2008 Lincoln MKZ Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 185

Driving TRACTION CONTROL™ The Traction Control™ system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle, especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads and gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction in these conditions. During Traction Control™ operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment, and the engine may not "rev-up" when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control™ event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. The Traction Control™ switch is located on the instrument panel. The Traction Control™ system will automatically turn on every time the ignition is turned off and on. The Traction Control™ system should normally be left on. If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control™ system off by pressing the switch on the instrument panel. Switching the Traction Control™ system off may allow excess wheel spin to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. When the Traction Control™ system is off, an indicator light will illuminate and will remain on until the system is turned back on or the ignition is turned off and on. Remember to switch the Traction Control™ system back on once the vehicle is no longer stuck. 185 2008 MKZ (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)