2015 LINCOLN MKC parking brake

Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................157
Overhead Console........................................157
Ticket Holders
................................................157
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................158
Keyless Starting
.............................................158
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Engine Block Heater.....................................161
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................163
Fuel Quality
.....................................................164
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................164
Refueling.........................................................166
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Emission Control System
............................168
Transmission
Automatic Transmission................................171 All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177
Brakes
General Information
......................................182
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
..........................................................182
Electric Parking Brake
..................................183
Hill Start Assist...............................................185
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................187
Using Traction Control
.................................187
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................189
Using Stability Control.................................190
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
.......................................................191
Active Park Assist..........................................193
Rear View Camera........................................199 Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................203
Using Cruise Control...................................203
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
......................................................212
Lane Keeping System..................................213
Blind Spot Information System
..................218
Steering..........................................................223
Collision Warning System
..........................224
Drive Control
.................................................227
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................229
Luggage Covers...........................................229
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
..................229
Load Limit
.......................................................230
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................239
Trailer Sway Control....................................239
Recommended Towing Weights..............240
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Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This
potentially includes information about the
performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine,
throttle, steering or brake systems. In order
to properly diagnose and service your
vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of
Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access or share among them vehicle
diagnostic information received through a
direct connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
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See Power Windows (page 97).
C
See
Head Restraints (page 141).
D
See
Fastening the Safety Belts (page 38).
E
See
Rear Seats (page 146).
F
See
Power Seats (page 143).
G
See
Electric Parking Brake (page 183).
H
See
Opening and Closing the Hood (page 279).
I
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Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 105). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 107).
C
Wiper lever.
See Wipers and Washers (page 86).
D
Information and entertainment display.
E
Audio unit.
F
Hazard warning flasher switch.
See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 250).
G
Parking aid switch.
See Parking Aids (page 191).
H
Heated rear window switch.
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 139).
I
Climate controls.
See Climate Control (page 136).
J
Start button.
See Keyless Starting (page 158).
K
Audio control.
See Audio unit (page 346). Voice control.
L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment.
See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 82).
N
Cruise control switches.
See Using Cruise Control (page 203).
O
Information display controls.
See Information Displays (page 112).
P
Parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake (page 183).
Q
Lighting control.
See Lighting Control (page 90). Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 92).
R
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Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder
Feature
WARNING
While the system allows you to
deactivate it, this system is designed
to improve your chances of being safely
belted and surviving an accident. We
recommend you leave the system activated
for yourself and others who may use the
vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not
deactivate or activate the system while
driving the vehicle. Note:
The driver and front passenger
warning are deactivated and activated
independently. When deactivating or
activating one seating position, do not
buckle the other position as this will
terminate the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure. Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•
The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P) or neutral
(N).
• The ignition is off.
• The driver and front passenger safety
belts are unbuckled.
1. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the vehicle.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). After Step
2, wait an additional five seconds before
proceeding with Step 3. Once Step 3 is
started, the procedure must be
completed within 30 seconds.
3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt
three times at a moderate speed, ending
in the unbuckled state. After Step 3, the
safety belt warning light will turn on.
4. While the safety belt warning light is on, buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt.
After Step 4, the safety belt warning light
will flash for confirmation. •
This will disable the feature for that
seating position if it is currently enabled.
• This will enable the feature for that
seating position if it is currently disabled.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY
BELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make sure
they work properly and are not damaged.
Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts
to make sure there are no nicks, tears or
cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety
belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles,
front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle
support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped),
shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped),
shoulder belt guide on seat back (if
equipped), child safety seat LATCH and
tether anchors, and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after a crash. Read the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions for
additional inspection and maintenance
information specific to the child restraint.
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Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue to
have normal braking (without Anti-lock
braking system) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 218). Brake System It will illuminate when you engage
the parking brake with the ignition
on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that you do not have the parking brake
engaged. If you do not have the parking
brake engaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system malfunction. Have
the system checked immediately by an
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)
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you turn the left
or right direction indicator or the
hazard warning flasher on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 293).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It will illuminate or flash when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See Electric Parking
Brake
(page 183).
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn will sound twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key and
your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your 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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MKC (TME), enUSA Instrument Cluster

Park Aid
Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer. See
Parking Aid (page 191).
Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
See
Parking Aid (page 191).
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
You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If
the warning stays on after you have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See anauthorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
The electric parking brake is not set.
Park Brake Not Applied
The electric parking brake is running a diagnostic check.
Park Brake Maintenance Mode
The electric parking brake is set but you have not released it.
Park Brake Use Switch to Release
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