2013 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 222

Driving Aids A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander or pull. Adaptive Learning The EPS system adaptive learning helps correct for road irregularities and improves overall handling and steering feel. It communicates with the vehicle's brake system to help operate advanced stability control and accident avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the vehicle must be driven a short distance before the strategy is relearned and all systems are reactivated. • Continuously Controlled Damping dynamically adjusts the shock absorbers stiffness in real time to match the road surface and driver inputs. Vehicle motion (roll, pitch, bounce), suspension position, vehicle loading, vehicle speed, road conditions, and steering are continuously monitored to adjust the suspension damping for optimal vehicle control. Electronically Power-Assisted Steering adjusts steering effort and feel based on vehicle speed and your inputs Active Noise Control utilizes vehicle electronics to enhance the acoustic experience Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control maintain vehicle control in adverse conditions or high performance driving Electronic Throttle Control which enhances the powertrain response to your inputs • • • DRIVE CONTROL LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL Lincoln Drive Control delivers the Lincoln driving experience through a suite of sophisticated electronic vehicle systems. These systems continuously monitor both 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: • These systems have a range of modes which you can choose from in order to customize your ideal driving experience: 220 MKZ (CC9)