2016 LINCOLN MKS lights

System Lights, Messages and
Audible Alerts
The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an amber
alert indicator in the outside mirror on the
side of your vehicle the approaching vehicle
is coming from. Cross Traffic Alert also
sounds an audible alert and a message
appears in the information display indicating
a vehicle is coming from the right or left.
Cross Traffic Alert works with the reverse
sensing system that sounds its own series of
tones. See Rear Parking Aid (page 156). The system uses radar sensors that are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Do not allow mud, snow
or bumper stickers to obstruct these areas,
this can cause degraded system
performance. See Blind Spot Information
System
(page 179). If the Blind Spot
Information System is blocked, Cross Traffic
Alert is also blocked. A corresponding
message appears in the information display
as soon as you shift the transmission into
reverse (R).
System Limitations
Cross Traffic Alert has its limitations;
situations such as severe weather conditions
or debris build-up on the sensor area may
limit vehicle detection.
The following are other situations that may
limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance:
• Stationary or slow moving vehicles.
• Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.
• Oncoming vehicles in the same lame.
• Severe weather conditions.
• Debris build-up near or around the
sensor(s).
• Small distance to the vehicle ahead.
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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600
kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation
and adjustment specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives you.
You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's load
in the Load Carrying chapter. See Load Limit
(page 192).
Remember to account for the trailer tongue
weight as part of your vehicle load when
calculating the total vehicle weight. Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Safety Chains
Note:
Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the hook
retainers of your vehicle hitch.
To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes WARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your vehicle's
brake system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and your chances
of having a collision greatly increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you install
them properly and adjust them to the
manufacturer's specifications. The trailer
brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance in
proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle. Your
brake performance and traction may be
limited. After driving through water and as
soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that the
steering power assist works. FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave
the pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor
mats that are firmly secured to retention
posts so that they cannot slip out of position
and interfere with the pedals or impair safe
operation of your vehicle in other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor mats
are properly attached to the retention
posts in the carpet that are supplied
with your vehicle. Floor mats must be
properly secured to both retention posts to
make sure mats do not shift out of position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to prevent
them from moving and interfering with the
pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. WARNINGS
Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always
rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation. Check attachment of floor mats on a
regular basis. Always properly reinstall
and secure floor mats that have been
removed for cleaning or replacement. Always make sure that objects cannot
fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects that are
loose can become trapped under the pedals
causing a loss of vehicle control. Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or attachment instructions
can potentially cause interference with
pedal operation causing a loss of vehicle
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Trade number
Function
LED
* Turn lamp - rear
LED
* Backup lamp
W5W
License plate lamp
LED
* High-mount brake lamp
W5W
Interior lamps
* To replace these lamps, see an authorized dealer.
To replace instrument panel lights, see an authorized dealer.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood...............240
Booster Seats.......................................................23 Types of Booster Seats........................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.............................................254
Brakes....................................................................150 General Information............................................... 150
Breaking-In.........................................................208
Bulb Specification Chart...............................260
C
Cabin Air Filter....................................................108
California Proposition 65..................................10
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™......................................................302
Specifications.......................................................... 303
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.........307 Specifications.......................................................... 308
Capacities and Specifications
....................296
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................... 264
Center Console
...................................................126
Changing a Bulb...............................................259
Front Fog Lamp....................................................... 259
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps.............259
LED Lamps................................................................ 259
License Plate Lamp............................................... 259
Changing a Fuse................................................237 Fuses........................................................................\
.... 237Changing a Road Wheel................................289
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................... 289
Stowing the flat tire............................................... 293
Tire Change Procedure.......................................... 291
Changing the 12V Battery..............................255 Battery Management System............................ 256
Changing the Engine Air Filter.....................262
Changing the Wiper Blades..........................257 Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades.........257
Checking MyKey System Status....................53
Checking the Wiper Blades
...........................257
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
......................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning..............................25
Child Safety............................................................15 General Information.................................................. 15
Child Safety Locks
...............................................27
Left-Hand Side........................................................... 27
Right-Hand Side......................................................... 27
Cleaning Leather Seats..................................267
Cleaning Products............................................263
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels...........................268
Cleaning the Engine........................................265
Cleaning the Exterior
......................................264
Exterior Chrome Parts........................................... 264
Exterior Plastic Parts............................................. 264
Stripes or Graphics................................................. 264
Underbody................................................................ 264
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.............................266
