2016 LINCOLN MKZ traction control

Note:Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.
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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.
WARNINGS
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.
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.
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Driving Hints

Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. The
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example: Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A.
These Tire Quality Grades are
determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has
set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. They do
not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary
use spare tires, light truck or LT type
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches or limited production tires
as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104 (c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation Tire
quality grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford Motor
Company to give you the following
information about tire grades exactly as
the government has written it.Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear 1 ½ times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics.
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
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Wheels and Tires

digits. For example, 2501 means the
25th week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes used
for traceability. This information is used
to contact customers if a tire defect
requires a recall.
I. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or
AT: All Terrain, or
AS: All Season.
J. Tire Ply Composition and Material
Used: Indicates the number of plies or
the number of layers of rubber-coated
fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the ply
materials in the tire and the sidewall,
which include steel, nylon, polyester,
and others. K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire. See the
Safety Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), for the correct
tire pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades:
•
Treadwear The treadwear grade is
a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well
on the government course as a tire
graded 100.
• Traction: The traction grades, from
highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and
C. The grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
• Temperature: The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B and C,
representing the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
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Wheels and Tires

vehicle with the tires installed, or checking
tire inflation. Do not place tires near heaters
or heating devices used to warm the room
where the tires are stored. Do not apply heat
or blow heated air directly on the tires.
Always inspect the tires after storage periods
and before use.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNINGS
If you choose to install snow tires on
your vehicle, they must be the same
size, construction, and load range as the
original tires listed on the tire placard, and
they must be installed on all four wheels.
Mixing tires of different size or construction
on your vehicle can adversely affect your
vehicle's handling and braking, and may lead
to loss of vehicle control.
Do not use snow chains or cables on
this vehicle as they may cause damage
to your vehicle which may lead to loss of
vehicle control.
Snow chains have not been approved for
use on your vehicle.
The original equipment tires on your vehicle
may have an all-weather tread design to
provide traction, handling, and braking
performance in year-round driving. You may
install snow tires for improved traction when
driving in areas with sustained periods of
snow or icy driving conditions.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system is
not a substitute for manually checking
tire pressure. The tire pressure should be
checked periodically (at least monthly) using
a tire gauge, see Inflating your tires in this
chapter. Failure to properly maintain your
tire pressure could increase the risk of tire
failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and
personal injury.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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Navigation Features: Any navigation
features included in the system are intended
to provide turn by turn instructions to get you
to a desired destination. Please make certain
all persons using this system carefully read
and follow instructions and safety information
fully.
Distraction Hazard: Any navigation features
may require manual (non-verbal) setup.
Attempting to perform such set-up or insert
data while driving can seriously distract your
attention and could cause an accident or
other serious consequences. Stop the
vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail: Any navigation
features are provided only as an aid. Make
your driving decisions based on your
observations of local conditions and existing
traffic regulations. Any such feature is not a
substitute for your personal judgment. Any
route suggestions made by this system
should never replace any local traffic
regulations or your personal judgment or
knowledge of safe driving practices.Route Safety: Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an
unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you would be
placed in an unsafe situation, or if you would
be directed into an area that you consider
unsafe. The driver is ultimately responsible
for the safe operation of the vehicle and
therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe
to follow the suggested directions.
Potential Map Inaccuracy: Maps used by
this system may be inaccurate because of
changes in roads, traffic controls or driving
conditions. Always use good judgment and
common sense when following the
suggested routes.
Emergency Services: Do not rely on any
navigation features included in the system
to route you to emergency services. Ask
local authorities or an emergency services
operator for these locations. Not all
emergency services such as police, fire
stations, hospitals and clinics are likely to be
contained in the map database for such
navigation features.
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Appendices

