2010 LINCOLN MKT driving

UNITS
Displays the current units in English or Metric.
Press RESET to change between English and Metric.
AUTO HIGH BEAM (if equipped)
This feature automatically turns on your high beams if it is dark enough
and no other traffic is present.
Press RESET to turn it off or on.
AUTOLAMP
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
Press RESET to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30,
60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
Press RESET to turn it off or on.
AUTOUNLOCK
This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.
Press RESET to turn it off or on.
COLLISION WARN GAP (if equipped)
This allows you to adjust the sensitivity setting of the collision warning
system. SeeCollision warning systemin theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Press RESET to change the sensitivity setting from high sensitivity <– –
– – –> to low sensitivity <–>.
COLLISION WARN CHIME (if equipped)
This feature warns the driver of a possible collision. SeeCollision
warning systemin theDrivingchapter for more information.
Press RESET to turn the warning chime on or off. The system will revert
to chime on each time the vehicle is started. The heads up display and/or
chime will activate briefly to confirm the last setting.
COLLISION WARN SYSTEM (if equipped)
This feature warns the driver of a possible collision. SeeCollision
warning systemin theDrivingchapter for more information.
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AWD OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when the AWD system has been
automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the
vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is
overheating. The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this
message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or
after the system is allowed to cool.
CHECK AWD (if equipped)— Displayed in conjunction with the
Throttle Control/Transmission/AWD
light when the AWD system is
not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON— Displayed when the engine oil life
remaining is 10% or less.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED— Displayed when the oil life left reaches
0%.
TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped)— Displayed when
the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM— Displayed when an attempt is
made to program a fifth integrated key to the remote key entry system.
For more information on integrated key, refer to theLocks and Security
chapter in this manual.
CRUISE ON RADAR READY (if equipped)— Displayed when the
driver pressed the cruise On/Off control and ACC was off.
CRUISE OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when the driver pressed the
Cruise On/Off control and ACC was on.
SET XXX MPH GAP ACC GAP (if equipped)— Displayed when
ACC is active and driver has selected a GAP setting using the steering
wheel control <---> button.
CRUISE OVERRIDE (if equipped)— Displayed when the accelerator
pedal is being pressed while ACC is active.
CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped)— Displayed when a system
malfunction is preventing ACC from engaging.
CRUISE MALFUNCTION (if equipped)— Displayed when a radar
malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.
CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if
equipped)— Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor
radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar.
Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
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COLLISION WARN MALFUNCTION (if equipped)— Displayed
when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system.
The system will be disabled.
COLLISION WARN NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped)— Displayed
when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system.
The system will be disabled.
COLLISION WARN NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE
MANUAL (if equipped)— Displayed when the collision warning
system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad
weather or ice/mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean
the sensor to resolve.
PRESS BRAKE TO START (if equipped)— Displayed when the
start/stop button is pressed without the brake pedal being applied. This
is a reminder that the brake pedal must be applied when the start/stop
button is pressed in order to start the engine.
SHIFT TO PARK (if equipped)— Displayed when the start/stop
button is pressed to shut off the engine with the shift select lever in any
position other than P (Park). Refer toFast restart featureinPush
button start systemin theDrivingchapter for more information.
NO KEY DETECTED (if equipped)— Displayed if the Intelligent
Access Key is not detected by the system in the following three
scenarios:
•When the start/stop button is pressed in an attempt to either start the
engine or cycle through the ignition states.
•When the engine is running and a door is opened then closed.
•When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) for the first time
after starting. Refer toPush button start systemin theDrivingchapter
for more information.
RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED (if equipped)— Displayed
when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and a
Intelligent Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle. Refer toPush
button start systemin theDrivingchapter for more information.
ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE (if equipped)— Displayed when the
vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
STARTING SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when there
is a problem with your vehicle’s starting security system; your vehicle
will not be able to start. See your authorized dealer for service.
KEY PROGRAMMED 3 KEYS TOTAL (if equipped)— Displayed
during spare key programming, when a third Intelligent Access Key is
programmed to the system.
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BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when a
fault with the blind spot information system has a fault. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when
a fault with the cross traffic alert system has a fault. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped)— Displayed when
blind spot information system is not available. SeeBlind Spot
Information System (BLIS
) with Cross Traffic Alertin theDriving
chapter.
CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped)— Displayed
when cross traffic alert is not available. SeeBlind Spot Information
System (BLIS
) with Cross Traffic Alertin theDrivingchapter.
SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL (if equipped)— Displayed when
the blind spot information system/cross traffic alert system sensors are
blocked. SeeBlind Spot Information System (BLIS
) with Cross
Traffic Alertin theDrivingchapter.
VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT (if equipped)— Displayed when
the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle. SeeBlind Spot Information System
(BLIS
) with Cross Traffic Alertin theDrivingchapter.
VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped)— Displayed when
the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle. SeeBlind Spot Information System
(BLIS
) with Cross Traffic Alertin theDrivingchapter.
