ignition LINCOLN MKT 2018 Owner's Manual

If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving,
make sure the parking brake is disengaged.
If the parking brake is disengaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system fault. Have your vehicle checked
immediately.
Charging System
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
If it stays on when the engine is
running, there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a
problem with the electrical system or a
related component.
Cruise Control (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch the
system on.
See
Using Cruise Control (page
208). Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.
See Changing a Bulb
(page 305).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
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 293).
Engine Oil It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.If it illuminates when the engine is running
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. If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked immediately.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 291).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.
Front Fog Lamps Lights when you switch the front
fog lamps on.
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Head Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights will illuminate
on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive
cruise control and/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.
Liftgate Ajar Illuminates when you do not
completely close the liftgate.
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 illuminates if the tire pressure in
one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure.
It also illuminates 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 your
authorized dealer.
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 Malfunction/Reduced
Power Illuminates when a powertrain or
an AWD fault has been detected.
Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring.
Increased exhaust gas temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb and
to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
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Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 175).
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
your authorized dealer immediately.
See
Using Stability Control (page 196).
Stability Control Off It illuminates when you switch the
system off. 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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XXX mi (km) to empty
Shows approximate fuel level before the fuel
tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic
and can change (raise or lower) depending
on driving style.
Fuel gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is in
the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuel
pump symbol shows the fuel filler door side
of your vehicle. When the fuel level becomes
low, the level indicator will change to amber.
When the fuel level becomes critically low,
the level indicator will change to red.
Note:
The fuel gauge level may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or when driving
on a slope.
Note: When a MyKey® is in use, low fuel
warnings will display earlier.
Round tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute. Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine. During SelectShift
Automatic ™ transmission (SST) use, the
currently selected gear will appear in the
display. 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.
Trip 1 & 2
Choose between the following trip displays. Trip 1 & 2
Trip distance
Average fuel economy
Elapsed trip time
Hold OK to Reset
Note: Press and hold
OK to reset the
currently displayed trip information.
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Alarm
Action
Message
Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is en\
tered using the keyon the driver's side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering, the
ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expire\
s. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 83).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
The engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off In {seconds to shut off:#0}
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 {seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds Press Ok to Override
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AWD
Action
Message
Displays if the AWD system disables to protect itself. This may occur if you operate the vehicleafter installing the compact spare tire, if the system is overheating or if there is an issue with
another vehicle system that prevents the AWD system from operating. The \
AWD system resumes
normal operation and clears this message after you install the road tire\
and you switch the ignition on and off, or after you allow the system to cool. If this message remains on, hav\
e a qualified technician service your vehicle to repair other vehicle systems.
AWD OFF
Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control / Transmission / AWD light when the AWD
system is not operating properly. See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 105). If the warning stays illuminated or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check AWD
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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 determines that the battery is at a low st\
ate of charge. Turn
the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle
has been started 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
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Transport Mode Contact Dealer
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Factory Mode Contact Dealer
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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
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting (page 162).
No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access k\
ey is notdetected inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Accessory Power is Active
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
During spare key programming, an intelligent access key is programmed to the system.
Key Programmed x Keys Total
During spare key programming, the maximum number of keys have been programmed.
Max Number of Keys Learned
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Note:
Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 483).
For additional cabin air filter information, or
to replace the filter, see an authorized dealer.
REMOTE START
You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the information
display.
The system adjusts the interior temperature
depending on your chosen settings during
remote start.
You cannot adjust the climate control setting
during remote start operation. When you
switch the ignition on, the climate control
system returns to the previous settings. You
can now make adjustments. You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
•
Heated seats.
• Cooled seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system sets to
72°F
(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high (if
available, and AUTO is on in the information
display).
In moderate weather, the system either heats
or cools (based on previous settings). The
rear defroster, heated mirrors and heated or
cooled seats do not turn on.
In cold weather, the system sets to
72°F
(22°C). The heated seats are set to high (if
available, and AUTO is on in the information
display). The heated rear window and heated
mirrors turn on.
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Saving a PreSet Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your
desired position.
3. Press and hold the desired preset button
until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset at
any time.
Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset button
associated with your desired driving position.
The memory features move to the position
stored for that preset.
You can recall a programmed memory
position:
• Only in park (P) or neutral (N) if the
ignition is on.
• In any gearshift position if the ignition is
not on. You can also recall a programmed memory
position by:
•
Pressing your remote control transmitter
unlock button (if the remote control is
programmed to a memory position).
• Unlocking your vehicle with an intelligent
access key (if it is programmed to a
memory position).
Note: Using a linked keyfob to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat to the Easy Entry position.
Note: Adjusting any active memory feature
or pressing a memory switch during a
memory recall cancels the operation.
Linking a PreSet Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent Access
Key Fob
Your vehicle can save the preset memory
positions for up to two remote controls.
1. With the ignition on, move the memory features to the desired positions. 2.
Press and hold the desired preset button
for about five seconds. A tone sounds
after about two seconds. Continue
holding until you hear a second tone.
3. Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control you are
linking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the same
procedure – except in step 3, press the
unlock button on the remote control.
Note: If more than one linked remote control
or intelligent access key is in range, the
memory function moves to the settings of
the first key to initiate a memory recall.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
This feature adjusts the position of the seat
and steering column to allow easier exit and
entry to the vehicle.
The driver seat automatically moves 2 in
(5 cm) rearward when the transmission is in
park (P) and you remove the key from the
ignition or you switch the ignition off.
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