traction control LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2016 Owners Manual

Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................165
Overhead Console
.......................................165
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................166
Keyless Starting
.............................................166
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.........................167
Engine Block Heater....................................169
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle..................................171
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................177
Fuel Quality
.....................................................178
Running Out of Fuel......................................179
Refueling ...........................................................
181
Fuel Consumption.........................................183
Emission Control System
............................184 High Voltage Battery
General Information......................................187
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch........188
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
..............................190
Brakes
General Information
......................................195
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
..........................................................196
Electric Parking Brake..................................196
Hill Start Assist...............................................198
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................200
Using Traction Control................................200
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................202
Using Stability Control
................................203 Parking Aids
Principle of Operation
.................................204
Rear Parking Aid
...........................................205
Front Parking Aid
.........................................205
Active Park Assist........................................206
Rear View Camera........................................210
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
..................................214
Using Cruise Control
....................................214
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................215
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.....................................................223
Lane Keeping System
.................................224
Blind Spot Information System.................229
Steering ...........................................................
234
Pre-Collision Assist
......................................235
Drive Control
.................................................238
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................240
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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 Advance
Trac or traction control, 911 Assist or
Emergency Assist, 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. If your vehicle is equipped with a
push-button start, place the intelligent access
key fob into the backup slot. The location of
your backup slot is in another chapter. See
Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 166).
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 fob.
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Settings
Menu level 6
Menu level 5
Menu level 4
Menu level 3
Menu level 2
—
On or Off
Traction Ctrl
Driver Assist
—
On or Off
Grade Assist
—
Sport, Normal or Comfort
Drive Control
—
On or Off
Blindspot
—
On or Off
Cross Traffic
—
Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
—
On or Off
Driver Alert
Alert only, Aid only or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane keeping Sys
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
—
On or Off
EV + Mode
High, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
—
On or Off
Front Park Aid
—
On or Off
Rear Park Aid
—
On or Off
Auto Engine Off
Vehicle
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Action
Message
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 the adaptive cru\
ise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to
Activate
Displays when the vehicle speed is getting too low for adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
Adaptive Headlamps Action
Message
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorize\
d dealer as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp System See Manual
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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Action
Message
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
Park Aid Action
Message
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorizeddealer. See Principle of Operation (page 204).
Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorizeddealer.
See Principle of Operation (page 204).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
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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 342).
LOW Tire Pressure
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If \
the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact your authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 342).
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 342). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorize\
d 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 200).
Traction Control Off / On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and your vehicle has activated the \
hazard warning flashers.
Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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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 (page 110).
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.
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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 WARNINGS
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 200). Vehicle without AdvanceTrac
skidding off its intended route.
A
Vehicle with AdvanceTrac
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
B
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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 200).
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