warning LINCOLN MKT 2019 Repair Manual

Power Steering
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The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorizeddealer.Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle a safe place. Contact an authorizeddealer.Service Power Steering Now
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passiveentry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering Assist Fault Service Required
Seats
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Objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the warningstays on or continues to come on contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Occupant Sensor BLOCKED RemoveObjects Near Passenger Seat
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Information Displays

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 329).Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues tocome on, contact an authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 329).Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information onhow the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page329). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control
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Displays the status of the traction control system. See Using Traction Control (page 189).Traction Control Off
Transmission
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You switched the engine off and shift select lever is in any position other than P (Park).Shift to Park
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Information Displays

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out ofposition or with the seatback reclined toofar can take weight off the seat cushionand affect the decision of the passengersensing system, resulting in serious injuryor death in the event of a crash. Always situpright against your seat back, with yourfeet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline theseatback too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in serious injury in the event of acollision.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury or death in the event ofa sudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat, headrestraint, seatbelt and airbags will provideoptimum protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the base ofyour spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest so thatyour torso is more than 30° from theupright position.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the topof it is level with the top of your head andas far forward as possible. Make sure thatyou remain comfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)between your breastbone and the airbagcover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of the seatbeltover the center of your shoulder andposition the lap strap tightly across yourhips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the risk ofneck injury in the event of a crash. Do notadjust the head restraint when your vehicleis moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is asafety device. Whenever possible it shouldbe installed and properly adjusted whenthe seat is occupied. Failure to adjust thehead restraint properly could reduce itseffectiveness during certain impacts.
Note:Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forward as possible. Make surethat you remain comfortable. If you areextremely tall, adjust the head restraint toits highest position.
Front Seat Head Restraints
Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint(If Equipped)
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1.Pull the head restraint up until it reachesits highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
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Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)The front head restraints tilt for extra comfort.
1. Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, un-tiltedposition.
POWER SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seatback when your vehicle ismoving. Adjusting your seatback while yourvehicle is in motion may cause loss ofcontrol of your vehicle.
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seatback beforereturning it to the original position.
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Power Lumbar (Limo/Livery)
Four Way Power Lumbar (If Equipped)
The lumbar control is located on the side ofthe seat cushion.
Press the front or rear of the control to adjustfirmness or softness.
Press the top or bottom of the control to raiseor lower the height of the lumbar support.
MEMORY FUNCTION
WARNING: Before activating thememory seat, make sure that the areaimmediately surrounding the seat is clearof obstructions and that all occupants areclear of moving parts.
WARNING: Do not use the memoryfunction when your vehicle is moving.
This feature automatically recalls the positionof the following:
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Optional power steering column.
•Optional power adjustable foot pedals.
The memory control is on the driver door.
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You can enable or disable this featurethrough the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 105).
REAR SEATS
Adjusting the Rear Seats
Second Row Seats
WARNING: Always drive and ridewith your seatback upright and the lap beltsnug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Reclining the seatbackcan cause an occupant to slide under theseat's seatbelt, resulting in severe personalinjuries in the event of a crash.
Recline Adjustment
Note:For the bench seat only, make surethe center seatbelt is unbuckled beforefolding the seatback.
Lift the handle to adjust the seatbackrearward or forward. You can also fold theseatback forward until it is flat. For the liveryversion, you cannot fold the seatback flat ortumble it forward.
Moving the Seats Backward and Forward(If Equipped)
Second-Row Power Lumbar Support (IfEquipped)
The power lumbar control is on the outboardside of the seat.
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Press the top of the control to adjustfirmness. Press the bottom of the control toadjust softness.
Moving the Front Passenger Seat Backwardand Forward (Livery)
Press the control on the passenger side reardoor to move the front passenger seatbackward and forward.
Power Fold and Tumble Seat (If Equipped)
WARNING: Do not fold a seat if it isoccupied. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
This feature is available for the right-handseat on seven-passenger vehicles and onboth sides for six-passenger vehicles.
The control is at the back of the rear dooropening. Press it to fold the seatback downand tumble the seat forward for access tothe third row.
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Note:When you switch the ignition off, thepower fold feature works until the batterysaver turns it off after 10 minutes. You canreactivate the power seats by pressing theunlock button on the remote entry key fobor by using the unlock procedure on thekeyless entry keypad. See Doors and Locks(page 68). Keep the key in the accessory orrun position to prevent the feature fromtiming out.
Rear Seat Armrest (Livery)
WARNING: Use only soft cups in thecup holders. Hard objects can injure youin a crash.
To access the cupholders, rotate the armrestinto the use position. To open the storagecompartment, pull the cupholder latchforward.
Third Row Seats (Accessing the Seat)
WARNING: Check under the seatcushion to make sure no cargo or objectsare under the seat cushion beforereturning the seat cushion to its originalposition, and that the seat cushion locksinto place. Failure to do so may preventthe seat from operating properly in theevent of a crash, which could increase therisk of serious injury.
WARNING: Do not adjust a seat orrelease a seat floor latch when the vehicleis moving. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death ina sudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not drive your vehiclewith a seat that is unlatched or in thefolded position. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death in the event of a sudden stop orcrash.
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Note:Do not use the third row seatback asa load floor when the seatback is folded.Sharp objects may result in damage to seatupholstery.
Note:Make sure that the area under theseat is free of objects before stowing it.
Unstowing the Third Row Seat
WARNING: Make sure the seat fullylocks into place by rocking it backward andforward. Not securing the seat into thelocked position can be dangerous in acrash and could cause serious personalinjury or death.
Note:Make sure that there are no objectssuch as books, purses or brief cases on theload floor before unstowing the seat. Failureto remove all objects from the top of the loadfloor prior to unstowing it may causedamage to the seat.
Note:Make sure the area under the forwardportion of the load floor is free of objectsbefore unstowing the third row seat.
1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the floortub by squeezing and pulling up on thehandle. Once the seat is at a verticalposition, push the seat over, letting it fallonto the latches.
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