2017 LINCOLN MKC service

All-Wheel Drive
Action
Message
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect itself from \
overheating.
AWD Temporarily Disabled
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect itself from \
overheating or if you areusing the temporary spare tire.
AWD OFF
The all-wheel drive system will resume normal function and clear this me\
ssage after driving ashort distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools\
.
AWD Restored
The all-wheel drive system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues tocome on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction Service Required
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
The engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off In {seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds
The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel Economy
The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button tooverride the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in {seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds Press Ok to Override
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Doors and Locks
Action
Message
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
The luggage compartment is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.
Switches Inhibited Security Mode
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact an authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Child Lock Malfunction Service Required
The factory keypad code displays in the information display after system resets the k\
eypad.See Keyless Entry (page 71).
Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
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Fuel
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer. See Auto Hold (page 187).
Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle.
See Keyless Starting (page 156).
No Key Detected
You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine and your vehic\
le does not detect yourintelligent access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Full Accessory Power Active
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
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Action
Message
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access key to the system.
Key Program Successful
You have failed to program an intelligent access key to the system.
Key Program Failure
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the system.
Max Number of Keys Learned
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.
Not Enough Keys Learned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Key Battery Low Replace Soon
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 you to clean the winds\
hield in order for it tooperate properly.
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as po\
ssible.
Front Camera Malfunction Service
Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, conta\
ct an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 290).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 290).
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake system immediately.
See Brake Fluid Check
(page 295).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over Temperature
The washer fluid is low, refill washer fluid.
Washer Fluid Level Low
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. See an authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory Mode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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Park Aid
Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer. See
Front Parking Aid (page 195).
Check Front Park Aid
The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
See
Rear Parking Aid (page 195).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake Action
Message
You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehicle more than
3 mph (5 km/h). If
the warning stays on after you have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See anauthorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
The electric parking brake is not set.
Park Brake Not Applied
The electric parking brake is running a diagnostic check.
Park Brake Maintenance Mode
The electric parking brake is set but you have not released it.
Park Brake Use Switch to Release
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Action
Message
The electric parking brake is set but you have not released it and your vehicle is moving.
To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorized 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 and you have started your vehicle.
Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is set.
Park Brake Applied
You have released the electric parking brake.
Park Brake Released
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service\
. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power stee\
ring system or passiveentry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault Service Required
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Trailer
Action
Message
Displays when the trailer sway control has detected a trailer sway. See Trailer Sway Control
(page 242).
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
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 possible.
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
The 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
296).
Transmission Not in Park
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission AdaptMode
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