2015 LINCOLN MKS traction control

Note:
Your vehicle may be equipped
with a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly. A dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly is defined as a
spare wheel and tire assembly that
is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels. If you have a dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly it is intended
for temporary use only and should
not be used in a tire rotation.
Note: After having your tires rotated,
inflation pressure must be checked
and adjusted to the vehicle
requirements.
Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval (as indicated
in the Scheduled Maintenance
chapter) will help your tires wear
more evenly, providing better tire
performance and longer tire life.
Front-wheel drive and all-wheel
drive vehicles (front tires on the left
side of the diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can
be corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNINGS
If you choose to install snow tires on
your vehicle, they must be the same
size, construction, and load range as
the original tires listed on the tire placard, and
they must be installed on all four wheels.
Mixing tires of different size or construction
on your vehicle can adversely affect your
vehicle's handling and braking, and may lead
to loss of vehicle control. WARNINGS
Do not use snow chains or cables on
this vehicle as they may cause damage
to your vehicle which may lead to loss
of vehicle control. Snow chains have not been approved for use
on your vehicle.
The original equipment tires on your vehicle
may have an all-weather tread design to
provide traction, handling, and braking
performance in year-round driving. You may
install snow tires for improved traction when
driving in areas with sustained periods of
snow or icy driving conditions.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system is
not a substitute for manually checking
tire pressure. The tire pressure should
be checked periodically (at least monthly)
using a tire gauge, see Inflating your tires in
this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your
tire pressure could increase the risk of tire
failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and
personal injury. 279
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General Operation
Voice Command Control: Functions within
the Windows Automotive-based system may
be accomplished using only voice
commands. Using voice commands while
driving allows you to operate the system
without removing your hands from the wheel.
Prolonged Views of Screen:
Do not access
any function requiring a prolonged view of
the screen while you are driving. Pull over in
a safe and legal manner before attempting
to access a function of the system requiring
prolonged attention. Even occasional short
scans to the screen may be hazardous if your
attention has been diverted away from your
driving task at a critical time.
Volume Setting:
Do not raise the volume
excessively. Keep the volume at a level where
you can still hear outside traffic and
emergency signals while driving. Driving while
unable to hear these sounds could cause an
accident.
Use of Speech Recognition Functions:
Speech recognition software is inherently a
statistical process which is subject to errors.
It is your responsibility to monitor any speech
recognition functions included in the system
and address any errors. Navigation Features:
Any navigation
features included in the system are intended
to provide turn by turn instructions to get you
to a desired destination. Please make certain
all persons using this system carefully read
and follow instructions and safety
information fully.
Distraction Hazard: Any navigation features
may require manual (non-verbal) setup.
Attempting to perform such set-up or insert
data while driving can seriously distract your
attention and could cause an accident or
other serious consequences. Stop the vehicle
in a safe and legal manner before attempting
these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail: Any navigation
features are provided only as an aid. Make
your driving decisions based on your
observations of local conditions and existing
traffic regulations. Any such feature is not a
substitute for your personal judgment. Any
route suggestions made by this system
should never replace any local traffic
regulations or your personal judgment or
knowledge of safe driving practices. Route Safety: Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an
unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you would be
placed in an unsafe situation, or if you would
be directed into an area that you consider
unsafe. The driver is ultimately responsible
for the safe operation of the vehicle and
therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe
to follow the suggested directions.
Potential Map Inaccuracy:
Maps used by
this system may be inaccurate because of
changes in roads, traffic controls or driving
conditions. Always use good judgment and
common sense when following the
suggested routes.
Emergency Services:
Do not rely on any
navigation features included in the system
to route you to emergency services. Ask local
authorities or an emergency services operator
for these locations. Not all emergency
services such as police, fire stations, hospitals
and clinics are likely to be contained in the
map database for such navigation features.
