Lincoln 2014 MKZ Owner's Manual page 170

WARNINGS
With the exception of emergency
conditions (for example, the brake
pedal does not work or is blocked), do not
apply the electric parking brake while the
vehicle is moving. On bends, or poor road
surfaces or weather conditions,
emergency braking can cause the vehicle
to skid out of control or off the road.
If you apply the electric parking brake
when your vehicle is moving, the brake
system warning lamp will illuminate and a
warning tone will sound. See Information
Displays (page 96).
If your vehicle speed is above 4 mph (6
km/h), the braking force is applied as long
as the switch is applied. Release or press
the switch, or press the accelerator pedal
to stop the braking force.
Releasing the electric parking brake
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You can release the electric parking brake
either manually by pressing the bottom of
the switch or automatically.
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Brakes
Manual release
If the brake system warning light
remains illuminated or flashes after
you have released the parking brake, there
could be a problem with your braking
system. Have the system checked by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
You can manually release the electric
parking brake by:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. Pressing the brake pedal.
3. Pressing the electric parking brake
switch.
When you release the electric parking
brake, the brake system warning lamp will
turn off.
Driving with a Trailer
Depending on the grade and the weight
of the trailer, your vehicle and trailer may
roll backwards slightly when you start on
a slope. To prevent this from happening,
do the following:
1. Pull the switch and hold it in this
position.
2. Drive your vehicle, then release the
switch when you notice that the engine
has developed sufficient driving force.
Automatic release - drive away release
Your vehicle will automatically release the
parking brake if:
• The driver door is closed.
• The driver safety belt is fastened.
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