Lincoln MKX (2018 year). Manual — part 9

Action

Message

Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been

programmed.

Max Number of Keys Learned

Displayed during spare key programming when not enough keys have been programmed.

Not Enough Keys Learned

Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.

Key Battery Low Replace Soon

Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys.

Could Not Program Integrated Key

Displays to inform the driver that they are exiting the vehicle and the engine is on.

Engine ON

Lane Keeping System

Action

Message

The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service

Required

The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.

Front Camera Temporarily Not Available

The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be cleaned to operate

properly.

Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen

The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Front Camera Malfunction Service

Required

Displayed when the system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.

Keep Hands on Steering Wheel

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Information Displays

Maintenance

Action

Message

Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warning

stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil Check (page 313).

Change Engine Oil Soon

Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 313).

Oil Change Required

Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

See Brake Fluid Check (page 322).

Brake Fluid Level Low

Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an

authorized 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 some

features 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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Information Displays

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 is

approaching 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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Information Displays

Park Aid

Action

Message

Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized

dealer. See Principle of Operation (page 211).

Check Front Park Aid

Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized

dealer. See Principle of Operation (page 211).

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

Action

Message

Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than
3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized

dealer.

Park Brake Engaged

The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See an

authorized 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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Information Displays

Action

Message

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 is

moving.

To Release: Press Brake and Switch

The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorized

dealer.

Park Brake Limited Function Service

Required

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

Action

Message

The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorized

dealer.

Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now

The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized

dealer.

Steering Loss Stop Safely

The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system that

requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.

Steering Assist Fault Service Required

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Information Displays

Remote Start

Action

Message

Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift button to drive the vehicle

after a remote start.

To Drive: Press Brake and Gear Shift

Button

Seats

Action

Message

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

Action

Message

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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Information Displays

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 369).

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

369).

Tire Pressure Monitor Fault

Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more

information on how the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 369). 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 207).

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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Information Displays

Transmission

Action

Message

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 Stop

Safely

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 recharging

the battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page

323).

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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Information Displays

Action

Message

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 from

park.

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 189).

Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral

Mode

Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 189).

Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged

Displays when neutral hold is active. See General Information (page 118).

Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manual

to Disable

Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting

the vehicle. See an authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake

Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle

Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting

the vehicle. See an authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use

Park 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 authorized

dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to

Park

Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to reverse. See an authorized

dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable

Service Required

See an authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select

S for Drive Service Required

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Information Displays

Action

Message

See an authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral Unavailable

Service Required

See an authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport Unavailable

Service Required

Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned off. See Towing the

Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 270).

Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off for

Towing

Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and park

button selected to deactivate. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 270).

Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake and

Select Park to Exit Neutral Tow

Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be released. See Towing the

Vehicle on Four Wheels (page 270).

Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake for

Towing

Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.

Neutral Tow Disengaged

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Information Displays

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See your
SYNC information.

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Climate Control

Left-hand temperature control.

A

Fan speed control.

B

Right-hand temperature control.

C

A/C.

D

MAX A/C.

E

Recirculated air.

F

Heated seats.

G

Climate controlled seats.

H

DUAL.

I

AUTO.

J

Power.

K

Defrost.

L

Heated rear window.

M

Left-hand Temperature Control

Adjusts the temperature setting on the
left-hand side. This control also adjusts the
right-hand side temperature when you switch
off dual zone mode.

Fan Speed Control

Adjusts the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

Right-side Temperature Control

Adjusts the temperature setting on the
right-hand side.

Note: The system may limit the maximum
difference between driver and passenger
settings. Whenever you make an adjustment
that would result in a larger difference, both
settings change together.

A/C

Press the button to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use air conditioning
with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.

Note: In certain conditions (for example,
maximum defrost), the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.

Max A/C

Press for maximum cooling. The left-hand
and right-hand settings set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the instrument
panel vents, air conditioning turns on and
the fan adjusts to the highest speed.

Recirculated Air

Press to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This
may reduce the time needed to cool the
interior (when used with A/C) and reduce
unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.

Note: Recirculated air may turn off (or
prevent you from switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.

Heated Seats

Press to cycle through the various heat
settings and off. See Heated Seats (page
161).

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Climate Control

Climate Controlled Seats

Press to cycle through the various climate
controlled seat settings and off. See Climate
Controlled Seats (page 162).

Dual

Press to switch on temperature control for
the passenger side of the vehicle. When
dual zone is off, passenger temperature
settings remain the same as the driver
settings.

Auto

Press to switch on automatic operation, then
adjust the temperature control to select the
desired temperature. Fan speed, air
distribution, air conditioning operation, and
outside or recirculated air adjust to heat or
cool the vehicle to maintain the desired
temperature. You can also switch off dual
zone mode by pressing and holding for more
than two seconds.

Power

Press to switch the system on and off. When
the system is off, it prevents outside air from
entering the vehicle.

Defrost

Press to distribute air through the windshield
air vents and de-mister. Air distribution to the
instrument panel and footwell vents turns
off. You can also use this setting to defog
and clear the windshield of a thin covering
of ice.

Heated Rear Window

Press to switch the heated rear window on
and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors
(page 148).

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.

Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.

Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.

Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.

Automatic Climate Control

Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not
necessary.

Note: The system adjusts to heat or cool the
interior to the temperature you select as
quickly as possible.

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Note: For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.

Note: If you select AUTO during cold outside
temperatures, the system directs air flow to
the windshield and side window vents. In
addition, the fan may run at a slower speed
until the engine warms up.

Note: If you select AUTO during hot
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system uses recirculated air to
maximize interior cooling. Fan speed may
also reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

1. Press AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the

desired setting.

Recommended Settings for Heating

1. Press AUTO.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

1. Press MAX A/C.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

1. Press AUTO.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather

1. Press defrost.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS

Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows.

Note: Depending on your remote start
settings, the heated windows, mirrors and
wipers may remain on after remote starting
the vehicle.

Heated Rear Window

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Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice and
fog. The heated rear window turns

off after a short period of time. Press the
button again to switch it off.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals from
the inside of the heated rear window. The
vehicle warranty does not cover damage
caused to the heated rear window grid lines.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

(If Equipped)

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

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Climate Control

Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.

Windshield Wiper De-icer

(If Equipped)

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the windshield wiper de-icer turns on.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
•

It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle and odor concentration.

•

It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.

•

It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.

You can locate the cabin air filter behind the
glove box.

Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.

Replace the filter at regular intervals.

For additional cabin air filter information, or
to replace the filter, see a qualified
technician.

REMOTE START

The system adjusts the interior temperature
depending on your chosen settings during
remote start.

You cannot adjust the climate control setting
during remote start operation. When you
switch the ignition on, the climate control
system returns to the previous settings. You
can now make adjustments.

Some features may remain on if they turn on
during remote start:
•

Driver heated seat.

•

Driver ventilated seat.

•

Heated steering wheel.

•

Heated mirrors.

•

Heated rear window.

•

Windshield wiper de-icer.

Note: If the passenger heated or ventilated
seats are on when you switch the vehicle
off, they default to the driver setting when
you switch the vehicle on.

You can adjust the default remote start
settings using the information display
controls. See Information Displays (page
118).

Automatic Settings

In hot weather, the system sets to 72°F
(22°C). The ventilated seats set to high (if
available, and if you select AUTO in the
information display).

In moderate weather, the system heats or
cools (based on pre-selected settings). The
rear defroster, heated mirrors and heated or
ventilated seats do not turn on.

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In cold weather, the system sets to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats and heated steering
wheel set to high (if available, and if you
select AUTO in the information display). The
rear defroster and heated mirrors turn on.

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