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Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................127
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................. 128
Failure to Start.......................................................... 128
Fast Restart................................................................ 127
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................... 129
Important Ventilating Information.................... 129
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving..................................................................... 129
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.............................................................. 128
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............126 General Information............................................... 126
Steering..................................................................181 Electric Power Steering.......................................... 181
Steering Wheel....................................................65
Storage Compartments
..................................125
Sunroof See: Moonroof............................................................. 81
Sun Shades
............................................................81
Sun Visors...............................................................81
Illuminated Vanity Mirror......................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System
..............36
Principle of Operation.............................................. 36
Symbols Glossary..................................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.................290
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).............................214 Tire Care..............................................................264
Glossary of Tire Terminology.............................. 265
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................................................................. 264
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall................................................................ 266
Temperature A B C................................................. 265
Traction AA A B C.................................................... 265
Treadwear..................................................................264
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
................279
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System................................................................... 280
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ................................................................... 281
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................... 264
Towing a Trailer
..................................................198
Load Placement...................................................... 198
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........202 Emergency Towing................................................. 202
Recreational Towing.............................................. 203
Towing...................................................................198
Traction Control
.................................................150
Principle of Operation............................................ 150
Transmission Code Designation
.................293
Transmission.......................................................139
Transmission See: Transmission................................................... 139
Transporting the Vehicle...............................202 U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™......................................................236
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L........................238 Engine Shield............................................................ 239
Universal Garage Door Opener
.....................119
HomeLink Wireless Control System.................. 119
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.....................164
Blocked Sensor........................................................ 169
Changing the Set Speed....................................... 167
Detection Issues...................................................... 168
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control..............166
Following a Vehicle................................................. 165
Hilly Condition Usage............................................. 167
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation.................167
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control................... 167
Resuming the Set Speed....................................... 167
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control........................ 164
Setting a Speed........................................................ 164
Setting the Gap Distance..................................... 165
Switching the System Off..................................... 167
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.................170
Using All-Wheel Drive......................................142 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................... 142
Using Cruise Control........................................163 Switching Cruise Control Off............................... 163
Switching Cruise Control On............................... 163
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...............................................................54
Using Snow Chains
..........................................279
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Using Stability Control....................................152
AdvanceTrac® .......................................................... 152
Using Traction Control....................................150 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch..................................................................... 150
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls......................... 150
System Indicator Lights and Messages..........150
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).................................................215
V
Vehicle Care
........................................................257
General Information............................................... 257
Vehicle Certification Label
............................292
Vehicle Identification Number......................291
Vehicle Storage
.................................................262
Battery........................................................................\
. 263
Body........................................................................\
..... 262
Brakes........................................................................\
.. 263
Cooling system........................................................ 262
Engine........................................................................\
.. 262
Fuel system............................................................... 262
General....................................................................... 262
Miscellaneous.......................................................... 263
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................... 263
Tires........................................................................\
...... 263
Ventilation See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.................. 291Voice Control
........................................................66
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.....................84 Adaptive Cruise Control.......................................... 84
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................... 84
Battery........................................................................\
... 84
Brake System.............................................................. 84
Cruise Control............................................................. 84
Direction Indicator.................................................... 84
Door Ajar....................................................................... 84
Engine Coolant Temperature............................... 85
Engine Oil..................................................................... 85
Fasten Safety Belt..................................................... 85
Front Airbag................................................................. 85
Front Fog Lamps....................................................... 85
Grade Assist................................................................ 85
Heads Up Display...................................................... 85
High Beam................................................................... 85
Low Fuel Level............................................................ 85
Low Tire Pressure Warning.................................... 85
Low Washer Fluid...................................................... 85
Parking Lamps........................................................... 86
Powertrain Fault........................................................ 86
Service Engine Soon................................................ 86
Stability Control......................................................... 86
Stability Control Off................................................. 86
Washer Fluid Check
.........................................248
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.................................... 257
See: Wipers and Washers...................................... 69Waxing
..................................................................
258
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel............................. 283
Wheels and Tires.............................................264 Technical Specifications...................................... 288
Windows and Mirrors.........................................78
Windshield Washers
..........................................70
Windshield Wipers.............................................69
Wipers and Washers.........................................69
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