2018 LINCOLN MKC warning

On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector
WARNING
Do not connect wireless plug-indevices to the data link connector.Unauthorized third parties could gain accessto vehicle data and impair the performanceof safety related systems. Only allow repairfacilities that follow our service and repairinstructions to connect their equipment tothe data link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data LinkConnector (DLC) that is used in conjunctionwith a diagnostic scan tool for vehiclediagnostics, repairs and reprogrammingservices. Installing an aftermarket device thatuses the DLC during normal driving forpurposes such as remote insurance companymonitoring, transmission of vehicle data toother devices or entities, or altering theperformance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to vehiclesystems. We do not recommend or endorsethe use of aftermarket plug-in devices unlessapproved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty willnot cover damage caused by an aftermarketplug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks andUtility Type Vehicles
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantlyhigher rollover rate than other types ofvehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please readthis Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle isnot a passenger car. As with other vehiclesof this type, failure to operate this vehiclecorrectly may result in loss of vehicle control,vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Your vehicle does not have a snowplowingpackage.
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle does not have the FordAmbulance Preparation Package.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash and injury.We strongly recommend that you useextreme caution when using any device thatmay take your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend against theuse of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
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Introduction

Using mobile communications equipment isbecoming increasingly important in theconduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise yourown or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications canenhance personal safety and security whenappropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount whenusing mobile communications equipment toavoid negating these benefits. Mobilecommunication equipment includes, but isnot limited to, cellular phones, pagers,portable email devices, text messagingdevices and portable two-way radios.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your vehiclemay be equipped with features and optionsthat are different from the features andoptions that are described in this Owner’sManual. A market unique supplement maybe supplied that complements this book. Byreferring to the market unique supplement,if provided, you can properly identify thosefeatures, recommendations and
specifications that are unique to your vehicle.This Owner’s Manual is written primarily forthe U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features orequipment listed as standard may bedifferent on units built for export. Refer tothis Owner’s Manual for all other requiredinformation and warnings.
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Introduction

Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 92). High beam.See Lighting Control (page 87).
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Instrument cluster. See Gauges(page 103). See Warning Lampsand Indicators (page 104).
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Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 83).C
Information and entertainmentdisplay. See SYNC™ 3 (page 368).D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page365).E
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 254).F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 197).G
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors(page 136).
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Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 133).I
Start button. See Keyless Starting(page 156).J
Entertainment, navigation andphone.K
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 81).L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 79).
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Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Cruise Control (page 209).O
Information display controls. SeeInformation Display Control (page82).
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Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 187).Q
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 87). InstrumentLighting Dimmer. See InstrumentLighting Dimmer (page 89).
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At a Glance

GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions onhow to properly use safety restraints forchildren.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is securedproperly in a device that is appropriatefor their height, age and weight. Child safetyrestraints must be bought separately fromyour vehicle. Failure to follow theseinstructions and guidelines may result in anincreased risk of serious injury or death toyour child.
WARNINGS
All children are shaped differently. TheNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and other safetyorganizations, base their recommendationsfor child restraints on probable child height,age and weight thresholds, or on theminimum requirements of the law. Werecommend that you check with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technician(CPST) to make sure that you properly installthe child restraint in your vehicle and thatyou consult your pediatrician to make sureyou have a child restraint appropriate foryour child. To locate a child restraint fittingstation and CPST, contact NHTSA toll freeat 1-888-327-4236 or go to
WARNINGS
www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contactTransport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car SeatClinic in your area. Failure to properly restrainchildren in child restraints made especiallyfor their height, age and weight, may resultin an increased risk of serious injury or deathto your child.
On hot days, the temperature insidethe vehicle can rise very quickly.Exposure of people or animals to these hightemperatures for even a short time can causedeath or serious heat related injuries,including brain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
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Child Safety

