traction control LINCOLN MKX 2017 Owners Manual

Heated Seats..................................................155
Climate Controlled Seats............................156
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................157
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................158
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................163
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
........................................................165
Center Console
.............................................165
Overhead Console.......................................166
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
......................................167
Keyless Starting.............................................167
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................168
Engine Block Heater
......................................171 Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................173
Fuel Quality
.....................................................174
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................175
Running Out of Fuel
......................................175
Refueling..........................................................176
Fuel Consumption
.........................................179
Emission Control System............................180
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................183
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................189
Brakes
General Information
......................................195
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................195
Electric Parking Brake..................................196
Hill Start Assist...............................................198
Auto Hold........................................................199 Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................202
Using Traction Control................................202
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
.................................204
Using Stability Control
................................205
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................206
Rear Parking Aid...........................................207
Front Parking Aid..........................................207
Side Sensing System
..................................209
Active Park Assist
..........................................210
Rear View Camera........................................218
360 Degree Camera....................................221
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................224
Using Cruise Control
...................................224
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................225
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•
Various vehicle speed minders can be
set. Once you select a speed, it will be
shown in the display, followed by an
audible tone when the preselected
vehicle speed is exceeded.
• Audio system maximum volume of 45%.
A message will be shown in the display
when you attempt to exceed the limited
volume. Also, the speed-sensitive or
compensated automatic volume control
will be disabled. •
Always on setting. When this is selected,
you will not be able to switch off
AdvanceTrac ™ or traction control, 911
Assist or Emergency Assistance, or the
do not disturb feature (if your vehicle is
equipped with these features).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a
MyKey: 1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition. See Starting a Gasoline
Engine (page 168). If your vehicle is
equipped with a push-button start, place
the transmitter into the backup position.
See
Passive Anti-Theft System (page
81).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on the information
display controls. Use the arrow keys to
get to the following menu selections: Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button or the right arrow key.
Settings
Press the
OK button or the right arrow key.
MyKey
Press the
OK button or the right arrow key.
Create MyKey
When prompted, hold the
OK button until
you see a message informing you to label
this key as a MyKey. The key will be
restricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sure
you label it so you can distinguish it from the
admin keys. You can also program configurable settings
for the key(s). See Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings
.
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings
Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings.
1.
Switch the ignition on using an admin key
or transmitter.
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Fuel Economy
Instant Fuel Economy
Fuel History
Average Speed
• Instant Fuel Economy - Shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel e\
conomy since the function was last reset.
• Fuel History - Shows a bar chart of your fuel history.
• Average Speed - Displays the average speed you have driven.
Driver Assist
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may not
appear. Driver Assist
Traction Control Comfort, Normal or Sport
Steering in "D"
Adaptive Steering
Sport
or Normal
Steering in "S"
System
Blindspot
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Settings
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
911 Assist
Do Not Disturb
Traction Control
Choose desired speed or off
Max Speed
Speed Minder
Volume Limiter
Hold
OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
Miles & Gallons
, L/100 km or km/L
Distance Unit
Display
°Fahrenheit
or °Celsius
Temperature Unit
psi,
kPa or bar
Tire Pressure
Choose your applicable setting
Language
Speedo in km/h
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a MyKey is set.
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Adaptive Steering
Action
Message
The adaptive steering system has detected a difference between steering \
wheel angle and thedesired road wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. This adjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initialization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the steering wheel may not be straight
when the vehicle is driving straight ahead. If this message persists, se\
e an authorized dealer.
Adaptive Steering Fault Service Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Do not drive \
the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately.
Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the \
driver.
AdvanceTrac Off On
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MyKey
Action
Message
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot be programmed.
MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed isapproaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.
Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.
Check Speed Drive Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.
Buckle Up to Unmute Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated.
AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control is activated.
Traction Control On - MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated
Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.
Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 367).
Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If \
the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 367
).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare t\
ire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 367). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact\
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on.
See Using Traction
Control (page 202).
Traction Control Off / Traction Control On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and your vehicle has activated the \
hazard warning flashers.
Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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steering, acceleration or braking which
could result in an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or
personal injury. Use all available road
surface to return the vehicle to a safe
direction of travel.
• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
• If the vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (i.e., from concrete to
gravel) there will be a change in the way
the vehicle responds to a maneuver
(steering, acceleration or braking). Again,
avoid these abrupt inputs.
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning the wheels. Do not drive your AWD vehicle in deep sand.
This will cause the AWD system to overheat.
After the system has cooled down, normal
AWD function will return.
Under severe operating conditions, the A/C
may cycle on and off to protect overheating
of the engine.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and cause
the vehicle to become stuck to the point that
assistance may be required from another
vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back
out the way you came if you proceed with
caution.
Mud and Water
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability may be
limited.
When driving through water, determine the
depth; avoid water higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of
the hubs (for trucks) (if possible) and proceed
slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the
vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by moving your vehicle slowly
while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction
in slick mud. As when you are driving over
sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid
spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does
slide, steer in the direction of the slide until
you regain control of the vehicle.
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After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess
mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts
causes an imbalance that could damage
drive components.
Note:
Driving through deep water may
damage the transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in water,
have the power transfer unit (PTU) or rear
axle serviced by an authorized dealer. “Tread Lightly” is an educational program
designed to increase public awareness of
land-use regulations and responsibilities in
our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and
the Bureau of Land Management in
encouraging you to help preserve our
national forest and other public and private
lands by “treading lightly.
”Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Note:
Avoid driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing
traction, slipping sideways and possibly
rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill,
determine beforehand the route you will use.
Do not drive over the crest of a hill without
seeing what conditions are on the other side.
Do not drive in reverse over a hill without
the aid of an observer.
Although natural obstacles may make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down a
hill or steep incline, you should always try to
drive straight up or straight down.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in
a lower gear rather than downshifting to a
lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround
because you might roll over. It is better to
back down to a safe location. Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power will cause the
tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating. Do
not descend in neutral; instead, disengage
overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear.
When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden
hard braking as you could lose control. The
front wheels have to be turning in order to
steer the vehicle.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive
wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels and,
when needed, reduces engine power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL WARNING
The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily if the system
detects a failure. Make sure you did not
manually disable the traction control system
using the information display controls or the
switch. If the stability control and traction
control light is still illuminating steadily, have
the system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with the
traction control disabled could lead to an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system automatically turns on each time
you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active. Switching the System Off
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information display
showing system status.
You can switch the system off by either using
the information display controls or the switch.
Using the Information Display Controls
You can switch this feature off or on in the
information display. See General Information
(page 114).
Using a Switch
(If Equipped)
Use the traction control switch on the
instrument panel to switch the system off or
on.
System Indicator Lights and Messages The stability and traction control
light:
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