warning LINCOLN MKC 2016 Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide
2016 MKC
This Quick Reference Guide is not
intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s
Manual which contains more detailed
information concerning the features of
your vehicle, as well as important safety
warnings designed to help reduce the
risk of injury to you and your passengers.
Please read your entire Owner’s Manual
carefully as you begin learning about
your new vehicle and refer to the
appropriate chapters when questions
arise. All information contained in this
Quick Reference Guide was accurate at
the time of duplication. We reserve the
right to change features, operation and/
or functionality of any vehicle specification
at any time. Your Lincoln dealer is the best
source for the most current information. For
detailed operating and safety information,
please consult your Owner’s Manual.
Lincoln MKC
May 2015
First Printing
Quick Reference Guide
Litho in U.S.A.
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash an\
d
injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when
using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage
the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
United States
Lincoln Customer Relationship Center
1-800-521-4140
(TDD for the hearing impaired 1-800-232-5952)
owner.lincoln.com
Canada
Lincoln Customer Relationship Centre
1-800-387-9333
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3 Service Engine Soon Light Lights briefly when you switch on the
ignition. If it remains on or blinks after you start
the engine, the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
system has detected a problem. Drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration
and deceleration) and contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
4 Right Vehicle Information Display
Displays information about Entertainment,
Climate, Phone and Navigation*. Use the right,
5-way controls located on your steering wheel
to scroll through, highlight and make minor
adjustments within a selected menu. Refer to
your SYNC Supplement for more information.
5 Steering Wheel Controls
Audio
Press VOL + or – to increase or decrease
volume levels. Press |⊳ or ⊲| to access the next
or previous radio station preset, CD track or
MP3 selection.

Voice
Press to answer call.
Press
to exit phone mode or end a call.
Press
to access voice recognition.
6 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column*
The 4-way rocker control allows you to adjust
the steering wheel to your desired position.

7 Push Button Start
Allows you to start your vehicle by pressing
the START STOP button while fully pressing
down on the brake pedal. If you leave your
vehicle idling for an extended period of
time, it automatically shuts down. Before the
engine shuts down, a message appears in
the information display, allowing the driver to
override the shutdown feature.

Note: Your intelligent access transmitter must
be inside the vehicle for the ignition to start.
The keyless warning alert sounds the horn twice
when you exit the vehicle with the transmitter
and the vehicle is still on.
8 Push Button Shift Transmission
Your vehicle includes an electronic
transmission. The shift buttons are on the center
stack next to the SYNC® 3 system.

Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
A. Fully press down the brake pedal.
B. Press and release one of the PRNDS
buttons to select your gear.
C. The gear shift button you select lights and
the information display shows a telltale of
the selected gear.
D. Release the brake pedal and your
transmission remains in the selected gear.

Note: When entering an automatic car wash,
always put your vehicle into Stay in Neutral
mode. To put your vehicle in Stay in Neutral
mode, make sure your vehicle is stationary
first and then:
A. Press the neutral (N) button on the shifter
assembly once. The information display
screen then reads “Press N to enter Stay
in Neutral mode”.
B. Press N on the shifter assembly again.
The information display displays a message
to confirm that you are in the Stay in
Neutral mode, and the N button flashes
continuously to confirm your selection.
C. To exit Stay in Neutral mode, fully press
down on the brake pedal, then press and
release another gear. Release the brake
pedal and your transmission remains in the
selected gear.
Instrument Panel
1 Electric Parking Brake
The operating switch replaces the conventional handbrake, and is to the left of the steering\
column.
To use, pull the switch. The brake system warning lamp lights to confirm\
that you applied the electric
parking brake. You can release the electric parking brake manually by sw\
itching the ignition on, pressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the electric parking brake switch down\
. The brake system warning
lamp turns off. Refer to the Brakes chapter of your Owner’s Manual for more details. 2 Left Vehicle Information Display
Provides information about various systems on
your vehicle. Use the left, 5-way controls located
on the steering wheel to choose and confirm
settings and messages. Refer to the Information
Displays chapter in your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
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Liftgate
Manual Liftgate
To Open the Liftgate
1. Unlock the vehicle and press the
button on the liftgate to unlatch.
2. Press the button located in the top
of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
Power Liftgate*
To Open Using the Outside Liftgate Button
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control
or power door control. If the intelligent
access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter)
behind the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when
you press the liftgate release button.
2. Press the button located in the top
of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
3. Allow the power system to open the
liftgate after pressing the control.
4. To close, press and release the
control (pictured). To Open Using the Remote Transmitter
Open or close the liftgate with your remote control by
pressing the
button twice within three seconds.
A tone sounds when the liftgate activates. You can
also open or close the liftgate from inside the vehicle
by pressing the
button on the instrument panel.
Hands-free Liftgate Operation*
1. Make sure you have your intelligent access
transmitter within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate.
2. Move your foot under and back from the rear
bumper, similar to a kicking (front-to-back) motion.
Do not move your foot sideways or the sensors
may not detect the motion.
Note: In vehicles equipped with the towing package,
you must kick your foot between the trailer hitch and
the exhaust system. Do not kick under the hitch.
Obstacle Detection*
When you use the power open or close feature and the liftgate detects a \
problem, warning tones sound and the liftgate stops.
The Liftgate Does Not Power Open or Close When
It detects an object in its opening or closing path.
The ignition is on and the transmission is not in park (P).
You are traveling at speeds at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).
Note: Entering the vehicle while the liftgate is closing could cause the
vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection.
Setting the Liftgate Open Height
Once you open the power liftgate, you can move it manually to a
desired height. If the previously programmed liftgate height is lower
than the fully opened position, you can manually push it upward.
To Program a New Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing the control button on the
liftgate when it reaches your desired height. Once the liftgate stops
moving, you can also move it manually to your desired height.
3. Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until you hear a tone,\

