Lincoln MKS (2016 year). Instruction — part 11

Switching Cruise Control Off

Press and release OFF when the system is
in stand by 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.

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

Adaptive cruise control will 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.

WARNINGS

Do not use the adaptive cruise control
when entering or leaving a highway, in
heavy traffic or on roads that are

winding, slippery or unpaved.

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

Do not use adaptive cruise control
when towing a trailer that has trailer
brakes. The auto-brake component of

the adaptive cruise control system does not
operate the trailer brakes. Using adaptive
cruise control when towing a trailer that has
trailer brakes may result in the loss of vehicle
control, which could result in serious injury.

Do not use tire sizes other than those
recommended because this can affect
the normal operation of the system.

Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle
control, which could result in serious injury.

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

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

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The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.

Setting Adaptive Cruise Control

Press and release ON.

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The indicator appears in the
instrument cluster.

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The current gap setting and SET also
appears in the instrument cluster.

Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed

1.

Drive to desired speed.

2. Press and release Set+ or Set-.

3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

4. The information display will show a green

indicator light, current gap setting and
desired set speed.

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5. A vehicle graphic illuminates if there is a

vehicle detected in front of you.

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 in front of you,
your vehicle will not decelerate
automatically to a stop, nor will your

vehicle 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.

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. Failing to
do so may result in a crash, serious injury or
death.

Note: The brakes may emit a sound when
modulated by the adaptive cruise control
system.

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. The distance setting
is adjustable.

The lead vehicle graphic will illuminate.

To help you pass a vehicle in front of you, the
adaptive cruise control system may provide
a small temporary acceleration when you
switch on your left turn signal while following
a lead car.

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
your lane or out of view

•

the vehicle speed falls below 16 mph (26
km/h)

•

a new gap distance is set.

The vehicle will apply the brakes to slow the
vehicle to maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front. The maximum braking which
the system can apply is limited. You can
override the system by applying the brakes.

If the system predicts that its maximum
braking level will not be sufficient, an audible
warning will sound while the system
continues to brake. This is accompanied by
a heads-up display; a red warning bar
illuminating on the windshield. You should
take immediate action.

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Setting the Gap Distance

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

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

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The selected gap appears in the information
display as shown by the bars in the graphic.
Four gap distance settings are available.

Adaptive cruise control, distance between vehicle settings

Dynamic behavior

Distance gap

Time gap, seconds

Graphic display, bars indic-

ated between vehicles

Set speed

yd (m)

mph ( km/h)

Sport

31 (28)

1

1

62 (100)

Normal

43 (39)

1.4

2

62 (100)

Normal

55 (50)

1.8

3

62 (100)

Comfort

67 (61)

2.2

4

62 (100)

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Each time you start the vehicle, the system
will select the last chosen gap for the current
driver.

Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control

Press the brake pedal or press CNCL. The
last set speed will appear in grey.

Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control

WARNING

Whenever the driver is overriding the
system by pressing the accelerator
pedal, the system will not

automatically apply the brakes to maintain
separation from any vehicle ahead.

You can override the set speed and gap
distance by pressing the accelerator pedal.

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When you override the system, the
green indicator light illuminates
and the lead vehicle graphic does

not show in the information display.

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

Changing the Set Speed

•

Press and release Set+ or Set-. When
you select km/h as the display
measurement in the information display
the set speed changes in approximately
2 km/h increments. When you select mph
as the display measurement in the
information display the set speed
changes in approximately 1 mph
increments.

•

Press and hold Set+ or Set- to increase
or decrease the set speed. Release the
control when you reach the desired
speed.

•

Press the accelerator or brake pedal until
you reach the desired speed. Press and
release Set+ or Set-.

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.

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

Resuming the Set Speed

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

Press and release RES. The vehicle will return
to the previously set speed. The set speed
will display continuously in the information
display while the system is active.

Low Speed Automatic Cancellation

The system is not functional at vehicle
speeds below 16 mph (26 km/h). An audible
alarm will sound and the automatic braking
releases if the vehicle drops below this speed.

Hilly Condition Usage

Note: An audible alarm will sound and the
system will shut down if it is applying brakes
for an extended period of time. This allows the
brakes to cool down. The system will function
normally again when the brakes have cooled
down.

You should select a lower gear position 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
them from overheating.

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Switching the System Off

Note: The set speed memory erases when
you switch off the system.

Press and release OFF or turn off the ignition.

Detection Issues

WARNING

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.

The radar sensor has a limited field of vision.
It may not detect vehicles at all or detect a
vehicle later than expected in some
situations. The lead vehicle graphic will 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. The driver should stay alert
and intervene 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 detections. See an authorized dealer
to have the radar checked for proper
coverage and operation.

