traction control LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2014 Owners Manual

Storage Compartments
Center Console.........................................146
Overhead Console...................................146
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information..................................147
Keyless Starting
.........................................147
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.....................148
Engine Block Heater................................150
Unique Driving Character- istics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................152
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
....................................158
Fuel Quality................................................159
Running Out of Fuel.................................159
Refueling......................................................161
Fuel Consumption
....................................163
Emission Control System........................164
High Voltage Battery
General Information..................................167
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch......................................................169
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
..........................170
Brakes
General Information..................................174
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes......................................................175 Electric Parking Brake..............................175
Hill Start Assist...........................................177
Traction Control
Principle of Operation
..............................179
Using Traction Control.............................179
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.............................180
Using Stability Control..............................181
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
.................................................182
Active Park Assist
.....................................184
Rear View Camera....................................188
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation...............................191
Using Cruise Control.................................191
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............192
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.................................................199
Lane Keeping System.............................200
Blind Spot Information System.............205
Steering......................................................209
Collision Warning System.......................210
Drive Control
..............................................212
Load Carrying
Load Limit
....................................................214
Towing
Towing a Trailer.........................................221
Transporting the Vehicle
.........................221
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MKZ (CC9) Table of Contents

Information
Displays a number of different system tutorials. Use
the up or down arrows to scroll through the tutorials.
Then press OK to view.
Tutorial
Warnings
Displays the associated driver alert graphic.
Driver Alert
MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)
MyKey
MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a
programmed MyKey)
Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)
All active warnings will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Use the
up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list.
System
Check
Settings In this mode, you can configure
different driver setting choices.
Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
—
On or Off
Traction Control
Driver Assist
—
Sport, Normal or Comfort
Drive Control
—
On (default on key cycle)
or Off
Blindspot
High, Normal orLow
Sensitivity
Collision Warn
—
Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
—
On (default on key cycle)
or Off
Cross Traffic
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Settings (cont’d)
On or Off
Remote Close
On or Off
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
On or Off
Rain Sensing
—
Hold OK to Create
MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
—
Always On or User
Selectable
911 Assist
—
Always On or User
Selectable
Traction Control
—
Choose desired speed
or off
Max Speed
—
Choose desired speed
or off
Speed Minder
—
On or Off
Volume Limiter
—
On or Off
Do Not Disturb
—
Hold OK to Clear All
MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
—
Select the desired
language
Language
Display
Select the desiredunits of measure
Distance
Units
Fahrenheit (°F) orCelsius (°C)
Temperature
—
On or Off
Brake Coach
Display
—
Hold OK to Reset
Driving History
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Action
Message
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.
Front Sensor Not
Aligned
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver
Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate theadaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed
Too Low to Activate
Displays when the vehicle speed is getting too low foradaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Shift
Down
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 orenabled by the driver.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Airbag Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Alarm Action
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-ized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 68).
Vehicle Alarm to Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle
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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 andthe 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 is approaching 80 mph (130 km/ h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limitis 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 activ- ated.
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control isactivated.
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 MyKeysettings.
Lane Keeping Alert On
MyKey Setting
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Traction Control
Action
Message
Displays when the traction control system has been switchedoff or on. See Using Traction Control (page 179).
Traction Control Off / On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard areactivated.
Spinout Detected
Hazards Activated
Transmission Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Overtem-
perature Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and has
limited functionality. See Automatic Transmission (page 170).
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shiftstrategy.
Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt
Mode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked andunable to select gears.
Transmission Indicate
Mode Lockup On
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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
In certain situations for example, stuck in
snow or mud, turning the traction control
off may be beneficial as this allows the
wheels to spin with full engine power.
Depending on the type of system you have
on your vehicle, you can either turn the
system off using the information display
or by pressing the button.
Switching the System Off Using the
Information Display Controls (If Equipped)
Your vehicle comes with this feature
already enabled. If required, you can
switch this feature off using the information
display controls. See Principle of
Operation (page 179).
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
(If Equipped)
The button is located in the instrument
panel.
Press the button. You will see a message
in conjunction with an illuminated icon in
the display. Press the button again to
return the system to normal mode. When you switch the traction control
system off, stability control remains fully
active.
System Indicator Lights and
Messages
WARNING
If a failure has been detected within
the AdvanceTrac system, the
stability control light will illuminate steadily.
Verify that the AdvanceTrac system was
not manually disabled through the
information display. If the stability control
light still illuminates steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
AdvanceTrac disabled could lead to an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes
when a driving condition activates the
stability system. The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and stays on
when you turn the traction control system
off.
When you turn the traction control system
off or on, a message appears in the
information display showing system status.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Vehicle modifications involving
braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction and wheel and tire size may
change the handling characteristics of the
vehicle and may adversely affect the
performance of the AdvanceTrac system.
In addition, installing any stereo
loudspeakers may interfere with and
adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system.
Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker
as far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats in
order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the AdvanceTrac sensors. Reducing
the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac
system could lead to an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. Remember that even advanced
technology cannot defy the laws of
physics. It’ s always possible to lose control
of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. Aggressive driving
on any road condition can cause you to
lose control of your vehicle increasing the
risk of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the AdvanceTrac system is
an indication that at least some of the tires
have exceeded their ability to grip the
road; this could reduce the operator’ s
ability to control the vehicle potentially
resulting in a loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
If your AdvanceTrac system activates,
SLOW DOWN. The AdvanceTrac Control system helps
you keep control of your vehicle when on
a slippery surface. The electronic stability
control portion of the system helps avoid
skids and lateral slides. The traction
control system helps avoid drive wheel
spin and loss of traction. See Using
Traction Control (page 179). Vehicle without AdvanceTrac
skidding off its intended route.
A
Vehicle with AdvanceTrac
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
B
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AA
B
BB
B

USING STABILITY CONTROL
AdvanceTrac®
The system automatically activates when
you start your vehicle. The AdvanceTrac
system cannot be completely turned off,
but the electronic stability control system
is disabled when the transmission selector
lever is in position R. You can turn off the
traction control portion of the system
independently.
See Using Traction
Control (page 179).
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When you think the vehicle has enough
space in front and behind it, or you hear a
solid tone from the parking aid
(accompanied by a touch screen display
message and a chime), bring the vehicle
to a complete stop.
When automatic steering is finished, the
touch screen displays a message and a
chime sounds, indicating that the active
park assist process is done. The driver is
responsible for checking the parking job
and making any necessary corrections
before putting the transmission in P (Park).
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature
The system can be deactivated manually
by:
•
pressing the active park assist button
• grabbing the steering wheel •
driving above approximately 50 mph
(80 km/h) for 30 seconds during an
active park search
• driving above 6 mph (10 km/h) during
automatic steering
• turning off the traction control system.
Certain vehicle conditions can also
deactivate the system, such as:
• Traction control has activated on a
slippery or loose surface.
• There is an anti-lock brake system
activation or failure.
• Something touches the steering wheel.
If a problem occurs with the system, a
warning message is displayed, followed
by a chime. Occasional system messages
may occur in normal operation. For
recurring or frequent system faults, contact
an authorized dealer to have your vehicle
serviced.
Troubleshooting the System The system does not look for a space
The traction control system may be off
The transmission is in R (Reverse); the vehicle must be moving forward to detect a
parking space
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