2017 LINCOLN MKX Owners Manual

Park Aid
Action
Message
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorizeddealer. See Principle of Operation (page 206).
Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorizeddealer.
See Principle of Operation (page 206).
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
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than
3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, 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
Displays when the electric parking brake is not set.
Park Brake Not Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is running a diagnostic check.
Park Brake Maintenance Mode
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Action
Message
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not been released.
Park Brake Use Switch to Release
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not been released and the 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
Displays when the electric parking brake was not released causing it to overheat.
Park Brake System Overheated
Displays when the electric parking brake is set and the vehicle is started.
Park Brake Not Released
Displays when the electric parking brake is set.
Park Brake Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is released.
Park Brake Released
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service\
. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the 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 thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault Service Required
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Remote Start
Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift button to drive the vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake and Gear Shift
Button
Seats Action
Message
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available while driving\
.
Memory Recall Not Permitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.
Memory {0} Saved
Starting System Action
Message
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.
To START Press Brake
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start the vehicle.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.
Engine Start Pending Please Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.
Pending Start Cancelled
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 367).
Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If \
the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 367
).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare t\
ire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 367). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact\
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on.
See Using Traction
Control (page 202).
Traction Control Off / Traction Control On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and your vehicle has activated the \
hazard warning flashers.
Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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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 it’ s possible.
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Over Temperature Stop
Safely
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
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
322).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
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Action
Message
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.
Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transmission to shift from park.
Depress Brake to Shift from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter ne\
utral hold. See Auto-matic Transmission (page 183).
Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral
Mode
Displays when neutral hold is active.
See Automatic Transmission (page 183).
Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active.
See General Information (page 114).
Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manual
to Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use
Park Brake to Secure Vehicle
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to p\
ark. See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to
Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to r\
everse. See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable
Service Required
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select
S for Drive Service Required
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Action
Message
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral Unavailable
Service Required
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport Unavailable
Service Required
Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned \
off. See Towing the
Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 266).
Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off for
Towing
Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and parkbutton selected to deactivate.
See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 266).
Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake and
Select Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be released.
See Towing the
Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 266).
Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake for
Towing
Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.
Neutral Tow Disengaged
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See your
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