2016 LINCOLN MKZ Owners Manual

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual To prevent this from happening, do the
following:
1. Pull the switch and hold it in this position.
2. Drive your vehicle, then release theswitch when you notice that the engine
has developed sufficien

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual When the system is active, your vehicle
remains stationary on the slope for two to
three seconds after you release the brake
pedal. This allows time to move your foot
from the brake to the accelerator

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual 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 need

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual When you turn the traction control system
off or on, a message appears in the
information display showing system status.193
Traction Control

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Vehicle modifications involving braking
system, aftermarket roof racks,
suspension, steering system, tire
construction and wheel and tire size may
change the handling c

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual USING STABILITY CONTROL
AdvanceTrac®
The system automatically activates when you
start your vehicle. The AdvanceTrac system
cannot be completely turned off, but the
electronic stability control syste

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury, please
read and understand the limitations of
the system as contained in this section.
Sensing is only an aid for some (generally
large a

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LINCOLN MKZ 2016  Owners Manual REAR PARKING AID
The rear sensors are only active when the
transmission is in reverse (R). As your vehicle
moves closer to the obstacle, the rate of the
audible warning increases. When the
obstacle is