Safety

Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system are standard. The MKZ's six standard airbags include side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for both rows. Other safety features include:
SOS Post-Crash Alert flashes lights and sounds horn
Optional blind spot warning system
Optional backup camera
See also:
Emergency maneuvers
• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn
must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle (i.e.,
turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required ...
Anti-scan feature
If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button
presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will fla ...
BLIS and/or CTA fault operation
If the BLIS and/or CTA senses a fault on either the left or right sensor,
the BLIS alert indicator will go on and remain on and the message
center will display BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT or CROSS TRA ...
