Lincoln MKZ (2020 year). Manual in english - page 14

WARNING: 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:

When driving on a different line
than the vehicle in front.

A

With vehicles that edge into your
lane. The system can only detect
these vehicles once they move
fully into your lane.

B

There may be issues with the
detection of vehicles in front when
driving into and coming out of a
bend or curve 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.

Optimal system performance requires a clear
view of the road by the windshield-mounted
camera.

Optimal performance may not occur if:

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The camera is blocked.

•

There is poor visibility or lighting
conditions.

•

There are bad weather conditions.

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.

Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade
sensor performance.

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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 for 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. This happens, for example, when driving
in sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition either self clears, or clears after you restart your vehicle.

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Switching to Normal Cruise Control

WARNING: Normal cruise control will

not brake when your vehicle is
approaching slower vehicles. Always be
aware of which mode you have selected
and apply the brakes when necessary.

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The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you select

normal cruise control.  The gap setting does
not display, and the system does not respond
to lead vehicles.  Automatic braking remains
active to maintain set speed.

You can change from adaptive cruise control
to normal cruise control through the
information display.

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DRIVER ALERT

 (IF EQUIPPED)

Principle of Operation

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

WARNING: The system may not

function if the sensor is blocked.

WARNING: Take regular rest breaks

if you feel tired. Do not wait for the system
to warn you.

WARNING: Certain driving styles may

result in the system warning you even if
you are not feeling tired.

WARNING: In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all limit
sensor performance.

WARNING: The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the road
lane markings.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from obstruction.

WARNING: If damage occurs in the

immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

WARNING: The system may not

correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by us.

Note: The system assists you when driving
on fast main roads and freeways.

Note: The system calculates an alertness
level at vehicle speeds above approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).

The system monitors your driving behavior.

The system is designed to alert you if it
calculates that you are becoming drowsy or
if your driving deteriorates.

Using Driver Alert

Switching the System On and Off

Switch the system on using the information
display.   See Information Displays (page
109).

Note: The system remains on or off
depending on how it was last set.

The system calculates your alertness level
based upon your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors.

System Warnings

Note: The system does not warn you if the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).

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The warning system has two stages:
1. A temporary warning is issued to advise

you to take a rest. This message only
appears for a short time.

2. If you do not rest and the system

continues to detect that your driving
deteriorates, it issues a further warning.
This remains in the information display
until you cancel it.  See Information
Messages (page 115).

Press OK on the steering wheel control to
remove the warning.

Resetting the System

You can reset the system by:
•

Switching the ignition off and on.

•

Stopping your vehicle and then opening
and closing the driver door.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

WARNING: Always drive with due

care and attention when using and
operating the controls and features on your
vehicle.

WARNING: In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all limit
sensor performance.

WARNING: The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the road
lane markings.

WARNING: The sensor may

incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in a
false or missed warning.

WARNING: Large contrasts in outside

lighting can limit sensor performance.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from obstruction.

WARNING: If damage occurs in the

immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

WARNING: The system may not

correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by us.

Note: The system works above 40 mph
(64 km/h).

Note: The system works as long as the
camera can detect one lane marking.

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Note: When aid mode is on and the system
detects no steering activity for a short period,
the system alerts you to put your hands on
the steering wheel. The system may detect
a light grip or touch on the steering wheel
as hands off driving.

Note: The system may not function if the
camera is blocked, or if the windshield is
damaged or dirty.

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When you switch the system on and it
detects an unintentional drift out of your lane
is likely to occur, the system notifies or
assists you to stay in your lane through the
steering system and information display. In
Alert mode, the system provides a warning
by vibrating the steering wheel. In Aid mode,
the system provides steering assistance by
gently counter steering your vehicle back
into the lane.

When the system is functioning in the
combined Alert and Aid mode, the system
first provides steering assistance by gently
counter steering your vehicle back into the
lane, followed by a warning that vibrates the
steering wheel if the vehicle is still out of the
lane markings.

Switching the System On and Off

Note: The system on or off setting is stored
until it is manually changed, unless a MyKey™
is detected. If the system detects a MyKey™,
it defaults to on and the mode is set to alert.

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Press the button on the direction indicator
stalk to switch the system on or off.

System Settings

The system has optional setting menus
available. The system stores the last-known
selection for each of these settings. You do
not need to readjust your settings each time
you switch on the system.

Mode: This setting allows you to select which
of the system features you can enable.

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Alert only – Provides a steering wheel
vibration when the system detects an
unintended lane departure.

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Aid only – Provides steering assistance
toward the lane center when the system
detects an unintended lane departure.

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Alert

A

Aid

B

Alert + Aid – Provides steering assistance
toward the lane center.

If your vehicle continues drifting out of the
lane after the lane keeping aid corrects the
vehicle, the system provides a steering
wheel vibration.

Note: The alert and aid diagrams illustrate
general zone coverage. They do not provide
exact zone parameters.

Intensity: This setting affects the intensity of
the steering wheel vibration used for the alert
and alert + aid modes. This setting does not
affect the aid mode.

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Low

•

Normal

•

High

System Display

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If you switch the system on in alert mode, an
overhead graphic of a vehicle with lane
markings appears in the information display.

If you switch the system on in aid or alert and
aid mode, a separate white icon also
appears, or in some vehicles, arrows display
with the lane markings.

