traction control LINCOLN MKZ 2017 Owner's Manual

Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. The
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example: Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A.
These Tire Quality Grades are
determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has
set. Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. They do
not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary
use spare tires, light truck or LT type
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches or limited production tires
as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104 ©)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation Tire
quality grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford Motor
Company to give you the following
information about tire grades exactly as
the government has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear 1 ½ times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tiresdepends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest to
lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire
’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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Treadwear The treadwear grade is
a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well
on the government course as a tire
graded 100.
• Traction:
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and
C. The grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
• Temperature:
The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B and C,
representing the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. M.
Maximum Inflation Pressure:
Indicates the tire manufacturers'
maximum permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum load
can be carried by the tire. This pressure
is normally higher than the vehicle
manufacturer's recommended cold
inflation pressure which can be found
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post, next to
the driver's seating position), or Tire
Label which is located on the B-Pillar or
the edge of the driver’ s door. The cold
inflation pressure should never be set
lower than the recommended pressure
on the vehicle label.
The tire suppliers may have additional
markings, notes or warnings such as
standard load or radial tubeless.
Additional Information Contained on
the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires
Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply
to this type of tire. LT type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
these differences are described below.
A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the
Tire and Rim Association, that is
intended for service on light trucks.
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(depending on tire wear and
environmental conditions) or in snow
and ice conditions. Like any tire, summer
tire performance is affected by tire wear
and environmental conditions. If you
must drive in those conditions, Ford
recommends using Mud and Snow (M+S,
M/S), All-season or Snow tires.
USING SUMMER TIRES
Summer tires provide superior performance
on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not
have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire
traction rating on the tire side wall. Since
summer tires do not have the same traction
performance as All-season or Snow tires, we
do not recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately 45°F
(7°C) or below (depending on tire wear and
environmental conditions) or in snow and ice
conditions. Like any tire, summer tire
performance is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you must drive
in those conditions, we recommend using
Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
Snow tires. Always store your summer tires indoors at
temperatures above 20ºF (-7ºC). The rubber
compounds used in these tires lose flexibility
and may develop surface cracks in the tread
area at temperatures below 20ºF (-7ºC). If
the tires have been subjected to 20ºF (-7ºC)
or less, warm them in a heated space to at
least 40ºF (5ºC) for at least 24 hours before
installing them on a vehicle, or moving the
vehicle with the tires installed, or checking
tire inflation. Do not place tires near heaters
or heating devices used to warm the room
where the tires are stored. Do not apply heat
or blow heated air directly on the tires.
Always inspect the tires after storage periods
and before use.
USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size, load
index, and speed rating as those
originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire
or wheel not recommended by Ford can
affect the safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury, and death. Additionally, the
use of non-recommended tires and wheels
could cause steering, suspension, axle,
transfer case, or power transfer unit failure.
It is also strongly advised to follow the Ford
recommended tire inflation pressure found
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that meets
the door-latch post, next to the driver’ s
seating position), or Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause uneven
treadwear patterns and adversely affect the
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The tires on your vehicle may have
all-weather treads to provide traction in rain
and snow. However, in some climates you
may need to use snow chains.
Your vehicle may not be compatible with
snow chain or cable usage with the
factory-fitted wheels and tires. Only certain
chains or snow cables have been approved
by Ford as safe for use on your vehicle with
the following tire size: 225/55R17. You
should only install chains or cables sized at
10 mm or less in dimension as measured on
the sidewall of your tire. Not all S-class snow
chains meet these restrictions. Chains of this
size restriction will include a tensioning
device. The chains should be mounted in
pairs on the front tires only. If you need to
use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specification)
be used, as chains may chip aluminum
wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using traction
devices:
•
If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body to
tire dimension restrictions.
• When driving with snow chains or cables,
do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer; whichever is less.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains
or cables rub or bang against the vehicle,
stop and retighten them. If this does not
work, remove the chains or cables and
prevent vehicle damage.
• Remove the chains or cables when they
are no longer needed. Do not use the
chains or cables on dry roads.
• If a temporary spare tire is mounted on
your vehicle, do not use snow chains on
the axle with the temporary spare tire.
If you have any questions regarding snow
tires or snow chains, please contact your
authorized dealer. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system is
not a substitute for manually checking
tire pressures. You should periodically check
tire pressures using a pressure gauge.
Failure to correctly maintain tire pressures
could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.)
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Navigation Features: Any navigation
features included in the system are
intended to provide turn by turn
instructions to get you to a desired
destination. Please make certain all
persons using this system carefully read
and follow instructions and safety
information fully.
• Distraction Hazard:
Any navigation
features may require manual (non-verbal)
setup. Attempting to perform such set-up
or insert data while driving can distract
your attention and could cause an
accident or other serious injury. Stop the
vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations.
• Let Your Judgment Prevail:
Any
navigation features are provided only as
an aid. Make your driving decisions
based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic regulations.
Any such feature is not a substitute for
your personal judgment. Any route
suggestions made by this system should
never replace any local traffic regulations
or your personal judgment or knowledge
of safe driving practices. •
Route Safety:
Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in
an unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you
would be placed in an unsafe situation,
or if you would be directed into an area
that you consider unsafe. The driver is
ultimately responsible for the safe
operation of the vehicle and therefore,
must evaluate whether it is safe to follow
the suggested directions.
