traction control LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2013 User Guide

A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the
steering seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
The EPS system adaptive learning
helps correct for road irregularities
and improves overall handling and
steering feel. It communicates with
the vehicle's brake system to help
operate advanced stability control
and accident avoidance systems.
Additionally, whenever the battery is
disconnected or a new battery
installed, the vehicle must be driven
a short distance before the strategy
is relearned and all systems are
reactivated.
DRIVE CONTROL
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL
Lincoln Drive Control delivers the
Lincoln driving experience through a
suite of sophisticated electronic
vehicle systems. These systems
continuously monitor both your driving
inputs and the road conditions to
optimize ride comfort, steering,
handling, powertrain response and
sound. You can preset your
preferences for these systems within
the information display. Lincoln Drive
Control will respond to your
preferences based on what gear
position you select. This provides a
single location to control multiple
systems performance settings.
Lincoln Drive Control consists of the
following systems:
•
Continuously Controlled Damping
dynamically adjusts the shock
absorbers stiffness in real time to
match the road surface and driver
inputs. Vehicle motion (roll, pitch,
bounce), suspension position,
vehicle loading, vehicle speed, road
conditions, and steering are
continuously monitored to adjust
the suspension damping for
optimal vehicle control.
• Electronically Power-Assisted
Steering adjusts steering effort and
feel based on vehicle speed and
your inputs
• Active Noise Control utilizes
vehicle electronics to enhance the
acoustic experience
• Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control maintain vehicle
control in adverse conditions or
high performance driving
• Electronic Throttle Control which
enhances the powertrain response
to your inputs
These systems have a range of modes
which you can choose from in order
to customize your ideal driving
experience:
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MKZ (CC9) Driving Aids

If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water that
is higher than the bottom of the wheel
rims (for cars) or the bottom of the
hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction
or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine
’s
air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.
Once through the water, always dry
the brakes by moving your vehicle
slowly while applying light pressure
on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not
stop the vehicle as quickly as dry
brakes. FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of
your vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed.
Only use floor mats that are firmly
secured to retention posts so that
they cannot slip out of position and
interfere with the pedals or impair safe
operation of your vehicle in other
ways. Pedals that cannot move freely
can cause loss of vehicle control
and increase the risk of serious
personal injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to
the retention posts in the carpet that
are supplied with your vehicle. Floor
mats must be properly secured to
both retention posts to ensure mats
do not shift out of position.
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Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires.
They do not apply to deep tread,
winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use
spare tires, light truck or LT type
tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined
in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104 (c)(2).
U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford
Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire
grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1
½) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate. Traction AA A B C WARNING
The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire
’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING
The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire
’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
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the last four numbers represent
the week and year the tire was
built. For example, the numbers
317 mean the 31st week of 1997.
After 2000 the numbers go to four
digits. For example, 2501 means
the 25th week of 2001. The
numbers in between are
identification codes used for
traceability. This information is
used to contact customers if a tire
defect requires a recall.
I.
M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or
AT:
All Terrain, or
AS:
All Season.
J. Tire Ply Composition and
Material Used:
Indicates the
number of plies or the number of
layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the ply materials in the tire and the
sidewall, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others.
K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the
tire. Refer to the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), for the correct tire
pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades: •
Treadwear
The treadwear
grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one
and one-half times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100.
• Traction:
The traction grades,
from highest to lowest are AA,
A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor
traction performance.
• Temperature:
The
temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
M. Maximum Permissible
Inflation Pressure: Indicates the
tire manufacturers' maximum
permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the vehicle manufacturer's
recommended cold inflation
pressure which can be found on
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All vehicles with directional tires
(front tires on the left side of the
diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can
be corrected by rotating the tires.
Summer Tires
Your Ford vehicle may be
equipped with summer tires to
provide superior performance on
wet and dry roads. Summer tires
do not have the Mud and Snow
(M+S or M/S) tire traction rating
on the tire side wall. Since
summer tires do not have the
same traction performance as
All-season or Snow tires, Ford
does not recommend using
summer tires when temperatures
drop to approximately 40°F (5°C)
or below (depending on tire wear
and environmental conditions) or
in snow and ice conditions. Like
any tire, summer tire performance is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you
must drive in those conditions,
Ford recommends using Mud and
Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
Snow tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS WARNINGS
If you choose to install snow tires
on your vehicle, they must be the
same size, construction, and load
range as the original tires listed on the
tire placard, and they must be
installed on all four wheels. Mixing
tires of different size or construction
on your vehicle can adversely affect
your vehicle's handling and braking,
and may lead to loss of vehicle
control. Do not use snow chains or cables
on this vehicle as they may cause
damage to your vehicle which may
lead to loss of vehicle control. Snow chains have not been approved
for use on your vehicle.
The original equipment tires on your
vehicle may have an all-weather tread
design to provide traction, handling,
and braking performance in
year-round driving. You may install
snow tires for improved traction when
driving in areas with sustained periods
of snow or icy driving conditions.
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Distraction Hazard: Any navigation
features may require manual
(non-verbal) setup. Attempting to
perform such set-up or insert data
while driving can seriously distract
your attention and could cause an
accident or other serious
consequences. Stop the vehicle in a
safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail:
Any
navigation features are provided only
as an aid. Make your driving decisions
based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic
regulations. Any such feature is not a
substitute for your personal judgment.
Any route suggestions made by this
system should never replace any local
traffic regulations or your personal
judgment or knowledge of safe driving
practices.
Route Safety:
Do not follow the
route suggestions if doing so would
result in an unsafe or illegal maneuver,
if you would be placed in an unsafe
situation, or if you would be directed
into an area that you consider unsafe.
The driver is ultimately responsible for
the safe operation of the vehicle and
therefore, must evaluate whether it is
safe to follow the suggested
directions.
Potential Map Inaccuracy:
Maps
used by this system may be
inaccurate because of changes in
roads, traffic controls or driving
conditions. Always use good judgment
and common sense when following
the suggested routes. Emergency Services: Do not rely on
any navigation features included in
the system to route you to emergency
services. Ask local authorities or an
emergency services operator for these
locations. Not all emergency services
such as police, fire stations, hospitals
and clinics are likely to be contained
in the map database for such
navigation features.
TeleNav Software End User
License Agreement
Please read these terms and
conditions carefully before you use
the TeleNav Software. Your use of the
TeleNav Software indicates that you
accept these terms and conditions. If
you do not accept these terms and
conditions, do not break the seal of
the package, launch, or otherwise use
the TeleNav Software.
TeleNav may revise this Agreement
and the privacy policy at any time,
with or without notice to you. You
agree to visit http://www.telenav.com
from time to time to review the then
current version of this Agreement and
of the privacy policy.
1. Safe and Lawful Use
You acknowledge that devoting
attention to the TeleNav Software
may pose a risk of injury or death to
you and others in situations that
otherwise require your undivided
attention, and you therefore agree to
comply with the following when using
the TeleNav Software: (a) observe all
traffic laws and otherwise drive safely;
(b) use your own personal judgment
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MKZ (CC9) Appendices

