2018 LINCOLN MKX service

Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lamp remainson with the engine running orwhen driving, check your tire pressure assoon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when youswitch the ignition on to confirm the lamp isfunctional. If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or begins to flash atany time, have the system checked by yourauthorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
It illuminates when the washer fluidis low.
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine is runningthis indicates a malfunction. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so andswitch the engine off. Check the engine oillevel. If the oil level is sufficient, thisindicates a system malfunction. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
See Engine Oil Check (page 314).
Parking Lamps
It illuminates when you switch theparking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the systemdetects a powertrain or an AWDfault. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleimmediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulb andto indicate whether your vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 185).
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INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle optionsequipped with your vehicle, not all of themessages display or are available. Certainmessages may be abbreviated or shorteneddepending upon which cluster type youhave.
Press the OK button to acknowledge andremove some messages from the informationdisplay. Other messages are removedautomatically after a short time.
Certain messages need to be confirmedbefore you can access the menus.
Active Park
ActionMessage
Displayed when the system needs service. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Active Park Fault
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Adaptive Steering
ActionMessage
The adaptive steering system has detected a difference between steering wheel angle and thedesired road wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. Thisadjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initialization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the steering wheel may not be straightwhen the vehicle is driving straight ahead. If this message persists, see an authorized dealer.Adaptive Steering Fault Service Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Do not drive the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately.Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive
AdvanceTrac™
ActionMessage
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
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AWD
ActionMessage
Displayed when the AWD system has been temporarily disabled to protect itself from overheating.AWD Temporarily Disabled
Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself. This is causedby operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating.AWD OFF
The AWD system resumes normal function and clears this message after driving a short distancewith the road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool.AWD Restored
Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/Transmission/AWD light when the AWD systemis not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction Service Required
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Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer.Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.To START Press Brake
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting (page 171).No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Accesskey is not detected inside the vehicle.Restart Now or Key is Needed
Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.Run Power Active
This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See anauthorized dealer for service.Starting System Fault
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key is programmed to thesystem.Key Program Successful
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key has failed to beprogrammed.Key Program Failure
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ActionMessage
Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have beenprogrammed.Max Number of Keys Learned
Displayed during spare key programming when not enough keys have been programmed.Not Enough Keys Learned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.Key Battery Low Replace Soon
Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys.Could Not Program Integrated Key
Displays to inform the driver that they are exiting the vehicle and the engine is on.Engine ON
Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be cleaned to operateproperly.Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunction ServiceRequired
Displayed when the system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
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Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 314).Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 314).Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.See Brake Fluid Check (page 323).Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact anauthorized dealer.Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high coolant temperatures.Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow somefeatures to operate properly. See an authorized dealer.Transport / Factory Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
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Park Aid
ActionMessage
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorizeddealer. See Principle of Operation (page 210).Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorizeddealer. See Principle of Operation (page 210).Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake
ActionMessage
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorizeddealer.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See anauthorized dealer.Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
Displays when the electric parking brake is not set.Park Brake Not Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is running a diagnostic check.Park Brake Maintenance Mode
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