Lincoln-MKZ-Owner-Manual

Brakes

Battery With No Charge WARNING

Automatic release - drive away release Your vehicle automatically releases the parking brake if: • The driver door is closed. • The vehicle is accelerated. • There are no faults detected in the parking brake system. 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. The brake system warning lamp will go off to confirm that you have released the electric parking brake. Note: The electric parking brake drive away release makes starting on a hill easier. This feature releases 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.

You can manually release the electric parking brake by: 1. Switching the ignition on. 2. Pressing the brake pedal. 3. Pressing the electric parking brake switch. When you release the electric parking brake, the brake system warning lamp turns off. 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.

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.

AUTO HOLD

WARNINGS The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake. You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

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MKZ (CC9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, First Printing