indicating that your programming of the liftgate height is successful.
The next time you use the power feature to open the
liftgate, it opens to its newly programmed height.
To change the programmed height, repeat the process above.
Built-in Storage
Cargo tie-downs, located in key areas of the rear cargo area, fold out o\
f the
way when not in use.
Utility tray, located on the outboard side of the driver seat: store a wet
(or dry) umbrella within easy reach.
Toll-ticket holder, located between the headliner and the sun visor hinge:
slide your toll ticket in the space provided.
Rear under-floor storage helps secure items and keep them out of sight.
Liftgate and Built-in Storage
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Function
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
and Cross Traffic Alert*
BLIS uses radar sensors to help you
determine if a vehicle may be in your blind
spot zone. The cross traffic alert feature
warns you of vehicles approaching from the
sides when the transmission is in reverse
(R). BLIS and cross traffic alert display a
yellow indicator light in your exterior mirrors
and the cross traffic alert also sounds tones
and displays messages to warn you from
which direction vehicles are approaching.
Refer to the Driving Aids chapter in your
Owner’s Manual for more information.
Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need
to watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer
to the Owner’s Manual for safety information,
more details and system limitations.
Lincoln Drive Control*
This feature intelligently integrates
chassis and powertrain systems for
personalized ride comfort, steering,
handling, powertrain response and
sound. Choose between two default
settings or customize your own.
Factory default settings include Normal
Handling and Normal Performance
while you are in drive (D). Select
sport (S) to engage Sport Handling
and Sport Performance settings.
Customize your Handling and
Performance settings through the
information display by navigating
through the menu to Settings >
Vehicle > Drive Control to configure:
Handling
Comfort: Provides lower steering
efforts and a more fluid suspension.
Normal: Delivers an engaging drive
experience with confident handling.
Sport: Increases handling and
control with a sporty feel. Performance

