Lincoln MKT (2019 year). Manual - part 7

GAUGES

Note: Cluster shown in standard measure –
metric clusters similar.

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Instrument Cluster

Left information display.  See
General Information (page 108).

A

Speedometer.

B

Right information display. See your
SYNC information.

C

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and indicators
alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious.  Some lamps illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure
they work.  If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective
system warning lamp for further information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control

 (If Equipped)

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The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in:  See

Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 208).

On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned on.
Turns off when the speed control system is
turned off.

Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is engaged.
Turns off when the speed control system is
disengaged.

Airbag Readiness

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If this light fails to illuminate when
you switch the ignition on,
continues to flash or remains on, it

indicates a malfunction. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer. A tone
sounds when there is a malfunction.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction.  You will continue to

have the normal braking system (without
ABS) unless the brake system warning lamp
is also illuminated.  Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction.  Switch off
all unnecessary electrical

equipment and have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.

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Instrument Cluster

Brake System Warning Light

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant

decrease in braking performance may occur.
It may take you longer to stop your vehicle.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Driving extended distances with
the parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.

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It illuminates when you engage the
parking brake and the ignition is
on.

If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving,
make sure the parking brake is disengaged. 
If the parking brake is disengaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system fault.  Have your vehicle checked
immediately.

Charging System

Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.

If it stays on when the engine is running,
there may be a malfunction with the charging
system.  Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.  This indicates a problem
with the electrical system or a related
component.

Cruise Control

 (If Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch the
system on.

See Using Cruise Control (page

207).

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a
burned out bulb.  See Changing a Bulb
(page 304).

Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible,

switch off the engine and let cool.  See
Engine Coolant Check (page 292).

Engine Oil

It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.

If it illuminates when the engine is

running this indicates a malfunction.  Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off.  Check the engine
oil level.  If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction.  Have your
vehicle checked immediately.

See Engine Oil Check (page 290).

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Instrument Cluster

Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp

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It illuminates and a chime sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.

Front Fog Lamps

Lights when you switch the front
fog lamps on.

Head Up Display

 (If Equipped)

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A red beam of lights will illuminate
on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive

cruise control and/or the collision warning
system. It will also illuminate momentarily
when you start your vehicle to make sure the
display works.

High Beam

It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the

headlamp flasher.

Liftgate Ajar

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Illuminates when you do not
completely close the liftgate.

Low Fuel Level

It will illuminate when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty.  Refuel as soon as possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It illuminates if the tire pressure in
one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure.

It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by your
authorized dealer.

Low Washer Fluid

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It will illuminate when the
windshield washer fluid is low.

Parking Lamps

It will illuminate when you switch
the parking lamps on.

Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power

Illuminates when a powertrain or
an AWD fault has been detected. 
Contact your authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If it illuminates when the engine is
running this indicates a
malfunction.  The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. 
Increased exhaust gas temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components.  Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
immediately serviced.

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Instrument Cluster

It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb and
to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.

Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 174).

Stability Control

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It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you

switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the system
will switch off. Have the system checked by
your authorized dealer immediately.  See
Using Stability Control (page 195).

Stability Control Off

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It illuminates when you switch the
system off.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Keyless Warning Alert

The horn will sound twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key and
your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle
is still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.

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Instrument Cluster

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.

We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving.

Various systems on your vehicle can be
controlled using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information is displayed in
the information display.

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This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A check
in the box indicates the feature is

enabled, and unchecked indicates the
feature is disabled.

Information Display Controls

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Information Displays

•

Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through and highlight the options
within a menu.

•

Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.

•

Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.

•

Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).

•

Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.

Main menu

From the main menu bar on the left side of
the information display, you can choose from
the following categories:

Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories and then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that category. Press
the left arrow key as needed to exit back to
the main menu.

•

Display Mode

•

Trip 1 & 2

•

Fuel Economy

•

Driver Assist

•

Settings

Display Mode

Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose
between the following display options.

Display Mode

XXX mi (km) to empty, Fuel gauge and Total odometer

Option 1

Round tachometer, Fuel gauge and Total odometer

Option 2

Round tachometer, Engine coolant temp gauge, Fuel gauge and Total odometer

Option 3

Digital speedometer, Fuel gauge and Total odometer

Option 4

Regardless of display mode chosen, when you use the SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST), the cluster will change to the round
tachometer if not already selected.

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Information Displays

XXX mi (km) to empty

Shows approximate fuel level before the fuel
tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic
and can change (raise or lower) depending
on driving style.

Fuel gauge

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is in
the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuel
pump symbol shows the fuel filler door side
of your vehicle. When the fuel level becomes
low, the level indicator will change to amber.
When the fuel level becomes critically low,
the level indicator will change to red.

Note: The fuel gauge level may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or when driving
on a slope.

Note: When a MyKey® is in use, low fuel
warnings will display earlier.

Round tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute. Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine. During SelectShift
Automatic™ transmission (SST) use, the
currently selected gear will appear in the
display.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let
the engine cool.

