2014 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID warning

REAR VIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
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. Back up as slow as possible since
higher speeds might limit your
reaction time to stop the vehicle. Use caution when using the rear
video camera and the trunk is ajar.
If the trunk is ajar, the camera will be out
of position and the video image may be
incorrect. All guidelines (if enabled) have
been removed when the trunk is ajar. Use caution when turning camera
features on or off while in R
(Reverse). Make sure the vehicle is not
moving. The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind your
vehicle. The image will display in either
the rear view mirror or the display in the
center of the instrument panel.
During operation, lines will appear in the
display that represent your vehicle
’s path
and proximity to objects behind your
vehicle. The camera is located on the trunk near
the high-mount brake lamp.
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).
The system uses three types of guides to
help you see what is behind your vehicle:
•
Active guidelines: 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 (if applicable): Helps align
the center of your vehicle with an
object (trailer).
Note: If the transmission is in Reverse (R)
and the luggage compartment is ajar, no
rear view camera features will display.
Note: If the image comes on while the
transmission is not in Reverse (R), have
the system inspected by an authorized
dealer.
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The fixed and active guidelines fade in and
out depending on your steering wheel
position. When your steering wheel
position is straight, the active guidelines
are not visible.
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 your vehicle.
Selectable settings for this feature are
ACTIVE + FIXED, FIXED and OFF.
Visual Park Aid Alert
Note:
Visual park alert is only available
when the transmission is 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 red, yellow and green
highlights that appear on top of the video
image when the reverse sensing system
detects an object. The alert highlights the
closest object detected. You can disable
the reverse sensing alert if you have visual
park aid alert enabled, you will still see the
displayed highlighted areas.
Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF. Manual Zoom WARNING
When manual zoom is on, the full
area behind your vehicle is not
shown. 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: Only the centerline shows when you
enable manual zoom.
This 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 is only
active while the transmission is in Reverse
(R). When you shift the transmission out of
Reverse (R), the feature automatically turns
off and you must enable it to use it used
again.
Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF.
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
5 mph (8 km/h or until you select a radio
button.
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.
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on winding roads 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 may increase above
the set speed. The system will not apply
the brakes. Change down a gear to assist
the system in maintaining the set speed.
Failure to do so could result in loss of
vehicle control, serious injury or death. Note:
Cruise control will disengage if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10
mph (16 km/h) below your set speed while
driving uphill. The cruise controls are located on the
steering wheel. Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release ON. The indicator will appear in the
instrument cluster.
Setting a Speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Press and release
SET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator will change colors in the
instrument cluster.
Changing the Set Speed
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, you will return to the speed that
you previously set.
• Press and hold
SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.
• Press and release
SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
1 mph (2 km/h) increments.
• Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed.
Press and release
SET+.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press
CNCL or tap the brake pedal. You
will not erase the set speed.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release
RES.
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Switching Cruise Control Off
Note:
You will erase the set speed if you
switch the system off.
Press and release OFF or switch the
ignition off.
ECO Cruise Control
This feature saves vehicle energy by
relaxing acceleration compared to
standard cruise control. For example, your
vehicle may temporarily lose speed when
going uphill.
ECO will appear in the
information display when ECO cruise
control is activated. It can be switched on
or off in the information display.
See
General Information (page 97).
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED) WARNINGS
Always pay close attention to
changing road conditions, especially
when using adaptive cruise control.
Adaptive cruise control cannot replace
attentive driving. Failing to follow any of
the warnings below or 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 will not
detect pedestrians or objects in the
roadway. WARNINGS
Adaptive cruise control will not
detect oncoming vehicles in the
same lane. 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 in poor visibility,
specifically fog, rain, spray or snow.
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. The controls for using your cruise control
are located on the steering wheel.
Switching the System On
Press and release
ON.
The information display will
show the grey indicator light.
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The current gap setting and SET will also
display.
Setting a Speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Press and release
SET+. The vehicle
speed will be stored in the memory.
3. The information display will show a green indicator light, current gap
setting and desired set speed.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5.
A lead vehicle graphic will illuminate if
there is a vehicle detected in front of
you.
Note: When adaptive cruise control is
active, the set speed displayed in the
information display may vary slightly from
the speedometer. 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.
The vehicle will maintain a constant
distance between 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 12 mph
(20 km/h)
• a new gap distance is set.
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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.
Setting the Gap Distance
Note:
It is your responsibility to select a
gap appropriate to the driving conditions. Gap decrease
A
Gap increase
B
You can decrease or increase the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you by pressing the gap control. The selected gap appears in the
information display as shown by the bars
in the graphic. Four gap distance settings
are available.
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Adaptive cruise control, distance between vehicle settings
Dynamic beha-
vior
Distance gap
Time gap,
seconds
Graphic display,
bars indicated
between vehicles
Set speed
yd (m)
mph ( km/h)
Sport
31 yd (28 m)
1
1
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Normal
43 yd (39 m)
1.4
2
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Normal
55 yd (50 m)
1.8
3
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Comfort
67 yd (61 m)
2.2
4
62 mph
(100 km/h)
Each time you start the vehicle, the system
will select the last chosen gap for the
current driver.
Disengaging the System
Press the brake pedal or press CNCL. The
last set speed will display in grey but will
not erase.
Overriding the System 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. 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
• Accelerate or brake to the desired
speed, then press and release SET+.
• Press and hold
SET+ or SET- until the
desired set speed shows on the
information display. The vehicle speed
will gradually change to the selected
speed.
• Press and release
SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
1 mph (2 km/h) increments.
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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.
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 WARNINGS
Do not use the system when towing
a trailer with brake controls.
Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function
properly when you switch the system on
because the brakes are electronically
controlled. Failing to do so may result in
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. 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.
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