Normal: Provides smooth power
delivery and a refined sound.
Sport: Increases engine and
transmission responsiveness,
while adding a more powerful
engine tone.
Active Park Assist with
Park Out Assist*
Active Park Assist detects an
available parallel parking space
and automatically steers the
vehicle into the space (hands-free)
while you control the accelerator,
gearshift and brakes. The system
visually and audibly instructs
you to park your vehicle. To
use active park assist, press the
button located near the shifter.
To stop the parking procedure,
grab the steering wheel or press the
control again. Park Out Assist determines the
clearance to the front and rear of your
vehicle and automatically steers your
vehicle out of a parallel parking space
(hands-free) while you control the
accelerator, gearshift and brakes.
The system visually and audibly
instructs you to enter traffic.
See the Parking Aids chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for more details.Note: The driver is always
responsible for controlling the
vehicle, supervising the system,
and intervening, if required.
Rear View Camera
This system provides a video image
of the area behind the vehicle. The
display automatically appears in the
touchscreen when the vehicle is in
reverse (R) and uses green, yellow
and red guides to alert you of your
proximity to objects.
Adaptive Cruise Control*
Automatically adjusts your speed to
maintain a set distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you
in the same lane. You can set the gap
distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you by pressing the
and buttons on the steering wheel.
Note: Driving aids do not replace the
need to watch where the vehicle is
moving and brake where necessary.
Refer to the Cruise Control chapter
of your Owner’s Manual for safety
information, details and limitations.
SelectShift Automatic®
Transmission
The transmission gives you the ability
to manually change gears, if you like.
To use SelectShift, press sport (S).
Use the paddle shifters, located on
the steering wheel, to manually select
gears. Pull (+) to upshift, pull (–) to
downshift. The system stays in manual
control until you make another shift
button selection, for example, drive (D).
Lane Keeping System*
This system offers drivers two features to help them stay within their l\
anes, lane-keeping alert and
lane-keeping aid.
A forward-facing camera in the rearview mirror reads lane markings. Shou\
ld the vehicle drift out
of its lane without the driver using a direction indicator, the system c\
an provide one or both of
the following:
Alert: Sends vibration pulses to the steering wheel.
Aid: Provides steering torque to help direct the driver to steer the vehicle \
back into its lane.
To switch this system on or off, use the control on the end of the direction indicator.
Front Parking Aid*
This system sounds an audible warning tone if there is an obstacle near \
the vehicle’s front bumper. As the vehicle
moves closer to the obstacle, the rate of the warning tone increases in \
frequency. The front sensors automatically
activate when the gearshift is in any position other than park (P) and\
the vehicle speed is below 7 mph (12 km/h). See
the Parking Aids chapter in your Owner’s Manual for complete information.
Autowipers*
To switch this feature on, move the wiper controls to intermittent wipe. The autowiper system turns the wipers on only
when moisture is present on the windshield. The wiper speed depends on h\
ow much moisture the system detects and
the sensitivity setting.
Low sensitivity turns the wipers on when the system detects a large amoun\
t of moisture on the windshield.
High sensitivity turns the wipers on when the rain sensor detects a smal\
l amount of moisture on the windshield.
To switch autowipers off, use your wiper controls. To change this feature to intermittent wipe every time you use
your wipers, use the information display.
To switch intermittent wipe back to autowipers, use the information displ\
ay.
Note: Make sure you switch this feature off before entering a car wash.
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Essential Features
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps*
When you start your vehicle with your headlamp control in the
autolamps position , the configurable daytime running lamps
turn on automatically while you are driving. You can configure the
daytime running lamps ON or OFF using your information display
controls. See the Lighting chapter in your Owner’s Manual for
complete information.
Easy Fuel® System
When Fueling Your Vehicle
1. Put your vehicle in park (P) and
switch the ignition off.
2. Open the fuel filler door. Slowly,
fully insert the fuel filler nozzle into
the fuel system. Leave the nozzle
inserted fully until you are done
pumping your fuel.
3. Wait at least 10 seconds before
removing the fuel pump nozzle to
allow any residual fuel to drain into
the fuel tank.
Note: When using a portable fuel
container, do not use aftermarket
funnels as they do not work with
the Easy Fuel system and may cause
damage. Instead, use the plastic funnel
included with your vehicle. The fuel funnel is in the rear of the
vehicle, in the spare wheel storage
tray. Properly clean the funnel after
each use or dispose of it properly.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Your vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts down
the engine if it has been idling for an
extended period of time. The ignition
also turns off in order to save battery
power. You can override this feature
temporarily by pressing the brake or
accelerator pedal, or by pressing OK
or the RESET button in your
information display. Refer to the
Information Displays chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or
any other vehicle may be limited. Refer
to Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
section in the Towing chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for more information.
Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel Info
Your vehicle has a 15.5 gallon (58.5L) fuel tank. We recommend regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. To provide improved
performance, we recommend premium fuel for severe duty usage such as trailer
towing. Do not use ethanol (E85), diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel o\
r any other
fuel because it could damage or impair the emission control system.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Your vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system that lights a low tire\

pressure warning light in your instrument cluster when one or more of yo\
ur
tires are significantly under-inflated. If this happens, stop and check your tires
as soon as possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to the Wheels and
Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Location of Spare Tire and Tools
Your spare tire and tools are located beneath the carpeted load floor in the rear of your
vehicle. The spare tire is designed for emergency use only and should be replac\
ed as soon
as possible. For complete details on changing your tire, refer to the Changing a Road Wheel
section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
Rear Window Buffeting
When just one of the windows is open, you may hear a pulsing noise. Lower the
opposite window until the noise subsides.