When you switch the system off, the lane
marking graphics do not display.

While the system is on, the color of the lane
markings change to indicate the system
status.

Gray: Indicates that the system is temporarily
unable to provide a warning or intervention
on the indicated side. This may be because:

•

Your vehicle is under the activation
speed.

•

The direction indicator is active.

•

Your vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver.

•

The road has no or poor lane markings
in the camera field of view.

•

The camera is obscured or unable to
detect the lane markings due to
environmental, traffic or vehicle
conditions. For example, significant sun
angles, shadows, snow, heavy rain or fog,
following a large vehicle that is blocking
or shadowing the lane, poor headlamp
illumination.

See Troubleshooting for additional
information.

Green: Indicates that the system is available
or ready to provide a warning or intervention,
on the indicated side.

Yellow: Indicates that the system is providing
or has just provided a lane keeping aid
intervention.

Red: Indicates that the system is providing
or has just provided a lane keeping alert
warning.

The system can be temporarily suppressed
at any time by the following:

•

Quick braking.

•

Fast acceleration.

•

Using the direction indicator.

•

Evasive steering maneuver.

•

Driving too close to the lane markings.

Troubleshooting

Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road?

Your vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature.

The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.

A quick intentional lane change has occurred.

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Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road?

Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings.

Driving at high speeds in curves.

The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.

Ambiguous lane markings, for example in construction zones.

Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.

Sudden offset in lane markings.

ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.

There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.

You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.

Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa.

There is standing water on the road.

Faint lane markings, for example partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.

Lane width is too narrow or too wide.

The camera has not been calibrated after a windshield replacement.

Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads.

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Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?

High cross winds are present.

There is a large road crown.

Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.

Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure.

The tires have been changed, or the suspension has been modified.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM

WARNING: Do not use the blind spot

information system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
changing lanes. The blind spot information
system is not a replacement for careful
driving.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.

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A

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The system is designed to detect vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone
(A). The detection area is on both sides of
your vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m)
beyond the rear bumper.

Note: The system does not prevent contact
with other vehicles. It is not designed to
detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals
or other infrastructures.

Using the Blind Spot Information
System

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

The system turns on when all of the following
occur:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

You shift into drive (D).

•

The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).

Note: The system does not operate in park
(P) or reverse (R).

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

The system turns on when all of the following
occur:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).

Note: The system does not operate in
reverse (R).

System Lights and Messages

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When the system detects a vehicle, an alert
indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on
the side the approaching vehicle is coming
from. If you turn the direction indicator on for
that side of your vehicle, the alert indicator
flashes.

Note: The system may not alert you if a
vehicle quickly passes through the detection
zone.

Blocked Sensors

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The sensors are behind the rear bumper on
both sides of your vehicle.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.

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Note: Blocked sensors could affect system
performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display.  See
Information Messages (page 115).  The alert
indicators remain illuminated but the system
does not alert you.

System Errors

If the system detects a fault, a warning lamp
illuminates and a message displays.  See
Information Messages (page 115).

Switching the System Off and On

You can switch the system off using the
information display.  See General
Information (page 109).  When you switch the
system off, a warning lamp illuminates and
a message displays. When you switch the
system on or off, the alert indicators flash
twice.

Note: The system remembers the last setting
when you start your vehicle.

Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a
trailer tow module and tow bar approved by
us, the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.

To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

 (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Do not use the cross

traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
reversing out of a parking space. The cross
traffic alert system is not a replacement for
careful driving.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.

The system alerts you of vehicles
approaching from the sides behind your
vehicle when you shift into reverse (R).

Using Cross Traffic Alert

The system detects vehicles that approach
at a speed between 4 mph (6 km/h) and
37 mph (60 km/h). Coverage decreases when
the sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed. Slowly reversing helps increase
the coverage area and effectiveness.

The system turns on when you start the
engine and you shift into reverse (R). The
system turns off when you shift out of reverse
(R).

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The sensor on the left-hand side is only
partially obstructed and zone coverage on
the right-hand side is maximized.

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Zone coverage also decreases when parking
at narrow angles. The sensor on the left-hand
side is mostly obstructed and zone coverage
on that side is severely reduced.

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Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors

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The sensors are behind the rear bumper on
both sides of your vehicle.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note: Blocked sensors could affect system
performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display when you
shift into reverse (R).

Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations

The system may not correctly operate when
any of the following occur:
•

The sensors are blocked.

•

Adjacently parked vehicles or objects are
obstructing the sensors.

•

Vehicles approach at speeds less than
4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph
(60 km/h).

•

The vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph
(12 km/h).

•

You reverse out of an angled parking
space.

Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When
Trailer is Attached

Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,
the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.

Cross traffic alert remains on when you
attach a trailer in vehicles that come with
blind spot information system with trailer tow
under the following conditions:

•

You connect a trailer.

•

The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack
with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).

•

You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m) in
the information display.

See Blind Spot Information System (page
237).

Switching the System On and Off

To switch the system on or off, adjust the
setting. Depending on your vehicle options,
the setting could be in the following:

•

Information display. See General
Information (page 109).

•

Touchscreen. See Settings (page 451).

Note: The system turns on every time you
switch the ignition on. To permanently switch
the system off, contact an authorized dealer.

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