Lincoln MKC (2019 year). Manual - part 15

Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.

Adaptive Learning

The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with the
brake system to help operate advanced
stability control and accident avoidance
systems. Additionally, whenever the battery
is disconnected or a new battery installed,
you must drive your vehicle a short distance
before the system relearns the strategy and
reactivates all systems.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

 (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

You are responsible for controlling your
vehicle at all times. The system is

designed to be an aid and does not relieve
you of your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

The system does not detect vehicles
that are driving in a different direction,

pedestrians at night, cyclists or animals.
Failure to take care may result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, serious personal
injury or death.

The system does not operate during
hard acceleration or steering. Failure

to take care may lead to a crash or personal
injury.

WARNINGS

The system may fail or operate with
reduced function during cold and

severe weather conditions. Snow, ice, rain,
spray and fog can adversely affect the
system. Keep the front camera and radar free
of snow and ice. Failure to take care may
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.

In situations where the vehicle camera
has limited detection capability, this

may reduce system performance. These
situations include but are not limited to direct
or low sunlight, vehicles at night without tail
lights, unconventional vehicle types,
pedestrians with complex backgrounds,
running pedestrians, partly obscured
pedestrians, or pedestrians that the system
cannot distinguish from a group. Failure to
take care may result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

The system cannot help prevent all
crashes. Do not rely on this system to

replace driver judgment and the need to
maintain a safe distance and speed.

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Driving Aids

Using the Pre-Collision Assist System

The system is active at speeds above
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and pedestrian
detection is active at speeds up to 50 mph
(80 km/h).

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If your vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian
within your driving path, the system is
designed to provide three levels of
functionality:

1. Alert

2. Brake Support

3. Active Braking

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Alert: When activated, a flashing visual
warning displays and an audible warning
chime sounds.

Brake Support: Assists the driver in reducing
collision speed by preparing the brake
system for rapid braking. Brake support does
not automatically activate the brakes, but if
the brake pedal is pressed even lightly by
the driver, brake support could add
additional braking up to full force.

Active Braking: Active braking may activate
if the system determines that a collision is
imminent. The system may help the driver
reduce impact damage or avoid the crash
completely.

Note: If you perceive Pre-Collision Assist
alerts as being too frequent or disturbing,
then you can reduce the alert sensitivity,
though the manufacturer recommends using
the highest sensitivity setting where possible.
Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer
and later system warnings.

Distance Indication and Alert

Distance indication and alert is a function
that provides you with a graphical indication
of the time gap to other preceding vehicles
traveling in the same direction. The distance
indication and alert screen in the information
display shows one of the following graphics.

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If the time gap to a preceding vehicle is
small, a red visual indication displays.

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Note: Distance indication and alert
deactivates and the graphics do not display
when adaptive cruise control is active.

Time Gap

Distance Gap

Graphics

Sensitivity

Speed

>0.9sec

>82 ft (25 m)

Grey

Normal

62 mph (100 km/h)

between 0.6sec and

0.9sec

56–82 ft (17–25 m)

Yellow

Normal

62 mph (100 km/h)

<0.6sec

<56 ft (17 m)

Red

Normal

62 mph (100 km/h)

Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings

You can adjust the alert and distance alert
sensitivity to one of three possible settings
by using the information display control. See
General Information (page 108).

You can switch the distance alert and
indication function off by using the
information display controls. See General
Information (page 108).

If required, you can switch active braking off
using the information display control. See
General Information (page 108).

Note: Active braking automatically turns on
every time you switch the ignition on.

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Blocked Sensors

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If a message regarding a blocked sensor or
camera appears in the information display,
the radar signals or camera images are
obstructed. The radar sensor is located
behind a fascia cover near the driver side of
the lower grille. With an obstructed radar,
the Pre-Collision Assist system does not
function and cannot detect a vehicle ahead.
With the front camera obstructed, the
Pre-Collision Assist system does not respond
to pedestrians or stationary vehicles and the
system performance on moving vehicles
reduces. The following table lists possible
causes and actions for when this message
displays.

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Action

Cause

Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object

causing the obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some

way.

Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect

that there is no obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains

in the display.

The Pre-Collision Assist system is temporarily disabled. Pre-Collision

Assist should automatically reactivate a short time after the weather

conditions improve.

Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering with the radar signals.

The Pre-Collision Assist system is temporarily disabled. Pre-Collision

Assist should automatically reactivate a short time after the weather

conditions improve.

Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere

with the radar signals.

Contact an authorized dealer to have the radar checked for proper

coverage and operation.

Radar is out of alignment due to a front end impact.

Clean the outside of the windshield in front of the camera.

The windshield in front of the camera is dirty or obstructed in some

way.

Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the camera to detect

that there is no obstruction.

The windshield in front of the camera is clean but the message remains

in the display.

Note: Proper system operation requires a
clear view of the road by the camera. Have
any windshield damage in the area of the
camera's field of view repaired.

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Note: If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs, the radar sensing
zone may change. This could cause missed
or false vehicle detections. Contact an
authorized dealer to have the radar checked
for proper coverage and operation.

Note: If your vehicle detects excessive heat
at the camera or a potential misalignment
condition, a message may display in the
information display indicating temporary
sensor unavailability. This message
deactivates automatically when operational
conditions are correct. For example, when
the ambient temperature around the sensor
decreases or the sensor automatically
recalibrates.

DRIVE CONTROL

 (If Equipped)

Lincoln Drive Control

Lincoln Drive Control delivers the Lincoln
driving experience through a suite of
sophisticated electronic vehicle systems.
These systems continuously monitor your
driving inputs and the road conditions to
optimize ride comfort, steering, handling,

powertrain response and sound. You can
preset your preferences for these systems
within the information display. Lincoln Drive
Control will respond to your preferences
based on what gear position you select. This
provides a single location to control multiple
systems performance settings.

Lincoln Drive Control consists of the
following systems:
•

Adaptive suspension dynamically adjusts
the shock absorbers stiffness in real time
to match the road surface and driver
inputs. This system continuously monitors
your vehicle’s motion, suspension
position, load, speed, road conditions
and steering to adjust the suspension
damping for optimal vehicle control.

•

Electronically power-assisted steering
adjusts steering effort and feel based on
your vehicle speed and your inputs.

•

Active noise control utilizes your vehicle
electronics to enhance the acoustic
experience.

•

Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control in
adverse conditions or high performance
driving.

•

Electronic throttle control enhances the
powertrain response to your inputs.

Using Lincoln Drive Control

You can configure which of the drive control
modes are active when your vehicle is in
drive (D) or sport (S). The configuration
remains active until modified from the main
menu on the information display.

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These systems have a range of modes which
you can choose from in order to customize
your ideal driving experience:
•

Comfort – Provides a more relaxed
driving experience, maximizing comfort.
Your steering effort decreases and the
suspension movement is more fluid.
Comfort mode is ideal when you desire
enhanced traveling comfort.

•

Normal – Delivers a balanced
combination of comfortable, controlled
ride and confident handling. This mode
provides an engaging drive experience
and a direct connection to the road
without sacrificing any of the composure
demanded from a luxury vehicle.

•

Sport – Provides a sportier driving
experience. The suspension stiffens, with
an emphasis on handling and control.
The engine responds more directly to
your inputs and takes on a more powerful
tone. Sport mode is ideal for use during
more spirited driving.

You can change your vehicle's Drive Control
settings from the menu on the display
screen.  See General Information (page 108).

Note: Not all settings may be available.

Note: Lincoln Drive Control has diagnostic
checks that continuously monitor the system
to ensure proper operation. Certain types of
system errors gray out the mode selections
within the information display, preventing
you from changing states when the gear
position is changed. Other types of errors
produce a temporary message in the
information display. See Information
Messages (page 113).  If either condition
persists for multiple key cycles, see an
authorized dealer.

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REAR UNDER FLOOR STORAGE

Cargo Management System

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The system is located in the floor of the
cargo area. Lift the handle to open.

LUGGAGE COVERS

 (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Make sure that the posts are properly
latched in mounting features. The

cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or
accident if it is not securely installed.

WARNINGS

Do not place any objects on the cargo
area shade. They may obstruct your

vision or strike occupants of your vehicle in
a sudden stop or crash.

Use the cargo shade to cover items in the
cargo area of your vehicle.

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Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the
mounting features located behind the rear
seat on the rear trim panels to install the
cargo shade.

