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Question
Answer
Can I put E10 or
E85 in my vehicle,
and how will it affect
my fuel economy?
Your hybrid vehicle can use E10 (10% ethanol,
90% gasoline) fuel, but you may notice slightly
reduced fuel economy because ethanol contains
less energy per gallon than gasoline. Your hybrid
vehicle is not designed to use E85 (85%
ethanol).
How long will my
high voltage battery
last? Does it need
maintenance?
The high voltage battery system is designed to
last the life of the vehicle and requires no
maintenance.
Can you charge the
battery with a plug
into an A/C outlet?
There are no provisions for charging the high
voltage battery from a power supply external to
the vehicle.
Can I tow the hybrid
behind my motor
home with all four
wheels down?
Yes. Your hybrid vehicle can be “flat-towed”
without modification. See the
Recreational
towing
section in the
Tires, Wheels and
Loading
chapter for more information.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the
Warranty
Guide
that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING:
Please read the section
Airbag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
in the
Seating and Safety Restraints
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
should
NEVER
be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
Introduction
11
2011 MKZ Hybrid
(hkz)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)