2017 LINCOLN MKC Mirrors

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (If Equipped)
WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder
before changing lanes. The Blind Spot
Information System is not a replacement for
careful driving. The Blind Spot Information System is
designed to aid you in detecting vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone
(A). The detection area is on both sides of
your vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately
13 ft (4 m)
beyond the bumper. The system is designed
to alert you if certain vehicles enter the blind
spot zone while driving.
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,
people, animals or infrastructure (fences,
guardrails, trees). It’ s only designed to alert
you to vehicles in the blind spot zones.
Note: When a vehicle passes quickly through
the blind spot zone, typically fewer than two
seconds, the system does not trigger.
Using the System
The Blind Spot Information System turns on
when you start the engine and you drive your
vehicle forward above
5 mph (8 km/h). For automatic transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System remains on while the
transmission is in drive (D). If shifted into
reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot
Information System turns off. Once shifted
back into drive (D), the Blind Spot Information
System turns back on when you drive your
vehicle above
5 mph (8 km/h).
For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System is on for all gears except
the reverse (R).
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not function in reverse (R) or park (P).
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The Blind Spot Information System
illuminates an amber alert indicator in the
outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the
approaching vehicle is coming from. When
the Blind Spot Information System is alerting
on a vehicle and the corresponding turn
signal is ON, the Blind Spot Information
System alert indicator flashes as an
increased warning level.
The alert indicator dims when the system
detects nighttime darkness.
Note:
The alert indicator flashes in case of
an alert and the turn signal is set to that side
at the same time.
System Sensor Blockage WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder
before changing lanes. The Blind Spot
Information System is not a replacement for
careful driving. The system uses radar sensors that are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Any dirt, mud and snow
in front of the sensors and/or driving in heavy
rain can cause system degradation. Also,
other types of obstructions in front of the
sensor can cause system degradation. This
is referred to as a ‘blocked’ condition.
Note:
Do not apply bumper stickers and/or
repair compound to these areas, this can
cause degraded system performance.
If the system detects a degraded
performance condition, a message warning
of a blocked sensor will appear in the
information display. Also the BLIS alert
indicators will remain ON and BLIS will no
longer provide any vehicle warnings. You
can clear the information display warning but
the alert indicators will remain illuminated.
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A "blocked" condition can be cleared in two
ways:
•
After the blockage in front of the sensors
is removed or the rainfall/snowfall rate
decreases or stops, drive for a few
minutes in traffic to allow the sensors to
detect passing vehicles.
• By cycling the ignition from ON to OFF
and then back ON.
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Blind Spot Information
System off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but
no factory equipped trailer tow module, it is
recommended to turn the Blind Spot
Information System off manually. Operating
the Blind Spot Information System with a
trailer attached will cause poor system
performance. System Errors
If the system senses a problem with the left
or right sensor, the telltale will illuminate and
a message will appear in the information
display. See Information Messages (page
114).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot
Information System off in the information
display. See General Information (page 108).
When the Blind Spot Information System
switches off, you will not receive alerts and
the information display shows a system off
message. The telltale in the cluster also
illuminates. When you switch the Blind Spot
Information System on or off, the alert
indicators flash twice.
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
remembers the last selected on or off setting.
You can also have the Blind Spot Information
System switched off permanently at an
authorized dealer. Once switched off
permanently, the system can only be
switched back on at an authorized dealer. CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(If Equipped) WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, NEVER
use the Cross Traffic Alert system as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors and looking over your
shoulder before backing out of a parking
space. Cross Traffic Alert is not a
replacement for careful driving. Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you
of vehicles approaching from the sides when
the transmission is in reverse (R).
Using the System
Cross Traffic Alert turns on when you start
the engine and you shift into reverse (R).
Once shifted out of reverse (R), Cross Traffic
Alert turns off.
Note:
Cross Traffic Alert only functions while
your transmission is in reverse (R).
