Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles

Lincoln MKZ / Lincoln MKZ Owners Manual / Driving / All-wheel drive (awd) system (if equipped) / Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles

Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles - All-wheel drive (awd) system (if equipped) - Driving - Lincoln MKZ Owners Manual - Lincoln MKZ

AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway.

When driving at slow speeds off-highway under high outside temperatures, use a low gear or (L) when possible. L (Low) gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability.

Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine.

See also:

Transporting children
Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their age, height and weight. All children are shaped differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds p ...

Driver’s seat position sensor
The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect s ...

Using speed control
The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following buttons work with speed control: RESUME: Press to resume a set speed. SET +: Press to increase the set speed. SET –: Pr ...