Lincoln Continental (2020 year). Manual in english — page 15

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.

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.

•

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, a message appears in the
information display and an indicator flashes
when the system continues to brake. Take
immediate action.

Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop

If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a complete
stop and remains stationary for less than
three seconds, your vehicle accelerates from
a stationary position to follow the vehicle
ahead.

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If your vehicle follows a vehicle to
a complete stop and remains
stationary for more than three

seconds, press to follow the vehicle ahead.
Or press the accelerator pedal.

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 and release to decrease the
gap distance.

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Press and release to increase the
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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Use the accelerator pedal normally
to intentionally exceed the set
speed limit.

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 and release to increase the
set speed in small increments.

Press and release to decrease the
set speed in small increments.

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

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

Press and release the button or tap
the brake pedal.

The set speed does not erase.

Resuming the Set Speed

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Press and release the button.

Your vehicle speed returns to the previously
set speed and gap setting. The set speed
displays continuously in the information
display when the system is active.

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

Automatic Cancellation

Automatic cancellation can also occur when:

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•

The tires lose traction.

•

You apply the parking brake.

Park Brake Application

Automatic parking brake application and
cancellation occurs if:
•

You unbuckle the seatbelt and open the
door after you stop the vehicle.

•

You hold the vehicle at a stop
continuously for more than three minutes.

Hilly Condition Usage

You should 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

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.

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:

•

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.

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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 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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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

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: 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: Keep the windshield free from
obstructions. For example, bird droppings,
insects and snow or ice.

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

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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
tone and a message in the information
display.

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Using Driver Alert

Switching the system on and off

You may switch the system on or off through
the information display. See General
Information (page 117). 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 does 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.

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 system does not issue
warnings.

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

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.

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WARNING: The sensor may

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

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 as long as the
camera can detect one lane marking.

Note: When aid or alert and aid modes are
selected 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 with a
blocked camera, or a damaged or dirty
windshield. The system does not function if
the operational speed of the vehicle is less
than 40 mph (64 km/h).

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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 by vibrating 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.

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System Settings

The system has optional setting menus
available. To view or adjust the settings, See
Settings (page 486). The system stores the
last-known selection for each of these
settings. You do not need to readjust your
settings each time you switch the system on.

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, the system provides a steering wheel
vibration.

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

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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.

•

Low.

•

Normal.

•

High.

System Display

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

If you switch the system on in aid or alert and
aid mode, arrows appear with the lane
markings.

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If Adaptive Cruise Control is enabled and a
vehicle is being followed, additional graphics
appear in the display.

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

When 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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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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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).

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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.

Note: Blocked sensors could affect system
performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display. See
Information Messages (page 125). 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 125).

Switching the System Off and On

You can switch the system off using the
information display. See General
Information (page 117). 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.

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