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When a battery replacement is required, you
must use a recommended replacement
battery that matches the electrical
requirements of the vehicle.
Note:
If your vehicle has a battery cover,
after cleaning or replacing the battery, make
sure you reinstall it.
Note: See an authorized dealer for battery
access, testing, or replacement.
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection directly
to the battery negative post. This can cause
inaccurate measurements of the battery
condition and potential incorrect system
operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
If you see any corrosion on the battery or
terminals, remove the cables from the
terminals and clean with a wire brush. You
can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water. Because your vehicle
’s engine is
electronically-controlled by a computer,
some engine control settings are maintained
by power from the battery. Some engine
computer settings, like the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy, optimize the driveability and
performance of the engine. The clock and
radio station presets are also maintained in
memory by power from the low-voltage
battery. These settings are erased when a
technician disconnects and connects the
low-voltage battery.
To restore the settings, do the following:
Note: Until you switch the ignition to the on
position, you will receive a message in your
information display stating that your vehicle
is not in park.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Press the brake pedal and start your vehicle. 5. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature. While the engine
is warming up, complete the following:
Reset the clock. See Audio System
(page 362). Reset the power windows
bounce-back feature. See Windows and
Mirrors (page 93). Reset the radio station
presets. See Audio System (page 362).
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle at least 10 mi (16 km) to
completely relearn the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel trim
strategy.
Note: Certain features may not operate if
the battery monitor system is not reset with
a scan tool following a jump start or battery
replacement. Normal electrical accessory
operation should resume after your vehicle
is left undisturbed for 8 hours.
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Note: This feature only functions when you switch the engine on.
Touch this icon to switch the heated steering wheel on and off. It takes about 5 minutes to warm the steering wheel to 74°F in
temperatures as low as -4°F. The wheel maintains an approximate temperature of 90°F and operates independently from the heated\
seats and other climate-control functions. The heating element is in bet\
ween the leather covering and foam core to help provide
maximum heat without adversely affecting the feel of the steering wheel.\
Note:
The heated steering wheel may remain on after remote starting the vehic\
le, based on your remote start settings. The heated
steering wheel may also turn on when you start your vehicle, if it was on when you switched your vehicle off.
Note:
For steering wheels with wood trim, the heating feature will not heat t\
he wheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost:
A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.
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MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through the windshield\
vents, the fan automatically adjusts to the
highest speed and the driver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. Y\
ou can use this setting to defog or clear a thin covering
of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically tu\
rns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vent\
s.
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 136).
AUTO:
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired tem\
perature using the temperature control. The
system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, \
and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the
vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.
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Power:
Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from enteri\
ng
the vehicle.
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DUAL:
This button lights up when the passenger controls are active. To switch the off and link the passenger temperature to the
driver temperature, touch the DUAL button.
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Note:
the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automatically turn on when you or your passenger adjust th\
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passenger temperature.
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Engine Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™....................................................344
Drivebelt Routing................................................344
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™....................................................345
Drivebelt Routing................................................345
Entertainment................................................396 AM/FM Radio.......................................................398
Apps.......................................................................409
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................407
CD (If equipped).................................................406
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............402
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............398
Sources.................................................................397
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................
409
USB Ports.............................................................409
Environment......................................................16
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................185
Essential Towing Checks
............................245
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................246
Hitches..................................................................245
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................246
Safety Chains......................................................245
Trailer Brakes.......................................................245
Trailer Lamps.......................................................245 When Towing a Trailer.......................................246
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................96
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................95
Blind Spot Monitor................................................97
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................
95
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................96
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................96
Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................96
Memory Mirrors.....................................................96
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................94
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................32 How to Extract Seatbelts in the Rear Outboard
Positions.............................................................35
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................33
Using a Sliding Clip..............................................33
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................
