ignition LINCOLN MKC 2015 Owner's Manual

Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It will illuminate when you
lock the rear window controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for several
minutes after you switch the ignition off or
until you open either front door.
GLOBAL OPENING AND CLOSING
You can use the remote control to operate
the windows with the ignition off. Note:
You can switch this feature on and off
in the information display or contact an
authorized dealer. See General Information
(page 112).
Note: To operate this feature, make sure the
accessory delay is not switched on.
Opening the Windows
You can open the windows only for a short
time after you unlock your vehicle with the
remote control. After you unlock your vehicle,
press and hold the remote control unlock
button to open the windows. Release the
button once movement starts. Press the lock
or unlock button to stop movement.
Closing the Windows WARNING
When closing the windows, you should
verify they are free of obstructions and
make sure that children and pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings. To close the windows, press and hold the
remote control lock button. Release the
button once movement starts. Press the lock
or unlock button to stop movement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving.
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Speedometer
C
Fuel gauge
D
Engine coolant temperature gauge
E
Information Display
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 112).
Fuel Gauge
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly when
your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of
your vehicle the fuel filler door is located. The needle should move toward F when you
refuel your vehicle. If the needle points to E
after adding fuel, this indicates your vehicle
needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:
•
It may take a short time for the needle to
reach F after leaving the gas station. This
is normal and depends upon the slope
of pavement at the gas station.
• The fuel amount dispensed into the tank
is a little less or more than the gauge
indicated. This is normal and depends
upon the slope of pavement at the gas
station.
• If the gas station nozzle shuts off before
the tank is full, try a different gas pump
nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th.
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Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue to
have normal braking (without Anti-lock
braking system) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 218). Brake System It will illuminate when you engage
the parking brake with the ignition
on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that you do not have the parking brake
engaged. If you do not have the parking
brake engaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system malfunction. Have
the system checked immediately by an
authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance may occur.
It will take you longer to stop your vehicle.
Have your vehicle checked by your
authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the risk
of personal injury. Cruise Control
(If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you turn the left
or right direction indicator or the
hazard warning flasher on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 293).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It will illuminate or flash when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See Electric Parking
Brake
(page 183).
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let cool. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 284).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the engine
oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 283).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
See Safety Belt
Minder (page 43). Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates a
malfunction. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights will illuminate
on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive
cruise control or the collision warning system.
It will also illuminate momentarily when you
start your vehicle to make sure the display
works.
High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher. Hood Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp remains
on with the engine running or
when driving, check your tire pressure as
soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
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Low Washer Fluid
It will illuminate when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system has
detected a powertrain or an
all-wheel drive fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon indicator
light stays illuminated after you
start the engine, it indicates that
the On Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has
detected a malfunction of your vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On board
diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling
chapter for more information about having
your vehicle serviced. See Emission Control
System (page 168).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Note: Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.
When you first switch the ignition on, before
engine start, the service engine soon
indicator light illuminates to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is ready
for inspection maintenance testing. Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until you crank the engine, and then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the service
engine soon light blinks eight times, it means
that your vehicle is not ready for inspection
maintenance testing. See Emission Control
System
(page 168).
Stability Control It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction, the system
will switch off. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.
See
Using Stability Control (page 190).
Stability Control Off It will illuminate when you switch
the system off. It will go out when
you switch the system back on or
when you switch the ignition off. See Using
Stability Control
(page 190).
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn will sound twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key and
your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle
is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
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Battery and Charging System
Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continue\
s to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition.\
Your vehicle will
disable various features to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned
Off
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low st\
ate of charge. Turnyour ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off to Save Battery
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Fuel
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 185).
Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.
Press Brake to START
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle.
See Keyless Starting (page 158).
No Key Detected
You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine and your vehic\
le does not detect yourintelligent access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Run Power Active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
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Transmission
Action
Message
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service Required
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has overheated and has limited functionality. See Automatic Transmission
(page 171).
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical afte\
r reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page
288).
Transmission Not in Park
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt Mode
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission Indicate Mode Lockup Off
You have selected an invalid gear.
Invalid Gear Selection
You need to depress the brake pedal.
Press Brake Pedal
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Action
Message
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport Unavailable
Service Required
Neutral tow is active and you need to turn the ignition off. See Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels (page 244).
Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off for
Towing
While attempting to exit neutral tow, you need to depress the brake pedal and select the P parkbutton to deactivate.
See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 244).
Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake and
Select Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Neutral tow is active and you need to release the park brake.
See Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels (page 244).
Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake for
Towing
You have switched off Neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Disengaged
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