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Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
and Cross Traffic Alert
*
BLIS uses radar sensors to help you determine if a
vehicle may be in your blind spot zone. Cross Traffic
Alert warns you of vehicles approaching from the
sides when the transmission is in reverse (R). BLIS
and Cross Traffic Alert display an indicator light in
your exterior mirrors, and Cross Traffic Alert also
sounds tones and displays messages to warn you
from which direction vehicles are approaching.
Note:
Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch
where the vehicle is moving. Refer to the
Driving
Aids
chapter in your
Owner's Manual
for safety
information and system limitations.
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 under-inflated. If this happens, stop and
check your tires as soon as possible. Inflate your tires
to the proper pressure. Refer to the
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
section in the
Wheels and Tires
chapter of your
Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
*
The kit is under the load floor of the luggage
compartment. 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 under the load floor
of the luggage compartment. The spare tire is
designed for emergency use only. Replace it as
soon as possible. For complete details, refer to the
Wheels and Tires
chapter of your
Owner’s Manual
.
Essential Information
Refueling
When refueling your vehicle:
1.
Put your vehicle in park (P) and switch
the ignition off.
2.
Open the fuel filler door and slowly
insert the fuel filler nozzle into the fuel
system up to the first notch.
3.
Leave the nozzle fully inserted until you stop pumping fuel. Stop refueling
when the fuel pump nozzle automatically shuts off for the first time. Allow at
least 10 seconds after pumping fuel before removing the fuel filler nozzle.
This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tank and not spill onto
the vehicle.
4.
Slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle and close the fuel filler door.
Note:
When using a portable fuel container, do not use aftermarket funnels, as
they do not work with the Easy Fuel system and may cause damage. Always use
the plastic funnel that comes with your vehicle. Clean the funnel after each use or
dispose of it properly.
Fuel Tank Capacity and Fuel Info
Fuel tank capacity varies on your MKZ, 16.5 gallons (62.5 liters) for 2.0L front-
wheel drive models and 18.0 gallons (68.1 liters) for 2.0L all-wheel drive and 3.0L
models. Use only UNLEADED gasoline blended with a maximum of 15% ethanol
and a minimum of 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.
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.
Open Window Buffeting
You may hear a pulsing noise when just one of the windows is open. Lower
the opposite window slightly to reduce this noise.
Lane Keeping System
*
This system uses a camera mounted behind the interior mirror to detect
unintentional drifting toward the outside of the lane. If drifting is detected, the
system either vibrates the steering wheel (Alert mode) or assists the driver by
gently steering back toward the center of the lane (Aid mode) or both
(Alert + Aid). The activation button
is on the end of the steering wheel stalk.
See the
Driving Aids
chapter in your
Owner's Manual
for complete information.
*if equipped
*if equipped
