2014 LINCOLN MKZ warning

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.
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.
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.
WARNINGS
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.
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The controls for using your cruise
control are located on the steering
wheel.
Switching the System On
Press and release ON.
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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+. Thevehicle 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.
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5. A lead vehicle graphic willilluminate 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 the warning
may be delayed. The driver 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
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• the vehicle speed falls below 12mph (20 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.
Setting the Gap Distance
Note: It is your responsibility to select
a gap appropriate to the driving
conditions.
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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.
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The selected gap displays in the
message center 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 indicatedbetweenvehicles
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.
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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.
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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 the
system is activated 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.
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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 no longer obstructed.
The surface of the radar in the grille is
clean but the message remains in the display.
Do not use the system in these condi-tions 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 condi-tions 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 normalcruise 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
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 is
selected and apply the brakes when
necessary.
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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/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 the driver 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: 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 101).
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.
• Green - No rest required.
• Yellow - First warning is active.
• Red - Second warning is active.
Note:If you have recently received a
warning; you should consider resting,
even if the current assessment is with
the typical range.
Note: The alertness level will be
shown in grey for a short time if the
camera sensor cannot track the road
lane markings or if the vehicle speed
drops below approximately 40 mph
(64 km/h), after which the system
display will inform the driver 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 the driver’s attention and
judgment. The driver is 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 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: When Aid mode is on and the
system detects no driver steering
activity for a short continuous period
of time, the system alerts the driver to
put their hands on the steering wheel.
The system may detect a light
grip/touch on the steering wheel as
hands off driving.
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