•You are required by law to properly usesafety seats for infants and toddlers inthe United States and Canada.
•Many states and provinces require thatsmall children use approved boosterseats until they reach age eight, a heightof 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and stateor provincial laws for specificrequirements about the safety of childrenin your vehicle.
•When possible, always properly restrainchildren 12 years of age and under in arear seating position of your vehicle.Accident statistics suggest that childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in a frontseating position. See Front PassengerSensing System (page 46).
INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS
Child Seats
Use a child safety seat (sometimes called aninfant carrier, convertible seat, or toddlerseat) for infants, toddlers, or childrenweighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less(generally age four or younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
WARNINGS
Airbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Never place a rear-facingchild seat in front of an active airbag. If youmust use a forward-facing child seat in thefront seat, move the seat upon which thechild seat is installed all the way back.
Airbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Children 12 and undershould be properly restrained in the rear seatwhenever possible.
Depending on where you secure achild restraint, and depending on thechild restraint design, you may block accessto certain safety belt buckle assemblies andLATCH lower anchors, rendering thosefeatures potentially unusable. To avoid riskof injury, occupants should only use seatingpositions where they are able to be properlyrestrained.
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the child is added to the child restraint.It also helps to achieve the propersnugness of the child seat to yourvehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean towardthe buckle will additionally help toremove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seatis equipped).
10. Before placing the child in the seat,forcibly move the seat forward and backto make sure the seat is securely heldin place. To check this, grab the seat atthe belt path and attempt to move itside to side and forward and back.There should be no more than 1 inch(2.5 centimeters) of movement forproper installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technicianto make certain the child restraint is properlyinstalled. In Canada, check with TransportCanada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)
WARNINGS
Never attach two child safety seats tothe same anchor. In a crash, oneanchor may not be strong enough to holdtwo child safety seat attachments and maybreak, causing serious injury or death.
WARNINGS
Depending on where you secure achild restraint, and depending on thechild restraint design, you may block accessto certain safety belt buckle assemblies orLATCH lower anchors, rendering thosefeatures potentially unusable. To avoid riskof injury, occupants should only use seatingpositions where they are able to be properlyrestrained.
The LATCH system is composed of threevehicle anchor points: two lower anchorslocated where the seatback and seat cushionmeet (called the seat bight) and one toptether anchor located behind that seatingposition.
LATCH compatible child safety seats havetwo rigid or webbing mounted attachmentsthat connect to the two lower anchors at theLATCH equipped seating positions in yourvehicle. This type of attachment methodeliminates the need to use safety belts to
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attach the child seat, however the safety beltcan still be used to attach the child seat. Forforward-facing child seats, the top tetherstrap must also be attached to the propertop tether anchor, if a top tether strap hasbeen provided with your child seat.
Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors forchild seat installation. The LATCH anchorsare located at the rear section of the rearseat between the cushion and seatback.Follow the child seat manufacturer'sinstructions to properly install a child seatwith LATCH attachments. Follow theinstructions on attaching child safety seatswith tether straps.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the childseat only to the anchors.
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from theOutboard Seating Positions (Center SeatingUse)
WARNING
The standardized spacing for LATCHlower anchors is 11 inches (28centimeters) center to center. Do not useLATCH lower anchors for the center seatingposition unless the child seat manufacturer'sinstructions permit and specify using anchorsspaced at least as far apart as those in thisvehicle.
The lower anchors at the center of thesecond row rear seat are spaced 18 inches(46 centimeters) apart. A child seat with rigidLATCH attachments cannot be installed atthe center seating position. LATCHcompatible child seats (with attachments on
belt webbing) can only be used at thisseating position provided that the child seatmanufacturer's instructions permit use withthe anchor spacing stated. Do not attach achild seat to any lower anchor if an adjacentchild seat is attached to that anchor.
Each time you use the safety seat, check thatthe seat is properly attached to the loweranchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tugthe child seat from side to side and forwardand back where it is secured to your vehicle.The seat should move less than one inchwhen you do this for a proper installation.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly,the risk of a child being injured in a crashgreatly increases.
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH LowerAnchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
When used in combination, either the safetybelt or the LATCH lower anchors may beattached first, provided a proper installationis achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward,if included with the child seat.
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3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor asshown.
4.Tighten the child safety seat tether strapaccording to the manufacturer'sinstructions. If your child restraint systemis equipped with a tether strap, and thechild restraint manufacturer recommendsits use, we also recommend its use.
BOOSTER SEATS
WARNING
Do not put the shoulder section of theseatbelt or allow the child to put theshoulder section of the seatbelt under theirarm or behind their back. Failure to followthis instruction could reduce theeffectiveness of the seatbelt and increasethe risk of injury or death in a crash.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat forchildren who have outgrown or no longerproperly fit in a child safety restraint(generally children who are less than 57 in(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age 4 and lessthan age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) ifrecommended by your child restraintmanufacturer). Many state and provinciallaws require that children use approvedbooster seats until they reach age eight, aheight of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg).
Booster seats should be used until you cananswer YES to ALL of these questions whenseated without a booster seat:
•Can the child sit all the way back againsttheir vehicle seat backrest with kneesbent comfortably at the edge of the seatcushion?
•Can the child sit without slouching?
•Does the lap belt rest low across thehips?
•Is the shoulder belt centered on theshoulder and chest?
•Can the child stay seated like this for thewhole trip?
Always use booster seats in conjunction withyour vehicle lap and shoulder belt.
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