2013 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 223

Driving Aids • Comfort - Provides a more relaxed driving experience, maximizing comfort. Steering effort is decreased and suspension movement is more fluid. Comfort mode is ideal when enhanced traveling comfort is desired. Normal - Delivers a balanced combination of comfortable, controlled ride and confident handling. This mode provides an engaging drive experience and a direct connection to the road without sacrificing any of the composure demanded from a luxury vehicle. Sport - Provides a sportier driving experience. Suspension stiffens, with an emphasis on handling and control. The engine responds more directly to your inputs and takes on a more powerful tone. Sport mode is intended to be used during more spirited driving. 4. Select the shift position you would like to configure, either D or S. 5. Choose from Comfort, Normal, or Sport modes as your preferred setting in D. 6. Choose from Normal or Sport modes as your preferred setting in S. Note: Lincoln Drive Control has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. Certain types of system errors will gray out the mode selections within the information display, preventing you from changing states when the gear position is changed. Other types of errors will produce a temporary message that states Drive Control Malfunction. If either condition persists for multiple key cycles, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have it checked. • • Using Lincoln Drive Control You can configure which of the Drive Control modes are active when the vehicle is in D (Drive) or in S (Sport). The configuration is retained until modified from the main menu on the information display. To change the vehicle's Drive Control settings from the main menu on the information display: 1. Choose Settings. 2. Choose Driver Assist. 3. Choose Vehicle. 221 MKZ (CC9)