the brake or accelerator pedal, or by pressing
OK
or the
RESET
button in your
information display. Refer to the
Information Displays
chapter of your
Owner’s
Manual
for more details.
Electric Parking Brake
The operating switch
replaces the conventional
handbrake, and is to the left of the steering column. To use,
pull the control up. The brake system warning lamp lights to
confirm that you applied the electric parking brake. You can
release the electric parking brake manually by switching on
the ignition, pressing the brake pedal and then pressing the
electric parking brake control down. Refer to the
Brakes
chapter of your
Owner's
Manual
for more details.
Towing
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any other vehicle may be limited. Refer to
the
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
section in the
Towing
chapter of your
Owner's Manual
for more information.
*if equipped
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Your vehicle displays a low tire pressure warning
light
in your information display when one or
more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. If
this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as
possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer
to the
Inflating Your Tires
section in the
Wheels
and Tires
chapter of your
Owner’s Manual
for
more information.
Temporary Mobility Kit
*
The kit is located under the load floor of the trunk.
The kit consists of an air compressor to reinflate
the tire and a sealing compound in a canister that
effectively seals most punctures caused by nails or
similar objects. The canister contains only enough
sealant compound for one tire. See an authorized
dealer for a replacement sealant canister after
each use.
This kit provides a temporary tire repair seal,
allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 120 miles
(200 kilometers) at a maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) to reach a tire service location.
Note:
After sealant use, the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized dealer. For more details,
refer to the
Wheels and Tires
chapter of your
Owner’s Manual
.
Location of Spare Tire and Tools
*
Your spare tire and tools are located beneath the
carpeted floor panel in the trunk of your vehicle.
The spare tire is designed for emergency use only
and should be replaced as soon as possible. For
complete details on changing your tire, refer to the
Changing a Road Wheel
section in the
Wheels and
Tires
chapter of your
Owner’s Manual
.