Trip 1 & 2

Choose between the following trip displays.

Trip 1 & 2

Trip distance

Average fuel economy

Elapsed trip time

Hold OK to Reset

Note: Press and hold OK to reset the
currently displayed trip information.

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Information Displays

Trip distance

Shows the accumulated trip distance.

Average fuel economy

Shows the average fuel economy for a given
trip.

Elapsed trip time

When you switch off your vehicle the timer
stops and restarts when you restart your
vehicle.

Fuel Economy

Use the left or right arrow buttons to choose
the desired fuel economy display.

XX. Min Fuel History

Inst. Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy

X

Instantaneous fuel usage

X

Fuel usage over a 30 minute time span

Always Present

Average fuel economy

XXX mi (km) to empty

Total odometer (lower left corner)

Press and hold the OK to reset the currently displayed fuel usage information.

Note: Press and hold OK to reset the
currently displayed fuel usage information.

Inst Fuel Economy

This display shows a visual graph of your
instantaneous fuel economy.

30 Min Fuel History

This display shows a bar chart of your fuel
history.

Driver Assist

Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose
between the following display options.

Note: Some items are optional and may not
appear.

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Information Displays

Driver Assist

Traction Control

Blindspot

High, Normal or Low

Sensitivity

Collision Warn

Cross Traffic

Adaptive or Normal

Cruise Control

Driver Alert

Driver Alert

Driver Alert Disp.

Front Park Aid

Alert, Aid or Both

Mode

Lane Keeping Sys

High, Normal or Low

Intensity

Rear Park Aid

Trailer Sway

Settings

In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices.

Note: Some items are optional and may not
appear.

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Information Displays

Settings

Sport, Normal or Comfort

Handling in D

Drive Control

Vehicle

Sport or Normal

Handling in S

Auto Engine Off

Normal or Towing

DTE Calculation

Easy Entry / Exit

Right Hand or Left Hand Traffic

Traffic Set Up

Adaptive Head Lamps

Lighting

On or Off

Auto Highbeam

Select time interval

Autolamp Delay

Autolock

Locks

Autounlock

All doors or Driver door

Remote Unlocking

Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset

Oil Life Reset

Enable Switch or Disable Switch

Power Liftgate

Auto or Last Settings

Climate Control

Remote Start

Auto Heated or Off

Seats and Wheel or Seats

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Information Displays

Settings

5, 10 or 15 minutes

Duration

System

Remote Open

Windows

Remote Close

Courtesy Wipe

Wipers

Rain Sensing

MyKeys and Admin Keys

Mykey Status

MyKey

Hold OK to Create MyKey

Create MyKey

Always On or User Selectable

911 Assist

Traction Control

Choose desired speed or off

Max Speed

Speed Minder

On or Off

Volume Limiter

Always On or User Selectable

Do Not Disturb

On or Off

MyKey Report

Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys

Clear MyKeys

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Information Displays

Settings

Miles & GAL, l/100km or km/l

Distance

Display Settings

Fuel Gauge or Fuel + Tach

Gauge Display

Choose your applicable setting - Hold OK to Set

Language

Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)

Temperature

Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if
a MyKey is set.

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Note: Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may be abbreviated or
shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have.

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Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the information
display. Other messages will be removed
automatically after a short time.

Certain messages need to be confirmed
before you can access the menus.

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Information Displays

Adaptive Cruise Control

Action

Message

A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.  See Using Adaptive Cruise

Control (page 208).

Adaptive Cruise Malfunction

Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly.  See Using Adaptive

Cruise Control (page 208).

Adaptive Cruise Not Available

The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in

front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.  See Using Adaptive Cruise

Control (page 208).

Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor

Blocked See Manual

AdvanceTrac™

Action

Message

The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.

Service AdvanceTrac

The traction control has been disabled or enabled by the driver.

AdvanceTrac Off On

Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.

Trailer Sway Reduce Speed

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Information Displays

Alarm

Action

Message

Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key

on the driver's side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering, the

ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires.  See Anti-Theft Alarm

(page 80).

Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.

Automatic Engine Shutdown

Action

Message

The engine is getting ready to shut off.

Engine Shuts Off In {seconds to shut off:#0}

Seconds

The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.

Engine Shut Off For Fuel Economy

The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to

override the shut down.

Engine Shuts Off in {seconds to shut off:#0}

Seconds Press Ok to Override

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Information Displays

AWD

Action

Message

Displays if the AWD system disables to protect itself. This may occur if you operate the vehicle

after installing the compact spare tire, if the system is overheating or if there is an issue with

another vehicle system that prevents the AWD system from operating. The AWD system resumes
normal operation and clears this message after you install the road tire and you switch the ignition

on and off, or after you allow the system to cool. If this message remains on, have a qualified

technician service your vehicle to repair other vehicle systems.

AWD OFF

Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control / Transmission / AWD light when the AWD

system is not operating properly.  See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 104). If the warning

stays illuminated or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check AWD

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