Lincoln 2017 MKZ HYBRID Owner's Manual page 109

Note: If your vehicle detects certain faults,
it will not allow you to operate the
accelerator pedal. If this happens, press the
brake pedal and release it. This will activate
limp home vehicle operation. In limp home
vehicle operation, your vehicle will
accelerate in a controlled manner up to a
maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on a
flat surface. If you apply the brake pedal or
move the transmission to neutral (N) you can
override your vehicle s acceleration.
Ready to Drive
Lights when you switch on your
vehicle and it is ready to drive. A
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corresponding message may
display stating ready to drive.
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Instrument Cluster
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon indicator
light stays illuminated after the
engine is started, it indicates that
the On Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has
detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer to On board
diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling
chapter for more information about servicing
your vehicle. See Emission Control System
(page 184).
If the light is blinking, the engine is misfiring.
This could damage your catalytic converter.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
Note: If your engine is misfiring, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter or other vehicle
components.
The service engine soon indicator lights
when the you first switch on your vehicle,
prior to engine start, to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
inspection maintenance testing.
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Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine cranks, then turn
itself off if no malfunctions are present.
However, if after 15 seconds the service
engine soon light blinks eight times, it means
that the vehicle is not ready for inspection
maintenance testing. See Emission Control
System (page 184).
Stability Control
Flashes when the system is active.
If it stays lit or does not light when
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you switch on the ignition, this
indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction
the system will switch off. Have an authorized
dealer check the system immediately. See
Using Stability Control (page 204).
Stability Control Off
Lights when you switch the system
off. It will go out when you switch
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the system back on or when you
switch off the ignition. See Using Stability
Control (page 204).