warning LINCOLN MKT 2019 Workshop Manual

Brake System Warning Light
WARNING: Driving your vehicle withthe warning lamp on is dangerous. Asignificant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
It illuminates when you engage theparking brake and the ignition ison.
If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving,make sure the parking brake is disengaged. If the parking brake is disengaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem fault. Have your vehicle checkedimmediately.
Charging System
Illuminates when the battery is notcharging properly.
If it stays on when the engine is running,there may be a malfunction with the chargingsystem. Contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible. This indicates a problemwith the electrical system or a relatedcomponent.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch thesystem on.
See Using Cruise Control (page203).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for aburned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 300).
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible,switch off the engine and let cool. SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 288).
Engine Oil
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates a malfunction. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check the engineoil level. If the oil level is sufficient, thisindicates a system malfunction. Have yourvehicle checked immediately.
See Engine Oil Check (page 286).
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Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Front Fog Lamps
Lights when you switch the frontfog lamps on.
Head Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights will illuminateon the windshield in certaininstances when using adaptivecruise control and/or the collision warningsystem. It will also illuminate momentarilywhen you start your vehicle to make sure thedisplay works.
High Beam
It will illuminate when you switchthe high beam headlamps on. Itwill flash when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Liftgate Ajar
Illuminates when you do notcompletely close the liftgate.
Low Fuel Level
It will illuminate when the fuel levelis low or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates if the tire pressure inone or more tires is below thecorrect tire pressure.
It also illuminates momentarily when youswitch the ignition on to confirm the lamp isfunctional. If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or begins to flash atany time, have the system checked by yourauthorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid
It will illuminate when thewindshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switchthe parking lamps on.
Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower
Illuminates when a powertrain oran AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleimmediately serviced.
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It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulb andto indicate whether your vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.See Emission Law (page 171).
Stability Control
It will flash when the system isactive. If it remains illuminated ordoes not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction the systemwill switch off. Have the system checked byyour authorized dealer immediately. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 191).
Stability Control Off
It illuminates when you switch thesystem off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn will sound twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key andyour vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicleis still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brakeon and drive your vehicle. If the warningchime remains on after you have releasedthe parking brake, have the system checkedby your authorized dealer immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Various systems on your vehicle can becontrolled using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information is displayed inthe information display.
This icon gives you the ability toswitch a feature on or off. A checkin the box indicates the feature isenabled, and unchecked indicates thefeature is disabled.
Information Display Controls•Press the up and down arrow buttons toscroll through and highlight the optionswithin a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.
•Press and hold the left arrow button atany time to return to the main menudisplay (escape button).
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm settings or messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side ofthe information display, you can choose fromthe following categories:
Scroll up or down to highlight one of thecategories and then press the right arrowkey or OK to enter into that category. Pressthe left arrow key as needed to exit back tothe main menu.
•Display Mode
•Trip 1 & 2
•Fuel Economy
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•Driver Assist
•Settings
Display Mode
Use the up or down arrow buttons to choosebetween the following display options.
Display Mode
XXX mi (km) to empty, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 1
Round tachometer, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 2
Round tachometer, Engine coolant temp gauge, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 3
Digital speedometer, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 4
Regardless of display mode chosen, when you use the SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST), the cluster will change to the roundtachometer if not already selected.
XXX mi (km) to empty
Shows approximate fuel level before the fueltank reaches empty. The value is dynamicand can change (raise or lower) dependingon driving style.
Fuel gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel is inthe fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuelpump symbol shows the fuel filler door sideof your vehicle. When the fuel level becomeslow, 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 slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or when drivingon a slope.
Note:When a MyKey® is in use, low fuelwarnings will display earlier.
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AWD
ActionMessage
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 withanother vehicle system that prevents the AWD system from operating. The AWD system resumesnormal operation and clears this message after you install the road tire and you switch the ignitionon and off, or after you allow the system to cool. If this message remains on, have a qualifiedtechnician service your vehicle to repair other vehicle systems.
AWD OFF
Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control / Transmission / AWD light when the AWDsystem is not operating properly. See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 101). If the warningstays illuminated or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check AWD
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Battery and Charging System
ActionMessage
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues 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 state of charge. Turnthe ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehiclehas been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electricalloads 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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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See BlindSpot Information System (page 219).Blindspot Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (page 219).Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See BlindSpot Information System (page 219).Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Cross Traffic System Fault
Brake System
ActionMessage
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See BrakeFluid Check (page 294).Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.Check Brake System
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive your vehicle more than 3 mph (5km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
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Collision Warning System
ActionMessage
There is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Collision Warning Malfunction
The collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weatheror ice/mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not Available SensorBlocked See Manual
There is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Collision Warning Not Available
Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
The door listed is not completely closed.X Door Ajar
The luggage compartment is not completely closed.Trunk Ajar
The driver’s door is opened, your vehicle is in park and the engine is on.Engine ON
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Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be cleaned to operateproperly.Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warningstays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 286).Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 286).Oil Change Required
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