2007 Lincoln Mkz Owner's Manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Lincoln
Model:
Mkz
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
5
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Cell phone use
7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
7
Instrument Cluster
10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
10
GAUGES
14
Entertainment Systems
16
AUDIO SYSTEMS
16
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
16
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)
22
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
23
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
24
Navigation system (if equipped)
28
Climate Controls
29
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
29
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated and cooled seats (if equipped)
31
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system operating tips
33
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
35
Lights
36
HEADLAMP CONTROL
36
Autolamp control
36
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay
36
Foglamp control
37
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
37
High beams
38
Flash to pass
38
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
38
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
39
Vertical aim adjustment
39
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
40
INTERIOR LAMPS
40
Dome lamps and map lamps
40
BULB REPLACEMENT
41
Headlamp Condensation
41
Replacing exterior bulbs
41
Using the right bulbs
41
Replacing headlamp bulbs
42
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
45
Replacing redundant park bulbs
45
Replacing primary park/turn signal bulbs
46
Replacing stop/tail/turn and side marker bulbs
47
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs
47
Replacing backup lamp/redundant tail lamp bulbs
48
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb
49
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
49
Replacing foglamp bulbs
50
Driver Controls
51
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
51
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)
51
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
52
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR
52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
53
Storage compartment
53
CENTER CONSOLE
53
CLOCK
54
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
54
POWER WINDOWS
55
Bounce-Back
56
Security Override
56
Window lock
56
Accessory delay
56
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRRORS
57
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
57
Power side view mirrors
57
SPEED CONTROL
58
Setting speed control
58
Disengaging speed control
59
Resuming a set speed
59
Increasing speed while using speed control
59
Reducing speed while using speed control
60
Turning off speed control
60
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
61
Radio control features
61
Climate control features
62
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
62
HOMELINK? WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
64
Programming
64
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
66
Operating the HomeLink? Wireless Control System
67
Erasing HomeLink? buttons
67
Reprogramming a single HomeLink? button
67
MESSAGE CENTER
68
Selectable features
68
Reset
68
Info menu
68
Odometer/Trip odometer
68
Distance to empty (DTE)
69
Average fuel economy (AFE)
69
Average Speed
70
Compass display
70
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
70
Trip elapsed drive time
72
Setup menu
72
System check
72
Units (English/Metric)
73
Language
73
Easy entry/exit seat
73
System warnings
73
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
76
Locks and Security
77
KEYS
77
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)
78
POWER DOOR LOCKS
79
Smart locks
79
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
79
Autolock feature
80
Autounlock feature
81
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
81
Power door unlock/lock procedure
81
Keyless entry key pad procedure
82
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
82
Power door unlock/lock procedure
82
Keyless entry key pad procedure
83
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
84
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
84
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
86
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
87
Opening front windows and moonroof (if equipped)
87
Locking the doors
87
Car finder
88
Sounding a panic alarm
88
Opening the trunk
88
Memory seat feature (if equipped)
88
Activating the memory feature
88
Deactivating the memory feature
89
Replacing the battery
89
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
90
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
90
Illuminated entry
90
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
91
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
91
Illuminated exit
92
Battery saver
92
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
92
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats and mirrors (if equipped)
93
Erasing personal code
93
Anti-scan feature
94
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
94
SECURILOCK? PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
94
Anti-theft indicator
95
Automatic arming
95
Automatic disarming
95
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys
96
Programming spare keys
96
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
98
Arming the system
98
Disarming the system
99
Triggering the anti-theft system
99
Seating and Safety Restraints
100
SEATING
100
Adjustable head restraints
100
Adjusting the front power seat
101
Power recline
102
Using the power lumbar support
103
Memory seat and mirrors
103
Heated seats and climate controlled seats (if equipped) operation
103
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
104
REAR SEATS
105
Split-folding rear seatbacks
105
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)
107
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
107
Personal Safety System?
107
How does the Personal Safety System? work?
108
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
108
Front crash severity sensor
108
Driver’s seat position sensor
108
Front passenger sensing system
108
Front safety belt usage sensors
109
Front safety belt pretensioners
109
Front safety belt energy management retractors
110
Determining if the Personal Safety System? is operational
110
Safety belt precautions
110
Combination lap and shoulder belts
112
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard
112
Vehicle sensitive mode
113
Automatic locking mode
113
How to use the automatic locking mode
113
When to use the automatic locking mode
114
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
114
Safety belt pretensioner
114
Safety belt height adjustment
115
Safety belt extension assembly
115
Safety belt maintenance
115
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
116
Conditions of operation
116
Belt-Minder?
116
One time disable
119
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder? feature
119
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
121
Important supplemental restraint system precautions
121
Children and airbags
123
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?
123
Front passenger sensing system
125
Determining if the system is operational
129
Seat-mounted side airbag system
130
How does the side airbag system work?
131
Determining if the system is operational
132
Side curtain airbag system
133
How does the side air curtain system work?
