Lincoln MKZ (2019 year). Manual - part 8

Alarm

Action

Message

Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry.   See Anti-Theft Alarm

(page 78).

Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.

Automatic Engine Shutdown

Action

Message

Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.

Engine Shuts Off In {seconds to shut off:#0}

Seconds

Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.

Engine Shut Off For Fuel Economy

Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering

wheel button to override the shut down.

Engine Shuts Off in {seconds to shut off:#0}

Seconds Press Ok to Override

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AWD

Action

Message

Displayed when the AWD system has been temporarily disabled to protect itself from overheating.

AWD Temporarily Disabled

Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused

by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating.

AWD OFF

The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance

with the road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool.

AWD Restored

Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/Transmission/AWD light when the AWD system
is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

AWD Malfunction Service Required

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Battery and Charging System

Action

Message

Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to

come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check Charging System

Displayed when the battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition.

Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the

electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has

recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.

Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned

Off

The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turn

your ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you restart

your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.

Turn Power Off To Save Battery

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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System

Action

Message

Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon

as possible.

Blindspot System Fault

Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as

possible.  See Blind Spot Information System (page 237).

Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked

See Manual

Displayed when the system detects a vehicle.  See Blind Spot Information System (page 237).

Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From X

Displayed when the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are

blocked.  See Blind Spot Information System (page 237).

Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked

See Manual

Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Cross Traffic System Fault

Doors and Locks

Action

Message

Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving.

X Door Ajar

Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.

Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed.

Trunk Ajar

Displays when the hood is not completely closed.

Hood Ajar

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Action

Message

Displays when the door switches have been disabled.

Switches Inhibited Security Mode

Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact your authorized dealer

as soon as possible.

Child Lock Malfunction Service Required

Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset.  See Keyless Entry (page

73).

Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}

Driver Alert

Action

Message

Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.

Driver Alert Warning Rest Now

Take a rest soon.

Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested

Fuel

Action

Message

Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

Fuel Level Low

Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

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Hill Start Assist

Action

Message

Displays when hill start assist is not available.  Contact your authorized dealer.   See Auto Hold

(page 197).

Hill Start Assist Not Available

Keys and Intelligent Access

Action

Message

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 162).

No Key Detected

Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access

key 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 your

authorized dealer for service.

Starting System Fault

Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key is programmed to the

system.

Key Program Successful

Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key has failed to be

programmed.

Key Program Failure

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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.

Vehicle is ON

Lane Keeping System

Action

Message

The system has malfunctioned. Contact your 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 your 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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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 your authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.  See General Maintenance Inform-

ation (page 509).

Change Engine Oil Soon

Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.  See General Maintenance Information (page 509).

Oil Change Required

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

See Brake Fluid Check (page 318).

Brake Fluid Level Low

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

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 your authorized dealer.

Transport / Factory Mode

Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.

See Manual

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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 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 seatbelt reminder 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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Park Aid

Action

Message

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

dealer. See Rear Parking Aid (page 205).

Check Front Park Aid

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

dealer. See Rear Parking Aid (page 205).

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

The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedal

being pressed.

To Release: Press Brake and Switch

The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed.

Perform a manual release.

Park Brake Use Switch to Release

The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release park

brake before continued driving.

Release Park Brake

The electric parking brake is not fully applied.

Park Brake Not Applied

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Action

Message

The electric parking brake is not fully released.

Park Brake Not Released

The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow service

of the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.

Park Brake Maintenance Mode

The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionality

may still be available. Contact your authorized dealer.

Park Brake Limited Function Service

Required

The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your

authorized dealer.

Park Brake Malfunction Service Now

Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2 minutes before attempting

to apply again.

Park Brake System Overheated

Power Steering

Action

Message

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

dealer.

Steering Fault Service Now

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

dealer.

Steering Loss Stop Safely

The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passive

entry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.

Steering Assist Fault Service Required

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Pre-Collision Assist

Action

Message

Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will

be disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Pre-Collision Assist Malfunction

Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility

due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor

to resolve. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor

Blocked

Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will

be disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available

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

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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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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 357).

Tire Pressure Low

Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or

continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(page 357).

Tire Pressure Monitor Fault

Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  See Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (page 357).

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 / Traction Control On

Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard are activated.

Spinout Detected Hazards Activated

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Transmission

Action

Message

See your 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 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.

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

319).

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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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 179).

Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral

Mode

Displays when neutral hold is active. See Automatic Transmission (page 179).

Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged

Displays when neutral hold is active. See General Information (page 110).

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 your 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 your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use

Park Brake to Secure Vehicle

See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required

Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to park. See your 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 your authorized

dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable

Service Required

See your authorized dealer.

SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select

S for Drive Service Required

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