Lincoln-MKZ-Owner-Manual

Fuel and Refueling

Note: Do not attempt to start the engine if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect fuel. Incorrect fuel use can cause damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your vehicle immediately checked. System Warnings (If Equipped) If the fuel filler inlet does not fully close a warning message appears in the information display. 1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. 2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N). 3. Apply the parking brake. 4. Fully open the fuel filler door. 5. Check the fuel filler inlet and the area around it for any items or debris that may be obstructing its movement. 6. Fully insert a fuel pump nozzle or the fuel filler funnel provided with your vehicle into the fuel filler inlet. This action should dislodge any debris that may be preventing the fuel filler inlet from fully closing. 7. Fully close the fuel filler door.

Note: If this action corrects the problem the message may not immediately reset. If the message remains and a warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever Note: The transmission must be in park (P) or neutral (N). When using the manual override lever do the following: 1. Switch the ignition on.

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4. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within the area shown.

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5. When you finish refueling slightly raise the fuel pump nozzle and slowly remove it. 6. Fully close the fuel filler door.

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MKZ (CC9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, First Printing