brakes LINCOLN MKT 2019 Owner's Guide

Trailer Brake Controller Connector (If
Equipped)
The connector is located under theinstrument panel above the brake pedal.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING: Never connect any trailerlamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring;this may damage the electrical systemresulting in fire. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible for assistancein proper trailer tow wiring installation.Additional electrical equipment may berequired.
Trailer lamps are required on most towedvehicles. Make sure all running lights, brakelights, turn signals and hazard lights areworking.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up toget the feel of your vehicle-trailercombination before starting on a trip. Whenturning, make wider turns so the trailerwheels clear curbs and other obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi(800 km).
•Do not make full-throttle starts.
•Check your hitch, electrical connectionsand trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly afteryou have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
•When stopped in congested or heavytraffic during hot weather, place thegearshift in park (P) to aid engine andtransmission cooling and to help A/Cperformance.
•Turn off the speed control with heavyloads or in hilly terrain. The speed controlmay turn off automatically when you aretowing on long, steep grades.
•Shift to a lower gear when driving downa long or steep hill. Do not apply thebrakes continuously, as they mayoverheat and become less effective.
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Before driving through standing water, checkthe depth. Never drive through water that ishigher than the bottom of the front rockerarea of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle. Your brake performance and traction maybe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that the exterior lights work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check that thesteering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
WARNING: Use a floor mat designedto fit the footwell of your vehicle that doesnot obstruct the pedal area. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Pedals that cannot movefreely can cause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING: Secure the floor mat toboth retention devices so that it cannot slipout of position and interfere with thepedals. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not place additionalfloor mats or any other covering on top ofthe original floor mats. This could result inthe floor mat interfering with the operationof the pedals. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Always make sure thatobjects cannot fall into the driver foot wellwhile your vehicle is moving. Objects thatare loose can become trapped under thepedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
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Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no cooling systemleaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered withgrease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every15 days to lubricate working parts andprevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt orgrease film build-up on window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage such as mice or squirrel nests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflationper the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive yourvehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth toremove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oiland gas) to make sure there are no leaks,and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have anyconcerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of yourvehicle and the ground is less than that ofother models. Drive with extreme care toavoid damage to your vehicle.
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................125
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................187
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................188
Accessories....................................................474Exterior Style........................................................474Interior Style.........................................................474Lifestyle.................................................................474Peace of Mind......................................................474
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............204
Active Park Assist..........................................193Automatic Steering into Parking Space........196Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.............196Troubleshooting the System.............................197Using Active Park Assist....................................194
Adaptive Headlamps......................................91System Check........................................................92
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................298Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................299
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................298
Adjusting the Pedals......................................83Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................80End of Travel Position..........................................80Memory Feature....................................................80
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps...................................91
Airbag Disposal...............................................58Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................125
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............301
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................79
All-Wheel Drive..............................................179Ambient Lighting.............................................93Adjusting the Brightness.....................................93Changing the Color..............................................93Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................93Switching Ambient Lighting On........................93
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................79Arming the Alarm..................................................79Disarming the Alarm.............................................79
Appendices......................................................511Apps.................................................................433.................................................................................433SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................434
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............104Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................104Keyless Warning Alert........................................104Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................104
Audio Control....................................................81Seek, Next or Previous.........................................81
Audio System................................................364General Information...........................................364
Audio Unit......................................................366Adjusting the Volume........................................366Changing Radio Stations..................................366Ejecting the CD...................................................366Inserting a CD.....................................................366Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................366Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............366Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......366
Autolamps.........................................................87Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........88
Automatic Climate Control.........................125Setting the Blower Motor Speed....................125Setting the Temperature...................................125Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................125Switching Defrost On and Off..........................125Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................125Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........125Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................125
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Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................125
Automatic High Beam Control....................89Switching the System On and Off....................90
Automatic Transmission...............................175Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning.............................................................178Brake-Shift Interlock............................................177If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................178SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............176Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission................................175
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................292Adding Transmission Fluid .............................293Checking the Transmission Fluid Level........293
Autowipers.......................................................84Auxiliary Power Points.................................154110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15412 Volt DC Power Point......................................154Locations...............................................................154
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................179
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................295
Blind Spot Information System..................219Switching the System Off and On...................221System Errors.......................................................221System Limitations..............................................221Using the System...............................................220
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System...............219
Body Styling Kits............................................312Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............282
Booster Seats..................................................32Types of Booster Seats.......................................33
Brake Fluid Check........................................294Brakes...............................................................187General Information............................................187
Breaking-In.....................................................245Bulb Specification Chart.............................362
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................129Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.......349Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................354
Specifications......................................................350
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........355Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................360Specifications......................................................357
Capacities and Specifications...................343Cargo Nets......................................................231Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................304
Catalytic Converter.......................................172On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................173Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................174
Center Console.............................................156Console Refrigerator and Freezer..................156Second Row Center Console...........................156
Changing a Bulb...........................................300Front Direction Indicator Lamp........................301Front Fog Lamp..................................................300High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............300LED Lamps............................................................301License Plate Lamp.............................................301
Changing a Fuse..........................................278Fuses.....................................................................278
Changing a Road Wheel.............................333Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................334Tire Change Procedure....................................335
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Driving Through Water...............................245DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................89
