brake LINCOLN MKX 2018 User Guide

See Using Cruise Control (page 229).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightdirection indicator or the hazardwarning flasher is turned on. Flashes during operation. An increase in therate of flashing warns of a failed indicatorbulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Electric Park Brake
It illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake has amalfunction. See Electric ParkingBrake (page 200).
Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp
If it illuminates when your vehicleis moving, this indicates that theengine is overheating. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so andswitch the engine off. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Heads Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights illuminates onthe windshield in certain instanceswhen using adaptive cruise controland/or the collision warning system. It alsoilluminates momentarily when you start yourvehicle to make sure the display works.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator
It illuminates when you switch theheadlamp high beam on.
Hood Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand the hood is not completelyclosed.
Liftgate Ajar
Illuminates when the liftgate is notcompletely closed.
Low Beam Malfunction Warning
It will illuminate when there is amalfunction with the low beamheadlamp bulb.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, refuel as soon as possible.
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Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, this indicatesa malfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Note:The system automatically turns off ifthere is a malfunction.
See Using Stability Control (page 209). SeeUsing Traction Control (page 206).
Stability Control and Traction ControlOff Warning Lamp
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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Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer.Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.To START Press Brake
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting (page 171).No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Accesskey is not detected inside the vehicle.Restart Now or Key is Needed
Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.Run Power Active
This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See anauthorized dealer for service.Starting System Fault
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key is programmed to thesystem.Key Program Successful
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key has failed to beprogrammed.Key Program Failure
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Information Displays

Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop the 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
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 314).Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 314).Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.See Brake Fluid Check (page 323).Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact anauthorized dealer.Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine Coolant Over Temperature
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid Level Low
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high coolant temperatures.Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow somefeatures to operate properly. See an authorized dealer.Transport / Factory Mode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
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Park Aid
ActionMessage
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorizeddealer. See Principle of Operation (page 210).Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorizeddealer. See Principle of Operation (page 210).Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake
ActionMessage
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorizeddealer.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See anauthorized dealer.Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
Displays when the electric parking brake is not set.Park Brake Not Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is running a diagnostic check.Park Brake Maintenance Mode
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ActionMessage
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not been released.Park Brake Use Switch to Release
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not been released and the vehicle ismoving.To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorizeddealer.Park Brake Limited Function ServiceRequired
Displays when the electric parking brake was not released causing it to overheat.Park Brake System Overheated
Displays when the electric parking brake is set and the vehicle is started.Park Brake Not Released
Displays when the electric parking brake is set.Park Brake Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is released.Park Brake Released
Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorizeddealer.Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorizeddealer.Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering Assist Fault Service Required
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Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift button to drive the vehicleafter a remote start.To Drive: Press Brake and Gear ShiftButton
Seats
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.Memory Recall Not Permitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.Memory {0} Saved
Starting System
ActionMessage
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.To START Press Brake
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start the vehicle.Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.Engine Start Pending Please Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.Pending Start Cancelled
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Transmission
ActionMessage
See an authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.Transmission Over Temperature StopSafely
See an authorized dealer.Transmission Service Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.Transmission Limited Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical after reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page324).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.Invalid Gear Selection
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ActionMessage
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transmission to shift frompark.Depress Brake to Shift from Park
Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter neutral hold. See Auto-matic Transmission (page 188).Press N again to Enter Stay in NeutralMode
Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 188).Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
Displays when neutral hold is active. See General Information (page 118).Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manualto Disable
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park BrakeApply Before Exiting the Vehicle
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exitingthe vehicle. See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans UsePark Brake to Secure Vehicle
See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to park. See an authorizeddealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting toPark
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to reverse. See an authorizeddealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse UnavailableService Required
See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable SelectS for Drive Service Required
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ActionMessage
See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral UnavailableService Required
See an authorized dealer.SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport UnavailableService Required
Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned off. See Towing theVehicle on Four Wheels (page 269).Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off forTowing
Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and parkbutton selected to deactivate. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 269).Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake andSelect Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be released. See Towing theVehicle on Four Wheels (page 269).Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake forTowing
Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.Neutral Tow Disengaged
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