2018 LINCOLN MKC traction control

The tires on your vehicle have all-weathertreads to provide traction in rain and snow.However, in some climates, you may needto use snow tires and cables. If you need touse cables, it is recommended that steelwheels (of the same size and specifications)be used, as cables may chip aluminumwheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snowtires and traction devices
•If possible, avoid fully loading yourvehicle
•Purchase chains or cables from amanufacturer that clearly labels body totire dimension restrictions.
•Use 10 mm cables or chains only on frontaxle with 235/50R18 tires.
•Not all S-class snow chains or cablesmeet these restrictions. Chains of thissize restriction will include a tensioningdevice.
•The snow chains or cables must bemounted in pairs on the front axle.
•Do not use chains or cables on235/45R19, 245/45R19 and 255/40R20tires.
•Install cables securely, verifying that thecables do not touch any wiring, brakelines or fuel lines.
•When driving with tire cables do notexceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or themaximum speed recommended by thechain manufacturer, whichever is less.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the cablesrub or bang against the vehicle, stop andretighten them. If this does not work,remove the cables to prevent vehicledamage.
•Remove the cables when they are nolonger needed. Do not use cables on dryroads.
If you have any questions regarding snowchains or cables, please contact yourauthorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system isnot a substitute for manually checkingtire pressures. You should periodically checktire pressures using a pressure gauge.Failure to correctly maintain tire pressurescould increase the risk of tire failure, loss ofcontrol, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Note: You should only use tire sealants inroadside emergencies as they may causedamage to the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor.
Note: If the tire pressure monitoring systemsensor becomes damaged, it may notfunction.
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Wheels and Tires

•Navigation Features: Any navigationfeatures included in the system areintended to provide turn by turninstructions to get you to a desireddestination. Please make certain allpersons using this system carefully readand follow instructions and safetyinformation fully.
•Distraction Hazard: Any navigationfeatures may require manual (non-verbal)setup. Attempting to perform such set-upor insert data while driving can distractyour attention and could cause anaccident or other serious injury. Stop thevehicle in a safe and legal manner beforeattempting these operations.
•Let Your Judgment Prevail: Anynavigation features are provided only asan aid. Make your driving decisionsbased on your observations of localconditions and existing traffic regulations.Any such feature is not a substitute foryour personal judgment. Any routesuggestions made by this system shouldnever replace any local traffic regulationsor your personal judgment or knowledgeof safe driving practices.
•Route Safety: Do not follow the routesuggestions if doing so would result inan unsafe or illegal maneuver, if youwould be placed in an unsafe situation,or if you would be directed into an areathat you consider unsafe. The driver isultimately responsible for the safeoperation of the vehicle and therefore,must evaluate whether it is safe to followthe suggested directions.
•Potential Map Inaccuracy: Maps usedby this system may be inaccuratebecause of changes in roads, trafficcontrols or driving conditions. Always usegood judgment and common sense whenfollowing the suggested routes.
•Emergency Services: Do not rely on anynavigation features included in thesystem to route you to emergencyservices. Ask local authorities or anemergency services operator for theselocations. Not all emergency servicessuch as police, fire stations, hospitals andclinics are likely to be contained in themap database for such navigationfeatures.
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Appendices

