2018 LINCOLN MKX parking sensors

Obstacle Distance Indicator (If Equipped)
The system will provide an image of yourvehicle and the sensor zones. The zones willhighlight green, yellow and red when theparking aid sensors detect an object in thecoverage area.
Manual Zoom
WARNING
When manual zoom is on, the full areabehind your vehicle may not show. Beaware of your surroundings when using themanual zoom feature.
Note:Manual zoom is only available whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
Note:When you enable manual zoom, onlythe centerline is shown.
Selectable settings for this feature are Zoomin (+) and Zoom out (-). Press the symbol inthe camera screen to change the view. Thedefault setting is Zoom OFF.
This allows you to get a closer view of anobject behind your vehicle. The zoomedimage keeps the bumper in the image toprovide a reference. The zoom is only activewhile the transmission is in reverse (R).
Rear Camera Delay
Selectable settings for this feature are ONand OFF. The default setting for the rearcamera delay is OFF.
When shifting the transmission out of reverse(R) and into any gear other than park (P), thecamera image remains in the display until:
•Your vehicle speed sufficiently increases.
•You shift your vehicle into park (P)(automatic transmission).
•You apply the parking brake (manualtransmission).
360 DEGREE CAMERA (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
The 360 degree camera system is asupplement system that still requiresthe driver to use it in conjunction with lookingout the windows, and checking the interiorand exterior mirrors for maximum coverage.
Use caution when turning camerafeatures on or off while out of park (P).Make sure your vehicle is not moving.
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CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
WARNINGS
Do not use the cross traffic alert systemas a replacement for using the interiorand exterior mirrors or looking over yourshoulder before reversing out of a parkingspace. The cross traffic alert system is not areplacement for careful driving.
WARNINGS
The system may not operate properlyduring severe weather conditions, forexample snow, ice, heavy rain and spray.Always drive with due care and attention.Failure to take care may result in a crash.
The system is designed to alert you ofvehicles approaching from the sides whenyou shift into reverse (R).
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System
The system is designed to detect vehiclesthat approach with a speed up to 37 mph(60 km/h). Coverage decreases when thesensors are partially, mostly or fullyobstructed. Slowly reversing helps increasethe coverage area and effectiveness.
The system turns on when you start theengine and you shift into reverse (R). Thesystem turns off when you shift out of reverse(R).
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Driving Aids

System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts
When the system detects a vehicle, anindicator illuminates in the exterior mirror onthe side the approaching vehicle is comingfrom. A tone sounds and a message appearsin the information display.
Note:In exceptional conditions, the systemcould alert you even when there is nothingin the detection zone, for example a vehiclepassing in the distance.
Blocked Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumper onboth sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors could affect systemperformance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message mayappear in the information display when youshift into reverse (R). See InformationMessages (page 125).
System Limitations
The system may not correctly operate whenany of the following occur:
•The sensors are blocked.
•Adjacently parked vehicles or objects areobstructing the sensors.
•Vehicles approach at speeds greaterthan 37 mph (60 km/h).
•The vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph(12 km/h).
•You reverse out of an angled parkingspace.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault a messagedisplays. See Information Messages (page125).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the system offusing the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 125). When youswitch system off, a message displays. SeeInformation Messages (page 125).
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Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealerin order to prevent damage to the tirepressure monitoring system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 369).Replace the spare tire with a road tire assoon as possible. During repairing orreplacing of the flat tire, have an authorizeddealer inspect the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines couldresult in an increased risk of loss ofvehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,then it is intended for temporary use only.This means that if you need to use it, youshould replace it as soon as possible with aroad wheel and tire assembly that is thesame size and type as the road tires andwheels that were originally provided by Ford.If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel isdamaged, it should be replaced rather thanrepaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tire assemblythat is different in brand, size or appearancefrom the road tires and wheels and can beone of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire beginswith the letter T for tire size and may haveTemporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label onwheel: This spare tire has a label on thewheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar sparetires listed above, do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listedabove at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability (if applicable).
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without labelon wheel
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Wheels and Tires

Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................34Left-Hand Side.......................................................35Right-Hand Side....................................................35
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................339Cleaning Products........................................333Materials................................................................333
Cleaning the Engine....................................335Cleaning the Exterior...................................334Cleaning the Headlamps..................................334Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................334Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................335Stripes or Graphics............................................335Underbody...........................................................335Under Hood.........................................................335
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................338Cleaning the Interior....................................336Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior...............................................................337
Cleaning the Wheels...................................339Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................336Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67Climate............................................................449Climate Control..............................................145
Climate Controlled Seats.............................161Cooled Seats........................................................162
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................316
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................66Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................66
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................246Blocked Sensors................................................249Switching the System Off and On..................249System Errors......................................................249System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................249System Limitations.............................................249Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.............246
Cruise Control.................................................92Principle of Operation.......................................229
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................229
Customer Assistance..................................280
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................98Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................99Type Two - Configurable....................................99
Direction Indicators.......................................101Doors and Locks.............................................72Drive Control.................................................255LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................255
Driver Alert.....................................................237PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................237USING DRIVER ALERT......................................237
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........54Driving Aids....................................................237Driving Hints...................................................271Driving Through Water................................272DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................98
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Economical Driving.......................................271Electric Parking Brake................................200Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............200Battery With No Charge...................................202
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