2014 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 185

Brakes Driving with a Trailer Depending on the grade and the weight of the trailer, your vehicle and trailer may roll backwards slightly when you start on a slope. To prevent this from happening, do the following: 1. Pull the switch and hold it in this position. 2. Drive your vehicle, then release the switch when you notice that the engine has developed sufficient driving force. Automatic release - drive away release Note: The driver's door must be closed and the driver's safety belt must be fastened before this feature will operate. Note: If the electric parking brake warning lamp stays illuminated, the electric parking brake will not automatically release. You must release the electric parking brake using the electric parking brake switch. Note: The engine must be running and the accelerator pedal must be pressed before the drive away release feature will operate. The brake system warning lamp will go off to confirm that the electric parking brake has been released. Note: The electric parking brake drive away release makes starting on a hill easier. This feature will release the parking brake automatically when the vehicle has sufficient drive force to move up the hill. To assure drive away release when starting uphill, press the accelerator pedal quickly. Battery With No Charge WARNING You will not be able to apply or release the electric parking brake if the battery is low or has no charge. If the battery is low or has no charge, use jumper cables and a booster battery. HILL START ASSIST WARNINGS The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake and put the vehicle in position P. You must remain in your vehicle once you have activated the system. During all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. If the engine is revved excessively, or if a malfunction is detected, the system will be deactivated. 182