2015 Lincoln MKS Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 147
2015 Lincoln MKS Manual
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All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel) the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver changes (steering, acceleration or braking). Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes. After the engine restarts and the AWD system has adequately cooled, the AWD Off message turns off and normal AWD function returns. In the event you do not stop the engine, the AWD Off message turns off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. When driving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use a low gear when possible. Low gear operation maximizes the engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution. Mud and Water If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. Traction or brake capability may be limited. When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. • • Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid excessive wheel slip. Do not drive your vehicle in deep sand for an extended period of time. This could cause the AWD system to overheat and default to front-wheel drive. If this occurs AWD Off displays in the Information Display. To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location E142667 Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying improves when you move your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. 144 MKS (), enUSA