2017 LINCOLN MKZ cruise control

Security
Passive Anti-Theft System............................75
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................76
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78
Audio Control
...................................................79
Voice Control
...................................................80
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Information Display Control
.........................80
Heated Steering Wheel..................................81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................82
Autowipers.......................................................82
Windshield Washers
.......................................84
Lighting
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Autolamps.........................................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Headlamp Exit Delay
......................................87
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................87 Automatic High Beam Control
....................88
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Welcome Lighting
............................................91
Interior Lamps
...................................................91
Ambient Lighting
............................................92
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................93
Global Opening and Closing.......................94
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Interior Mirror
...................................................97
Sun Visors.........................................................98
Sun Shades......................................................98
Moonroof..........................................................98
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................101
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107
Information Displays
General Information......................................108 Information Messages
...................................114
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control..........................134
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................136
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................137
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................138
Remote Start...................................................138
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................139
Head Restraints
.............................................139
Power Seats.....................................................141
Memory Function..........................................145
Rear Seats.......................................................146
Heated Seats
..................................................147
Climate Controlled Seats
............................148
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................150
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
.................151
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................156
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................158
Overhead Console.......................................158
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information......................................159
Keyless Starting.............................................159
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.........................160
Engine Block Heater....................................163
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................164
Fuel Quality
.....................................................165
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................166
Refueling..........................................................167
Fuel Consumption
.........................................169
Emission Control System
.............................170 Transmission
Automatic Transmission...............................173
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................179
Brakes
General Information
......................................188
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................188
Electric Parking Brake
..................................189
Auto Hold.........................................................191
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................194
Using Traction Control.................................194
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
..................................196
Using Stability Control
..................................197
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation
..................................199 Rear Parking Aid..........................................200
Front Parking Aid
.........................................200
Side Sensing System..................................202
Active Park Assist.........................................203
Rear View Camera.........................................211
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................215
Using Cruise Control....................................215
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................216
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.....................................................225
Lane Keeping System
.................................226
Blind Spot Information System..................231
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................233
Steering...........................................................237
Pre-Collision Assist......................................238
Drive Control
..................................................241
Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................244
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Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
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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 (If Equipped) Voice recognition.
A
End call.
B
Answer call.
C
See
SYNC™ 3 (page 390). CRUISE CONTROL
Type 1 Type 2
See
Cruise Control (page 215).
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL See
Information Displays (page 108).
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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 while the engine is running or hot. WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
will alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps will 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 216).
On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned on.
Turns off when the speed control system is
turned off. Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is engaged.
Turns off when the speed control system is
disengaged.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue to
have the normal braking system (without
ABS) unless the brake system warning lamp
is also illuminated. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Autohold Active It illuminates when the system
holds your vehicle stationary.
Autohold Unavailable It illuminates when the system is
on, but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
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Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 231). See
Information Messages (page 114).
Brake System It will illuminate when you engage
the parking brake with the ignition
on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If the
parking brake is not engaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system
malfunction. Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance may occur.
It will take you longer to stop your vehicle.
Have your vehicle checked by your
authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the risk
of personal injury. Cruise Control
(If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 316). Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It will illuminate or flash when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction.
See Electric Parking
Brake (page 189).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 303).
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Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the engine
oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 301).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten your
seatbelt.
See Seatbelt Reminder
(page 40).
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates a
malfunction. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer. Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights will illuminate
on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive
cruise control and/or the collision warning
system. It will also illuminate momentarily
when you start your vehicle to make sure the
display works.
High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as possible.Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp remains
on with the engine running or
when driving, check your tire pressure as
soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by your
authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid It will illuminate when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
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Driver Assist
Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose
between different driver assist choices. Driver Assist
Traction Control Sport or Normal
Steering in "D"
Adaptive Steering
Sport or Normal
Steering in "S"
Blindspot
Cross Traffic Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
Driver Alert
Driver Alert
Driver Alert Display
Driver Alert Display
Intelligent AWD Alert, Aid or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane Keeping Sys
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
High, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
Active Braking
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