134
Determining if the system is operational
135
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
136
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
136
Important child restraint precautions
136
Children and safety belts
136
Child booster seats
137
When children should use booster seats
137
Types of booster seats
138
The importance of shoulder belts
139
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
140
Child and infant or child safety seats
140
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
141
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
144
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
145
Tires, Wheels and Loading
148
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
148
Treadwear
148
Traction AA A B C
148
Temperature A B C
149
TIRES
149
Glossary of tire terminology
149
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
150
TIRE CARE
152
Inspecting your tires
152
Tire wear
153
Damage
153
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
154
Tire Replacement Requirements
154
Safety practices
155
Highway hazards
156
Tire and wheel alignment
156
Tire rotation
156
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
157
Information on “P” type tires
158
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
161
Information on “T” type tires
162
Location of the tire label
162
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
163
VEHICLE LOADING
163
TRAILER TOWING
168
RECREATIONAL TOWING
168
Driving
170
STARTING
170
Positions of the ignition
170
Starting your vehicle
170
Important safety precautions
171
Starting the engine
172
Guarding against exhaust fumes
173
Important ventilating information
173
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
173
BRAKES
173
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
174
ABS warning lamp
174
Using ABS
174
Parking brake
175
TRACTION CONTROL?
175
STEERING
176
Speed sensitive steering
177
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
177
Brake-shift interlock
177
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle
179
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
180
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
181
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles
181
Basic operating principles
181
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
182
If your vehicle gets stuck
182
Emergency maneuvers
183
AWD Systems (if equipped)
183
Sand
183
Mud and water
183
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
184
Driving on snow and ice
185
Maintenance and Modifications
186
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
186
Roadside Emergencies
187
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
187
Getting roadside assistance
187
Using roadside assistance
188
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
188
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
189
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
189
FUSES AND RELAYS
190
Fuses
190
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
190
Passenger compartment fuse panel
190
Power distribution box
193
CHANGING THE TIRES
196
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
196
How to change a flat tire
198
Removing the spare tire and jack
199
Tire change procedure
199
Stowing the wheel and jack
201
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
201
JUMP STARTING
202
Preparing your vehicle
202
Connecting the jumper cables
203
Jump starting
205
Removing the jumper cables
205
WRECKER TOWING
207
Customer Assistance
208
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
208
At home
208
Away from home
208
Additional Assistance
209
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
210
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
211
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
212
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
212
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
213
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
214
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
214
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
214
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
215
Cleaning
216
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
216
WAXING
217
PAINT CHIPS
217
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
217
ENGINE
218
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
218
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
219
INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
219
INTERIOR
220
LEATHER SEATS
221
UNDERBODY
221
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
221
Maintenance and Specifications
223
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
223
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
223
Working with the engine off
223
Working with the engine on
223
OPENING THE HOOD
224
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
225
3.5L V6 engine
225
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
226
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
226
ENGINE OIL
227
Checking the engine oil
227
Adding engine oil
229
Engine oil and filter recommendations
230
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
230
BATTERY
231
ENGINE COOLANT
233
Checking engine coolant
233
Adding engine coolant
234
Recycled engine coolant
236
Coolant refill capacity
237
Severe climates
237
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
237
How fail-safe cooling works
238
When fail-safe mode is activated
238
FUEL FILTER
238
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
239
Important safety precautions
239
Refueling
240
Fuel Filler Cap
241
Choosing the right fuel
242
Octane recommendations
242
Fuel quality
242
Cleaner air
243
Running out of fuel
243
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
243
Measuring techniques
243
Filling the tank
243
Calculating fuel economy
244
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
245
Habits
245
Maintenance
245
Conditions
246
EPA window sticker
246
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
246
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
247
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
248
POWER STEERING FLUID
249
BRAKE FLUID
250
TRANSAXLE FLUID
250
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid
250
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])
250
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])
251
Low fluid level
251
High fluid level
251
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
251
AIR FILTER
252
Changing the air filter element
252
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
253
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
254
ENGINE DATA
257
Engine drivebelt routing
257
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
258
Safety Compliance Certification Label
258
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
258
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
259
Accessories
260
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
260
Exterior style
260
Interior style
260
Lifestyle
260
Peace of mind
260
Index
262
2007 Lincoln Mkz Overview
Introduction
The 2007 Lincoln MKZ is a luxurious midsize sedan that embodies a unique blend of style, performance, and advanced technology. This elegant vehicle redefines the driving experience with its sophisticated design, plush interior, and multitude of features aimed at providing a comfortable ride. As a flagship model in Lincoln's lineup, the MKZ stands out with its refined aesthetics and impressive engineering, making it a popular choice among discerning drivers who prioritize both luxury and performance.
Powertrains
The 2007 MKZ is equipped with a potent 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates an impressive 245 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque. This engine comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, providing seamless shifts that enhance the overall driving experience. For optimal performance, the MKZ allows for both front-wheel drive and an all-wheel-drive option, ensuring that drivers can navigate varying road conditions with confidence while still enjoying an exhilarating performance on the road.
Trims
Features
Inside the MKZ, an array of impressive features awaits. Standard offerings include heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and a state-of-the-art sound system. The advanced navigation system, available on select trims, provides effortless guidance, while a multitude of safety features—including anti-lock brakes, traction control, and multiple airbags—ensures every drive is both comfortable and secure.
Owners Manual
The owner's manual for the 2007 Lincoln MKZ is an invaluable resource for new owners, providing comprehensive guidance on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting. It includes detailed instructions for the use of all onboard technologies and systems, ensuring that owners can maximize the performance and longevity of their luxurious sedan.
User manual download
The Lincoln Mkz owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2007 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
Posted by, John Mana
Manual Questions
Do you have questions about the 2007 Lincoln Mkz owners manual?
Fill the form below and someone will help you!
Fill the form below and someone will help you!