• Potential Map Inaccuracy:
Maps used
by this system may be inaccurate
because of changes in roads, traffic
controls or driving conditions. Always use
good judgment and common sense when
following the suggested routes.
• Emergency Services:
Do not rely on any
navigation features included in the
system to route you to emergency
services. Ask local authorities or an
emergency services operator for these
locations. Not all emergency services
such as police, fire stations, hospitals and
clinics are likely to be contained in the
map database for such navigation
features.
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Traction Control...................................................130
Transmission..........................................................131
Installing Child Restraints..............................19
Child Seats..............................................................19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................25
Using Tether Straps..............................................27
Instrument Cluster.........................................101
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Interior Lamps
...................................................91
Front Interior Lamp................................................91
Rear Interior Lamp................................................92
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................73
Interior Mirror
...................................................97
Auto-Dimming Mirror............................................97
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................261 Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................
262
Jump Starting......................................................263
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................261
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................263 K
Keyless Entry.....................................................71
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD................................................................71
Keyless Starting.............................................159 Ignition Modes.....................................................159
Keys and Remote Controls
...........................54
L
Lane Keeping System
.................................226
Switching the System On and Off..................227
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Headlamp Flasher................................................85
Headlamp High Beam.........................................85
Lighting..............................................................85
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect
..............................................493
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................494
Lincoln Protect (U.S. Only)................................493
Load Carrying
................................................244
Load Limit.......................................................244
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................248 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................244
Locking and Unlocking
.................................65
Activating Intelligent Access.............................66
Autolock..................................................................68
Battery Saver.........................................................69
Illuminated Entry...................................................68
Illuminated Exit......................................................68
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the
Key Blade............................................................67
Luggage Compartment.......................................69
Power Decklid.......................................................69
Power Door Locks................................................65
Remote Control.....................................................65
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys......................................................................67
Locks..................................................................65
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................357
M
Maintenance..................................................295 General Information...........................................295
Media Hub......................................................389
Memory Function..........................................145 Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................146
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Side Airbags.....................................................49
Side Sensing System..................................202 Obstacle Distance Indicator............................202
Sitting in the Correct Position....................139
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................352
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................14
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................503
Exceptions............................................................506
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................215
Stability Control.............................................196 Principle of Operation........................................196
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.........................160
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................161
Failure to Start.......................................................161
Fast Restart...........................................................160
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................162
Important Ventilating Information...................
162
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................162
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................162 Starting and Stopping the Engine.............159
General Information............................................159
Steering...........................................................237 Electric Power Steering.....................................237
Steering Wheel
................................................78
Storage Compartments...............................158
Sunroof See: Moonroof.......................................................98
Sun Shades......................................................98
Sun Visors.........................................................98 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................
98
Supplementary Restraints System
.............44
Principle of Operation..........................................44
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3..........................................................390 General Information...........................................390
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................474
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications................367
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................269
Tire Care
.........................................................337
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................339
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................338 Information Contained on the Tire
Sidewall............................................................340
Temperature A B C.............................................339
Traction AA A B C...............................................338
Treadwear.............................................................338
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................330
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
.............353
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................354
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................355
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................330
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................330 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................332
General Information...........................................330
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.......335
Tips for Use of the Kit.........................................331
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed...............................................................335
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured............332
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................330
Towing a Trailer.............................................249 Load Placement..................................................249
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Towing Points................................................265
Installing the Recovery Hook..........................265
Recovery Hook Location..................................265
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.......254
Emergency Towing............................................254
Recreational Towing..........................................254
Towing.............................................................249
Traction Control.............................................194 Principle of Operation........................................194
Transmission Code Designation...............373
Transmission...................................................173
Transmission See: Transmission................................................173
Transporting the Vehicle............................264
Type Approvals.............................................546 RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s).....................................546
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
....................297
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................299
Universal Garage Door Opener
.................151
HomeLink Wireless Control System................151
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................216 Automatic Cancellation....................................220
Blocked Sensor..................................................222
Canceling the Set Speed.................................
220 Changing the Set Speed..................................220
Detection Issues..................................................221
Following a Vehicle.............................................218
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop.......218
Hilly Condition Usage........................................221
Overriding the System......................................220
Park Brake Application......................................221
Resuming the Set Speed.................................
220
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................217
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................
217
Setting the Gap Distance..................................218
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........221
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........217
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............224
System Not Available........................................222
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................179 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................181
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare or Mismatched Tires............................................181
Using Cruise Control....................................215 Switching Cruise Control Off............................216
Switching Cruise Control On............................215
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Snow Chains......................................352
Using Stability Control
..................................197 Using Summer Tires
....................................352
Using Traction Control.................................194 Switching the System Off..................................194
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........
194
Using a Switch......................................................194
Using the Information Display Controls.........194
Using Voice Recognition............................408 Audio Voice Commands....................................410
Climate Voice Commands..................................411
Mobile App Voice Commands.........................415
Navigation Voice Commands...........................414
Phone Voice Commands....................................411
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice
Commands.......................................................416
Voice Settings Commands................................417
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................270
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................320
General Information...........................................320
Vehicle Certification Label.........................372
Vehicle Identification Number...................372
Vehicle Storage
.............................................327
Battery...................................................................328
Body.......................................................................327
Brakes...................................................................328
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