2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR warning

BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Wet brakes result in reduced brakingefficiency. Gently press the brake pedal afew times when leaving a car wash or drivingfrom standing water to dry the brakes.
Note:Depending on applicable laws andregulations in the country where your vehiclewas originally built, the stoplamps could flashduring heavy braking. The hazard warningflashers could also turn on when your vehiclecomes to a stop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
The anti-lock braking system does noteliminate the risk of crash when:
•You drive too closely to the vehicle infront of you.
•Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
•You take corners too fast.
•The road surface is poor.
Note: If the system activates, the brakepedal could pulse and travel further. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR
In the event the accelerator pedal becomesstuck or entrapped, apply steady and firmpressure to the brake pedal to slow thevehicle and reduce engine power. If youexperience this condition, apply the brakesand bring your vehicle to a safe stop. Movethe transmission to park (P), switch theengine off and apply the parking brake.Inspect the accelerator pedal for anyinterference. If none are found and thecondition persists, have your vehicle towedto the nearest authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BRAKE FLUID
RESERVOIR
See Under Hood Overview (page 415).
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
WARNING: Do not use any fluid otherthan the recommended brake fluid as thiswill reduce brake efficiency. Use ofincorrect fluid could result in the loss ofvehicle control, serious personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Only use brake fluid froma sealed container. Contamination with dirt,water, petroleum products or othermaterials may result in brake systemdamage or failure. Failure to adhere to thiswarning could result in the loss of vehiclecontrol, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not allow the fluid totouch your skin or eyes. If this happens,rinse the affected areas immediately withplenty of water and contact your physician.
WARNING: The brake system couldbe affected if the brake fluid level is belowthe MIN mark or above the MAX mark onthe brake fluid reservoir.
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1.Park your vehicle on a level surface.
2.Look at the brake fluid reservoir to seewhere the brake fluid level is relative tothe MIN and the MAX marks on thereservoir.
Note:To avoid fluid contamination, thereservoir cap must remain in place and fullytight, unless you are adding fluid.
Only use fluid that meets our specifications.See Capacities and Specifications (page467).
BRAKE FLUID SPECIFICATION
See Brake Fluid Specification (page 475).
BRAKES – TROUBLESHOOTING
BRAKES – WARNING LAMPS
WARNING: Driving your vehicle withthe warning lamp on is dangerous. Asignificant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
If the ABS indicator illuminateswhen you are driving, this indicatesa malfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock braking system function. Seean authorized dealer.
It also momentarily illuminates 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 anauthorized dealer.
The brake indicator momentarilyilluminates when you switch theignition on to confirm the lamp isfunctional. It may also illuminate when youapply the parking brake and the ignition ison. If it illuminates when your vehicle ismoving, make sure the parking brake isdisengaged. If the parking brake isdisengaged, this indicates low brake fluidlevel or a brake system fault. See anauthorized dealer.
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
The electric parking brake is used to holdyour vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Always fully apply theparking brake. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: If you drive extendeddistances with the parking brake applied,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
The electric parking brake switchis on the center console.
Pull the switch up to apply the electricparking brake. The red warning lamp flashes,then steadily illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the ignition is off.
Note:The electric parking brake could applywhen park (P) is selected. See Park (P) (page220).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull the switch up and hold it.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tonesounds and the stoplamps turn on when youuse the electric parking brake in anemergency.
The electric parking brake continues to slowyour vehicle down unless you release theswitch.
Note:Do not apply the electric parking brakewhen your vehicle is moving, except in anemergency. If you repeatedly use the electricparking brake to slow or stop your vehicle,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Push the switch down.
The red warning lamp turns off.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing aTrailer
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Pull the switch upward and hold it.
3.Shift into gear.
4.Press the accelerator pedal until enginehas developed sufficient torque toprevent your vehicle from rolling downthe hill.
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5.Release the switch and pull away in anormal manner.
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Close the driver door.
2.Shift into gear.
3.Press the accelerator pedal and pull awayin a normal manner.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when the parking brake is on andyour vehicle is moving. If the warning tonecontinues after you have released theparking brake, this indicates a malfunction.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IF THE VEHICLE
BATTERY HAS RUN OUT OF
CHARGE
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
Connect a booster battery to the vehiclebattery to release the electric parking brakeif the vehicle battery has run out of charge.See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 391).
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –WARNING LAMPS
Brake System
It illuminates red when you applythe parking brake and your vehicleis on. If the lamp flashes when theparking brake has been released,this indicates the parking brakesystem requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
Electric Parking Brake
When the lamp illuminates yellow,it indicates a malfunction in theelectric parking brake. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
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WHAT IS REVERSE BRAKING
ASSIST
Lincoln Reverse Brake Assist
The system uses sensors on the rear of yourvehicle to detect a possible collision andapplies the brakes to either reduce thedamage from impact, or to assist in avoidingthe collision.
HOW DOES REVERSE BRAKING
ASSIST WORK
Reverse braking assist functions when inreverse (R) and traveling at a speed of1–7 mph (2–12 km/h).
