2017 LINCOLN MKZ traction control

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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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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Settings
System
Remote
Windows
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
Rain Sensing
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
911 Assist
Always On or User Selectable
Traction Control
Choose desired speed or off
Max Speed
Choose desired speed or off
Speed Minder
Volume Limiter
Always On or User Selectable
Do Not Disturb
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
Miles & Gallons, L/100km or km/L
Distance Unit
Display
°Fahrenheit or °Celsius
Temperature Unit
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Adaptive Headlamps
Action
Message
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp System See Manual
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
Airbag Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
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MyKey
Action
Message
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot be programmed.
MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed isapproaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.
Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.
Check Speed Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.
Buckle Up to Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated.
AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control is activated.
Traction Control On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated
Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.
Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting
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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 353).
Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If \
the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact your authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 353).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare t\
ire is in use. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon\
as possible. See TirePressure Monitoring System
(page 353).
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 194).
Traction Control Off / Traction Control On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard are activated.
Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (If Equipped)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) uses all four wheels
to power the vehicle. This increases traction,
enabling you to drive over terrain and road
conditions that a conventional two-wheel
drive vehicle cannot. The AWD system is
active all the time and requires no input from
the operator.
Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with
Dynamic Torque Vectoring. This feature uses
all four wheels to power the vehicle and
independently controls the torque to each
rear wheel. In addition, the system has the
ability to over speed the outside rear wheel
in a turn. This increases traction and
handling performance, allowing the vehicle
to travel through road conditions and have
path following capability superior to
conventional two-wheel drive and AWD
vehicles. The Dynamic Torque Vectoring
system is active all the time and requires no
input from the operator. Note:
Your AWD vehicle is not intended for
off-road use. The AWD feature gives your
vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in
which driving surfaces are relatively level,
obstruction-free and otherwise similar to
normal on-road driving conditions. Operating
your vehicle under other than those
conditions could subject the vehicle to
excessive stress which might result in
damage which is not covered under your
warranty.
Note: When an AWD system fault is present,
the warning
AWD Malfunction Service
Required displays in the information display.
The AWD system is not functioning correctly
and defaulted to front-wheel drive. When
this warning displays, have your vehicle
serviced at an authorized dealer. Note:
The
AWD OFF message may also
appear in the information display if the AWD
system overheats and defaults to front-wheel
drive. This may occur if the vehicle is
operated in extreme conditions with
excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand.
To resume normal AWD function as soon as
possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location
and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes.
After the engine has been restarted and the
AWD system has adequately cooled, the
AWD OFF
message will turn off and normal
AWD function returns. If the engine is not
stopped, the
AWD OFF message turns off
when the system cools and normal AWD
function returns.
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(If Equipped)

acceleration or braking which could result
in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and/or personal
injury. Use all available road surface to
return the vehicle to a safe direction of
travel.
• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
• If the vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (that is, from concrete
to gravel) there will be a change in the
way the vehicle responds to a maneuver
(steering, acceleration or braking). Again,
avoid these abrupt inputs.
Sand
Most of the time traction control improves
tire traction by managing wheel slip through
Brake, Engine, and AWD calibrations.
However, during low speed driving, disabling
traction control in deep sand can help keep
the wheels moving to maintain vehicle
momentum. When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning the wheels.
Do not drive your vehicle in deep sand for
an extended period of time. This could cause
the AWD system to overheat and default to
front-wheel drive. If this occurs, an AWD OFF
message displays in the information display.
To resume normal AWD function as soon as
possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location
and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes.
After the engine has been restarted and the
AWD system has adequately cooled, the
AWD OFF message turns off and normal
AWD function returns. In the event the
engine is not stopped, the
AWD OFF
message turns off when the system cools
and normal AWD function returns.
When driving at slow speeds in deep sand
under high outside temperatures, use L (Low)
gear when possible. L (Low) gear operation
will maximize the engine and transmission
cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C
may cycle on and off to protect overheating
of the engine.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and cause
the vehicle to become stuck to the point that
assistance may be required from another
vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back
out the way you came if you proceed with
caution.
Mud and Water
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability may be
limited.
When driving through water, determine the
depth; avoid water higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of
the hubs (for trucks) (if possible) and proceed
slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the
vehicle may stall.
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