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2020 Lincoln MKZ Owners Manual - Information messages



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.

Information Display Buttons

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.

ACTIVE PARK

 

Message   Action  

Active Park Fault

Displayed when the system needs service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

 

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

 

Message   Action  

Adaptive Cruise Malfunction

Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.   See   Using Adaptive Cruise Control.   

Adaptive Cruise Not Available

Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly.   See   Using Adaptive Cruise Control.   

Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual

Displayed when 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.   

Normal Cruise Active Automatic Braking Turned Off

Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.  

Front Sensor Not Aligned

Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.  

Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control

Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.  

Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to Activate

Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.  

Adaptive Cruise Shift Down

Displays when the adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance and the driver needs to shift the transmission into a lower gear.  

 

ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS

 

Message   Action  

Check Headlamp System See Manual

Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

 

ADVANCETRAC™

 

Message   Action  

Service AdvanceTrac

Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.  
AdvanceTrac Off On   Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the driver.  

 

AIRBAG

 

Message   Action  

Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove Objects Near Passenger Seat

Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.  

 

ALARM

 

Message   Action  

Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.

Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry.See   Anti-Theft Alarm.   

 

AUTOMATIC ENGINE SHUTDOWN

 

Message   Action  

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

Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.  

Engine Shut Off For Fuel Economy

Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.  

Engine Shuts Off in {seconds to shut off:#0} Seconds Press Ok to Override

Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down.  

 

AWD

 

Message   Action  

AWD Temporarily Disabled

Displayed when the AWD system has been temporarily disabled to protect itself from overheating.  

AWD OFF

Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating.  

AWD Restored

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 cool.  

AWD Malfunction Service Required

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 possible.  

 

BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM

 

Message   Action  

Check Charging System

Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned Off

Displayed when the battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.  

Turn Power Off To Save Battery

The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.  

Battery State of Charge Low

The battery management system determines that the 12V battery is at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge the battery or charge the battery using an aftermarket battery charger. This message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.  

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION AND CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT SYSTEM

Message   Action  

Blindspot System Fault

Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual

Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.   See   Blind Spot Information System.   
Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From X   Displayed when the system detects a vehicle.   See   Blind Spot Information System.   

Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual

Displayed when the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.   See   Blind Spot Information System.   

Cross Traffic System Fault

Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

 

DOORS AND LOCKS

 

Message   Action  
X Door Ajar   Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving.  
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.  

Trunk Ajar

Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed.  

Hood Ajar

Displays when the hood is not completely closed.  

Switches Inhibited Security Mode

Displays when the door switches have been disabled.  

Child Lock Malfunction Service Required

Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the child locks. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

Factory Keypad Code {X X X X X}

Displays the factory keypad code after the keypad has been reset.   See   Keyless Entry.   

 

DRIVER ALERT

 

Message   Action  

Driver Alert Warning Rest Now

Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.  

Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested

Take a rest soon.  

 

FUEL

 

Message   Action  

Fuel Level Low

Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.  

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.  

 

HILL START ASSIST

 

Message   Action  

Hill Start Assist Not Available

Displays when hill start assist is not available.Contact your authorized dealer.  

 

KEYS AND INTELLIGENT ACCESS

 

Message   Action  

To START Press Brake

Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.  

No Key Detected

Displayed if the key is not detected by the system.   See   Keyless Starting.   

Restart Now or Key is Needed

Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an Intelligent Access key is not detected inside the vehicle.  
Run Power Active   Displayed when the vehicle is in the run ignition state.  

Starting System Fault

This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for service.  

Key Program Successful

Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key is programmed to the system.  

Key Program Failure

Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key has failed to be programmed.  

Max Number of Keys Learned

Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been programmed.  

Not Enough Keys Learned

Displayed during spare key programming when not enough keys have been programmed.  

Key Battery Low Replace Soon

Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.  

Could Not Program Integrated Key

Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys.  

Vehicle is ON

Displays to inform the driver that they are exiting the vehicle and the engine is on.  

 

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

 

Message   Action  

Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service Required

The system has malfunctioned. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

Front Camera Temporarily Not Available

The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.  

Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen

The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be cleaned to operate properly.  

Front Camera Malfunction Service Required

The system has malfunctioned. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

Keep Hands on Steering Wheel

Displayed when the system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.  

 

MAINTENANCE

 

Message   Action  

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

Change Engine Oil Soon

Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.  

Oil Change Required

Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.  

Brake Fluid Level Low

Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.  See   Brake Fluid Check.   

Check Brake System

Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.  

Engine Coolant Over Temperature

Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.  

Washer Fluid Level Low

Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.  

Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp

Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to help reduce high coolant temperatures.  
Transport / Factory Mode   Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may not allow some features to operate properly. See your authorized dealer.  

See Manual

Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.  

 

MYKEY

 

Message   Action  

MyKey not Created

Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot be programmed.  

MyKey Active Drive Safely

Displays when MyKey is active.  
Speed Limited to XX MPH/km/h   Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.  

