warning lights LINCOLN MKT 2018 User Guide

Trailer Brake Controller Connector (If
Equipped)
The connector is located under the
instrument panel above the brake pedal. Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system resulting
in fire. Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible for assistance in proper
trailer tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up to
get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip. When
turning, make wider turns so the trailer
wheels clear curbs and other obstacles.When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than
70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 495 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly after
you have traveled
50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in park (P) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed control
may turn off automatically when you are
towing on long, steep grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
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Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.
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
Use a floor mat designed to fit the
footwell of your vehicle that does not
obstruct the pedal area. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, personal injury or death. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury. Secure the floor mat to both retention
devices so that it cannot slip out of
position and interfere with the pedals. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury
or death. WARNINGS
Do not place additional floor mats or
any other covering on top of the
original floor mats. This could result in the
floor mat interfering with the operation of the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. Always make sure that objects cannot
fall into the driver foot well while your
vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can
become trapped under the pedals causing
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Underbody............................................................312
Under Hood..........................................................312
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens............................315
Cleaning the Interior.....................................313
Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior................................................................314
Cleaning the Wheels
....................................316
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................313
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................67
Climate.............................................................417
Climate Control
..............................................129
Climate Controlled Seats............................152 Cooled Seats........................................................152
Heated Seats........................................................152
Collision Warning System..........................230 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................230
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................
293
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........57
Creating a MyKey...........................................66 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................66
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................226 False Alerts..........................................................229
Switching the System Off and On..................229
System Errors......................................................229 System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................228
System Limitations.............................................228
Using the System...............................................226
Cruise Control
.................................................85
Principle of Operation.......................................208
Type One................................................................85
Type Two.................................................................86
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................208
Customer Assistance
..................................259
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................93
Direction Indicators
........................................96
Doors and Locks.............................................72
Drive Control
.................................................233
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................233
Driver Alert......................................................216 Using Driver Alert................................................217
Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................51 Children and Airbags...........................................52
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................52 Driving Aids
....................................................216
Driving Hints..................................................250
Driving Through Water...............................250
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................93
E
Economical Driving
......................................250
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................515
Emission Law..................................................175
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..............176
Tampering With a Noise Control System......175
End User License Agreement..................520 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................
520
Engine Block Heater....................................166 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................167
Engine Coolant Check
................................293
Adding Coolant...................................................294
Coolant Change.................................................296
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................297
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................296
Recycled Coolant...............................................295
Severe Climates.................................................295
Engine Emission Control.............................175
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