Cleaning the Interior
.......................................266 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades................................................................265
Clearing All MyKeys............................................52
Climate Control
.................................................105
Climate Controlled Seats................................115
Cooled Seats.............................................................. 116
Heated Seats.............................................................. 115
Collision Warning System..............................187 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION................................. 187
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check................................. 247
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator............44
Creating a MyKey
.................................................51
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings..................................................................... 51
Cross Traffic Alert..............................................182 False Alerts................................................................ 186
Switching the System Off and On.................... 186
System Errors............................................................ 186
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts....................................................................... 185
System Limitations................................................. 185
Using the System..................................................... 182
Cruise Control
......................................................66
Principle of Operation............................................ 166
Type 1........................................................................\
..... 66
Type 2........................................................................\
..... 67
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control..................................... 166
Customer Assistance
.......................................216
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Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™......................................................242
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L........................244 Engine Shield............................................................ 245
Universal Garage Door Opener.....................119
HomeLink Wireless Control System.................. 119
Using Adaptive Cruise Control......................167 Blocked Sensor.......................................................... 172
Changing the Set Speed....................................... 170
Detection Issues........................................................ 171
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control...............170
Following a Vehicle................................................. 168
Hilly Condition Usage............................................. 170
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation.................170
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control................... 170
Resuming the Set Speed...................................... 170
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control......................... 167
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.................. 168
Setting the Gap Distance..................................... 169
Switching the System Off...................................... 171
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..................173
Using All-Wheel Drive......................................143 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................... 145
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires........................................................................\
.. 145
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires........................................................................\
. 144Using Cruise Control........................................166
Switching Cruise Control Off............................... 167
Switching Cruise Control On............................... 166
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...............................................................54
Using Snow Chains..........................................285
Using Stability Control....................................155
Using Traction Control
.....................................153
Switching the System Off..................................... 153
System Indicator Lights and Messages...........153
Using a Switch.......................................................... 153
Using the Information Display Controls..........153
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.................................................219
V
Vehicle Care........................................................263 General Information............................................... 263
Vehicle Certification Label...........................300
Vehicle Identification Number....................299
Vehicle Storage
.................................................268
Battery........................................................................\
269
Body........................................................................\
..... 268
Brakes........................................................................\
. 269
Cooling system........................................................ 269
Engine........................................................................\
. 269
Fuel system............................................................... 269
General....................................................................... 268
Miscellaneous.......................................................... 269
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................... 269
Tires........................................................................\
..... 269Ventilation
See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.................299
Voice Control
........................................................66
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.....................85 Adaptive Cruise Control.......................................... 85
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................... 85
Battery........................................................................\
... 85
Brake System.............................................................. 85
Cruise Control............................................................. 85
Direction Indicator..................................................... 85
Door Ajar....................................................................... 85
Engine Coolant Temperature............................... 86
Engine Oil..................................................................... 86
Fasten Safety Belt.................................................... 86
Front Airbag................................................................ 86
Front Fog Lamps....................................................... 86
Grade Assist................................................................ 86
Heads Up Display...................................................... 86
High Beam................................................................... 86
Low Fuel Level............................................................ 86
Low Tire Pressure Warning.................................... 86
Low Washer Fluid...................................................... 86
Parking Lamps............................................................ 87
Powertrain Fault......................................................... 87
Service Engine Soon................................................. 87
Stability Control......................................................... 87
Stability Control Off................................................. 87
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