traction control LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2017 User Guide

The system 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 guides you
to enter traffic.
After the system has directed your vehicle
past the adjacent vehicle or object, it guides
you to take control of the steering to
complete the exit from the parking spot.
Note:
If the clearance in front of your vehicle
allows easy departure, the Parallel Park Out
Assist feature might not be available.
Note: You are responsible for controlling
your vehicle and making sure the path is
clear prior to pulling into traffic. Note:
This system is not intended to assist
in exiting perpendicular parking spaces,
damages to your vehicle may occur.
Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph
(5 km/h) or the maneuver is interrupted
(driver input), the system switches off and
you need to take full control of your vehicle.
Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature
Manually deactivate the system by:
• Pressing the active park assist button
during an active maneuver.
• Grabbing the steering wheel during an
active maneuver. •
Driving above approximately
22 mph
(35 km/h) for 30 seconds during an active
park search.
• Driving above approximately
6 mph
(10 km/h) during automatic steering.
• Switching off the traction control system.
Certain vehicle conditions can also
deactivate the system, such as:
• Traction control has activated.
• There is an anti-lock brake system
activation or failure.
If a problem occurs with the system, a
warning message displays accompanied by
a tone. Occasional system messages may
occur in normal operation. For recurring or
frequent system faults, contact an authorized
dealer to have your vehicle serviced.
Troubleshooting the System The system does not look for a space
The traction control system may be off.
The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must be moving forward to be able to detect a parking space.
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•
Press and hold RES+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed. The set speed changes in
approximately 5 mph/10 km/h increments.
• Press the RES+ or SET- button to change
the set speed in increments of
approximately 1 mph or 2 km/h.
• Hold the RES+ or SET- button to change
the set speed in increments of
approximately 5 mph or 10 km/h.
The system may apply the brakes to slow
the vehicle to the new set speed. The set
speed displays continuously in the
information display when the system is
active.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press and release
CNCL or tap the brake
pedal. The set speed does not erase.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release RES+. Your vehicle speed
returns to the previously set speed and gap
setting. The set speed displays continuously
in the information display when the system
is active. Note:
Only use resume if you are aware of
the set speed and intend to return to it.
Automatic Cancellation
Automatic cancellation occurs if:
• The tires lose traction.
• The engine speed is too low.
• You apply the parking brake.
Note: If the engine speed drops too low, the
information display indicates low engine
speed. Shift to a lower gear (manual
transmission only) to avoid automatic
cancellation.
Hilly Condition Usage
Note: An audible alarm will sound and the
system will shut down if it is applying brakes
for an extended period of time. This allows
the brakes to cool down. The system will
function normally again when the brakes
have cooled down. You should select a lower gear position
when the system is active in situations such
as prolonged downhill driving on steep
grades, for example in mountainous areas.
The system needs additional engine braking
in these situations to reduce the load on the
vehicle
’s regular brake system to prevent
them from overheating.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off
Press and release
OFF when the system is
in stand by mode or switch the ignition off.
Note: You erase the set speed when you
switch the system off.
Detection Issues WARNING
On rare occasions, detection issues
can occur due to the road
infrastructures, for example bridges, tunnels
and safety barriers. In these cases, the
system may brake late or unexpectedly. At
all times, you are responsible for controlling
your vehicle, supervising the system and
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Lincoln Drive Control consists of the
following systems:
•
Continuously controlled damping
dynamically adjusts the shock absorbers
stiffness in real time to match the road
surface and driver inputs. This system
continuously monitors your vehicle ’s
motion (roll, pitch, bounce), suspension
position, load, speed, road conditions,
and steering to adjust the suspension
damping for optimal vehicle control.
• Electronically power-assisted steering
adjusts steering effort and feel based on
your vehicle speed and your inputs.
• Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control in
adverse conditions or high performance
driving.
These systems have a range of modes which
you can choose from in order to customize
your ideal driving experience: •
Comfort – Provides a more relaxed
driving experience, maximizing comfort.
Your steering effort decreases and the
suspension movement is more fluid.
Comfort mode is ideal when you desire
enhanced traveling comfort.
• Normal – Delivers a balanced
combination of comfortable, controlled
ride and confident handling. This mode
provides an engaging drive experience
and a direct connection to the road
without sacrificing any of the composure
demanded from a luxury vehicle.
• Sport – Provides a sportier driving
experience. The suspension stiffens, with
an emphasis on handling and control.
Sport mode is ideal for use during more
spirited driving.
Using Lincoln Drive Control
You can configure which of the Drive Control
modes are active when your vehicle is in
drive (D). The configuration remains active
until modified from the main menu on the
information display. You can change your vehicle's Drive Control
settings from the main menu on the
information display. See General
Information (page 108).
Note: Not all settings may be available.
Note: Lincoln Drive Control has diagnostic
checks that continuously monitor the system
to ensure proper operation. Certain types of
system errors will gray out the mode
selections within the information display,
preventing you from changing states when
the gear position is changed. Other types of
errors will produce a temporary message
that states Drive Control Malfunction. If either
condition persists for multiple key cycles,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.
