2018 LINCOLN MKX traction control

Memory Function...........................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................159
Heated Seats.................................................160
Climate Controlled Seats.............................161
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................162
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................163
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167
Storage Compartments
Glove Box........................................................169
Center Console.............................................169
Overhead Console........................................170
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.......................................171
Keyless Starting..............................................171
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................172
Engine Block Heater.....................................175
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................177
Fuel Quality.....................................................177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178
Running Out of Fuel......................................178
Refueling.........................................................180
Fuel Consumption.........................................182
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................184
Catalytic Converter.......................................185
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................188
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................193
Brakes
General Information......................................199
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.........................................................200
Electric Parking Brake................................200
Hill Start Assist..............................................203
Auto Hold.......................................................204
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................206
Using Traction Control................................206
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................208
Using Stability Control................................209
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................210
Rear Parking Aid............................................210
Front Parking Aid............................................211
Side Sensing System...................................212
Active Park Assist..........................................214
Rear View Camera.......................................223
360 Degree Camera...................................225
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................229
Using Cruise Control...................................229
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•Various vehicle speed minders can beset. Once you select a speed, it will beshown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselectedvehicle speed is exceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of 45%.A message will be shown in the displaywhen you attempt to exceed the limitedvolume. Also, the speed-sensitive orcompensated automatic volume controlwill be disabled.
•Always on setting. When this is selected,you will not be able to switch offAdvanceTrac™ or traction control, 911Assist or Emergency Assistance, or thedo not disturb feature (if your vehicle isequipped with these features).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. See Starting a GasolineEngine (page 172). If your vehicle isequipped with a push-button start, placethe remote control into the backupposition. See Passive Anti-Theft System(page 86).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3.Access the main menu on the informationdisplay controls. Use the arrow keys toget to the following menu selections:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Create MyKey
When prompted, hold the OK button untilyou see a message informing you to labelthis key as a MyKey. The programmedrestrictions apply when you key off, openand close the driver door and restart yourvehicle with the programmed key ortransmitter.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it from theadmin keys.
You can also program configurable settingsfor the key(s). See Programming/ChangingConfigurable Settings.
Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings
Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using the key orthe transmitter you want to program.
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MyKey™

Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, this indicatesa malfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Note:The system automatically turns off ifthere is a malfunction.
See Using Stability Control (page 209). SeeUsing Traction Control (page 206).
Stability Control and Traction ControlOff Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch thesystem off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn will sound twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key andyour vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicleis still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brakeon and drive your vehicle. If the warningchime remains on after you have releasedthe parking brake, have the system checkedby your authorized dealer immediately.
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Instrument ClusterE138639 E130458

Fuel Economy
Instant Fuel Economy
Fuel History
Average Speed
•Instant Fuel Economy - Shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy since the function was last reset.
•Fuel History - Shows a bar chart of your fuel history.
•Average Speed - Displays the average speed you have driven.
Driver Assist
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and may notappear.
Driver Assist
Traction Control
Comfort, Normal or SportSteering in "D"Adaptive Steering
Sport or NormalSteering in "S"
System
Blindspot
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Information Displays

Settings
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKey
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
Do Not Disturb
Traction Control
Choose desired speed or offMax Speed
Speed Minder
Volume Limiter
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeysClear MyKeys
Miles & Gallons, L/100 km or km/LDistance UnitDisplay
°Fahrenheit or °CelsiusTemperature Unit
psi, kPa or barTire Pressure
Choose your applicable settingLanguage
Speedo in km/h
Note:Some MyKey items only appear if a MyKey is set.
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Information Displays

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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Information Displays

MyKey
ActionMessage
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot be programmed.MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey Active Drive Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed isapproaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.Check Speed Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.Buckle Up to Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated.AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control is activated.Traction Control On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated
Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting
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Information Displays

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 369).Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact an authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page369).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For moreinformation on how the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (page 369). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control
ActionMessage
Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on. See Using TractionControl (page 206).Traction Control Off / Traction Control On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and your vehicle has activated the hazard warning flashers.Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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Information Displays