Lincoln MKT (2019 year). Manual - part 13

When driving at a speed less than 22 mph
(35 km/h), the system automatically scans
both sides of your vehicle for an available
parking space. The system displays a
message and a corresponding graphic to
indicate it is searching for a parking space.

Use the direction indicator to select
searching either to the left hand side or right
hand side of your vehicle. If the direction
indicator is not used, the system defaults to
the passenger side of your vehicle.

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When the system finds a suitable space it
displays a message and a tone sounds. Stop
your vehicle and follow the instructions on
the display screen. If your vehicle is moving
very slowly, you may need to pull forward a
short distance before the system is ready to
park.

Note: You can also activate the system after
you drive partially or completely pass the
parking space. To do so, press the active
park assist button and the system informs
you if you recently passed a suitable parking
space.

Note: You must observe that the selected
space remains clear of obstructions at all
times in the maneuver.

Note: You should drive your vehicle within
5 ft (1.5 m) and as parallel to the other
vehicles as possible while passing a parking
space.

Note: The system always offers the last
detected parking space. For example, if your
vehicle detects multiple spaces while you
are driving, it offers the last detected space.

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Note: If driven above approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h), the display screen shows a
message to alert you to reduce your vehicle
speed.

Automatic Steering into Parking Space

Note: If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(9 km/h) or the maneuver is interrupted, for
example driver input is detected, the system
switches off and you need to take full control
of your vehicle.

When you shift the transmission into reverse
(R), with your hands off the steering wheel
and nothing obstructing its movement, your
vehicle steers itself into the space. The
system displays instructions to move your
vehicle back and forth in the space.

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When you think your vehicle has enough
space in front and behind it, or you hear a
solid tone from the parking aid (accompanied
by a touchscreen display message and a
chime), bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

When automatic steering is complete, the
system displays a message and a chime
sounds, indicating that the active park assist
process is finished. You are responsible for
checking the parking job and making any
necessary corrections before leaving your
vehicle.

Deactivating the Park Assist Feature

Manually deactivate the system by:
•

Pressing the active park assist button
during an active maneuver.

•

Grabbing the steering wheel during an
active maneuver.

•

Driving above approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) for 30 seconds during an active
park search.

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Driving above 6 mph (9 km/h) during
automatic steering.

•

Switching off the traction control system.

Certain vehicle conditions can also
deactivate the system, such as:
•

Traction control has activated.

•

There is an anti-lock brake system
activation or failure.

If a problem occurs with the system, a
warning message displays accompanied by
a tone. Occasional system messages may
occur in normal operation. For recurring or
frequent system faults, contact an authorized
dealer to have your vehicle serviced.

Troubleshooting the System

The system does not look for a space

The traction control system may be off.

The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must be moving forward to detect a parking space.

The system does not offer a particular space

The sensors may be covered. For example, with snow, ice or dirt. Covered sensors can affect the system's functionality

There is not enough room in the parking space for your vehicle to safely park.

There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of the parking space.

The parking space is farther than 5 ft (1.5 m) or closer than 16 in (40 cm) away.

Your vehicle is going faster than 22 mph (35 km/h).

You may have recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After a battery disconnect, the vehicle must be driven on a straight road for
a short period of time.

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The system does not position your vehicle where I want in the space

Your vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the transmission. For example, rolling forward when the transmission is in reverse (R).

An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the system from aligning your vehicle properly.

Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be positioned correctly.

Your vehicle was pulled too far past the parking space. The system performs best when you drive the same distance past the parking space.

The tires may not be installed or maintained correctly. For example, not inflated correctly, improper size or of a different size.

A repair or alteration has changed detection capabilities.

A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example, a salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed.

The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehicle passed.

The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly. For example, when driving from a heated garage into the cold, or after leaving a car
wash.

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REAR VIEW CAMERA

WARNINGS

The rear view camera system is a
reverse aid supplement device that still

requires the driver to use it in conjunction
with the interior and exterior mirrors for
maximum coverage.

Objects that are close to either corner
of the bumper or under the bumper,

might not be seen on the screen due to the
limited coverage of the camera system.

Use caution when the rear cargo door
is ajar. If the rear cargo door is ajar, the

camera will be out of position and the video
image may be incorrect. All guidelines
disappear when the rear cargo door is ajar.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury.

