2014 LINCOLN MKZ brake

Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will
continue to have the normal braking
system (without ABS) unless the
brake system warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving,
it indicates a malfunction.
Switch off all unnecessary
electrical equipment and have the
system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
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It will illuminate when you
switch this feature off or in
conjunction with a message.
See Blind Spot Monitor (page 213).
See Information Messages (page
106).
Brake System
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It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake
with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving,
check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not
engaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized
dealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the
warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take
you longer to stop your vehicle. Have
your vehicle checked by your
authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking
brake engaged can cause brake failure
and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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It will illuminate when you
switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or
right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on.
If the indicators stay on or flash faster,
check for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb (page 286).
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is
on and any door is not
completely closed.
Electric Park Brake
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It will illuminate or flash
when the electric parking
brake has a malfunction. See
Electric Parking Brake (page 180).
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Instrument Cluster

Stability Control Off
It will illuminate when you
switch the system off. It will
go out when you switch the
system back on or when you switch
the ignition off. See Using Stability
Control (page 186).
Trunk Ajar
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Displays when the ignition is
on and the trunk is not
completely closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's
door and you have left the key in the
ignition with it in the off or accessory
position.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Chirps the horn twice when you exit
the vehicle with the intelligent access
key and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,
indicating the vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key
from the ignition and open the driver's
door and you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning
Chime
Sounds when you have left the
parking brake on and drive your
vehicle. If the warning chime remains
on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.
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Instrument Cluster

Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact
your authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page
182).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
Action
Message
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while
starting the vehicle.
Press Brake to START
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. SeeKeyless Starting (page 151).
No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to
shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access key is not detected inside the vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Run Power Active
This message is displayed when there is a problem
with your vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
Displayed during spare key programming, when an
intelligent access key is programmed to the system.
Key Program
Successful
Displayed during spare key programming, when an
intelligent access key has failed to be programmed.
Key Program Failure
Displayed during spare key programming when the
maximum number of keys have been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Displayed during spare key programming when notenough keys have been programmed.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
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Information Displays

Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pres-
sure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% orless. See Engine Oil Check (page 271).
Change Engine Oil
Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 271).
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake
system should be inspected immediately. See Brake
Fluid Check (page 280).
Brake Fluid Level
LOW
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stopthe vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature isexcessively high.
Engine Coolant Over-
temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level
Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in orderto help reduce high coolant temperatures.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport
or Factory mode. This may not allow some features tooperate properly. See your authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs servicedue to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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Information Displays

Park Aid
Action
Message
Displays when the system has detected a condition
that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 187).
Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition
that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 187).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake
Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is
running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5
km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake system has detected a
condition that requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunc-
tion Service Now
Displays when the electric parking brake is not set.
Park Brake Not
Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is running a diagnostic check.
Park Brake Mainten-
ance Mode
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but hasnot been released.
Park Brake Use
Switch to Release
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but hasnot been released and the vehicle is moving.
Press Brake To
Release Park Brake and Switch
The electric park brake system has detected a condi-tion that requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited
Function Service Required
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Information Displays

Action
Message
Displays when the electric parking brake was not
released causing it to overheat.
Park Brake System
Overheated
Displays when the electric parking brake is set and the vehicle is started.
Release Park Brake
Displays when the electric parking brake is set.
Park Brake Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is released.
Park Brake Released
Power Steering
Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition
that requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the
vehicle a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system has detected a conditionwithin the power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
Remote Start
Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the
gear shift button to drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and Gear Shift Button
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Information Displays

Seats
Action
Message
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not
available while driving.
Memory Recall Not
Permitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.
Memory X Saved
Starting System
Action
Message
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to
apply the brake.
Press Brake to Start
Displays when the starter has exceeded its crankingtime in attempting to start the vehicle.
Cranking Time
Exceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.
Pending Start
Cancelled
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Information Displays

Transmission
Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission
Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool.Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.
Transmission Over-
temperature Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and
has limited functionality. See Automatic Transmis- sion (page 167).
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up beforeyou drive.
Transmission
Warming Up Please Wait
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in
Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission
Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt
Mode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is lockedand unable to select gears.
Transmission Indicate
Mode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlockedand free to select gears.
Transmission Indicate
Mode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.
Press Brake Pedal
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Information Displays