2017 LINCOLN MKX wheel

To adjust:
•
Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the
control.
• Telescope: Press the front or rear of the
control.
End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping position
just short of the end of the column position
to prevent damage to the steering column.
A new stopping position sets if the steering
column encounters an object when tilting or
telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing the motion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column stops
moving.
3. Press the steering column control again.
The steering column may begin to move
again. 4. When the steering column stops,
continue holding the control for an
additional few seconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
A new stopping position is set. The next time
you tilt or telescope the steering column, it
will stop just short of the end of the column
position.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering column
position with the memory function. See
Memory Function (page 152).
Note: Pressing the adjustment control during
memory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
When you switch the ignition off, the steering
column will move to allow extra room to exit
your vehicle. The column will return to the
previous setting when you switch the ignition
on. You can enable or disable this feature in
the information display.
See Information
Displays (page 114). AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions with
the control:
Volume up.
A
Volume down.
B
Seek up or next.
C
Seek down or previous.
D
Mute.E
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Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
•
Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up or
down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track. VOICE CONTROL Voice recognition.
A
End call.
B
Answer call.
C
See SYNC™ 3 (page 403). CRUISE CONTROL
Type 1
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Type 2
See Cruise Control (page 224).
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL See
Information Displays (page 114). HEATED STEERING WHEEL (If Equipped)
See your SYNC information.
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Switch the lighting control to the autolamps
position.
Manually Overriding the System When the automatic control has activated
the high beams, pushing or pulling the stalk
will provide a temporary override to low
beam.
Use the information display menu to
permanently deactivate the system, or turn
the lighting control switch from autolamps to
headlamps.
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS (If Equipped)
The headlamp beams move in the same
direction as the steering wheel. This provides
more visibility when driving around curves.
A. Without adaptive headlamps
B. With adaptive headlamps The system will only work with the lighting
control switch in the autolamp position.
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B
A

Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty reaches
50 mi (80 km) to empty for MyKey, and at
35 mi (60 km), 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km)
and 0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.
Variations:
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let
the engine cool. WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or hot. WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure
they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective
system warning lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp, but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(If Equipped) The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in.
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 225).
On (white light): Illuminates when you switch
on the adaptive cruise control system. Turns
off when you switch off the speed control
system. Engaged (green light): Illuminates when you
engage the adaptive cruise control system.
Turns off when you disengage the speed
control system.
Adaptive Steering
(If Equipped)
The adaptive steering system
indicator illuminates if the system
detects a fault during the
continuous diagnostic checks.
Adaptive Steering Initialization (yellow,
flashing): The adaptive steering system has
detected a difference between steering
wheel angle and the desired road wheel
angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to
correct this difference. This adjustment is
part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Off (yellow, solid): The
adaptive steering system is off. It is possible
that the steering wheel may not be straight
when the vehicle is driving straight ahead. If
this message persists, see an authorized
dealer.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display controls
on the steering wheel. Corresponding
information appears in the information
display. Information Display Controls
•
Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through and highlight the options
within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a menu. •
Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Main menu This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A check
in the box indicates the feature is
on, and unchecked indicates the feature is
off.
From the main menu bar on the left side of
the information display, you can choose from
the following categories:
• Trip 1 & 2
• Fuel Economy
• Driver Assist
• Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories and then press the right arrow
key or
OK to enter into that category. Press
the left arrow key as needed to exit back to
the main menu.
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Settings
Mislock All Doors or Driver's Door
Remote Unlock
Switches Inhibit
Autofold
Mirror
Hold
OK to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold
OK to Reset
Oil Life
Enable Switch or Disable Switch
Power Liftgate
Auto or Last Setting
Climate Control
Remote Start
Auto or Off
Front Seats & Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
System
Seatbelts Remote
Windows
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
Rain Sensing
MyKey Status
MyKey
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Adaptive Steering
Action
Message
The adaptive steering system has detected a difference between steering \
wheel angle and thedesired road wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. This adjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initialization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the steering wheel may not be straight
when the vehicle is driving straight ahead. If this message persists, se\
e an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Fault Service Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Do not drive \
the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately.
Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the \
driver.
AdvanceTrac Off On
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