Hi gang. In the final generation MKZ’s, it is easy to enable the audio system with the ignition and accessory delay off. For example, at a drive-in movie theater.
Here is one way:
- Park the vehicle.
- Open the drivers door to shut down the Accessory Delay feature.
- Press the audio power button.
- The audio system will power up again.
Be patient, it can sometimes power up quickly, while other times it can take up to 10 or so to power back up. And if you get impatient and press a second time, it will turn off.
Now, all other power will be off, including the windows, climate control system etc. etc.
Then you can go to dark mode if you wish to dim the display screen. Or…just drape a towel over it.
This may not solve everyone’s particular situation, but it is a way to do things which may help some.
Good luck.
