2016 LINCOLN MKZ brake

Action
Message
The electric parking brake is not fully released.
Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that \
is used to allow serviceof the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Maintenance Mode
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted,\
but cannot be performed.Perform a manual release.
Park Brake Use Switch to Release
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted with\
out the brake pedalbeing pressed.
To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires se\
rvice. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited Function Service
Required
You have not released the electric parking brake causing it to overheat.
Park Brake System Overheated
The electric parking brake is set. Only displayed when a fault is presen\
t that is causing the brakesystem warning lamp to be illuminated continuously.
Park Brake Applied
The electric parking brake is released. Only displayed when a fault is p\
resent that is causing thebrake system warning lamp to be illuminated continuously.
Park Brake Released
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Information Displays

Remote Start
Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift button\
to drive the vehicle
after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake and Gear Shift
Button
Seats
Action
Message
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available while driving\
.
Memory Recall Not Permitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.
Memory X Saved
Starting System
Action
Message
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.
Press Brake to Start
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start the vehicle.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.
Engine Start Pending Please Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.
Pending Start Cancelled
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Information Displays

Transmission
Action
Message
See your 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 your 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 175).
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
297).
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 selec\
t gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to selec\
t gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
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Information Displays

Action
Message
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.
Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transm\
ission to shift from park.
Depress Brake to Shift from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter ne\
utral hold. See Auto-
matic Transmission (page 175).
Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral
Mode
Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 175).
Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active. See (page 109).
Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manual
to Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be dep\
ressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be dep\
ressed before exitingthe vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use
Park Brake to Secure Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to p\
ark. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to
Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to r\
everse. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable
Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select
S for Drive Service Required
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Information Displays

Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral Unavailable
Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport Unavailable
Service Required
Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned \
off. See Towing the
Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 246).
Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off for
Towing
Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and parkbutton selected to deactivate. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 246).
Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake and
Select Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be relea\
sed. See Towing the
Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 246).
Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake for
Towing
Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.
Neutral Tow Disengaged
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Information Displays

The keyless starting system has three
modes:
•Off: Turns the ignition off.
• Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode,
or when the vehicle is running but is
not moving.
• On: All electrical circuits are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
• Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once.
• Start: Starts the vehicle. The engine may
not start when the vehicle starts.
• Press the brake pedal, and then press
the button until the vehicle starts. An
indicator light on the button
illuminates when the ignition is on
and when the vehicle starts.STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases, this helps to warm up the engine.
If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Put the transmission in P.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the engine, do the
following:
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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) in the cupholder. Place the remote in the
backup slot (B) at the bottom of the
cupholder.
2. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal, then the START button to
switch the ignition on and start your
vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to restart
the engine within 20 seconds of switching it
off, even if a valid key is not present.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal and press the
button. After 20 seconds have expired, you
can no longer restart the engine without the
key present inside your vehicle.
Once the engine has started, it remains
running until you press the button, even if
the system does not detect a valid key. If you
open and close a door while the engine is
running, the system searches for a valid key.
You cannot restart the engine if the system
does not detect a valid key within 20
seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal andhold it there.
3. Start the engine. Note:
You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds (without the engine starting)
before the starting system temporarily
disables. The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each time,
without the engine starting, you reached the
60-second time limit. A message appears in
the information display alerting you that you
exceeded the cranking time. You cannot
attempt to start the engine for at least 15
minutes. After 15 minutes, you are limited to
a 15-second engine cranking time. You need
to wait 60 minutes before you can crank the
engine for 60 seconds again.Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, it has a feature that automatically
shuts down the engine if it has been idling
for an extended period. The ignition also
turns off in order to save battery power.
Before the engine shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down from 30 seconds. If you do not intervene within 30 seconds, the
engine shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to inform
you that the engine has shut down in order
to save fuel. Start your vehicle as you
normally do.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:
You cannot permanently switch off the
automatic engine shutdown feature. When
you switch it off temporarily, it turns on at
the next ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset
the timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

• You can reset the timer by interactingwith your vehicle (such as pressing the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal).
• You can temporarily switch off the shutdown feature any time the ignition is
on (for the current ignition cycle only).
Use the information display to do so. See
Information Displays (page 109).
• During the countdown before engine shutdown, you are prompted to press OK
or RESET (depending on your type of
information display) to temporarily switch
the feature off (for the current ignition
cycle only).
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Put the transmission in position P.
2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note: This switches off the ignition, all
electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators. Note:
If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,
the ignition and engine automatically shut
down.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance. The
steering will not lock, but higher effort will
be required. When the ignition is switched
off, some electrical circuits, including air
bags, warning lamps and indicators may also
be off. If the ignition was turned off
accidentally, you can shift into neutral (N) and
re-start the engine.
1. Put the transmission in position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, put the transmission in position P.
3. Press and hold the button for one second, or press it three times within two
seconds. 4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Do not
drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes.
Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust
fumes. Take precautions to avoid its
dangerous effects.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the following:
• Open the windows at least 1 in (2.5 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
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