2019 LINCOLN MKT airbag off

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out ofposition or with the seatback reclined toofar can take weight off the seat cushionand affect the decision of the passengersensing system, resulting in serious injuryor death in the event of a crash. Always situpright against your seat back, with yourfeet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline theseatback too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in serious injury in the event of acollision.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury or death in the event ofa sudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat, headrestraint, seatbelt and airbags will provideoptimum protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the base ofyour spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest so thatyour torso is more than 30° from theupright position.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the topof it is level with the top of your head andas far forward as possible. Make sure thatyou remain comfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)between your breastbone and the airbagcover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of the seatbeltover the center of your shoulder andposition the lap strap tightly across yourhips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
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Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
1. Remove the negative (-) jumper cablefrom the disabled vehicle.
2. Remove the jumper cable on thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the booster vehiclebattery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the disabledvehicle battery.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least oneminute.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicatorsand sounds the horn (intermittently) in theevent of a serious impact that deploys anairbag (front, side, side curtain or SafetyCanopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
•You press the hazard control button.
•You press the panic button on the remoteentry transmitter (if equipped).
•Your vehicle runs out of power.
•Sounding of the horn is only enabled inspecific markets.
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CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS
WARNING: Do not use chemicalsolvents or strong detergents whencleaning the steering wheel or instrumentpanel to avoid contamination of the airbagsystem.
Note:Follow the same procedure ascleaning leather seats for cleaning leatherinstrument panels and leather interior trimsurfaces. See Cleaning Leather Seats (page309).
Clean the instrument panel and cluster lenswith a clean, damp and soft cloth, then usea clean, dry and soft cloth to dry these areas.
•Avoid cleaners or polishes that increasethe gloss of the upper portion of theinstrument panel. The dull finish in thisarea helps protect you from undesirablewindshield reflection.
•Do not use any household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners as these maydamage the finish of the instrumentpanel, interior trim and cluster lens.
•Wash or wipe your hands clean if youhave been in contact with certainproducts such as insect repellent andsuntan lotion to avoid possible damageto the interior painted surfaces.
•Do not allow air fresheners and handsanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.Your warranty may not cover thesedamages.
If a staining liquid like coffee or juice hasbeen spilled on the instrument panel or oninterior trim surfaces:
1.Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, softcloth as quickly as possible.
2. Use Motorcraft Premium Leather andVinyl Cleaner or a commercially availableleather cleaning product for automotiveinteriors. Test any cleaner or stainremover on an inconspicuous area.
3. Alternatively, wipe the surface with aclean, soft cloth and a mild soap andwater solution. Dry the area with a clean,soft cloth.
4.If necessary, apply more soap and watersolution or cleaning product to a clean,soft cloth and press it onto the soiledarea. Allow this to set at roomtemperature for 30 minutes.
5. Remove the soaked cloth, then with aclean, damp cloth, use a rubbing motionfor 60 seconds on the soiled area.
6. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Note:Follow the same procedure ascleaning leather seats for cleaning leatherinstrument panels and leather interior trimsurfaces.
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Vehicle Care

•DISP: Switch the display on or off. Youcan also touch the screen to switch thedisplay back on.
•Temperature, fan and climate controlbuttons: Control the temperature, fanspeed or settings of the climate controlsystem. See Climate Control (page 125).
911 Assist
WARNING: Unless the 911 Assistsetting is set on before a crash, the systemwill not dial for help which could delayresponse time, potentially increasing therisk of serious injury or death after a crash.
WARNING: Do not wait for 911 Assistto make an emergency call if you can doit yourself. Dial emergency servicesimmediately to avoid delayed responsetime which could increase the risk ofserious injury or death after a crash. If youdo not hear 911 Assist within five secondsof the crash, the system or phone may bedamaged or non-functional.
WARNING: Always place your phonein a secure location in your vehicle so itdoes not become a projectile or getdamaged in a crash. Failure to do so maycause serious injury to someone ordamage the phone which could prevent911 Assist from working properly.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature must beset on before the incident.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature onlyoperates in the U.S., Canada or in a territoryin which 911 is the emergency number.
Note:Before setting this feature on, makesure that you read the 911 Assist PrivacyNotice later in this section for importantinformation.
Note:If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,that setting applies for all paired phones. If911 Assist is switched off and the phone isconnected to SYNC, an icon displays on thestatus bar.
Note:Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.
If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding kneeairbags and rear inflatable safety belts [ifequipped]) or activates the fuel pumpshut-off, your SYNC-equipped vehicle maybe able to contact emergency services bydialing 911 through a paired and connectedBluetooth enabled phone. You can learnmore about the 911 Assist feature, by visiting:
Website
www.owner.lincoln.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
For important information about airbagdeployment and the fuel pump shut-offplease see the Supplementary Restrains andRoadside Emergencies sections of yourowner manual.
To switch 911 Assist on and off please viewthe settings information. See Settings (page436).
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To make sure that 911 Assist works correctly:
•SYNC must be powered and workingproperly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect a Bluetoothenabled and compatible cell phone toSYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth enabled phonemust have the ability to make andmaintain an outgoing call at the time ofthe incident.
•A connected Bluetooth enabled phonemust have adequate network coverage,battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery power andbe located in the U.S., Canada or in aterritory in which 911 is the emergencynumber.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag oractivate the fuel pump shut-off (the triggersfor 911 Assist). If a connected cell phonesustains damage or loses its connection toSYNC during a crash, SYNC will search forand try to connect to a previously paired cellphone; SYNC will then attempt to call theemergency services.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call. Ifyou fail to cancel the call, SYNC attemptsto dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call 911,to cancel the call, press Cancel on yourscreen or press and hold the phonebutton on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, and thenthe occupant(s) in your vehicle is able to talkwith the operator. Be prepared to provideyour name, phone number and locationimmediately, because not all 911 systems arecapable of receiving this informationelectronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.
