2018 LINCOLN MKC manual transmission

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. You willhear a short tone. The headlamps will switchoff automatically after three minutes with anydoor open or 30 seconds after the last doorhas been closed. You can cancel this featureby pulling the direction indicator toward youagain or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped)
WARNING
The daytime running lamps systemdoes not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lighting duringlow visibility driving conditions. Make sureyou switch the headlamps on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failure todo so may result in a crash.
Type One - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions, orreleasing the parking brake for vehicleswith manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type Two - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or offusing the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 109).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the informationdisplay.
2. Switching the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions, orreleasing the parking brake for vehicleswith manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in theinformation display, the lamps stay off in allswitch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
WARNING
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention. You may need to overridethe system if it does not turn the high beamson or off.
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Lighting

Adaptive Cruise Control
ActionMessage
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging. See Using AdaptiveCruise Control (page 210).Adaptive Cruise Malfunction
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly. See Using AdaptiveCruise Control (page 210).Adaptive Cruise Not Available
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor.You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 210).Adaptive Cruise Not Available SensorBlocked See Manual
The system has disabled the automatic braking.Normal Cruise Active Automatic BrakingTurned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging.Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
The vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low toActivate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance and the driver needs to shift thetransmission into a lower gear.Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
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Information Displays

Trailer
ActionMessage
Displays when the trailer sway control has detected a trailer sway. See Trailer Sway Control(page 243).Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
Transmission
ActionMessage
See an authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as possible.Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.Transmission Service Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as possible.Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.Transmission Limited Function See Manual
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical after reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page296).
Transmission Not in Park
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission AdaptMode
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Information Displays

ActionMessage
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off
You have selected an invalid gear.Invalid Gear Selection
You need to depress the brake pedal.Press Brake Pedal
You need to depress the brake pedal before you can shift from P park.Depress Brake to Shift from Park
You need to press the N neutral button again to enter neutral hold. See Automatic Transmission(page 175).To Stay in Neutral When Exiting VehicleSelect N Again
Neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 175).Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Neutral hold is active. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 248).Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manualto Disable
There is a system fault and you need to depress the park brake before you exit your vehicle.See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park BrakeApply Before Exiting the Vehicle
There is a system fault and you need to depress the park brake before you exit your vehicle.See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans UsePark Brake to Secure Vehicle
See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
There is a system fault while you are shifting your vehicle to P park. See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting toPark
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Information Displays

If your vehicle is in an Auto-Start-Stop stateand you shift the transmission to reversewhile the brake is not depressed, a messagetelling you to press the brake will appear.You must press the brake pedal within 10seconds, or a shift to park and a manualrestart will be required.
Note:If the Shift to P, Restart Enginemessage appears and the amberAuto-Start-Stop indicator light is flashing,automatic restart is not available. Thevehicle must be restarted manually. SeeInformation Displays (page 109).
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Unique Driving Characteristics

Stay in Neutral mode
Stay in Neutral mode allows your vehicle tostay in neutral (N) when you exit the vehicle.Your vehicle must be stationary to enter thismode.
To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
1. Press the neutral (N) button on yourshifter assembly.
2. A message will appear in yourinformation display.
3. Press the neutral (N) button again toenter Stay in Neutral mode.
A message will appear in your informationdisplay screen when your vehicle hasentered Stay in Neutral mode.
Note:During this mode the N button willflash continuously and your instrumentcluster will display N as the selected gear.
Exiting Stay in Neutral mode
To disable Stay in Neutral mode selectanother gear. See the Putting the Vehiclein Gear for instructions on how to do this.
Entering a Carwash
Note:Always put your vehicle in Stay inNeutral mode when entering an automaticcar wash. Failure to do this could result invehicle damage not covered by warranty.
Drive (D)
The normal driving position for the best fueleconomy.
Sport (S)
Putting the vehicle in sport (S):
•Provides additional engine braking andextends lower gear operation to enhanceperformance for uphill climbs, hilly terrainor mountainous areas. This will increaseengine RPM during engine braking
•Provides additional lower gear operationthrough the automatic transmission shiftstrategy
•Provides gear selection more quickly andat higher engine speeds
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission
Your SelectShift Automatic transmissiongives you the ability to change gearsmanually.
Paddle Shifters
With your vehicle in drive (D), the paddleshifters provide temporary manual control.They allow you the ability to shift gearsquickly, without taking your hands off thesteering wheel.
You can achieve extensive manual controlby pressing the sport (S) button.
•Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
•Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.
Upshift to the recommended shift speedsaccording to the following chart:
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Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)
mph (km/h)Gear Upshift
ToFrom
15 mph (24 km/h)21
25 mph (40 km/h)32
40 mph (64 km/h)43
45 mph (72 km/h)54
50 mph (80 km/h)65
The instrument cluster will display yourcurrently selected gear.
The transmission will automatically upshift ifyour engine speed is too high or downshiftif your engine speed is too low.
Note:The system will stay in manual controluntil you make another shift button selection.For example, drive (D).
Brake-Shift Interlock Override
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until youverify that the stoplamps are working.
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1.Pull the switch and hold it in this position.
2. Drive your vehicle, then release theswitch when you notice that the enginehas developed sufficient driving force.
Automatic release - drive away release
Your vehicle will automatically release theparking brake if all of the following conditionsexist:
•The driver door is closed.
•The vehicle is accelerated.
•There are no faults detected in theparking brake system.
Note:The driver door must be closed andthe driver safety belt must be fastenedbefore this feature will operate.
Note:If the electric parking brake warninglamp stays illuminated, the electric parkingbrake will not automatically release. Youmust release the electric parking brake usingthe electric parking brake switch.
Note:The engine must be running and theaccelerator pedal must be pressed beforethe drive away release feature will operate.
The brake system warning lamp will go offto confirm that the electric parking brake hasbeen released.
Note:The electric parking brake drive awayrelease makes starting on a hill easier. Thisfeature will release the parking brakeautomatically when the vehicle has sufficientdrive force to move up the hill. To assuredrive away release when starting uphill,press the accelerator pedal quickly.
Battery With No Charge
WARNING
You will not be able to apply or releasethe electric parking brake if the batteryis low or has no charge.
If the battery is low or has no charge, usejumper cables and a booster battery.
HILL START ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace theparking brake. When you leave yourvehicle, always apply the parking brake andshift the transmission into park (P) forautomatic transmission or first gear formanual transmission.
You must remain in your vehicle whenthe system turns on. At all times, youare responsible for controlling your vehicle,supervising the system and intervening, ifrequired. Failure to take care may result inthe loss of control of your vehicle, seriouspersonal injury or death.
Note:If the engine is revved excessively, orif a malfunction is detected, the system willbe deactivated.
The system makes it easier to pull awaywhen your vehicle is on a slope without theneed to use the parking brake.
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Brakes