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Blocked Sensor

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A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor. The sensor
is located behind a fascia cover near the
driver side of the lower grille. The system
cannot detect a vehicle ahead and will not
function when something obstructs the radar
signals. The following table lists 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 in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way.

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 in the grille 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.

Swirling water, or 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.

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Due to the nature of radar technology, it is
possible to get a blockage warning and not
be blocked. This can happen, for example,
when driving in sparse rural or desert
environments. A false blocked condition will
either self clear or clear after a key cycle.

Switching to Normal Cruise Control

WARNING

Normal cruise control will not brake due
to slower vehicles. Always be aware of
which mode you have selected and

apply the brakes when necessary.

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

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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 will not display, the system
will not automatically respond to lead
vehicles and automatic braking will not
activate. The system defaults to adaptive
cruise control when you start the vehicle.

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DRIVER ALERT

(If Equipped)

WARNING

The driver alert system is designed to
aid you. It is not intended to replace
your attention and judgment. You are

still responsible to drive with due care and
attention.

Note: The system will store the on or off
setting in the information display menu
through ignition cycles.

Note: If enabled in the menu, the system will
be active at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h).
When below the activation speed, the
information display will inform you that the
system is unavailable.

Note: The system works as long as one lane
marking can be detected by the camera.

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

Note: The system may not be available in
poor weather or other low visibility conditions.

The system automatically monitors your
driving behavior using various inputs including
the front camera sensor.

If the system detects that your driving
alertness is reduced below a certain
threshold, the system will alert you using a
chime and a message in the information
display.

Using Driver Alert

Switching the system on and off

You may switch the system on or off through
the information display by selecting Settings
then Driver Assist then Driver Alert in the
menu. When activated, the system will
monitor your alertness level based upon your
driving behavior in relation to the lane
markings, and other factors.

System Warnings

Note: The system will not issue warnings
below approximately 40 mph (64 km/h).

The warning system is in two stages. At first
the system issues a temporary warning that
you need to take a rest. This message will
only appear for a short time. If the system
detects further reduction in driving alertness,
another warning may be issued which will
remain in the information display for a longer
time. Press OK on the steering wheel control
to clear the warning.

System Display

When active the system will run
automatically in the background and only
issue a warning if required. You can view the
status at any time using the information
display. See General Information (page
89).

The alertness level is shown by six steps in a
colored bar.

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The current assessment of your alertness is
within a typical range.

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The current assessment of your alertness
indicates that you should rest as soon as
safely possible.

The status bar will travel from left to right as
the calculated alertness level decreases. As
the rest icon is approached the color turns
from green to yellow to red. The yellow
position indicates the first warning is active
and the red position indicates the second
warning is active.

Note: If you have recently received a warning;
you should consider resting, even if the current
assessment is within the typical range.

Note: If the camera sensor cannot track the
road lane markings or if your vehicle speed
drops below approximately 40 mph
(64 km/h), the alertness level will change to
grey for a short time and the information
display will inform you that the system is
unavailable.

Resetting the System

You can reset the system by either:

•

Switching the ignition off and on.

•

Stopping the vehicle and then opening
and closing the driver’s door.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

(If Equipped)

WARNING

The system is designed to aid the driver.
It is not intended to replace your
attention and judgment. You are still

responsible to drive with due care and
attention.

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

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

Note: The system may not function if the
camera is blocked or there is damage to the
windshield.

Note: When Aid mode is on and the system
detects no steering activity for a short period,
the system will alert 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.

The system notifies you to stay in your lane
through the steering system and the
instrument cluster display when the front
camera detects an unintentional drift out of
your lane is likely to occur. The system
automatically detects and tracks the road
lane markings using a camera mounted
behind the interior rear view mirror.

Switching the System On and Off

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

Note: If a MyKey® is detected, pressing the
button will not affect the on or off status of
the system. You can only change the mode
and intensity settings.

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Press the button located on the
center console to switch the
system on or off.

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System Settings

The system has one standard feature setting
and one optional setting menu available. To
view or adjust the settings, See General
Information (page 89). The system stores
the last known selection for each of these
settings. You do not need to readjust your
settings each time you turn 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 an unintended lane departure
is detected.

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

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Alert

A

Aid

B

Alert + Aid – Provides an assistance steering
torque input toward the lane center. If your
vehicle continues drifting out of the lane, 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

•

Medium

•

High

System Display

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When you switch on the system,
an overhead graphic of a vehicle
with lane markings will display in

the information display.

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If you select aid mode when you
switch on the system, arrows will
be displayed with lane markings.

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

Note: The overhead vehicle graphic may still
be displayed if adaptive cruise control is
enabled.

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

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

•

Your vehicle is under the activation speed.