If the system detects an obstacle behind yourvehicle, it provides a warning through therear parking aid or cross traffic alert system.
REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: To help avoid personalinjury, always use caution when in reverse(R) and when using the sensing system.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with due careand attention. Failure to take care mayresult in a crash.
WARNING: Traffic control systems,fluorescent lamps, inclement weather, airbrakes, external motors and fans mayaffect the correct operation of the sensingsystem. This may cause reducedperformance or false alerts.
WARNING: Some situations andobjects prevent hazard detection. Forexample low or direct sunlight, inclementweather, unconventional vehicle types, andpedestrians. Apply the brakes whennecessary. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith accessories that extend beyond thefront or rear of your vehicle, for example atrailer hitch or bike rack. The system is notable to make corrections for the additionallength of the accessories.
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The system only applies the brakes for ashort period of time when an event occurs.Act as soon as you notice the brakes applyto remain in control of the vehicle. If you donot intervene the vehicle may start to moveagain.
Note:Certain add-on devices around thebumper or fascia may create false alerts. Forexample, large trailer hitches, bicycle orsurfboard racks, license plate brackets,bumper covers or any other device that mayblock the normal detection zone of thesystem. Remove the add-on device toprevent false alerts.
Note:The system does not react to small ormoving objects, particularly those close tothe ground.
Note:The system does not operate duringhard acceleration or steering.
Note:If your vehicle sustains damage to thebumper or fascia leaving it misaligned orbent, it could alter the sensing zone causinginaccurate measurement of obstacles orfalse alerts.
Note:Vehicle loading and suspensionchanges can impact the angle of the sensorsand may change the normal detection zoneof the system resulting in inaccuratemeasurement of obstacles or false alerts.
Note:When you connect a trailer, the systemmay detect the trailer and provide an alert,or the system turns off. If the system doesnot turn off, manually switch the system offafter you connect the trailer.
Note:You may experience reduced systemperformance on road surfaces that limitdeceleration. For example, roads with ice,loose gravel, mud or sand.
SWITCHING REVERSE BRAKING
ASSIST ON AND OFF
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Reverse Brake Assist on or off.
Note:The system is unavailable when therear parking aid, cross traffic alert or tractioncontrol is off.
Note:If your vehicle is not equipped withcross traffic alert the reverse braking assistrelies on input from the rear parking aid andrear camera sensors.
Note:The default setting is on in someregions.
OVERRIDING REVERSE BRAKING
ASSIST
There could be instances when unexpectedor unwanted braking occurs. Firmly pressingthe accelerator pedal or switching the featureoff overrides the system.
REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST
INDICATORS
If the system determines that a collision withan obstacle may occur, full braking mayapply.
A message and warning indicatorappear when the system appliesthe brakes.
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WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you to pullaway when your vehicle is on a slope withoutusing the parking brake.
HOW DOES HILL START ASSIST
WORK
When the system activates, your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds afteryou release the brake pedal. This gives youtime to move your foot from the brake pedalto the accelerator pedal. The brakes releasewhen you apply the accelerator pedal andthe vehicle begins to move forward, or thevehicle is stationary beyond hill start assisthold time.
The system activates when your vehicle isin any forward gear and facing uphill, orwhen your vehicle is in reverse (R) and facingdownhill.
HILL START ASSIST PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When you leaveyour vehicle, always apply the parkingbrake.
WARNING: You must remain in yourvehicle when the system turns on. At alltimes you are responsible for controllingyour vehicle, supervising the system, andintervening if required. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
HILL START ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HILL START ASSIST – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays whensystem is not avail-able. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
Hill Start Assist NotAvailable
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HOW DOES AUTO HOLD WORK
Auto hold applies the brakes to hold yourvehicle after you bring the vehicle to a stop.This can help when waiting on a hill or intraffic.
SWITCHING AUTO HOLD ON AND
OFF
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When you leaveyour vehicle, always apply the parkingbrake.
WARNING: You must remain in yourvehicle when the system turns on. At alltimes, you are responsible for controllingyour vehicle, supervising the system andintervening, if required. Failure to take caremay result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system will turn offif a malfunction is apparent. Failure to takecare may result in the loss of control ofyour vehicle, serious personal injury ordeath.
Press the button on the center console toswitch the system on and off. The indicatorlight illuminates when the system is on.
Note:You can only switch the system onafter you close the driver door.
Note:The system remembers the last settingwhen you start your vehicle.
Note:When using an automatic car wash,make sure to switch auto hold off, or shift toneutral (N) with the brake pedal applied toensure auto hold is not active.
USING AUTO HOLD
1.Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.The auto hold active indicator illuminatesin the information display.
2.Release the brake pedal. The systemholds your vehicle at a standstill. Theauto hold active indicator remainsilluminated in the information display.
3.Apply the accelerator and drive off in anormal manner. The system releases thebrakes and the auto hold active indicatorswitches off.
Note:The system only activates if you applyenough brake pressure on the brake pedalto bring the vehicle to a standstill.
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