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Economical Driving......................................245Electromagnetic Compatibility....................511Emission Law...................................................171Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............172Tampering With a Noise Control System.......171
End User License Agreement....................516VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................516
Engine Block Heater....................................162Using the Engine Block Heater.......................163
Engine Coolant Check................................288Adding Coolant...................................................288Coolant Change.................................................290Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................292Fail-Safe Cooling................................................290Recycled Coolant...............................................290Severe Climates.................................................290
Engine Emission Control..............................171Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check.........................................286Adding Engine Oil..............................................286
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................286Engine Specifications - 3.5L......................343Drivebelt Routing................................................343
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................344Drivebelt Routing................................................344
Entertainment................................................396AM/FM Radio.......................................................399Apps........................................................................410Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................408CD (If equipped)..................................................407HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............403SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........399Sources.................................................................398Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information....................................410USB Ports..............................................................410
Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks...........................240Before Towing a Trailer.....................................242Hitches..................................................................240Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................243Safety Chains.......................................................241Trailer Brake Controller Connector...............242Trailer Brakes........................................................241Trailer Lamps.......................................................242
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with aTrailer Towing Package and 7–PinConnector).......................................................240When Towing a Trailer.......................................242
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................95Auto-dimming Feature........................................96Blind Spot Information System..........................97Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................96Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................96Heated Exterior Mirrors ......................................96Integrated Blind Spot Mirror..............................96Memory Mirrors ....................................................96Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................95Puddle Lamps........................................................96
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................39Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................42Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................40Third Row Seatbelt Stowage.............................40Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................39
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................333
Floor Mats......................................................246
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Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps..........................................91
Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals...................................83
Front Fog Lamps..............................................91Front Passenger Sensing System..............52Fuel and Refueling........................................164Fuel Consumption.........................................170Advertised Capacity...........................................170Fuel Economy.......................................................170
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................165Fuel Quality.....................................................165Choosing the Right Fuel....................................165
Fuel Shutoff...................................................249Fuses...............................................................262Fuse Specification Chart............................262Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel............271Power Distribution Box.....................................262
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............149
Gauges............................................................100GearboxSee: Transmission................................................175
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................59Intelligent Access.................................................59
General Maintenance Information...........479Multi-Point Inspection........................................482Owner Checks and Services...........................480Protecting Your Investment..............................479Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................479Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................479
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................258Getting the Services You Need................254Away From Home..............................................254
Global Opening and Closing.......................95Closing the Windows...........................................95Opening the Windows.........................................95
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................188
Hazard Flashers............................................249Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................298
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................88Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp............................300
HeadrestSee: Head Restraints...........................................131
Head Restraints..............................................131Adjusting the Head Restraint............................131Tilting Head Restraints ......................................133
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................128Heated Rear Window...................................128Heated Seats..................................................146Front Seats............................................................146Second-Row Heated Seats...............................147
Heated Steering Wheel................................82HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................125
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................126Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................127General Hints.......................................................126Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................126Quickly Heating the Interior.............................126Recommended Settings for Cooling..............127Recommended Settings for Heating..............126
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................188Home Screen................................................384Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............282
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Changing the Set Speed..................................207Detection Issues.................................................208Following a Vehicle...........................................205Hilly Condition Usage.......................................208Overriding the Set Speed................................207Resuming the Set Speed..................................207Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............205Setting the Gap Distance.................................206Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........208Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........205Switching to Normal Cruise Control................211System Not Available........................................209
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................179Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD).......................................................181Operating AWD Vehicles With MismatchedTires.....................................................................181Operating AWD Vehicles With SpareTires...................................................................180
Using Cruise Control...................................203Canceling the Set Speed.................................204Changing the Set Speed..................................203Resuming the Set Speed.................................204Setting the Cruise Speed.................................203Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains......................................328Using Stability Control..................................191Using Traction Control.................................189Switching the System Off..................................189System Indicator Lights and Messages.........189Using a Switch.....................................................189Using the Information Display Controls........189
Using Voice Recognition............................386Audio Voice Commands...................................388Climate Voice Commands................................389Mobile App Voice Commands........................394Navigation Voice Commands..........................392Phone Voice Commands..................................389SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................394Voice Settings Commands..............................395
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................257
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Vehicle Care..................................................303General Information...........................................303
Vehicle Certification Label.........................347Vehicle Identification Number...................347Vehicle Storage...............................................311Battery....................................................................312Body.........................................................................311
Brakes....................................................................312Cooling system....................................................312Engine.....................................................................311Fuel system............................................................311General....................................................................311Miscellaneous......................................................312Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................312Tires........................................................................312
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................125
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............347
Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................101Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................101Airbag Readiness.................................................101Anti-Lock Braking System..................................101Battery.....................................................................101Brake System Warning Light............................102Charging System.................................................102Cruise Control......................................................102Direction Indicator..............................................102Door Ajar...............................................................102Engine Coolant Temperature...........................102Engine Oil..............................................................102
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