2017 LINCOLN MKC traction control

DRIVE CONTROL (If Equipped)
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL
Lincoln Drive Control delivers the Lincoln
driving experience through a suite of
sophisticated electronic vehicle systems.
These systems continuously monitor your
driving inputs and the road conditions to
optimize ride comfort, steering, handling,
powertrain response and sound. You can
preset your preferences for these systems
within the information display. Lincoln Drive
Control will respond to your preferences
based on what gear position you select. This
provides a single location to control multiple
systems performance settings. Lincoln Drive Control consists of the
following systems:
•
Continuously controlled damping
dynamically adjusts the shock absorbers
stiffness in real time to match the road
surface and driver inputs. This system
continuously monitors your vehicle ’s
motion (roll, pitch, bounce), suspension
position, load, speed, road conditions,
and steering to adjust the suspension
damping for optimal vehicle control.
• Electronically power-assisted steering
adjusts steering effort and feel based on
your vehicle speed and your inputs.
• Adaptive steering optimizes your
vehicle's steering response based on
your steering wheel input, changes in
vehicle speed and other conditions.
• Active noise control utilizes your vehicle
electronics to enhance the acoustic
experience. •
Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control in
adverse conditions or high performance
driving.
• Electronic throttle control enhances the
powertrain response to your inputs.
Using Lincoln Drive Control
You can configure which of the Drive Control
modes are active when your vehicle is in
drive (D) or in Sport (S). The configuration
remains active until modified from the main
menu on the information display.
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Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel
economy as compared to driving on hilly
terrain.
• Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top cruise
gear and with steady pressure on the gas
pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped)
is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive
operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle. 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.
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. 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.
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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 1½ 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 the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 139. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
*Tire label: A label showing the original
equipment tire sizes, recommended
inflation pressure and the maximum
weight the vehicle can carry.
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A
number on the sidewall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire size
and date of manufacture. Also referred
to as DOT code.
*
Inflation pressure: A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
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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.
M.
Maximum Inflation Pressure:
Indicates the tire manufacturers'
maximum permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum load
can be carried by the tire. This pressure
is normally higher than the vehicle
manufacturer's recommended cold
inflation pressure which can be found
on 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), or Tire
Label which is located on the B-Pillar or
the edge of the driver’
s door. The cold
inflation pressure should never be set
lower than the recommended pressure
on the vehicle label.
The tire suppliers may have additional
markings, notes or warnings such as
standard load or radial tubeless.
Additional Information Contained on
the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires
Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply
to this type of tire.
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Directional tires
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size, load
index, speed rating as those originally
provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel
not recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could result in an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need to
use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications)
be used, as cables may chip aluminum
wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices
•
If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body to
tire dimension restrictions.
• Use 10 mm cables or chains only on front
axle with 235/50R18 tires.
• Not all S-class snow chains or cables
meet these restrictions. Chains of this
size restriction will include a tensioning
device.
• The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on the front axle.
• Do not use chains or cables on
235/45R19 and 245/45R19 tires. •
Install cables securely, verifying that the
cables do not touch any wiring, brake
lines or fuel lines.
• When driving with tire cables do not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables
rub or bang against the vehicle, stop and
retighten them. If this does not work,
remove the cables to prevent vehicle
damage.
• Remove the cables when they are no
longer needed. Do not use cables on dry
roads.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
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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 distract
your attention and could cause an
accident or other serious injury. 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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Traction Control...................................................129
Trailer......................................................................130
Transmission.........................................................130
Installing Child Restraints..............................19
Child Seats..............................................................19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................22
Using Tether Straps..............................................24
Instrument Cluster.........................................101
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88
Interior Lamps..................................................92 Front Interior Lamp...............................................92
Rear Interior Lamp................................................92
Interior Mirror
...................................................97
Auto-Dimming Mirror............................................97
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................254
Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................255
Jump Starting......................................................256
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................254
Removing the Jumper Cables........................
256 K
Keyless Entry.....................................................71
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD................................................................71
Keyless Starting.............................................156 Ignition Modes.....................................................156
Keys and Remote Controls..........................52
L
Lane Keeping System..................................218 Switching the System On and Off...................218
Lighting Control
..............................................86
Headlamp Flasher.................................................87
High Beams............................................................87
Lighting..............................................................86 General Information.............................................86
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect
..............................................470
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA
ONLY).................................................................471
Lincoln Protect (U.S. Only)................................470
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............235
Load Carrying
................................................235 Load Limit.......................................................236
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................240
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................236
Locking and Unlocking
.................................63
Activating Intelligent Access.............................65
Autolock Feature..................................................66
Autounlock Feature.............................................66
Battery Saver..........................................................67
Illuminated Entry....................................................67
Illuminated Exit......................................................67
Mechanical Key.....................................................64
Opening a Rear Door from Inside....................65
Power Door Locks................................................63
Remote Control.....................................................63
Smart Unlocks.......................................................66
Welcome Lighting.................................................67
Locks..................................................................63
Luggage Covers
...........................................235
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
M
Maintenance..................................................286 General Information...........................................286
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Ambient Lighting................................................449
Bluetooth..............................................................437
Clock......................................................................437
Display..................................................................450
General..................................................................447
Media Player........................................................435
Mobile Apps.........................................................445
Navigation............................................................443
Phone....................................................................438
Radio......................................................................442
Sound....................................................................434
Valet Mode............................................................451
Vehicle...................................................................449
Voice Control.......................................................450
Wi-Fi.......................................................................448
Side Airbags.....................................................47
Sitting in the Correct Position....................138
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains...................................331
Special Notices.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles.....................................................14
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............
14
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............14 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance
...............................................480
Exceptions............................................................483
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................208
Stability Control
.............................................192
Principle of Operation........................................192
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................157 Automatic Engine Shutdown............................158
Failure to Start......................................................158
Fast Restart...........................................................157
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................159
Important Ventilating Information...................159
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving...............................................................159
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................159
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............156 General Information............................................156
Steering..........................................................229 Electric Power Steering....................................229
Steering Wheel
................................................78
Storage Compartments...............................155
Sunroof See: Moonroof.......................................................98
Sun Visors.........................................................98 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................
98 Supplementary Restraints System
..............41
Principle of Operation...........................................41
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3..........................................................366
General Information...........................................366
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
...........................451
T
Tailgate See: Power Liftgate..............................................68
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...............344
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ...........................
261
Ticket Holders................................................155
Tire Care..........................................................317
Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................318
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading..............................................................317
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.............................................................319
Temperature A B C..............................................318
Traction AA A B C................................................318
Treadwear.............................................................318
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............332 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................333
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