2015 LINCOLN MKS warning

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
Note:
Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 109). WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel when
your vehicle is moving. Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•
Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the
control.
• Telescope: Press the front or rear of the
control.
The steering column sets a stopping position
just short of the end of the column position
to prevent damage to the steering column.
A new stopping position sets if the steering
column encounters an object when tilting or
telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:
1. Press the steering column control again after encountering the new stopping
position.
2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the column position.
A new stopping position is set. The next time
you tilt or telescope the steering column, it
will stop just short of the end of the column
position. Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering column
position with the memory function. See
Memory Function
(page 114).
Note: Pressing the adjustment control during
memory recall cancels the operation. The
column responds to the adjustment control.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature (If Equipped)
When you switch the ignition off, the steering
column will move to the full up position to
allow extra room to exit your vehicle. The
column will return to the previous setting
when you switch the ignition on. You can
enable or disable this feature in the
information display. See
Information
Displays (page 88).
AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions with
the control:
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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS
WARNING
Never use the controls while your feet
are on the accelerator and brake pedals
and the vehicle is moving.
You can find the control on the left side of
the steering column. Press and hold the
appropriate side of the control to move the
pedals.
A. Farther
B. Closer
You can save and recall the pedal positions
with the memory feature. See Memory
Function (page 114). Note:
Adjust the pedals only when your
vehicle is in
P (Park).
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LIGHTING CONTROL
OffA
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps
B
Headlamps
C High Beams Push the lever away from you to switch the
high beams on.
Push the lever away from you again or pull
the lever toward you to switch the high
beams off.
Headlamp Flasher Pull the lever toward you slightly and release
it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING
The autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog. Make sure the headlamps are switched
to auto or on, as appropriate, during all low
visibility conditions. Failure to do so may
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•
Press and hold the top of the control to
the second detent to switch the interior
lights on.
• Press and hold the bottom of the control
to the second detent to switch the interior
lights off.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You will
hear a short tone. The headlamps will switch
off automatically after three minutes with
any door open or 30 seconds after the last
door has been closed. You can cancel this
feature by pulling the direction indicator
toward you again or switching the ignition on. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped) WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the tail lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Always
ensure that your headlamps are switched to
auto or on, as appropriate, during all low
visibility conditions. Failure to do so may
result in a collision. Type 1 - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
When you switch the ignition to the on
position and the lighting control is in the off,
autolamps or parking lamp position, the
daytime running lamps will turn on whenever
the headlamps are off. They turn off only
when the headlamps are on.Type 2 - Configurable
Note:
If this type is equipped, you are able to
switch the daytime running lamps on or off
using the information display controls. See
Information Displays
(page 88).
When the daytime running lamps are
switched on in the information display and
you switch the ignition to the on position with
the lighting control in the autolamps position,
the daytime running lamps turn on whenever
the headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps
and can be used to temporarily override
autolamp control.
When switched off in the information display,
the daytime running lamps are off in all
lighting control switch positions.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you
should verify they are free of
obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity of
the window openings. Press the control to open the window.
Lift the control to close the window. Note:
You may hear a pulsing noise when just
one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this noise.
One-Touch Down
Press the control fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the control fully and release it. Press or
lift the control again to stop the window.
Global Opening (If Equipped)
Press and hold the unlock button on the
remote control to open the front windows
and vent the moonroof. Release the button
when the motion starts. The windows and
moonroof continue opening.
Press the lock or unlock button on the remote
control to stop the motion.
Note: The ignition must be off and the
accessory delay feature must remain off to
operate this feature.
Note: To disable this feature, contact your
authorized dealer. Bounce-Back
The window stops automatically while
closing. It reverses some distance if there is
an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING
When you override the bounce-back
feature the window will not reverse if
it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal injury
or damage to your vehicle. Pull the window control up and hold within
two seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window travels
up with no bounce-back protection. The
window stops if you release the control
before the window closes fully.
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Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It lights when you lock the
rear window controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window controls for several
minutes after you switch the ignition off or
until you open either front door.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving. Left-hand mirror
A
Adjustment control
B
Right-hand mirror
C
To adjust a mirror:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The
control will illuminate.
2. Adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror switch again.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to its
original position. Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page
107).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror positions
through the memory function. See Memory
Function
(page 114).
Auto-Dimming Feature
The driver ’s exterior mirror will automatically
dim when the interior auto-dimming mirror
is activated.
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
(If
Equipped) WARNING
Objects in the blind spot mirror are
closer than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex
mirror built into the upper outboard corner
of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to
increase your visibility along the side of your
vehicle.
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Check the main mirror first before a lane
change, then check the blind spot mirror. If
no vehicles are present in the blind spot
mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane is
at a safe distance, signal that you intend to
change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to
verify traffic is clear and carefully change
lanes. The image of the approaching vehicle is small
and near the inboard edge of the main mirror
when it is at a distance. The image becomes
larger and begins to move outboard across
the main mirror as the vehicle approaches
(A). The image will transition from the main
mirror and begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches (B). The
vehicle will transition to your peripheral field
of view as it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System (page
176
).
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass of any
mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a second
pivot point. This lets you move the mirror
head up or down and from side to side.
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Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:
Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN VISORS Rotate the sun visor toward the side window
and extend it rearward for extra shade. Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
SUN SHADES (If Equipped)
Note: Do not try to move the sun shade
manually.
The power rear sun shade covers the rear
window of the vehicle. The control is on the center console.
The sun shade has a one-touch up and down
feature. Press and release the control to
move the sun shade. To stop motion, press
the control a second time.
The sun shade automatically retracts when
you shift the transmission into reverse (R).
MOONROOF
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the
moonroof or leave them unattended in
the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
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