Lincoln MKZ (2012) [210/344] Driving

The AdvanceTrac威 system includes

one of these stability control switches

located on the instrument panel.

The stability control light and the

stability control off light located in

the instrument cluster will illuminate

temporarily during start-up as part of

a normal system self-check. The

stability control light may illuminate (flash) during certain driving

situations which cause the AdvanceTrac威 system to operate. If the stability

control light illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized

dealer immediately. If equipped with a message center, the vehicle will also

indicate a failure with the AdvanceTrac威 system.

Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey威 in the Locks

and Security chapter for more information.

When AdvanceTrac威 performs a normal system self-check, some drivers

may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a rumble, grunting, or

grinding noise after startup and when driving off.

When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac威 you may experience

the following:

• A slight deceleration of the vehicle

• The stability control light will flash.

• If your foot is on the brake pedal, a vibration in the pedal

• If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the

brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You

may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during

this severe condition.

• The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.

Traction control system (TCS)

Traction control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain

traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly

road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin.

Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work

separately or in tandem; engine traction control and brake traction

control. Engine traction control works to limit drive-wheel spin by

momentarily reducing engine power. Brake traction control works to limit

wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is

slipping. Traction control is most active at low speeds.

Driving

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Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA (fus)