
Changing the Set Speed
•
When you select km/h as the display
measurement in the information display
the set speed changes in approximately
1 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 the accelerator or brake pedal until
you reach the desired speed. Press and
release SET+ SET-.
• Press and hold
SET+ or SET-. The set
speed changes in approximately 5 mph
(10 km/h) increments.
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
CNCL or tap the brake
pedal. The set speed does not erase. Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release
RES. 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
The system does not operate below
12 mph
(20 km/h). An audible warning sounds and
the automatic braking releases if the vehicle
drops below this speed.
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:
• The tires lose traction.
• The engine speed is too low.
• You apply the parking brake. Hilly Condition Usage
Note:
An audible alarm sounds and the
system shuts down if it is applying brakes
for an extended period of time. This allows
the brakes to cool. The system functions
normally again when the brakes cool.
Select a lower gear during prolonged
downhill driving on steep slopes, such as
mountainous areas, when the system is
active. In such situations, the system needs
additional engine braking to reduce the load
on the vehicle ’s regular brake system to
prevent the brakes from overheating.
Switching Adaptive 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.
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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 does not
illuminate if the system does not detect a
vehicle in front of you. 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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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 A message appears if something obstructs
the sensor's radar signals. The sensor is
located behind a cover near the driver side
of the lower grille. The system cannot detect
a vehicle ahead and does not function when
something obstructs the radar signal.
Note:
You cannot see the sensor, it is behind
a fascia panel.
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 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 a you restart
your vehicle.
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. You can manually change from adaptive
cruise control to normal cruise control
through the information display. The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you select
normal cruise control. The gap setting does
not display, the system does not
automatically respond to lead vehicles.
Automatic braking remains active to maintain
set speed.
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360 Degree Camera....................................221
Camera Views......................................................221
Front Camera......................................................222
Side Camera........................................................223
A
A/C See: Climate Control............................................141
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................195
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................195
Accessories...................................................505 Exterior Style.......................................................505
Interior Style........................................................505
Lifestyle.................................................................505
Peace of Mind.....................................................505
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............225 Active Park Assist
..........................................210
Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature..............................................................216
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist.................................210
Troubleshooting the System............................216
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................96
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................325 Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................325
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................84
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................84
Easy Entry and Exit Feature...............................85
End of Travel Position..........................................85
Memory Feature....................................................85
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................
96
Airbag Disposal
...............................................55
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control............................................141
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............330
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................83
All-Wheel Drive..............................................189 Ambient Lighting............................................99
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................83
Arming the Alarm..................................................83
Disarming the Alarm............................................83
Appendices....................................................542
Apps .................................................................
468
........................................................................\
.........468
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................470
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............113 Headlamps On Warning Chime........................113
Keyless Warning Alert.........................................113
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
...................113
Audio Control
..................................................85
Seek, Next or Previous........................................86
Audio System................................................399 General Information...........................................399
Audio Unit
......................................................400
Auto Hold........................................................199 Using Auto Hold..................................................201
Autolamps........................................................92 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........93
Automatic Climate Control...........................141
Automatic High Beam Control....................95 Activating the System..........................................95
Manually Overriding the System......................
96
Automatic Transmission..............................183 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................188
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Cleaning Products.........................................331
Materials................................................................331
Cleaning the Engine
....................................333
Cleaning the Exterior...................................332 Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................332
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................333
Stripes or Graphics.............................................333
Underbody...........................................................333
Under Hood.........................................................333
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................336
Cleaning the Interior....................................334 Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior ...............................................................335
Cleaning the Wheels...................................337
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................334
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate............................................................446
Climate Control
...............................................141
Climate Controlled Seats............................156 Cooled Seats........................................................157
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check..............................314
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........53
Creating a MyKey...........................................62 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................62 Cross Traffic Alert.........................................242
False Alerts..........................................................245
Switching the System Off and On..................246
System Errors......................................................246
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................245
System Limitations.............................................245
Using the System...............................................242
Cruise Control
.................................................86
Principle of Operation.......................................224
Type 1.......................................................................86
Type 2......................................................................87
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................224
Customer Assistance
..................................278
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................94
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)..........................................94
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................94
Direction Indicators
........................................97
Doors and Locks.............................................68 Drive Control
..................................................251
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.............................251
Driver Alert.....................................................233 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................233
USING DRIVER ALERT......................................233
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................46 Children and Airbags...........................................47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................47
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........52
Driving Aids....................................................233
Driving Hints
..................................................268
Driving Through Water...............................269
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................94
E
Economical Driving......................................268
Electric Parking Brake..................................196 Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............