Reverse your vehicle slowly. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in

the loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

Do not switch the camera features on
or off when your vehicle is moving.

The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind your vehicle.
During operation, lines appear in the display
which represent your vehicle’s path and
proximity to objects behind your vehicle.

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The camera is located on the luggage
compartment door.

Using the Rear View Camera System

The rear view camera system displays what
is behind your vehicle when you place the
transmission in reverse (R).

Note: The reverse sensing system is not
effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h)
and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.

The system uses three types of guides to
help you see what is behind your vehicle:
•

Active guidelines (if equipped): Show the
intended path of your vehicle when
reversing.

•

Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path
your vehicle is moving in while reversing
in a straight line. This can be helpful
when backing into a parking space or
aligning your vehicle with another object
behind you.

•

Centerline: Helps align the center of your
vehicle with an object (for example, a
trailer).

Note: When towing, the camera only sees
what you are towing. This might not provide
adequate coverage as it usually provides
during normal operation and some objects
may not be seen. In some vehicles, the
guidelines disappear when you connect the
trailer tow connector.

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The camera may not operate correctly under
the following conditions:
•

Nighttime or dark areas if one or both
reverse lamps are not operating.

•

Mud, water or debris obstructs the
camera's view.  Clean the lens with a soft,
lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.

•

The rear of your vehicle is hit or
damaged, causing the camera to become
misaligned.

Active Guidelines (If Equipped)

Note: Active guidelines are only shown with
fixed guidelines while your vehicle is in
reverse (R).

A

B C

D

F

E

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Active guideline

A

Centerline

B

Fixed guideline: Green zone

C

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

D

Fixed guideline: Red zone

E

Rear bumper

F

To use active guidelines, turn the steering
wheel to point the guidelines toward an
intended path.  If you change the steering
wheel position while reversing, your vehicle
might deviate from the original intended
path.

The fixed and active guidelines fade in and
out depending on the steering wheel
position.  The active guidelines do not
display when the steering wheel position is
straight.

Fixed Guidelines

Note: Fixed guidelines are only available
when the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: The centerline is only available if fixed
guidelines are on.

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A

E

D

C

B

Rear bumper

A

Fixed guideline: Red Zone

B

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

C

Fixed guideline: Green zone

D

Centerline

E

Always use caution while reversing. Objects
in the red zone are closest to your vehicle
and objects in the green zone are farther
away. Objects are getting closer to your
vehicle as they move from the green zone
to the yellow or red zones. Use the side view
mirrors and rear view mirror to get better
coverage on both sides and rear of the
vehicle.

Manual Zoom

WARNING

When manual zoom is on, the full area
behind your vehicle may not show. Be

aware of your surroundings when using the
manual zoom feature.

Note: Manual zoom is only available when
the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: When you enable manual zoom, only
the centerline is shown.

Manual zoom allows you to get a closer view
of an object behind your vehicle. The
zoomed image keeps the bumper in the
image to provide a reference. The zoom
feature is only active while the transmission
is in reverse (R).

Selectable settings for this feature are Zoom
in (+) and Zoom out (-). Press the symbol in
the camera screen to change the view. The
default setting is Zoom OFF.

Camera System Settings

The rear view camera system settings can
be accessed through the display screen.
See Settings (page 440).

Enhanced Park Aids or Park Pilot (If
Equipped)

The system provides an image of your
vehicle and the sensor zones in the display
screen. The zones highlight green, yellow
and red when the parking aid sensors detect
an object in the coverage area.

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF.

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Rear Camera Delay

When shifting the transmission out of reverse
(R) and into any gear other than park (P), the
camera image remains in the display until:
•

Your vehicle speed reaches
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

•

You shift your vehicle into park (P).

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF. The default setting for the rear
camera delay is OFF.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed
without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal. You can use cruise control when your
vehicle speed is greater than 20 mph
(30 km/h).

USING CRUISE CONTROL

WARNINGS

Do not use cruise control on winding
roads, in heavy traffic or when the road

surface is slippery. This could result in loss
of vehicle control, serious injury or death.

When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed could increase above

the set speed. The system does not apply
the brakes.

To help the system to maintain the set speed
when going downhill, downshift to a lower
gear.

Your vehicle speed could decrease below
the set speed when driving uphill.

Note: The system cancels if your vehicle
speed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) under
the set speed when driving uphill.