Using Hill Start Assist.........................................190
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................135Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................136General Hints........................................................135Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................136Quickly Heating the Interior.............................136Recommended Settings for Cooling..............136Recommended Settings for Heating..............136
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................187Home Screen................................................385Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
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In California (U.S. Only)................................261Information Display Control.........................82Information Displays.....................................109General Information............................................109
Information Messages...................................114Active Park.............................................................114Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................115AdvanceTrac™........................................................116Airbag......................................................................116Alarm.......................................................................116
All-Wheel Drive......................................................117Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................117Auto Start-Stop......................................................118Battery and Charging System...........................119Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................120Collision Warning System.................................120Doors and Locks...................................................121Driver Alert.............................................................121Fuel.........................................................................122Hill Start Assist.....................................................122Keys and Intelligent Access.............................122Lane Keeping System........................................123Maintenance.........................................................124MyKey.....................................................................125Park Aid..................................................................126Park Brake.............................................................126Power Steering.....................................................127Remote Start.........................................................128Seats.......................................................................128Starting System ...................................................128Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................129Traction Control...................................................129Trailer......................................................................130Transmission.........................................................130
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................24Using Tether Straps..............................................26
Instrument Cluster.........................................103Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps........................89Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps..................89
Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................255To Connect the Booster Cables.....................257To Start the Engine............................................258
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Keyless Entry...................................................69SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..............................................................69
Keyless Starting.............................................156Ignition Modes.....................................................156
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Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............14Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............14
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................489Exceptions............................................................492
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................209
Stability Control.............................................195Principle of Operation........................................195
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................157Automatic Engine Shutdown............................158Failure to Start......................................................158Fast Restart...........................................................157Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................159Important Ventilating Information...................159Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................159Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................159
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............156General Information............................................156
Steering..........................................................230Electric Power Steering....................................230
Steering Wheel................................................79Storage Compartments...............................155SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................100
Sun Visors.......................................................100Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................100
Supplementary Restraints System.............43Principle of Operation..........................................43
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3..........................................................368General Information...........................................368
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................458
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............344
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................262Tire Care..........................................................318Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................319Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................318Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................320Temperature A B C..............................................319Traction AA A B C................................................318Treadwear.............................................................318
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............332Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................334
Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................334
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................315
Towing a Trailer.............................................242Load Placement..................................................242
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......248Emergency Towing............................................248Recreational Towing..........................................248
Towing.............................................................242Traction Control.............................................193Principle of Operation........................................193
Trailer Sway Control....................................243Transmission Code Designation..............349Transmission...................................................175Transporting the Vehicle............................258Type Approvals.............................................549RF Certification Logos for Blind SpotInformation System.......................................556RF Certification Logos for Mid RangeRadar..................................................................551RF Certification Logos for Passive Anti-TheftSystem..............................................................552RF Certification Logos for Radio TransceiverModule..............................................................554RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................549
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Under Hood Overview................................287Unique Driving Characteristics...................161Universal Garage Door Opener................149HomeLink Wireless Control System...............149
USB Port..........................................................367Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................210Automatic Cancellation......................................213Blocked Sensor...................................................215Canceling the Set Speed..................................213Changing the Set Speed...................................213Detection Issues..................................................214Following a Vehicle..............................................211Hilly Condition Usage........................................213Overriding the Set Speed.................................212Resuming the Set Speed...................................213Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.................211Setting the Gap Distance..................................212Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........213Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........210Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............216System Not Available.........................................215
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181Driving in Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive....................................................................181
Using Cruise Control...................................209Switching Cruise Control Off............................210
Switching Cruise Control On...........................209
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................62Using Snow Chains.......................................331Using Stability Control.................................196Using Traction Control.................................193Switching the System Off..................................193System Indicator Lights and Messages.........193Using a Switch......................................................193Using the Information Display Controls.........193
Using Voice Recognition............................387Audio Voice Commands...................................389Climate Voice Commands...............................390Mobile App Voice Commands........................395Navigation Voice Commands..........................393Phone Voice Commands..................................390SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................395Voice Settings Commands..............................396
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................263
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Vehicle Care..................................................305General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................348Vehicle Identification Number..................348
Vehicle Storage..............................................313Battery....................................................................314Body........................................................................313Brakes.....................................................................314Cooling system....................................................314Engine.....................................................................313Fuel system...........................................................313General...................................................................313Miscellaneous.......................................................314Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................314Tires........................................................................314
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................133
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............348
Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................105Airbag Warning Lamp........................................105Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........105Auto Hold Active.................................................105Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................105Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................105Auto-Start-Stop Indicator...................................105
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Battery....................................................................105Blind Spot Information System Indicator......105Brake System Warning Lamp...........................106Cruise Control Indicator....................................106Direction Indicator..............................................106Door Ajar...............................................................106Electric Park Brake..............................................106Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................106Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................106Front Fog Lamp Indicator..................................106Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................107Heads Up Display................................................107Hood Ajar..............................................................107Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................107Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................107Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................107Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........107Oil Pressure Warning Lamp..............................107Parking Lamps......................................................107Powertrain Fault...................................................107Service Engine Soon..........................................108Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator............................................................108Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp..................................................108
Washer Fluid Check....................................295
WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306See: Wipers and Washers...................................83
Waxing.............................................................307Welcome Lighting...........................................92Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
Wheels and Tires...........................................315General Information............................................315Technical Specifications...................................342
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95Windshield Washers......................................85Front Camera Washer..........................................85
Windshield Wipers..........................................83Intermittent Wipe..................................................83Speed Dependent Wipers..................................83
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades...................297
Wipers and Washers......................................83
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