Lincoln 2013 MKZ Owner's Manual page 111

AWD
Message
AWD Temporarily
Disabled
AWD Off
AWD Restored
AWD Malfunction
Service Required
Information Displays
Displayed when the AWD system has been temporarily
disabled to protect itself from overheating.
Displayed when the AWD system has been automatic-
ally disabled to protect itself. This is caused by oper-
ating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed
or if the system is overheating.
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
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
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