2008 Lincoln MKZ Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 184

Driving Even when the ABS is disabled and the ABS light is on, normal braking is still effective. If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately. Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle's stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance and does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes. Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible. ! P BRAKE 2 1 The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released. ! P BRAKE To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up slightly, then push the handle down. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 184 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)