To operate the cargo shade:

1. Pull the rear edge of the cargo shade

rearward.

2. Secure both ends of the support rod into

the retention slots located on the rear
quarter trim panels.

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS

WARNING

When loading the roof racks, we
recommend you evenly distribute the

load, as well as maintain a low center of
gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher centers
of gravity, may handle differently than
unloaded vehicles. Take extra precautions,
such as slower speeds and increased
stopping distance, when driving a heavily
loaded vehicle.

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The maximum recommended load is 50 lb
(22 kg) for vehicles with a panoramic roof,
and 80 lb (36 kg) for vehicles without a
panoramic roof. For vehicles with adaptive
suspension, the maximum recommended
load is 80 lb (36 kg), regardless of roof type.
Evenly distribute the load on the roof rack.

Note:  Never place loads directly on the roof
panel.  The intended design of the roof panel
is not to directly carry a load.

Make sure that you securely fasten the load. 
Check the tightness of the load before
driving and at each fuel stop.

LOAD LIMIT

Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer

This section guides you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, trailer, or both.
Keep your loaded vehicle weight within
its design rating capability, with or
without a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return of
vehicle design performance. Before you
load your vehicle, become familiar with
the following terms for determining your
vehicle’s weight rating, with or without
a trailer, from the vehicle’s Tire and
Loading Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label.

Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:

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Payload

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PAYLOAD

Payload is the combined weight of cargo
and passengers that your vehicle is
carrying. The maximum payload for your
vehicle appears on the Tire and Loading
label. The label is either on the B-pillar
or the edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and Canada
may not have a tire and loading label.
Look for “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg OR XXX lb” for
maximum payload. The payload listed
on the Tire and Loading Information
label is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly plant. If

you install any additional equipment on
your vehicle, you must determine the
new payload. Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed on
the Tire and Loading label. When towing,
trailer tongue weight or king pin weight
is also part of payload.

WARNING

The appropriate loading capacity
of your vehicle can be limited

either by volume capacity (how much
space is available) or by payload
capacity (how much weight the vehicle
should carry). Once you have reached
the maximum payload of your vehicle,
do not add more cargo, even if there is
space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle can
contribute to loss of vehicle control and
vehicle rollover.

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

GAWR is the maximum allowable weight
that a single axle (front or rear) can carry.
These numbers are on the Safety
Compliance Certification label. The label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.

The total load on each axle must never
exceed its Gross Axle Weight Rating.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

GVWR is the maximum allowable weight
of the fully loaded vehicle. This includes
all options, equipment, passengers and
cargo. It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label. The label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.

The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:

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WARNING

Exceeding the Safety Compliance
Certification label vehicle weight

rating limits could result in substandard
vehicle handling or performance, engine,
transmission and/or structural damage,
serious damage to the vehicle, loss of
control and personal injury.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight

Maximum loaded trailer weight is the
highest possible weight of a fully loaded
trailer the vehicle can tow. Consult an
authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer
Towing Guide available at an authorized
dealer) for more detailed information.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating)

GCWR is the maximum allowable weight
of the vehicle and the loaded trailer,
including all cargo and passengers, that
the vehicle can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle’s braking system is rated for
operation at Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating, not at Gross Combined Weight
Rating.) Separate functional brakes
should be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the Gross
Combined Weight of the towing vehicle
plus the trailer exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating of the towing vehicle.

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The gross combined weight must never
exceed the Gross Combined Weight
Rating.

Note:  For trailer towing information
refer to the RV and Trailer Towing Guide
available at an authorized dealer.

WARNINGS

Do not exceed the GVWR or the
GAWR specified on the Safety

Compliance Certification label.

Do not use replacement tires with
lower load carrying capacities than

the original tires because they may
lower your vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires with a
higher limit than the original tires do not
increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.

Exceeding any vehicle weight
rating limitation could result in

serious damage to your vehicle,
personal injury or both.

Steps for determining the correct load
limit:

1. Locate the statement "The combined

weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lb." on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of

the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb.
and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)

5. Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.

Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity

Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is
there enough load capacity to carry you,
four of your friends and all the golf bags?
You and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and the golf
bags weigh approximately 30 pounds
(13.5 kilograms) each. The calculation
would be: 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) =

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1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you
have enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends and your
golf bags. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (5 x 99
kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 -
495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You and one of your friends
decide to pick up cement from the local
home improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for the
past two years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded
down, you have room for twelve
100-pound (45-kilogram) bags of
cement. Do you have enough load
capacity to transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each weigh
220 pounds (99 kilograms), the
calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) -
(12 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240
pounds. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much
weight. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99

kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = 635 -
198 - 540 = -103 kilograms. You will need
to reduce the load weight by at least
240 pounds (104 kilograms). If you
remove three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load calculation
would be:1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) =
1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 pounds. Now you
have the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In metric
units, the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (2 x 99 kilograms) - (9 x 45
kilograms) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32
kilograms.

The above calculations also assume that
the loads are positioned in your vehicle
in a manner that does not overload the
front or the rear gross axle weight rating
specified for your vehicle on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.

Special Loading Instructions for
Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-
type Vehicles

WARNING

Loaded vehicles may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles.

Take extra precautions, such as slower
speeds and increased stopping
distance, when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle.

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TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGS

Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended gross

trailer weight exceeds the limit of your
vehicle and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.

Do not exceed the GVWR or the
GAWR specified on the certification

label.

Note:  See Recommended Towing
Weights (page 245).

Your vehicle may have electrical items,
such as fuses or relays, related to
towing.  See Fuses (page 267).

Your vehicle's load capacity designation
is by weight, not by volume, so you
cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading a vehicle or trailer.

Towing a trailer places an extra load on
your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,

brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect
these components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation.

Load Placement

To help minimize how trailer movement
affects your vehicle when driving:
•

Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor.

•

Load the heaviest items centered
between the left and right side trailer
tires.

•

Load the heaviest items above the
trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not
allow the final trailer tongue weight
to go above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.

•

Select a ball mount with the correct
rise or drop and load capacity. When
both the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly angled
down toward your vehicle, when
viewed from the side.

When driving with a trailer or payload, a
slight takeoff vibration or shudder may
be present due to the increased payload
weight. Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting your
vehicle up for towing is located in
another chapter of this manual.  See

Load Limit (page 239).

You can also find information in the RV
& Trailer Towing Guide available at your
authorized dealer, or online.

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RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online

http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/

Website

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

 (If Equipped)

WARNING

Turning off trailer sway control
increases the risk of loss of vehicle

control, serious injury or death. Ford does
not recommend disabling this feature except
in situations where speed reduction may be
detrimental (such as hill climbing), the driver
has significant trailer towing experience, and
can control trailer sway and maintain safe
operation.

Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it when it begins.

Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.

Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed
is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.

The system applies the brakes to the
individual wheels and reduces engine torque
to aid vehicle stability.  If the trailer begins
to sway, the stability control warning lamp
flashes and a message appears in the
information display.  See Information
Messages (page 113).   Slow your vehicle
down, pull safely to the side of the road and
check for correct load distribution.

You can switch this feature off in the
information display.  When you switch the
ignition on, the system automatically turns
on.

RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS

Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight
for your vehicle configuration listed in
the chart below.

Note: Be sure to take into consideration
trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 20
feet

2

 (1.86 meters

2

) if your vehicle is not

equipped with a towing package or 30
feet

2

 (2.79 meters

2

) if your vehicle is

equipped with a towing package.

Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1,000 ft (300 m) starting at the

1,000 ft (300 m) elevation point.

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Note: Certain states require electric
trailer brakes for trailers over a specified
weight. Be sure to check state
regulations for this specified weight. The
maximum trailer weights listed may be
limited to this specified weight, as the
vehicle’s electrical system may not
include the wiring connector needed to
activate electric trailer brakes.

Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided
the maximum trailer weight is less than
or equal to the maximum trailer weight
listed for your vehicle configuration on
the following chart.

Maximum trailer weight

1

Maximum GCWR

Powertrain

2000 lb (907 kg)

6220 lb (2821 kg)

2.0L GTDI FWD

2

2000 lb (907 kg)

6400 lb (2903 kg)

2.0L GTDI AWD

2

2000 lb (907 kg)

6420 lb (2912 kg)

2.3L GTDI AWD

2

3000 lb (1361 kg)

7220 lb (3275 kg)

2.0L GTDI FWD

3

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