•

Your turn 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 conditions (significant sun
angles, shadows, snow, heavy rain, fog),
traffic conditions (following a large
vehicle that is blocking or shadowing the
lane), or vehicle conditions (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(s).

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.

You can temporarily disable the system at
any time by doing the following
•

Quick braking.

•

Fast acceleration.

•

Using your direction indicator.

•

Evasive steering maneuver.

Troubleshooting

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

Vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature

Sun is shining directly into the camera lens

Quick intentional lane change

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

Staying too close to the lane marking

Driving at high speeds in curves

Previous feature activation happened within the last one second

Ambiguous lane markings (mainly in construction zones)

Rapid transition from light to dark or vice versa

Sudden offset in lane markings

ABS or AdvanceTrac activation

Camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield

Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you

Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa

Standing water on the road

Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)

Lane width too narrow or too wide

Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement

Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads

Vehicle accessories such as snow plows

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

High cross winds

Large road crown

Rough roads, grooves, shoulder drop-offs

Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure

If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has been modified

Vehicle accessories such as snow plows or trailers

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM

WARNING

To help avoid injuries, NEVER 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.

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The Blind Spot Information System is
designed to aid you in detecting 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 bumper. The system is designed to alert
you if certain vehicles enter the blind spot
zone while driving.

Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles, people,
animals or infrastructure (fences, guardrails,
trees). It’s only designed to alert you to
vehicles in the blind spot zones.

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Note: When a vehicle passes quickly through
the blind spot zone, typically fewer than two
seconds, the system does not trigger.

Using the System

The Blind Spot Information System turns on
when you start the engine and you drive your
vehicle forward above 5 mph (8 km/h).

For automatic transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System remains on while the
transmission is in drive (D). If shifted into
reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot
Information System turns off. Once shifted
back into drive (D), the Blind Spot
Information System turns back on when you
drive your vehicle above 5 mph (8 km/h).

For instruction transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System is on for all gears except
the reverse (R).

Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not function in reverse (R) or park (P).

System Lights and Messages

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The Blind Spot Information System
illuminates an amber alert indicator in the
outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the
approaching vehicle is coming from.

The alert indicator dims when the system
detects nighttime darkness.

System Sensor Blockage

WARNING

To help avoid injuries, NEVER 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.

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The system uses radar sensors that are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Any dirt, mud and snow
in front of the sensors and/or driving in heavy
rain can cause system degradation. Also,
other types of obstructions in front of the
sensor can cause system degradation. This
is referred to as a ‘blocked’ condition.

Note: Do not apply bumper stickers and/or
repair compound to these areas, this can cause
degraded system performance.

If the system detects a degraded
performance condition, a message warning
of a blocked sensor will appear in the
information display. Also the system alert
indicators will remain ON and the system will
no longer provide any vehicle warnings. You
can clear the information display warning but
the alert indicators will remain illuminated.

A "blocked" condition can be cleared in two
ways:
•

After the blockage in front of the sensors
is removed or the rainfall/snowfall rate
decreases or stops, drive for a few
minutes in traffic to allow the sensors to
detect passing vehicles.

•

By cycling the ignition from ON to OFF
and then back ON.

Note: When towing a trailer, the sensors may
detect the trailer thus causing a false alert. It
may be desirable to turn the Blind Spot
Information System off if the false alerts
become annoying.

System Errors

If the system senses a problem with the left
or right sensor, the telltale will illuminate and
a message will appear in the information
display. See Information Messages (page
95).

Switching the System Off and On

You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot
Information System off in the information
display. See General Information (page
89). When the Blind Spot Information
System switches off, you will not receive
alerts and the information display shows a
system off message. The telltale in the
cluster also illuminates. When you switch the
Blind Spot Information System on or off, the
alert indicators flash twice.

Note: The system switches back on every time
you start your vehicle.

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You can also have the Blind Spot Information
System switched off permanently at an
authorized dealer. Once switched off
permanently, the system can only be
switched back on at an authorized dealer.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

WARNING

To help avoid personal injury, NEVER
use the Cross Traffic Alert system as a
replacement for using the interior and

exterior mirrors and looking over your
shoulder before backing out of a parking
space. Cross Traffic Alert is not a
replacement for careful driving.

Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you of
vehicles approaching from the sides when
the transmission is in reverse (R).

Using the System

Cross Traffic Alert turns on when you start
the engine and you shift into reverse (R).
Once shifted out of reverse (R), Cross Traffic
Alert turns off.

Note: Cross Traffic Alert only functions while
your transmission is in reverse (R).

Cross Traffic Alert is designed to alert the
driver of certain collision risks. Coverage
decreases when the sensors are partially,
mostly or fully obstructed. Reversing slowly
helps increase the coverage area and
effectiveness.

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