196
Battery With No Charge....................................198
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.............197
Emission Control System............................180 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).........................
181
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing......................................................182
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Fuses...............................................................286
Fuse Specification Chart............................286
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........297
Power Distribution Box.....................................286
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............
158
Gauges.............................................................107 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............109
Fuel Gauge...........................................................108
Information Display.............................................108
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................56
Intelligent Access.................................................56
General Maintenance Information............510 Multi-Point Inspection.........................................513
Owner Checks and Services............................512
Protecting Your Investment..............................510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................
510
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................510
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................282
Getting the Services You Need................278 Away From Home...............................................278 Global Opening and Closing
.......................101
Closing the Windows..........................................101
Opening the Windows........................................101
Glove Box
........................................................165
Manual Entry.........................................................165
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................272
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................325
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................94
Head Restraints
.............................................146
Front seat manual head restraints..................147
Rear seat center head restraint.......................148
Rear seat outboard head restraints................148
Heated Seats
..................................................155
Front Seats............................................................155
Rear Seats.............................................................156
Heated Steering Wheel
.................................87
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................144 Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................144
Heated Rear Window.........................................144
Heated Wiper Park..............................................144
Heating See: Climate Control............................................141
Hill Start Assist...............................................198 Switching the System On and Off...................
199 Using Hill Start Assist.........................................199
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................143
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................144
General Hints........................................................143
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................143
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............144
Recommended Settings for Heating..............143
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................144
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................195
Home Screen.................................................421
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............306
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................279
Information Display Control.........................87
Information Displays
......................................114
General Information.............................................114
Information Messages..................................121 Active Park.............................................................121
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................122
Adaptive Steering................................................123
AdvanceTrac ™.......................................................123
Airbag.....................................................................124
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Roadside Emergencies................................271
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................256
Running-In
See: Breaking-In.................................................268
Running Out of Fuel......................................175
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container...........................................................175
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................175
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................52
Safety Precautions........................................173
Scheduled Maintenance Record
.............522
Scheduled Maintenance.............................510
Seatbelt Extension..........................................43
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................39
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................40 Belt-Minder™...........................................................40
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation..........................................34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................39
Conditions of operation......................................40
Seats.................................................................146
Security ...............................................................
81
Settings...........................................................472 911 Assist...............................................................478 Ambient Lighting................................................486
Bluetooth..............................................................474
Clock......................................................................474
Display...................................................................487
General
..................................................................484
Media Player........................................................473
Mobile Apps.........................................................482
Navigation............................................................480
Phone.....................................................................475
Radio......................................................................479
Sound....................................................................472
Valet Mode...........................................................488
Vehicle..................................................................\
.486
Voice Control.......................................................487
Wi-Fi.......................................................................485
Side Airbags
......................................................51
Side Sensing System..................................209
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................209
Sitting in the Correct Position....................146
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................
366
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................14
Special Instructions...............................................13 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance................................................518
Exceptions ............................................................520
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................224
Stability Control
............................................204
Principle of Operation.......................................204
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................168 Automatic Engine Shutdown............................
170
Failure to Start......................................................169
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................171
Important Ventilating Information.....................171
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................170
Vehicles with Keyless Start...............................168
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............167 General Information............................................167
Steering..........................................................246 Adaptive Steering...............................................247
Electric Power Steering....................................246
Steering Wheel................................................84
Storage Compartments
...............................165
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................105
Sun Visors.......................................................105 Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................105
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