2017 LINCOLN MKT warning lights

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive
wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels and,
when needed, reduces engine power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL WARNING
The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily if the system
detects a failure. Make sure you did not
manually disable the traction control system
using the information display controls or the
switch. If the stability control and traction
control light is still illuminating steadily, have
the system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with the
traction control disabled could lead to an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system automatically turns on each time
you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active. Switching the System Off
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information display
showing system status.
You can switch the system off by either using
the information display controls or the switch.
Using the Information Display Controls
You can switch this feature off or on in the
information display. See General Information
(page 110).
Using a Switch
(If Equipped)
Use the traction control switch on the
instrument panel to switch the system off or
on.
System Indicator Lights and Messages The stability and traction control
light:
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Trailer Brake Controller Connector (If
Equipped)
The connector is located under the
instrument panel above the brake pedal. Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system resulting
in fire. Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible for assistance in proper
trailer tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up to
get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip. When
turning, make wider turns so the trailer
wheels clear curbs and other obstacles.When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly after
you have traveled 50 miles (80
kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in position
P to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed control
may turn off automatically when you are
towing on long, steep grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
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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. WARNINGS
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. Always make sure that objects cannot
fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can
become trapped under the pedals causing
a loss of vehicle control.
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Under Hood..........................................................313
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens............................316
Cleaning the Interior.....................................314 Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior................................................................315
Cleaning the Wheels....................................317
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................314
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67
Climate.............................................................418
Climate Control
..............................................130
Climate Controlled Seats............................153 Cooled Seats........................................................153
Heated Seats........................................................153
Collision Warning System...........................231 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................
231
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................
294
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........57
Creating a MyKey...........................................66 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................66
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................227 False Alerts..........................................................230
Switching the System Off and On..................230
System Errors......................................................230 System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................229
System Limitations.............................................229
Using the System...............................................227
Cruise Control
.................................................85
Principle of Operation.......................................209
Type 1.......................................................................85
Type 2......................................................................86
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................209
Customer Assistance
..................................259
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................94
Direction Indicators........................................97
Lane Change..........................................................97
Doors and Locks.............................................72
Drive Control
.................................................234
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................234
Driver Alert
......................................................218
Using Driver Alert................................................218
Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................51 Children and Airbags...........................................52 Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................52
Driving Aids....................................................218
Driving Hints...................................................251
Driving Through Water
................................251
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................94
E
Economical Driving
.......................................251
Emission Control System.............................177 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................178
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................179
End User License Agreement
....................514
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................514
Engine Block Heater....................................168 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................169
Engine Coolant Check................................294 Adding Coolant...................................................294
Coolant Change.................................................296
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................298
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................296
Recycled Coolant...............................................296
Severe Climates.................................................296
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