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Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control (ESC and TC)
maintain vehicle control in adverse conditions or high performance
driving.
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) which enhances the powertrain
response to your inputs.
These systems have a range of modes which you can choose from in
order to customize your ideal driving experience:
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Comfort – Provides a more relaxed driving experience, maximizing
comfort. Steering effort is decreased and suspension movement is more
fluid. Comfort mode is ideal when enhanced traveling comfort is desired.
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Normal – Delivers a balanced combination of comfortable, controlled
ride and confident handling. This mode provides an engaging drive
experience and a direct connection to the road without sacrificing any
of the composure demanded from a luxury vehicle.
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Sport – Provides a sportier driving experience. Suspension stiffens,
with an emphasis on handling and control. The engine responds more
directly to your inputs and takes on a more powerful tone. Sport mode
is intended to be used during more spirited driving.
Using Lincoln Drive Control
You can configure which of the Drive Control modes are active when the
vehicle is in D (Drive) or in S (Sport). The configuration is retained until
modified using the information display.
To change the vehicle’s Drive Control settings, access the main menu on
the information display:
1. Choose Settings.
2. Choose Driver Assist.
3. Choose Drive Control.
4. Select the shift position you would like to configure, either D or S.
5. Choose from Comfort, Normal, or Sport modes as your preferred
setting in D.
6. Choose from Normal or Sport modes as your preferred setting in S.
Note:
Lincoln Drive Control has diagnostic checks that continuously
monitor the system to ensure proper operation. Certain types of system
errors will gray out the mode selections within the information display,
preventing you from changing states when the gear position is changed.
Other types of errors will produce a temporary message that states Drive
Control Malfunction. If either condition persists for multiple key cycles,
take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have it checked.
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2014 MKS
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Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA
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