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The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.  See Cruise Control (page 82).

Switching Cruise Control On

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Press the toggle button upward.

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The indicator appears in the
information display.

Setting the Cruise Speed

Drive to the desired speed.

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Press the toggle button upward or
downward to set the current
speed.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Note: The indicator changes color.

Changing the Set Speed

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Press the toggle button upward or
downward to increase or decrease
the set speed in small increments.

Press and hold up or down to accelerate or
decelerate, respectively. Release the button
when you reach the desired speed.

Press the accelerator or brake pedal until
you reach the desired speed. Press the
toggle button either direction.

Note:  If you accelerate by pressing only the
accelerator pedal, the set speed does not
change.  When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.

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Canceling the Set Speed

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Press and release the button, or
tap the brake pedal to cancel the
set speed.

Note: The system remembers the set speed.

Resuming the Set Speed

Press and release to resume the
set speed.

Switching Cruise Control Off

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Press and hold the toggle button
downward when the system is in
standby mode, or switch the

ignition off.

Note: You erase the set speed when you
switch the system off.

USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL

 (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Always pay close attention to changing
road conditions when using adaptive

cruise control. The system does not replace
attentive driving. Failing to pay attention to
the road may result in a crash, serious injury
or death.

Do not use the adaptive cruise control
when entering or leaving a highway,

on roads with intersections or roundabouts
or non-vehicular traffic or roads that are
winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep slopes.

Do not use the system in poor visibility,
for example fog, heavy rain, spray or

snow.

Do not use the system when towing a
trailer that has aftermarket electronic

trailer brake controls. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNINGS

Do not use tire sizes other than those
recommended because this can affect

the normal operation of the system. Failure
to do so may result in a loss of vehicle
control, which could result in serious injury.

Adaptive cruise control may not detect
stationary or slow moving vehicles

below 6 mph (10 km/h).

Adaptive cruise control does not detect
pedestrians or objects in the road.

Adaptive cruise control does not detect
oncoming vehicles in the same lane.

Adaptive cruise control is not a crash
warning or avoidance system.

Note: It is your responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely and be in control of the vehicle
at all times.

The system adjusts your vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.  You
can select four gap settings.

The system uses a radar sensor that projects
a beam directly in front of your vehicle.

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The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On

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Press and release the button.

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The indicator, current gap setting
and set speed appear in the
information display.

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Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed

Drive to your preferred speed.

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Press the toggle button upward or
downward to set the current
speed.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

The indicator, current gap setting and set
speed appear in the information display.

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Note: When adaptive cruise control is active,
the speedometer may vary slightly from the
set speed displayed in the information
display.

Following a Vehicle

WARNINGS

When following a vehicle, your vehicle
does not always decelerate quickly

enough to avoid a crash without driver
intervention. Always apply the brakes when
necessary. Failing to do so may result in a
crash, serious injury or death.

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WARNINGS

Adaptive cruise control only warns of
vehicles detected by the radar sensor.

In some cases there may be no warning or
a delayed warning. You should always apply
the brakes when necessary. Failure to do so
may result in a crash, serious injury or death.

When a vehicle ahead of you enters the
same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the
same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts to
maintain a preset gap distance. A vehicle
graphic appears in the information display.

Note: When you are following a vehicle and
you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive
cruise control may provide a small temporary
acceleration to help you pass.

Note: The brakes may emit noise when
applied by the system.

Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap from
the vehicle ahead until:
•

The vehicle in front of you accelerates to
a speed above the set speed.

•

The vehicle in front of you moves out of
the lane you are in.

•

Your vehicle speed falls below 12 mph
(20 km/h).

•

You set a new gap distance.

The system applies the brakes to slow your
vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance from
the vehicle in front.  The system only applies
limited braking.  You can override the system
by applying the brakes.

If the system determines that its maximum
braking level is not sufficient, an audible
warning sounds when the system continues
to brake.  A red warning bar displays on the
windshield and you must take immediate
action.

Setting the Gap Distance

You can decrease or increase the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
by pressing the gap control.

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Press the toggle button upward or
downward to set gap distance.

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The selected gap appears in the information
display as shown by the bars in the image.

Note: The gap setting is time dependent and
therefore the distance adjusts with your
vehicle speed.

Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap
appropriate to the driving conditions.