•The vehicle's battery or the SYNC systemhas no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it maydisclose to emergency services that yourvehicle has been in a crash involving thedeployment of an airbag or activation of thefuel pump shut-off. Certain versions orupdates to 911 Assist may also be capable
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................125
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................187
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................188
Accessories....................................................474Exterior Style........................................................474Interior Style.........................................................474Lifestyle.................................................................474Peace of Mind......................................................474
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............204
Active Park Assist..........................................193Automatic Steering into Parking Space........196Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.............196Troubleshooting the System.............................197Using Active Park Assist....................................194
Adaptive Headlamps......................................91System Check........................................................92
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................298Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................299
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................298
Adjusting the Pedals......................................83Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................80End of Travel Position..........................................80Memory Feature....................................................80
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps...................................91
Airbag Disposal...............................................58Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................125
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............301
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................79
All-Wheel Drive..............................................179Ambient Lighting.............................................93Adjusting the Brightness.....................................93Changing the Color..............................................93Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................93Switching Ambient Lighting On........................93
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................79Arming the Alarm..................................................79Disarming the Alarm.............................................79
Appendices......................................................511Apps.................................................................433.................................................................................433SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................434
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............104Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................104Keyless Warning Alert........................................104Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................104
Audio Control....................................................81Seek, Next or Previous.........................................81
Audio System................................................364General Information...........................................364
Audio Unit......................................................366Adjusting the Volume........................................366Changing Radio Stations..................................366Ejecting the CD...................................................366Inserting a CD.....................................................366Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................366Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............366Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......366
Autolamps.........................................................87Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........88
Automatic Climate Control.........................125Setting the Blower Motor Speed....................125Setting the Temperature...................................125Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................125Switching Defrost On and Off..........................125Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................125Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........125Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................125
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Changing the 12V Battery..........................295Changing the Engine Air Filter..................301Changing the Wiper Blades.......................297Front Wiper Blades............................................298Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................298
Checking MyKey System Status.................66MyKey Distance....................................................66Number of Admin Keys.......................................66Number of MyKeys...............................................66
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................297Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................46Child Restraint Positioning...........................35Child Safety.......................................................18General Information..............................................18
Child Safety Locks..........................................37Left-Hand Side.......................................................37Right-Hand Side....................................................37
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................309Cleaning Products........................................303Materials...............................................................303
Cleaning the Engine....................................306Cleaning the Exterior..................................304Cleaning the Headlamps..................................304Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................305Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................305Stripes or Graphics............................................305Underbody...........................................................305
Under Hood.........................................................305
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................309Cleaning the Interior....................................307Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior...............................................................307
Cleaning the Wheels....................................310Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................306Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66Climate.............................................................410Climate Control..............................................125Climate Controlled Seats.............................147Cooled Seats........................................................148Heated Seats........................................................147
Collision Warning System..........................226PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................226
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................288
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........57Creating a MyKey...........................................65Programming and Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................65
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................222False Alerts..........................................................225Switching the System Off and On..................225System Errors......................................................225
System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................224System Limitations.............................................224Using the System...............................................222
Cruise Control...................................................81Principle of Operation.......................................203
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................203
Customer Assistance..................................254
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
Daytime Running Lamps...............................89Direction Indicators........................................92Doors and Locks.............................................68Drive Control.................................................229Lincoln Drive Control........................................229
Driver Alert......................................................212Using Driver Alert................................................213
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................50Children and Airbags............................................51Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment..........................................................51
Driving Aids....................................................212Driving Hints..................................................245
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Changing the Set Speed..................................207Detection Issues.................................................208Following a Vehicle...........................................205Hilly Condition Usage.......................................208Overriding the Set Speed................................207Resuming the Set Speed..................................207Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............205Setting the Gap Distance.................................206Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........208Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........205Switching to Normal Cruise Control................211System Not Available........................................209
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................179Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD).......................................................181Operating AWD Vehicles With MismatchedTires.....................................................................181Operating AWD Vehicles With SpareTires...................................................................180
Using Cruise Control...................................203Canceling the Set Speed.................................204Changing the Set Speed..................................203Resuming the Set Speed.................................204Setting the Cruise Speed.................................203Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains......................................328Using Stability Control..................................191Using Traction Control.................................189Switching the System Off..................................189System Indicator Lights and Messages.........189Using a Switch.....................................................189Using the Information Display Controls........189
Using Voice Recognition............................386Audio Voice Commands...................................388Climate Voice Commands................................389Mobile App Voice Commands........................394Navigation Voice Commands..........................392Phone Voice Commands..................................389SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................394Voice Settings Commands..............................395
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................257
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Vehicle Care..................................................303General Information...........................................303
Vehicle Certification Label.........................347Vehicle Identification Number...................347Vehicle Storage...............................................311Battery....................................................................312Body.........................................................................311
Brakes....................................................................312Cooling system....................................................312Engine.....................................................................311Fuel system............................................................311General....................................................................311Miscellaneous......................................................312Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................312Tires........................................................................312
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................125
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............347
Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................101Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................101Airbag Readiness.................................................101Anti-Lock Braking System..................................101Battery.....................................................................101Brake System Warning Light............................102Charging System.................................................102Cruise Control......................................................102Direction Indicator..............................................102Door Ajar...............................................................102Engine Coolant Temperature...........................102Engine Oil..............................................................102
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