stop start LINCOLN MKC 2015 Owners Manual

Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................157
Overhead Console........................................157
Ticket Holders
................................................157
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................158
Keyless Starting
.............................................158
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Engine Block Heater.....................................161
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................163
Fuel Quality
.....................................................164
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................164
Refueling.........................................................166
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Emission Control System
............................168
Transmission
Automatic Transmission................................171 All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177
Brakes
General Information
......................................182
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
..........................................................182
Electric Parking Brake
..................................183
Hill Start Assist...............................................185
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................187
Using Traction Control
.................................187
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................189
Using Stability Control.................................190
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
.......................................................191
Active Park Assist..........................................193
Rear View Camera........................................199 Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................203
Using Cruise Control...................................203
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
......................................................212
Lane Keeping System..................................213
Blind Spot Information System
..................218
Steering..........................................................223
Collision Warning System
..........................224
Drive Control
.................................................227
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................229
Luggage Covers...........................................229
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
..................229
Load Limit
.......................................................230
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................239
Trailer Sway Control....................................239
Recommended Towing Weights..............240
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You may have to be closer to the vehicle
than when starting due to ground reflection
and the added noise of the running vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote start
system through the information display. See
General Information (page 112).
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides status
feedback of remote start or stop commands. Status
LED
Remote start or
extension successful
Solid green
Remote stop
successful; engine off
Solid red
Remote start or stopfailed
Blinking red
Waiting for statusupdate
Blinking green REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.
See Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 80).
To re-program the passive anti-theft system
see an authorized dealer.
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•
Audio system maximum volume of 45%.
A message will be shown in the display
when you attempt to exceed the limited
volume. Also, the speed-sensitive or
compensated automatic volume control
will be disabled.
• Always on setting. When this is selected,
you will not be able to turn off Advance
Trac (if your vehicle is equipped with this
feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a
MyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program into the
ignition. If your vehicle is equipped with a
push-button start, place the intelligent access
key fob into the backup slot. The location of
your backup slot is in another chapter. See
Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 158).
2. Switch the ignition on. 3. Access the main menu on the information
display controls, and select
Settings then
MyKey by pressing OK or the > button.
4. Press OK or the > button to select Create
MyKey
.
5. When prompted, hold the
OK button until
you see a message informing you to label
this key as a MyKey. The key will be
restricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sure
you label it so you can distinguish it from the
admin keys.
You can also program configurable settings
for the key(s). See Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings
.
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings
Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings. 1.
Switch the ignition on using an admin key
or fob.
2. Access the main menu on the information
display controls, and select
Settings,
then MyKey by pressing OK or > button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to get to a feature.
4. Press
OK or > to make a selection.
Note: You can clear or change your MyKey
settings at any time during the same key
cycle as you created the MyKey. Once you
have switched the vehicle off, however, you
will need an admin key to change or clear
your MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKey settings
using the information display control on the
steering wheel.
See Information Displays
(page 112).
Switch the ignition on using an admin key or
fob.
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Displaying the Factory-Set Code
Note:
You will need to have two
programmed intelligent access keys for this
procedure.
To display the factory-set code in the
information display: 1. Open the center console lid.
2. Place the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
3. Press the AUTO-START-STOP button
once and wait a few seconds.
4. Press the AUTO-
START-STOP button
again and remove the key. 5. Within ten seconds, insert the second
programmed key into the backup slot,
and then press the AUTO-
START-STOP
button.
The factory-set code will appear in the
information display for a few seconds.
Note: The code may not display until after
any other warning messages first display.
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ANTI-THEFT ALARM (If Equipped)
The system will warn you of an unauthorized
entry to your vehicle. It will be triggered if
any door, the luggage compartment or the
hood is opened without using the key,
remote control or keyless entry keypad.
The direction indicators will flash and the
horn will sound if unauthorized entry is
attempted while the alarm is armed.
Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm problem
with your vehicle.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there is not
a key in the ignition. Electronically lock the
vehicle to arm the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions: •
Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control or
keyless entry keypad.
• Switch the ignition on or start the vehicle.
• Use a key in the driver’ s door to unlock
the vehicle, then switch the ignition on
within 12 seconds.
Note: Pressing the panic button on the
remote control will stop the horn and signal
indicators, but will not disarm the system.
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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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Variations:
Distance-to-empty
Fuel gauge position
Driving type (fuel economy conditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 km to 129 km)
1/16th
Highway driving
35 miles (56km)
1/16th
Severe duty driving (trailer towing, extended idle)
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let
the engine cool. WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot. WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
will alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps will illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure
they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective
system warning lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp, but do not display
when you start your vehicle. Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in:
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 204).
On (white light): Illuminates when you turn
the adaptive cruise control system on. Turns
off when you turn the speed control system
off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system engages.
Turns off when the speed control system is
disengaged.
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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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Trip 1 & 2
Normal or Towing
Distance to E
Trip odometer
Average fuel economy
Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
• Trip odometer — shows the accumulated trip distance.
• Trip Timer— when you switch your vehicle off the timer stops and then restarts when\
you restart your vehicle.
• Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
Fuel Economy Use the left or right arrow buttons
to choose the desired fuel
economy display.
Fuel Economy
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
• Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your in\
stantaneous fuel economy.
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Airbag
Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor. Remove blockage.
Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Alarm Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 81).
Vehicle Alarm to Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
The engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds
The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off for Fuel Economy
The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button tooverride the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds Press Ok
to Override
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