Information Messages..................................115Active Park.............................................................115
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................116
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................117
AdvanceTrac™.........................................................117
Airbag......................................................................117
Alarm.......................................................................1\
18
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................118
AWD........................................................................\
.119
Battery and Charging System..........................120
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem................................................................121
Doors and Locks...................................................121
Driver Alert............................................................\
122
Fuel........................................................................\
.122
Hill Start Assist.....................................................123
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................123
Lane Keeping System........................................124
Maintenance.........................................................125
MyKey.....................................................................126
Park Aid.................................................................\
.127
Park Brake.............................................................12\
7
Power Steering....................................................129
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................129
Remote Start.........................................................130
Seats.......................................................................1\
30
Starting System ...................................................130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.....................131 Traction Control................................................131
Transmission.........................................................132
Installing Child Seats......................................18Child Seats.............................................................\
..18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).............................................24
Using Tether Straps..............................................25
Instrument Cluster........................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88
Interior Lamps..................................................93
Front Interior Lamp...............................................93
Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped).......................94
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................75
Interior Mirror...................................................98
Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................253Connecting the Jumper Cables......................254
Jump Starting......................................................254
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................253
Removing the Jumper Cables........................255
K
Keyless Entry....................................................72SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................72
Keyless Starting..............................................161Ignition Modes......................................................161
Keys and Remote Controls...........................54
L
Lane Keeping System..................................215Switching the System On and Off...................216
Lighting Control...............................................87Headlamp Flasher.................................................87
High Beams............................................................87\
Lighting..............................................................87
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carrying.................................................231
Load Limit........................................................231
Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................231
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Index

Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................38
Conditions of operation......................................39
Safety Precautions........................................166
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............492
Scheduled Maintenance............................480
Seats.................................................................140
Security..............................................................77
Settings...........................................................384
Clock......................................................................384
Display.................................................................\
..385
Settings..................................................................391
Sound...................................................................\
..387
Vehicle..................................................................\
.388
Side Airbags.....................................................49
Side Curtain Airbags......................................50
Sitting in the Correct Position....................140
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains..................................342
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...........................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................488
Exceptions.............................................................491
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................206
Stability Control.............................................194Principle of Operation........................................194
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................162Automatic Engine Shutdown............................163
Failure to Start......................................................163
Fast Restart...........................................................162
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................164
Important Ventilating Information...................164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving...............................................................164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................164
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............161General Information.............................................161
Steering..........................................................225Electric Power Steering....................................225
Steering Wheel................................................80
Storage Compartments...............................160
Sunroof
See: Moonroof.....................................................100
Sun Shades......................................................99
Sun Visors.........................................................99
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................99
Supplementary Restraints System.............44Principle of Operation..........................................44
Symbols Glossary..............................................7
T
Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............353
Temporary Mobility Kit.................................314First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air.........................................316
General Information............................................314
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.........317
Tips for Use of the Kit.........................................315
Type 1...................................................................\
...314
Type 2...................................................................\
320
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................318
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured............316
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................258
Tire Care.........................................................327
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................329
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................327
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................330
Temperature A B C............................................328
Traction AA A B C...............................................328
Treadwear............................................................328
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..............................314
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Index

Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............342Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................343
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................344
Tire Repair KitSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..............................314
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................314
Towing a Trailer.............................................240Load Placement..................................................240
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......246Emergency Towing............................................246
Recreational Towing..........................................246
Towing.............................................................240
Traction Control.............................................192
Principle of Operation........................................192
Transmission Code Designation..............356
Transmission...................................................175
Transmission
See: Transmission................................................175
Transporting the Vehicle............................245
Type Approvals.............................................528
RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................528
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................285
Universal Garage Door Opener................152
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............152
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................207Blocked Sensor...................................................212
Changing the Set Speed...................................210
Detection Issues...................................................211
Disengaging the System...................................210
Following a Vehicle...........................................208
Hilly Condition Usage........................................210
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...............210
Overriding the System.......................................210
Resuming the Set Speed..................................210
Setting a Speed..................................................208
Setting the Gap Distance.................................209
Switching the System Off...................................211
Switching the System On.................................207
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............213
System Not Available.........................................212
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................181
Using Cruise Control...................................206Switching Cruise Control Off...........................207
Switching Cruise Control On...........................206
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65
Using Snow Chains......................................342
Using Stability Control.................................195
AdvanceTrac® ......................................................195
Using Summer Tires.....................................341
Using Traction Control.................................192
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................192
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................192
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........192
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................259
V
Vehicle Care..................................................305General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355
Vehicle Identification Number..................355
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