33
Floor Mats......................................................250
Front Parking Aid..........................................195
Front Passenger Sensing System..............44
Fuel and Refueling
........................................164 Fuel Consumption
.........................................169
Calculating Fuel Economy................................169
Filling the Tank.....................................................169
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................166
Fuel Filter
.......................................................296
Fuel Quality.....................................................165
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................165
Fuel Shutoff...................................................253
Fuses...............................................................267
Fuse Specification Chart............................267 Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...............274
Power Distribution Box.....................................267
Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................267
Rear Cargo Fuse Box.........................................279
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Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............
148
Gauges..............................................................101 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............103
Fuel Gauge...........................................................102
Information Display.............................................102
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................52
Intelligent Access.................................................52
General Maintenance Information...........472 Multi-Point Inspection........................................475
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Owner Checks and Services...........................474
Protecting Your Investment..............................472
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................472
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?......................................................472
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................263
Getting the Services You Need................259 Away From Home..............................................259
Global Opening and Closing.......................94 Closing the Windows...........................................94
Opening the Windows.........................................94
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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................253
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................
299
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp............................300
Head Restraints
.............................................138
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................140
Heated Seats..................................................145 Front Seats............................................................145
Rear Seats.............................................................146
Heated Steering Wheel..................................81 Heated Windows and Mirrors....................136
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................
136
Heated Rear Window.........................................136
Heated Wiper Park..............................................136
Heating See: Climate Control...........................................133
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................135
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................136
General Hints........................................................135
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................135
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............136
Recommended Settings for Heating..............135
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................136
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................184
Home Screen
................................................384
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................260
Information Display Control
.........................80
Information Displays.....................................108 General Information............................................108 Information Messages
...................................114
Active Park.............................................................114
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................115
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................116
Airbag......................................................................116
Alarm.......................................................................116
All-Wheel Drive......................................................117
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................117
Auto Start-Stop......................................................118
Battery and Charging System...........................119
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................120
Collision Warning System.................................120
Doors and Locks...................................................121
Driver Alert.............................................................121
Fuel........................................................................\
.122
Hill Start Assist.....................................................122
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................
122
Lane Keeping System........................................123
Maintenance.........................................................124
MyKey.....................................................................125
Park Aid..................................................................126
Park Brake.............................................................126
Power Steering.....................................................127
Remote Start.........................................................128
Seats.......................................................................128
Starting System ...................................................128
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................
129
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Media Hub......................................................365
Memory Function..........................................143 Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................144
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key...............144
Saving a PreSet Position...................................143
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................
108
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................136
See: Windows and Mirrors.................................93
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14
Moonroof..........................................................98 Bounce-Back..........................................................99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof................99
Power Sunscreen.................................................99
Venting the Moonroof.........................................99
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™...........346
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™
............347
MyKey Troubleshooting.................................61
MyKey™..............................................................58 Principle of Operation.........................................58
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Navigation......................................................420 cityseeker.............................................................430
Destination Mode...............................................422 Map Mode.............................................................421
Navigation Map Updates..................................430
Navigation Menu.................................................427
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................430
Waypoints.............................................................429
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............476 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................476
Maintenance Intervals.......................................478
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Oil Change Indicator Reset........................291
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................290
Opening and Closing the Hood...............286 Opening the Hood.............................................286
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................264
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............264
Overhead Console.......................................155
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Parking Aids
....................................................194
Principle of Operation........................................194
Passive Anti-Theft System............................75 SecuriLock®............................................................75 PATS
See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................75
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personal Safety System ™
..............................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................40
Phone
...............................................................413
During a Phone Call............................................418
Making Calls..........................................................417
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time....................................................................413
Phone Menu..........................................................414
Receiving Calls.....................................................418
Smartphone Connectivity................................420
Text Messaging....................................................419
Post-Crash Alert System............................256
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................63
Power Liftgate
.................................................68
Hands-Free Feature..............................................71
Obstacle Detection................................................71
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................
69
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................70
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................70
Power Seats.....................................................141 Power Lumbar......................................................143
Power Windows
..............................................93
Accessory Delay...................................................94
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