2015 LINCOLN MKS warning

WARNINGS
When closing the dual panel moonroof,
you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity of
the roof opening. The moonroof and sunscreen controls are on
the overhead console.
The moonroof and sunscreen have a
one-touch open and close feature. To stop
the motion during a one-touch operation,
touch the control a second time.
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen
Press and release the control to open the
sunscreen. Note:
The sunscreen stops at the first panel
for the dual panel moonroof. Press and release
the control again to continue opening the
sunscreen past the second panel.
Pull and release the control to close the
sunscreen. If open, the moonroof
automatically closes prior to the sunscreen
closing.
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Press and release the SLIDE control to open
the moonroof. The sunscreen, if closed,
automatically opens prior to the moonroof
opening.
Pull and release the SLIDE control to close
the moonroof.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof automatically stops closing
and reverses if it detects an obstacle when
closing.
To override the bounce-back function, pull
and hold the SLIDE control within two
seconds of a bounce-back event. In this case,
the closing force begins to increase each of
the next three times the moonroof closes. Venting the Moonroof
Press and release the TILT control to vent
the moonroof.
Pull and release the TILT control to close the
moonroof.
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
will alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps will illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure they
work. If any lamps remain on after starting
your vehicle, refer to the respective system
warning lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in the
information display and function the same as
a warning lamp, but do not display when you
start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in:
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 164).
On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned on.
Turns off when the speed control system is
turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is engaged.
Turns off when the speed control system is
disengaged. 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.
Brake System 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)
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 252).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on and
any door is not completely closed.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let cool. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 240).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Check the engine oil
level. See
Engine Oil Check (page 239).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt. See
Safety Belt
Minder (page 32). Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates a
malfunction. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) Lights when you switch the front
fog lamps on.
Grade Assist
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when the grade
assist function has been turned on.
Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights will illuminate
on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive
cruise control and/or the collision warning
system. It will also illuminate momentarily
when you start your vehicle to make sure the
display works. High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It will
flash when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp remains
on with the engine running or when
driving, check your tire pressure as
soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by your
authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid It will illuminate when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
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Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when a powertrain or
an AWD fault has been detected.
Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon indicator
light stays illuminated after the
engine is started, it indicates that
the On Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has
detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On board
diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling
chapter for more information about having
your vehicle serviced. See Emission Control
System (page 136).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced immediately. WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter, the
fuel system, interior floor coverings or other
vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Have an authorized dealer service your
vehicle immediately. The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned
on prior to engine start to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn
itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the service
engine soon light blinks eight times, it means
that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing.
See
Emission Control System (page 136).
Stability Control It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the system
will switch off. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. See
Using Stability Control
(page 152).
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 152).
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.
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Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
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 an authorized dealer immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated systems
when possible. Make sure you are aware of
all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving. Various systems on your vehicle can be
controlled using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information is displayed in the
information display. Information Display Controls •
Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through and highlight the options
within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.
• Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages. Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side of
the information display, you can choose from
the following categories:
Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories and then press the right arrow key
or OK to enter into that category. Press the
left arrow key as needed to exit back to the
main menu.
•
Display Mode
• Trip 1 & 2
• Fuel Economy
• Driver Assist
• Settings
Display Mode
Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose
between the following display options.
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Display mode
Option 3
Option 2
Option 1
Display mode
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X
XXX mi (km) to empty
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X
Bar tachometer
X
X
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Round tachometer
X
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Engine coolant temp gauge
Always Present
Fuel gauge
Always Present
Total odometer (lower left corner)
Regardless of display mode chosen, when you use the SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission (SST, the cluster will change to the round
tachometer if not already selected. After the round tachometer displays, other display modes with the bar tachometer can also be chosen.
XXX mi (km) to empty
Shows approximate fuel level before the fuel
tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic
and can change (raise or lower) depending
on driving style. Fuel gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is in
the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuel pump
symbol shows the fuel filler door side of your
vehicle. When the fuel level becomes low,
the level indicator will change to amber.
When the fuel level becomes critically low,
the level indicator will change to red.
Note:
The fuel gauge level may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or when driving
on a slope. Note:
When a MyKey® is in use, low fuel
warnings will display earlier.
Bar or Round tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer
continuously at the top of the scale may
damage the engine. During SelectShift
Automatic ™ transmission (SST) use, the
currently selected gear will appear in the
display.
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Automatic Engine Shutdown
Action
Message
The engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds
The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off for Fuel Economy
The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button tooverride the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds Press Ok
to Override
AWD Action
Message
The all-wheel drive system has automatically disabled itself due to the system overheating oryou are using the spare tire. The all-wheel drive system will resume normal function and clear
this message after cycling the ignition and driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools.
AWD Off
The all-wheel drive system is not operating properly and the powertrain fault indicator is illumin-
ated. See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 84). If the warning stays illuminated or continuesto illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check AWD
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