Near Vehicle Top Speed

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).  

Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey Setting

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.  

Check Speed Drive Safely

Displays when MyKey is active.  

Buckle Up to Unmute Audio

Displays when a MyKey is in use and seatbelt reminder is activated.  

AdvanceTrac On - MyKey Setting

Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated.  

Traction Control On - MyKey Setting

Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control is activated.  

MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated

Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.  

Lane Keeping Alert On MyKey Setting

Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.  

 

PARK AID

 

Message   Action  

Check Front Park Aid

Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.  See   Principle of Operation.   

Check Rear Park Aid

Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.  See   Principle of Operation.   

Front Park Aid On Off

Displays the park aid status.  

Rear Park Aid On Off

Displays the park aid status.  

 

PARK BRAKE

 

Message   Action  

To Release: Press Brake and Switch

The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedal being pressed.  

Park Brake Use Switch to Release

The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed. Perform a manual release.  

Release Park Brake

The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release park brake before continued driving.  

Park Brake Not Applied

The electric parking brake is not fully applied.  

Park Brake Not Released

The electric parking brake is not fully released.  

Park Brake Maintenance Mode

The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.  

Park Brake Limited Function Service Required

The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionality may still be available. Contact your authorized dealer.  

Park Brake Malfunction Service Now

The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.  

Park Brake System Overheated

Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2 minutes before attempting to apply again.  

 

POWER STEERING

 

Message   Action  

Steering Fault Service Now

The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See your authorized dealer.  

Steering Loss Stop Safely

The power steering system is not working.Stop the vehicle in a safe place.Contact your authorized dealer.  

Steering Assist Fault Service Required

The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.  

 

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

 

Message   Action  
Pre-Collision Assist Malfunction   Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor Blocked

Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available

Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.  

 

REMOTE START

 

Message   Action  
To Drive: Press Brake and Gear Shift Button   Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift button to drive the vehicle after a remote start.  

 

SEATS

 

Message   Action  

Memory Recall Not Permitted While Driving

Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.  

Memory {0} Saved

Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.  

 

STARTING SYSTEM

 

Message   Action  

To START Press Brake

Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.  

Cranking Time Exceeded

Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start the vehicle.  

Engine Start Pending Please Wait

Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.  

Pending Start Cancelled

Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.  

 

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

 

Message   Action  

Tire Pressure Low

Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure.   See   Tire Pressure Monitoring System.   

Tire Pressure Monitor Fault

Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer.  See   Tire Pressure Monitoring System.   

Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.   See   Tire Pressure Monitoring System.   

 

TRACTION CONTROL

 

Message   Action  
Traction Control Off / Traction Control On   Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on.   See   Using Traction Control.   

Spinout Detected Hazards Activated

Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard are activated.  

 

TRANSMISSION

 

Message   Action  

Transmission Malfunction Service Now

See your authorized dealer.  

Transmission Overheating Stop Safely

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.  

Transmission Over Temperature Stop Safely

The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.  

Transmission Service Required

See your authorized dealer.  

Transmission Too Hot Press Brake

Transmission is getting hot.Stop to let it cool.  

Transmission Limited Function See Manual

Displays when the transmission has overheated and has limited functionality.  

Transmission Warming Up Please Wait

Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.  

Transmission Not in Park

A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical after reconnecting or recharging the battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode.   See   Changing the 12V Battery.   

Transmission Adjusted

Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.  

Transmission AdaptMode

Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.  

Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On

Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.  

Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off

Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.  
Invalid Gear Selection   Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.  

Press Brake Pedal

Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.  
Depress Brake to Shift from Park   Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enable the transmission to shift from park.  
Press N again to Enter Stay in Neutral Mode   Displays when the neutral button N needs to be pressed again to enter neutral hold.  See   Automatic Transmission.   
Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged   Displays when neutral hold is active.  See   Automatic Transmission.   
Stay in Neutral Tow Engaged See Manual to Disable   Displays when neutral hold is active.  See   General Information.   
SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle   Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Cannot Shift Trans Use Park Brake to Secure Vehicle   Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required   See your authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to Park   Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to park. See your authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable Service Required   Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shifting to reverse. See your authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select S for Drive Service Required   See your authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral Unavailable Service Required   See your authorized dealer.  
SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport Unavailable Service Required   See your authorized dealer.  
Neutral Tow Engaged Turn Ignition Off for Towing   Displays when neutral tow is active and the ignition needs to be turned off.  See   Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.   
Neutral Tow Engaged Depress Brake and Select Park to Exit Neutral Tow   Displays while attempting to exit neutral tow. The brake pedal needs to be depressed and park button selected to deactivate.  See   Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.   
Neutral Tow Remove Park Brake for Towing   Displays when neutral tow is active and the park brake needs to be released.  See   Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.   
Neutral Tow Disengaged   Displays when neutral tow has been deactivated.

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