2016 LINCOLN MKX battery

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use the
information display controls to adjust the
period of time that the headlamps remain
on. See Information Displays (page 114).
Note: With the headlamps in the autolamps
position, you cannot switch the high beam
headlamps on until the autolamps system
turns the low beam headlamps on.
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after you
switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:
• During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode. Note:
If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting. Press repeatedly or press and hold
to dim.
A
Press repeatedly or press and hold
to brighten.
B
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Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with a
message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 237). See
Information Messages (page 121).
Brake System It illuminates when you engage the
parking brake with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, check that you did not engage the
parking brake. If you did not engage the
parking brake, this indicates a low brake fluid
level or a brake system malfunction. Have
the system checked immediately by an
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 illuminates when you switch this
feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on the
left or right direction indicator or
the hazard warning flasher. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 321). Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction.
See Electric Parking
Brake (page 195).
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 309).
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Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays\
on or continues tocome on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
Displayed when the battery management system detects an extended low-vol\
tage condition.Various vehicle features are disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of theelectrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features operate again as normal
Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned
Off
Displayed when 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 clears once
the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recover\
ed. Turning off unneces-sary electrical loads allows faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off to Save Battery
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Action
Message
Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been programmed.
Max Number of Keys Learned
Displayed during spare key programming when not enough keys have been programmed.
Not Enough Keys Learned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Key Battery Low Replace Soon
Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys.
Could Not Program Integrated Key
Displays to inform the driver that they are exiting the vehicle and the \
engine is on.
Engine On
Lane Keeping System Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as po\
ssible.
Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service
Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be tem\
porarily unavailable.
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be c\
leaned to operateproperly.
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as po\
ssible.
Front Camera Malfunction Service
Required
Displayed when the system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
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Transmission
Action
Message
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Overtemperature Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and has limited functional\
ity. See Automatic
Transmission (page 182).
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical afte\
r reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page
316).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt Mode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
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The controls are located on the left-hand rear
quarter trim panel (accessible from the
liftgate area).
Folding the Seatback
Press and hold the left control to lower the
left seatback. Press and hold the right control
to lower the right seatback.
Unfolding the Seatback
Rotate the seatback up until the seatback
latches in the upright position. The seatback
will click when it is locked into position. HEATED SEATS
Front Seats WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain to
their skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions, must exercise care when
using the heated seat. The heated seat may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the heated seat to
overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles or other pointed objects. This may
damage the heating element which may
cause the heated seat to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious personal
injury. Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.
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Rear Seats (If Equipped)
WARNING
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions, must exercise care when
using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat
with pins, needles, or other pointed objects
because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat may cause
serious personal injury. Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge.
The rear seat heat controls are located on
the rear of the center console. Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.The heated seat module resets at every
ignition run cycle. While the ignition is on,
press the high or low heated seat switch to
enable heating mode. When activated, they
will turn off automatically when you turn the
engine off.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS
(If
Equipped)
Heated Seats
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WARNING
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions, must exercise care when
using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures,
especially if used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat
with pins, needles, or other pointed objects
because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat may cause
serious personal injury. Note:
Do not do the following: •
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Touch the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.
Cooled Seats
The cooled seats only function when the
engine is running. To operate the cooled seats:
Touch the cooled seat symbol to cycle
through the various cooling settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate cooler settings.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the
cooled seats are on, the feature turns itself
off. You need to reactivate it.
Climate controlled seat air filter
replacement
Your vehicle is equipped with lifetime air
filters that are integrated with the seats.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
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