2015 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID traction control

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information......................................163
Keyless Starting.............................................163
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................164
Engine Block Heater....................................166
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle.................................168
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................174
Fuel Quality.....................................................175
Running Out of Fuel
......................................175
Refueling..........................................................178
Fuel Consumption
.........................................180
Emission Control System
.............................181
High Voltage Battery
General Information
......................................184
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......185 Transmission
Automatic Transmission
...............................187
Brakes
General Information
......................................192
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................193
Electric Parking Brake..................................193
Hill Start Assist...............................................195
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................197
Using Traction Control.................................197
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
..................................199
Using Stability Control
................................200
Parking Aids
Parking Aid.....................................................201
Active Park Assist.........................................203
Rear View Camera.......................................208 Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................212
Using Cruise Control....................................212
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................213
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
......................................................221
Lane Keeping System.................................222
Blind Spot Information System.................227
Steering..........................................................232
Collision Warning System..........................233
Drive Control
.................................................236
Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................238
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................247
Transporting the Vehicle.............................247
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......248
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................249
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Settings
Menu level 6
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
—
On or Off
Traction Ctrl
Driver Assist
—
Sport, Normal or Comfort
Drive Control
—
On or Off
Blindspot
High, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
On or Off
Active Braking
—
On or Off
Cross Traffic
—
Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
—
On or Off
ECO Cruise
—
On or Off
Driver Alert
Alert only or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane keeping Sys
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
—
On or Off
EV + Mode
—
On or Off
Front Park Aid
—
On or Off
Rear Park Aid
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Settings
Auto or Off
Rear Defrost
Auto or Off
Driver Seat
Auto or Off
Passenger Seat
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
On or Off
Quiet Start
Enable or Disable
System
On or Off
Switch Inhibit
Select number of years
Tire Mobility Kit
On or Off
Remote Open
Windows
On or Off
Remote Close
On or Off
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
On or Off
Rain Sensing
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
911 Assist
Always On or User Selectable
Traction Control
Choose desired speed or off
Max Speed
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Action
Message
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver\
.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cru\
ise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to
Activate
Displays when the vehicle speed is getting too low for adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the \
driver.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Airbag Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
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Action
Message
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control is activated.
Traction Control On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot Be Deactivated
Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.
Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting
Park Aid Action
Message
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 201).
Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorizeddealer.
See Parking Aid (page 201).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 339).
LOW Tire Pressure
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If \
the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact your authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 339).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare t\
ire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 339). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on.
See Using Traction
Control (page 197).
Traction Control Off / On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and your vehicle has activated the \
hazard warning flashers.
Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive
wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels and,
when needed, reduces engine power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
In certain situations for example, stuck in
snow or mud, turning the traction control off
may be beneficial as this allows the wheels
to spin with full engine power. Depending
on the type of system you have on your
vehicle, you can either turn the system off
using the information display or by pressing
the button.
Switching the System Off Using the
Information Display Controls (If Equipped)
Your vehicle comes with this feature already
enabled. If required, you can switch this
feature off using the information display
controls.
See General Information (page
109).
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
(If Equipped)
The button is located in the instrument panel.
Press the button. You will see a message in
conjunction with an illuminated icon in the
display. Press the button again to return the
system to normal mode.
When you switch the traction control system
off, stability control remains fully active. System Indicator Lights and Messages WARNING
If a failure has been detected within
the AdvanceTrac system, the stability
control light will illuminate steadily. Verify
that the AdvanceTrac system was not
manually disabled through the information
display. If the stability control light still
illuminates steadily, have the system serviced
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac
disabled could lead to an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and flashes when a driving
condition activates the stability system. The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and stays on when you
turn the traction control system off.
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When you turn the traction control system
off or on, a message appears in the
information display showing system status.
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