Lincoln-MKT-Owner-Manual

All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

All-Wheel Drive Messages

AWD Messages

Action / Description

AWD OFF

Displays if the AWD system disables to protect itself. This may occur if you operate the vehicle after installing the compact spare tire, if the system is overheating or if there is an issue with another vehicle system that prevents the AWD system from operating. The AWD system resumes normal operation and clears this message after you install the road tire and you switch the ignition on and off, or after you allow the system to cool. If this message remains on, have a qualified technician service your vehicle to repair other vehicle systems. Displayed in conjunction with the powertrain malfunction/reduced power light when the system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check AWD

AWD OFF message in the information display. If there is an AWD OFF message in the information display from using a non-full sized spare tire, this indicator should turn off after reinstalling the repaired or replaced normal road tire and cycling the ignition off and on. It is recommended to reinstall the repaired or replaced road tire as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between

the front and rear axles (for example, 17 inch low profile tires on the front axle and 22 inch high profile tires on the rear axle) could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system.

Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires A spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided should never be used. The AWD system may disable automatically and enter front-wheel drive only mode to protect driveline components if a non-full sized tire is installed. This condition may display an

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MKT (TP4) , enUSA, Edition date: 201703, First Printing