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Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Settings

Dynamic
behavior

Distance Gap

Graphic

display,

bars indic-

ated

between

vehicles

Sport.

Closest.

1

Normal.

Close.

2

Normal.

Medium.

3

Comfort.

Far.

4

Each time you switch the system on, it
selects the last chosen gap setting.

Overriding the Set Speed

WARNING

If you override the system by pressing
the accelerator pedal, it does not

automatically apply the brakes to maintain a
gap from any vehicle ahead.

When you press the accelerator pedal, you
override the set speed and gap distance.

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When you override the system, the
green indicator light illuminates
and the vehicle image does not

appear in the information display.

The system resumes operation when you
release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
speed decreases to the set speed, or a lower
speed if following a slower vehicle.

Changing the Set Speed

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Press the toggle button upward or
downward to increase or decrease
the set speed in small increments.

Press and hold either direction to change
the set speed in large increments. Release
the button when you reach your preferred
speed.

Press the accelerator or brake pedal until
you reach your preferred speed. Press the
toggle button either direction.

The system may apply the brakes to slow
the vehicle to the new set speed.  The set
speed displays continuously in the
information display when the system is
active.

Canceling the Set Speed

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Press and release the button, or
tap the brake pedal to cancel the
set speed.

Note: The set speed is stored.

Resuming the Set Speed

Press and release to resume the
set speed.

Note: Only use resume if you are aware of
the set speed and intend to return to it.

Automatic Cancellation

The system is not functional at vehicle
speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h). The
information display indicates low engine
speed, an audible alarm sounds and the
automatic braking releases if the vehicle
drops below this speed.

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Automatic cancellation can also occur when:

•

The tires lose traction.

•

The engine speed is too low.

•

You apply the parking brake.

Hilly Condition Usage

Select a lower gear when the system is
active in situations such as prolonged
downhill driving on steep grades, for
example in mountainous areas. The system
needs additional engine braking in these
situations to reduce the load on the vehicle’s
regular brake system to prevent it from
overheating.

Note: An audible alarm sounds and the
system shuts down if it applies brakes for an
extended period of time. This allows the
brakes to cool. The system functions
normally again after the brakes cool.

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off

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Press and release the button when
the system is in standby mode, or
switch the ignition off.

Note: You erase the set speed and gap
setting when you switch the system off.

Detection Issues

WARNINGS

On rare occasions, detection issues
can occur due to the road

infrastructures, for example bridges, tunnels
and safety barriers. In these cases, the
system may brake late or unexpectedly. At
all times, you are responsible for controlling
your vehicle, supervising the system and
intervening, if required.

If the system malfunctions, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

The radar sensor has a limited field of view.
It may not detect vehicles at all or detect a
vehicle later than expected in some
situations. The lead vehicle graphic does not
illuminate if the system does not detect a
vehicle in front of you.

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Detection issues can occur:

With vehicles that edge into your
lane that can only be detected
once they have moved fully into
your lane.

A

With motorcyclists that may be
detected late, or not at all.

B

With vehicles in front of you when
going into and coming out of a
bend. The detection beam does
not follow sharp curves in the road.

C

In these cases, the system may brake late or
unexpectedly. You should stay alert and take
action when necessary.

If something hits the front end of your vehicle
or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone
may change. This could cause missed or
false vehicle detection.

System Not Available

Conditions that can cause the system to
deactivate or prevent the system from
activating when requested include:
•

A blocked sensor.

•

High brake temperature.

•

A failure in the system or a related
system.

Blocked Sensor

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A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor.  The
sensor is in the lower grille.  The system
cannot detect a vehicle ahead and does not
function when something blocks the sensor.

Note: You cannot see the sensor. It is behind
a fascia panel.

Keep the front of your vehicle free of dirt,
metal badges or objects. Vehicle front
protectors and aftermarket lights may also
block the sensor.

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Possible Causes and Actions for This Message Displaying:

Action

Cause

Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object
causing the obstruction.

The surface of the radar is dirty or obstructed.

Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect
that it is free from obstruction.

The surface of the radar is clean but the message remains in the
display.

Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detect
any vehicles ahead.

Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals.

Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detect
any vehicles ahead.

Water, snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with the
radar signals.

Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise control.

You are in a desert or remote area with no other vehicles and no
roadside objects.

Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning with no actual block. A false blocked condition either self
clears, or clears after you restart your vehicle.

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