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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that the
steering power assist works. FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the
pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats
that are firmly secured to retention posts so
that they cannot slip out of position and
interfere with the pedals or impair safe
operation of your vehicle in other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury. Always make sure that the floor mats
are properly attached to the retention
posts in the carpet that are supplied with
your vehicle. Floor mats must be properly
secured to both retention posts to make sure
mats do not shift out of position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to prevent them
from moving and interfering with the pedals
or the ability to control the vehicle. WARNINGS
Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always rest on
top of vehicle carpeting surface and not
another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation. Check attachment of floor mats on a
regular basis. Always properly reinstall
and secure floor mats that have been
removed for cleaning or replacement. Always make sure that objects cannot
fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can
become trapped under the pedals causing
a loss of vehicle control. Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or attachment instructions
can potentially cause interference with pedal
operation causing a loss of vehicle control. 257
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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 one and one-half (1 ½) times as well
on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends 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.
Temperature A B C WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure. 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.
Sustained high temperature can cause
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digits. For example, 2501 means the
25th week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes used
for traceability. This information is used
to contact customers if a tire defect
requires a recall.
I. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or
AT:
All Terrain, or
AS:
All Season.
J.
Tire Ply Composition and Material
Used: Indicates the number of plies or
the number of layers of rubber-coated
fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the ply
materials in the tire and the sidewall,
which include steel, nylon, polyester,
and others. K.
Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire. Refer to
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), for the
correct tire pressure for your vehicle.
L.
Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades: •
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.
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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
way your vehicle handles. 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:
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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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Heated Seats...................................................151
Front Seats.............................................................151
Rear Seats.............................................................152
Heated Steering Wheel................................80
Heated Windows and Mirrors.....................141
Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................141
Heated Rear Window..........................................141
Heated Wiper Park..............................................142
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................138
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........188
High Voltage Battery....................................187 General Information............................................187
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................140
Cooling the Interior Quickly...............................141
General Hints.......................................................140
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................141
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..............141
Recommended Settings for Heating...............141
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather..............................................................141
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...........................................................196
Home Screen................................................384
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............296 Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................172
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................168 Battery:...................................................................169
Braking:..................................................................170
Driving:...................................................................168
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy.................170
Engine:...................................................................169
EV+ Mode..............................................................170
Starting:..................................................................168
Stopping:...............................................................169
Transmission Operation:....................................169
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................269
Information Display Control
.........................79
Information Displays.....................................108 General Information............................................108
Information Messages
..................................119
Active Park............................................................120
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................120
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................121
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................121
Airbag.....................................................................122
Alarm......................................................................122
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................122
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........123 Battery and Charging System (High
Voltage).............................................................123
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................124
Doors and Locks..................................................124
Driver Alert............................................................125
Fuel........................................................................\
.125
Hill Start Assist.....................................................126
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................126
Lane Keeping System.........................................127
Maintenance.........................................................128
MyKey.....................................................................129
Park Aid..................................................................130
Park Brake..............................................................131
Power Steering....................................................132
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................132
Remote Start.........................................................133
Seats.......................................................................133
Starting System ...................................................133
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................134
Traction Control...................................................134
Transmission.........................................................135
Installing Child Restraints
..............................18
Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................24
Using Tether Straps..............................................26
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Stability Control............................................203
Principle of Operation.......................................203
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................164 Automatic Shutdown..........................................165
Fast Restart...........................................................165
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................166
Important Ventilating Information...................166
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is
Moving...............................................................166
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Stationary..........................................................165
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............163 General Information............................................163
Steering ...........................................................243
Electric Power Steering....................................243
Steering Wheel................................................77
Storage Compartments...............................162
Sunroof See: Moonroof.......................................................97
Sun Shades
......................................................97
Sun Visors.........................................................97
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................97
Supplementary Restraints System
.............43
Principle of Operation..........................................43
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3..........................................................367 General Information...........................................367
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
..........................458 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications...............354
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................270
Tire Care..........................................................331 Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................333
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading..............................................................331
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................334
Temperature A B C.............................................332
Traction AA A B C...............................................332
Treadwear............................................................332
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................
324
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
.............347
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................348
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................349
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................
324
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................324 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................326
General Information...........................................324 Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.......329
Tips for Use of the Kit........................................325
What to do after the Tire has been
Sealed...............................................................329
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured...........326
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................324
Towing a Trailer
.............................................254
Towing Points................................................267 Installing the Recovery Hook..........................267
Recovery Hook Location..................................267
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.......254
Emergency Towing............................................254
Recreational Towing..........................................254
Towing.............................................................254
Traction Control.............................................201 Principle of Operation........................................201
Transmission Code Designation
...............357
Transmission...................................................190
Transmission See: Transmission...............................................190
Transporting the Vehicle............................266
Type Approvals
.............................................528
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s).....................................528
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