ACTIVE PARK FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed when a fault has
occurred with the active park assist system. Refer toActive park assist
in theDrivingchapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK CANCELLED (if equipped)— Displayed when the
active park assist feature has been canceled when it is in use. Refer to
Active park assistin theDrivingchapter for more information.
CANCELLED BY OVER SPEED (if equipped)— Displayed when the
active park assist feature self cancels due to vehicle speed over the
preset limit allowed by the active park assist system. Refer toActive
park assistin theDrivingchapter for more information.
CANCELLED BY DRIVER INPUT (if equipped)— Displayed when
the autopark feature has been canceled due to driver inputs. Refer to
Active park assistin theDrivingchapter for more information.
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CANCELLED BY ADV TRAC EVENT (if equipped)— Displayed
when the active park feature has been canceled due to the
AdvanceTrac
system activating. Refer toActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
CANCELLED BY ABS EVENT (if equipped)— Displayed when the
active park feature has been canceled due to the ABS activating. Refer to
Active park assistin theDrivingchapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK REDUCE SPEED (if equipped)— May display when
using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK SEARCHING (if equipped)— May display when
using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
SPACE FOUND PULL FORWARD (if equipped)— May display when
using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
SPACE FOUND STOP (if equipped)— May display when using the
active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin theDrivingchapter
for more information.
PULL FORWARD USE CAUTION (if equipped)— May display when
using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
BACK UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION (if equipped)— May display
when using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
BACK UP USE CAUTION (if equipped)— May display when using
the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin theDriving
chapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK FINISHED (if equipped)— May display when using
the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin theDriving
chapter for more information.
REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE (if equipped)— May display
when using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped)— May display when
using the active park assist system. SeeActive park assistin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACTIVE PARK DEACTIVATED (if equipped)— Displayed when the
active park feature has been turned off. Refer toActive park assistin
theDrivingchapter for more information.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
Note:If your volume is muted and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is
displayed, refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
Mobile media system
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a mobile media system which allows
you to listen to, record and save music, play DVDs (audio and video) and
also access some climate control functions. Press the hard buttons on
the system face (such as RADIO or MEDIA) to access corresponding
menus on the touchscreen. Tabs will appear along the left side of the
touchscreen which represent major components within that menu.
Simply touch the desired tab to access.
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17.CD/DVD slot:Insert a CD or DVD, label side up.
After the system initializes, the screen will be divided in two sections:
•Status bars:This is the top and bottom portion of screen that
displays the clock or date and useful information, depending on the
current mode.
•Display area:The interactive screen that is activated by finger touch
and changes depending on current system operation. Graphical
buttons are displayed in this area depending on the current screen for
you to make choices.
Driving restrictions
In order to prevent the system from distracting you while driving, access
to certain functions are restricted when the vehicle is traveling above
5 mph (8 km/h). Restricted functions include:
•Scrolling of long lists
•Jukebox restrictions such as creating/editing playlists, sorting playlists,
editing track, artist and album names
•Uploading photographs
•Similar SYNC
features
Home screen
Your system has a home screen where you can save/view favorite
pictures, view your current audio and climate control settings as well as
display the audio visualizer. You can split the screen in to two or three
different sections, or you can choose to have one main view.
To access your home screen, press the house icon (
)atthebottom
left hand corner of any screen.
The left side of the screen will
display an uploaded photo. The
right side can also display the
uploaded photo. The upper right
panel will only display the current
audio settings. The lower right panel
displays the vehicle’s climate
settings (if equipped), the visualizer
or the hybrid fuel economy (if
equipped). Press
on the bottom
of the display to access the settings
screen for the right side.
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•Up to 256 files or folders can be displayed in one folder.
•Not compatible with discs written in Packet Write mode.
•Only the photograph(s) which meet these conditions will be displayed.
Note:When burning a CD, ensure that you ‘close’ or ‘finalize’ the disc
when the CD-burning process finishes (you should select this option
before you start burning). Consult your software manual or the program’s
Help files if you’re not sure how to finalize the disc. Also, write the audio
data into the first session of a multi-session CD as audio systems won’t
be able to sort through other sessions to find more audio tracks.
Rearview camera display (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rearview camera on the tailgate
which provides a video image of the area behind the vehicle. When the
transmission is in (R) Reverse, an image will automatically display on the
touchscreen. Once the vehicle is back in (D) Drive, the image will
continue to display until you are driving over 5 mph (8 km/h). To remove
this image from the screen, press any hard button on the mobile media
system.
When the vehicle is in Park (P), you
may press SETTINGS to make
adjustments to the brightness of the
display as well as the rearview
camera display.
When the rear camera delay
function is ON, it extends the
display of the camera image into
Drive mode until vehicle speed is
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). This
is useful when trying to
engage/disengage a trailer.
Prior to using, ensure that the camera lens is clear of any debris, mud,
etc. and that both reverse lamps are operational if using at night. For
further information, please refer toRearview camera systemin the
Drivingchapter.
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