2017 LINCOLN MKX brake maintenance mode

Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder
Feature
WARNING
While the system allows you to switch
this feature off, the intent of the system
is to remind you to wear your safety belt to
improve your chance to survive an accident.
We recommend you leave the system
switched on for yourself and others who may
use the vehicle. Note:
The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this will terminate the process.
Read Steps 1–4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
• The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P) or neutral
(N). •
The ignition is off.
• The driver and front passenger safety
belts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the vehicle.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about 1 minute). After Step 2,
wait an additional 5 seconds before
proceeding with Step 3. Once you start
Step 3, you must complete the procedure
within 30 seconds.
3. For the seating position you are switching
off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt
three times at a moderate speed, ending
in the unbuckled state. After Step 3, the
safety belt warning light turns on.
4. While the safety belt warning light is on, buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt.
After Step 4, the safety belt warning light
flashes for confirmation.
• This will switch the feature off for that
seating position if it is currently on.
• This will switch the feature on for that
seating position if it is currently off. CHILD RESTRAINT AND SEATBELT
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make sure
they work properly and are not damaged.
Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts
to make sure there are no nicks, tears or
cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety
belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles,
front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle
support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped),
shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped),
shoulder belt guide on seat back (if
equipped), child safety seat LATCH and
tether anchors, and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after a crash. Read the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions for
additional inspection and maintenance
information specific to the child restraint.
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an au\
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 312).
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 312).
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.See
Brake Fluid Check (page 321).
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high \
coolant temperatures.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow somefeatures to operate properly. See an authorized dealer.
Transport / Factory Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain\
malfunction.
See Manual
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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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Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime you
submerge the rear axle in water. Water may
contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which is
not a normal maintenance inspection item
unless there is a possibility of a leak or other
axle repair is required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS
Emergency Towing
You can flat-tow (all wheels on the ground,
regardless of the powertrain/transmission
configuration) your disabled vehicle (without
access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer,
or flatbed transport vehicle) under the
following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so you tow
it in a forward direction.
• You place the transmission in position N.
If you cannot place the transmission in
position
N, you may need to override it.
See Transmission (page 183). •
Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle.
See
Climate Control (page 141).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example of
recreational towing would be towing your
vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are to make sure you do not
damage the transmission during towing.
You can tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground using the Neutral Tow feature,
or with all four wheels off the ground using
a vehicle transport trailer. If you are using a
vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction
specified by the equipment provider. Neutral Tow
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
Enter Neutral Tow mode by doing the
following:
1. Put the ignition in accessory mode by pressing the engine START button
without pressing the brake pedal.
2. Select
Neutral Tow under the Vehicle
Settings menu in the information display.
See
General Information (page 114).
3. Press and hold the OK button to start the
neutral tow process.
4. Press the brake pedal and select
N on
the push-button transmission.
5. Turn the ignition off by pressing the engine START button without pressing
the brake pedal.
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Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in the
scheduled maintenance information, the
coolant should be changed. Add prediluted
coolant approved to the correct specification.
See Capacities and Specifications (page
379).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient temperature,
vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone: A warning lamp illuminates and a
message may appear in the
information display. If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an
air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still operates,
however:
•
Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you can
re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage. When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as
necessary to bring your vehicle to rest in a
safe location and seek immediate repairs.
When in fail-safe mode, your vehicle will have
limited power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may completely
shut down without warning, potentially losing
engine power, power steering assist, and
power brake assist, which may increase the
possibility of a crash resulting in serious
injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or hot.
Your vehicle has limited engine power when
in the fail-safe mode, drive your vehicle with
caution. Your vehicle does not maintain
high-speed operation and the engine may
operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
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Alarm......................................................................124
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................124
AWD........................................................................\
125
Battery and Charging System..........................126
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................127
Collision Warning System.................................128
Doors and Locks..................................................128
Driver Alert............................................................129
Fuel........................................................................\
.129
Hill Start Assist.....................................................130
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................130
Lane Keeping System.........................................131
Maintenance.........................................................132
MyKey.....................................................................133
Park Aid..................................................................134
Park Brake.............................................................134
Power Steering....................................................135
Remote Start.........................................................136
Seats.......................................................................136
Starting System ...................................................136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................
137
Traction Control....................................................137
Transmission.........................................................138
Installing Child Restraints
..............................19
Child Seats..............................................................19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................19 Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................25
Using Tether Straps..............................................27
Instrument Cluster.........................................107
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................93
Interior Lamps
..................................................98
Front Interior Lamp...............................................98
Rear Interior Lamp................................................99
Interior Mirror
.................................................104
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................104
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................273 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................
274
Jump Starting......................................................275
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................274
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................
275
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................77
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............77
Keyless Starting.............................................167 Ignition Modes......................................................167
Keys and Remote Controls..........................56 L
Lane Keeping System.................................235
Switching the System On and Off..................235
Lighting Control
................................................91
Headlamp Flasher................................................92
High Beams............................................................92
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information..............................................91
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect..............................................507 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................508
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)..................................................................507
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............
256
Load Carrying
................................................254
Load Limit.......................................................256
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................260
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................256
Locking and Unlocking
.................................68
Activating Intelligent Access..............................70
Autolock...................................................................71
Auto Relock.............................................................71
Autounlock...............................................................71
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