Essential Information; Technology - Lincoln MKT 2019 Quick Reference Manual

Technology

Rear Parking Aid For more information and system operation,
please see the Transmission chapter of your
This system sounds a warning tone if there is an
Owner's Manual.
obstacle near the vehicle's rear bumper when the
vehicle is in reverse (R) and is traveling less than
Collision Warning System*
3 mph (5 km/h). The warning tone increases in
frequency as the object gets closer.
Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch
where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner's Manual for safety information,
more details and system limitations.
SelectShift® Automatic Transmission This system is designed to alert you of certain collision
risks. The system's sensor detects your vehicle's
With SelectShift automatic transmission, you
rapid approach to other vehicles traveling in the same
can use the paddles on your steering wheel or
direction as your vehicle. When your vehicle rapidly
gearshift to change gears without a clutch.
approaches another vehicle, a red warning light
Pull the (+) paddle on the steering wheel flashes and a tone sounds. The brake support system
or push the (+) button on the gearshift assists you in reducing any collision speed by pre-
lever to activate SelectShift. charging the brakes. If the risk of collision continues
to increase after the audio-visual warning, the brake
To change gears with gearshift lever controls:
support prepares the brake system for rapid braking.
Push the toggle switch (+) to upshift.
The system does not automatically activate the
brakes, but if the brake pedal is pressed even lightly,
Push the toggle switch (–) to downshift.
the brakes apply full stopping power.
To change gears with steering wheel paddles:
You can adjust the warning system's sensitivity
Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
through your information display. See the Driving
Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.
Aids chapter in your Owner's Manual for details.
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Lane Keeping System*
When you switch the system on and the system
detects an unintentional drift out of your lane is
likely to occur, the system notifies or assists you
to stay in your lane through the steering system
and information display. Depending on the feature
operation mode you select, the system provides a
warning by vibrating the steering wheel (Alert Mode)
or a steering assistance (Aid Mode) by gently counter
steering your vehicle back into the lane. The system
can also provide both warning ( vibrating the steering
wheel) and steering assistance (gently counter
steering your vehicle back into the lane) while
Aid+Alert mode is selected.
You can switch the system on or off by pressing the
button on the center console.
Refer to the Driving Aids chapter of your Owner's
Manual for system operation and limitations.
*if equipped

Essential Information

Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel Info Rear Window Buffeting
Your vehicle has an 18.6 gallon (70.4 liter) fuel You may hear a pulsing noise when just one of the
tank capacity. We recommend regular unleaded windows is open. Lower the opposite window slightly
gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating to reduce this noise.
of 87. To provide improved performance, we
Press the control to open the window. Lift the control
recommend premium fuel for severe duty usage
to close the window.
such as trailer towing. Use only UNLEADED fuel
Location of Spare Tire and Tools
or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of
15% ethanol and a minimum octane rating of 87.
Your spare tire and tools are under the carpeted
floor panel located in the rear of the vehicle. If the
Do not use any other fuel because it could
third-row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need
damage or impair the emission control system.
to unstow it to access the spare tire. A dissimilar
Towing Your Vehicle
spare tire is designed for emergency use only
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any and should be replaced as soon as possible. For
other vehicle may be limited. Refer to complete details on changing your tire, refer to the
the Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner's Manual.
section in the Towing chapter of your
Owner's Manual for more information.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
When one or more of your tires are under-inflated,
your vehicle turns on the low tire pressure
warning light in the instrument cluster. If this
happens, stop and check your tires as soon as
possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure.
Refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter of your
Owner's Manual for more information.
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