2018 LINCOLN MKX traction control

•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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In California (U.S. Only)................................281Information Display Control.........................92Information Displays......................................118General Information.............................................118
Information Messages.................................125Active Park............................................................125Adaptive Cruise Control....................................126Adaptive Steering................................................127AdvanceTrac™.......................................................127Airbag.....................................................................128Alarm......................................................................128Automatic Engine Shutdown............................128AWD........................................................................129Battery and Charging System..........................130Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem................................................................131Collision Warning System..................................132Doors and Locks..................................................132Driver Alert............................................................133Fuel.........................................................................133Hill Start Assist.....................................................134Keys and Intelligent Access..............................134Lane Keeping System........................................135Maintenance.........................................................136MyKey.....................................................................137Park Aid..................................................................138
Park Brake.............................................................138Power Steering....................................................139Remote Start.........................................................140Seats.......................................................................140Starting System ...................................................140Tire Pressure Monitoring System.....................141Traction Control....................................................141Transmission.........................................................142
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster...........................................111Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................98Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps................................................102Front Interior Lamp.............................................102Rear Interior Lamp...............................................103
Interior Mirror.................................................108Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................108
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................276Connecting the Jumper Cables......................277
Jump Starting.......................................................277Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................276Removing the Jumper Cables.........................278
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Keyless Entry....................................................77SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............77
Keyless Starting..............................................171Ignition Modes.......................................................171
Keys and Remote Controls..........................58
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Lane Keeping System.................................239Switching the System On and Off..................239
Liftgate...............................................................80Lighting Control..............................................96Headlamp Flasher.................................................97Headlamp High Beam.........................................97
Lighting..............................................................96General Information.............................................96
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect...............................................514Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................515Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................514
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Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................174Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................174
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............171General Information.............................................171
Steering..........................................................250Adaptive Steering...............................................251Electric Power Steering....................................250
Steering Wheel................................................89Storage Compartments...............................169SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................109
Sun Visors.......................................................109Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................109
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3.........................................................406General Information...........................................406
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................495
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications................381
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................282
Tire Care.........................................................352Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................355Important Information About Low-ProfileTires...................................................................352Important Information About Sport Tires andWheels..............................................................353Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................354Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................356Notice to Crossover Vehicle Owners............353Temperature A B C............................................355Tire Rotation........................................................366Traction AA A B C...............................................355Treadwear............................................................354
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............369Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................370Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................370
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................345First Stage: Inflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................347General Information...........................................346
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.......350Tips for Use of the Kit........................................346What to Do After the Tire has BeenSealed...............................................................350What to do When a Tire Is Punctured...........347
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................343
Towing a Trailer.............................................264Load Placement..................................................264
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......269Emergency Towing............................................269Recreational Towing..........................................269
Towing.............................................................264Traction Control............................................206Principle of Operation.......................................206
Trailer Sway Control....................................265Transmission Code Designation..............386Transmission...................................................188Transporting the Vehicle............................279Type Approvals.............................................585RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................585
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Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™.....................................................310Under Hood Overview - 3.7L......................312
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Universal Garage Door Opener................163HomeLink Wireless Control System...............163
USB Port.........................................................404Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230Automatic Cancellation.....................................233Blocked Sensor...................................................235Canceling the Set Speed.................................233Changing the Set Speed..................................233Detection Issues.................................................234Following a Vehicle.............................................231Hilly Condition Usage.......................................233Overriding the Set Speed................................232Resuming the Set Speed..................................233Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................231Setting the Gap Distance.................................232Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........233Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........230Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............236System Not Available........................................235
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................193Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD)......................................................193
Using Cruise Control...................................229Switching Cruise Control Off...........................230Switching Cruise Control On...........................229
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................70Using Snow Chains......................................368
Using Stability Control................................209Using Summer Tires....................................367Using Traction Control................................206Switching the System Off.................................206System Indicator Lights and Messages.......206Using a Switch....................................................206Using the Information Display Controls.......206
Using Voice Recognition............................425Audio Voice Commands...................................427Climate Voice Commands................................428Mobile App Voice Commands........................433Navigation Voice Commands...........................431Phone Voice Commands..................................428SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands.......................................................433Voice Settings Commands...............................434
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................283
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Vehicle Care..................................................333General Information...........................................333
Vehicle Certification Label.........................385Vehicle Identification Number..................385Vehicle Storage............................................340Battery....................................................................341Body.......................................................................340
Brakes.....................................................................341Cooling system....................................................341Engine.....................................................................341Fuel system...........................................................341General.................................................................340Miscellaneous.......................................................341Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................341Tires........................................................................341
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................145
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............385
Voice Control....................................................91
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................113Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator....................113Adaptive Steering.................................................113Airbag Warning Lamp..........................................114Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.........114Auto Hold Active..................................................114Auto Hold Unavailable........................................114Automatic High Beam Control..........................114Battery.....................................................................114Blind Spot Information System Indicator........114Brake System Warning Lamp............................114Cruise Control Indicator......................................114
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Direction Indicator................................................115Door Ajar................................................................115Electric Park Brake...............................................115Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp....................................................................115Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp........................115Headlamp High Beam Indicator.......................115Heads Up Display................................................115Hood Ajar...............................................................115Liftgate Ajar............................................................115Low Beam Malfunction Warning.......................115Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp..........................115Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp....................116Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........116Oil Pressure Warning Lamp...............................116Parking Lamps.......................................................116Powertrain Fault....................................................116Service Engine Soon...........................................116Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator..............................................................117Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp...................................................117
Washer Fluid Check.....................................324WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................334See: Wipers and Washers...................................93
Waxing.............................................................335Welcome Lighting..........................................101
Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................373
Wheels and Tires..........................................343General Information...........................................343Technical Specifications...................................379
Windows and Mirrors...................................104Windshield Washers......................................94Front Camera Washer.........................................95
Windshield Wipers..........................................93Intermittent Wipe..................................................93Speed Dependent Wipers..................................93
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades...................326
Wipers and Washers......................................93
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