2015 LINCOLN MKS warning

Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turn
the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle
has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off to Save Battery
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Blind
Spot Information System (page 176).
Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The system detects a vehicle. See
Blind Spot Information System (page 176).
Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See BlindSpot Information System
(page 176).
Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System Fault
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Brake System
Action
Message
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See Brake
Fluid Check (page 247).
Brake Fluid Level LOW
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive your vehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
Collision Warning System Action
Message
There is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Malfunction
The collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weatheror ice/mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
There is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not Available
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop your 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 an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 239).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 239).
Oil Change Required
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Overtemperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact Dealer
MyKey Action
Message
MyKey cannot be programmed during key programming .
MyKey Not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive Safely
When starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h
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Power Steering
Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Malfunction Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering Now
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passiveentry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
You need to turn the steering wheel in order to disengage the steering lock.
Steering column lock: Remove and re-
insert key while turning wheel to unlock
Seats Action
Message
Objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the warningstays on or continues to come on contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 279).
LOW Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues tocome on, contact an authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 279).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how
the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 279).
If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Transmission Action
Message
You switched the engine off and shift select lever is in any position other than P (Park).
Shift to Park
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far can
take weight off the seat cushion and
affect the decision of the passenger sensing
system, resulting in serious injury or death in
the event of a crash. Always sit upright
against your seat back, with your feet on the
floor. Do not recline the seatback as this can
cause the occupant to slide under the
safety belt, resulting in serious injury in
the event of a crash. Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious
injury in the event of a crash or during
heavy braking. When you use them properly, the seat, head
restraint, safety belt and airbags will provide
optimum protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base of
your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the top
of it is level with the top of your head and
as far forward as possible. Make sure that
you remain comfortable. •
Keep sufficient distance between yourself
and the steering wheel. We recommend
a minimum of 10 in (25 cm) between your
breastbone and the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the safety
belt over the center of your shoulder and
position the lap strap tightly across your
hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNINGS
Fully adjust the head restraint before
you sit in or operate your vehicle. This
will help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head
restraint when your vehicle is moving. The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be
installed and properly adjusted when
the seat is occupied.
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WARNINGS
Install the head restraint properly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury in
the event of a crash.
Note:
Adjust the seatback to an upright driving
position before adjusting the head restraint.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it
is level with the top of your head and as far
forward as possible. Make sure that you remain
comfortable. If you are extremely tall, adjust
the head restraint to its highest position.
Front seat head restraint The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks. Rear seat non-adjustable outboard head
restraints
An energy absorbing head restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
C
Fold button.
D
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold both C buttons.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
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Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button D.
2. Pull it back up to reset.
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following: 1.
Adjust the seatback to an upright driving
or riding position. 2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivoting it forward
again will then release it to the rearward,
untilted position.
POWER SEATS WARNINGS
Do not adjust the front seat or seatback
when your vehicle is moving. This may
result in sudden seat movement,
causing the loss of control of your vehicle. Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
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