Hill Start Assist....................................189
Using Hill Start Assist.............................189
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.................................................139
Cooling the Interior Quickly..................140
General Hints............................................. 139
Heating the Interior Quickly..................140
Recommended Settings for Cooling .................................................................... 140
Recommended Settings for Heating.................................................... 140
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather................................................... 140
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...................................................192
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the
Hood......................................................... 278
Hybrid Electric Vehicle......................166 ........................................................................\
. 166
I
In California (U.S. Only)...................259
Information Display Control..............77 Cluster Display Control Features..........77
Information Displays..........................103
General Information................................103
Information..........................................400 911 Assist.................................................... 408
Alerts........................................................... 408
Calendar..................................................... 408
Sirius Travel Link......................................404
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)........................................... 401
Vehicle Health Report..............................411 Information Messages
........................117
Active Park................................................... 118
Adaptive Cruise Control..........................118
AdvanceTrac ™........................................... 119
Airbag............................................................. 119
Alarm.............................................................. 119
Automatic Engine Shutdown................119
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)........................................................... 120
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)................................................... 120
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..............................121
Collision Warning System.......................121
Doors and Locks........................................122
Driver Alert................................................... 122
Fuel................................................................. 122
Hill Start Assist.......................................... 123
Keys and Intelligent Access..................123
Lane Keeping System.............................124
Maintenance............................................... 125
MyKey............................................................ 126
Park Aid......................................................... 127
Park Brake................................................... 128
Power Steering.......................................... 129
Remote Start.............................................. 129
Starting System .......................................129
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.......130
Traction Control........................................130
Transmission............................................... 131
Installing Child Seats
............................21
Child Seats..................................................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts................21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)..................................26
Using Tether Straps...................................28
Instrument Cluster...............................95
Instrument Lighting Dimmer............83
Interior Lamps
........................................85
Front Interior Lamp...................................86
Rear Interior Lamp.....................................86
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MKZ Hybrid (CC9) Index

Traction Control..................................196
Principle of Operation............................196
Transmission Code Designation........................................333
Transmission........................................185
Transmission See: Transmission....................................185
Transporting the Vehicle.................244
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Hybrid...................................................278
Unique Driving Characteristics......166
Universal Garage Door Opener..................................................153
HomeLink Wireless Control System...................................................... 153
Using Adaptive Cruise Control........211 Blocked Sensor.......................................... 216
Changing the Set Speed........................215
Detection Issues........................................215
Disengaging the System........................214
ECO Cruise Control..................................218
Following a Vehicle..................................212
Hilly Condition Usage..............................215
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation........................................... 215
Overriding the System............................214
Resuming the Set Speed.......................215
Setting a Speed......................................... 212
Setting the Gap Distance.......................213
Switching the System Off.....................215
Switching the System On......................212
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...................................................... 217
System Not Available.............................216
Using Cruise Control..........................210 ECO Cruise Control....................................211
Switching Cruise Control Off.................211
Switching Cruise Control On................210 Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.................................................59
Using Snow Chains............................328
Using Stability Control......................198 AdvanceTrac® .......................................... 198
Using Traction Control......................196 System Indicator Lights and
Messages................................................ 196
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)................261
V
Vehicle Care.........................................294
General Information...............................294
Vehicle Certification Label
..............333
Vehicle Identification Number.......332
Vehicle Storage..................................300
Battery.......................................................... 301
Body............................................................. 300
Brakes........................................................... 301
Cooling system.......................................... 301
Engine.......................................................... 300
Fuel system............................................... 300
General....................................................... 300
Miscellaneous............................................ 301
Removing Vehicle From Storage........301
Tires............................................................... 301
Ventilated Seats
...................................151
Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)...............152
Ventilation See: Climate Control...............................138
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...332
Voice Control
...........................................77
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