2018 LINCOLN MKX Owners Manual

Possible CauseSymptom
Improperly parked vehicles or objects are boarding the space.
Your vehicle is too far past the parking space. The system performs best when you drivethe same distance past the parking space.
You have incorrectly installed or maintained the tires. For example, not inflated correctly,improper size, or of different sizes.
A repair or alteration changes the detection capabilities.
A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example, a salt sprayer, snowplow or movingtruck bed.
The parking space length or position of parked objects changes after your vehicle passesthe space.
The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes. For example, driving from aheated garage into the cold, or after leaving a car wash.
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REAR VIEW CAMERA
WARNINGS
The rear view camera system is areverse aid supplement device that stillrequires the driver to use it in conjunctionwith the interior and exterior mirrors formaximum coverage.
Objects that are close to either cornerof the bumper or under the bumper,might not be seen on the screen due to thelimited coverage of the camera system.
Reverse your vehicle as slow aspossible, higher speeds may limit yourreaction time to stop your vehicle.
Use caution when the rear cargo dooris ajar. If the rear cargo door is ajar, thecamera will be out of position and the videoimage may be incorrect. All guidelinesdisappear when the rear cargo door is ajar.Some vehicles may not come equipped withguidelines.
WARNINGS
Use caution when turning camerafeatures on or off when thetransmission is not in park (P). Make sureyour vehicle is not moving.
The rear view camera system provides avideo image of the area behind your vehicle.
During operation, lines appear in the displaywhich represent your vehicle’s path andproximity to objects behind your vehicle.
The camera is located on the rear cargodoor.
Using the Rear View Camera System
The rear view camera system displays whatis behind your vehicle when you place thetransmission in reverse (R).
Note:The reverse sensing system is noteffective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h)and may not detect certain angular ormoving objects.
The system uses three types of guides tohelp you see what is behind your vehicle:
•Active guidelines: Show the intendedpath of your vehicle when reversing.
•Fixed guidelines: Show the actual pathyour vehicle is moving in while reversingin a straight line. This can be helpfulwhen backing into a parking space oraligning your vehicle with another objectbehind you.
•Centerline: Helps align the center of yourvehicle with an object (for example, atrailer).
Note:If the transmission is in reverse (R) andthe rear cargo door is open, no rear viewcamera features will display.
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Note:When towing, the camera only seeswhat you are towing. This might not provideadequate coverage as it usually provides innormal operation and some objects mightnot be seen. In some vehicles, the guidelinesmay disappear when you connect the trailertow connector.
The camera may not operate correctly underthe following conditions:
•Nighttime or dark areas if one or bothreverse lamps are not operating.
•Mud, water or debris obstructs thecamera's view. Clean the lens with a soft,lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
•The rear of your vehicle is hit ordamaged, causing the camera to becomemisaligned.
Camera System Settings
You can access the rear view camera systemsettings through the display screen. SeeGeneral Information (page 118).
Camera Guidelines
Note:Active guidelines are only availablewhen the transmission is in reverse (R).
Active guidelinesA
CenterlineB
Fixed guideline: Green zoneC
Fixed guideline: Yellow zoneD
Fixed guideline: Red zoneE
Rear bumperF
Active guidelines are only shown with fixedguidelines. To use active guidelines, turn thesteering wheel to point the guidelines towardan intended path. If you change the steeringwheel position while reversing, your vehiclemight deviate from the original intendedpath.
The fixed and active guidelines fade in andout depending on the steering wheelposition. The active guidelines do not displaywhen the steering wheel position is straight.
Always use caution while reversing. Objectsin the red zone are closest to your vehicleand objects in the green zone are fartheraway. Objects are getting closer to yourvehicle as they move from the green zoneto the yellow or red zones. Use the side viewmirrors and rear view mirror to get bettercoverage on both sides and rear of thevehicle.
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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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Note:You may not see objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or under thebumper due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
The 360 degree camera system consists offront, side and rear cameras. The system:
•Allows you to see what is directly in frontor behind your vehicle.
•Provides cross traffic view in front andbehind your vehicle.
•Allows you to see a top-down view of thearea outside your vehicle, including theblind spots.
•Provides visibility around your vehicle toyou in parking maneuvers such as:
•Centering in a parking space.
•Obstacles near vehicle.
•Parallel parking.
The 360 degree camera systembutton is located on the instrumentpanel and allows you to togglethrough different camera views.
The front and rear cameras have multiplescreens which consist of: Normal view with360, Normal view, and split view. When inpark (P), neutral (N) or drive (D), only the frontimages will be displayed when the button ispressed. When in reverse (R), only the rearimages will be displayed when the button ispressed.
Note:The 360 degree camera system willturn OFF when your vehicle is in motion atlow speed, except when in reverse (R).
Camera Views
The small vehicle icon displayed on the topleft corner of the image illustrates the cameraview being displayed. Camera views are laidout in the order the screens will appear oncethe button is pressed.
Note:The front video image will be disabledwhen your vehicle is in motion at low speed,except when in reverse (R).
•Front 360 + Normal: Contains the normalfront camera view next to a 360 degreecamera view. This view will appear onthe screen when the button is pressedin any gear other than reverse (R).
•Front Normal View: Provides an imageof what is directly in front of your vehicle.Access this view by pressing the camerabutton from the Front 360 + Normal Viewscreen.
•Front Split View: Provides an extendedview of what is in front of your vehicle.Access this view by pressing the camerabutton from the Front Normal Viewscreen.
•Rear 360 + Normal: Contains the normalrear camera view next to a 360 degreecamera view. This view can be accessedby putting your vehicle in reverse (R), orby pressing the camera button from theRear Split View screen.
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•Rear Normal View: Provides an imageof what is directly behind your vehicle.Access this view by pressing the camerabutton from the Rear 360 + Normalscreen.
•Rear Split View: Provides an extendedview of what is behind your vehicle.Access this view by pressing the camerabutton from the Rear Normal Viewscreen.
Keep Out Zone
The Keep Out Zone is represented by theyellow dotted lines running parallel to yourvehicle. It is designed to give you theindication on the ground of the fullyextended outside mirror position.
Front Camera
WARNING
The front camera system is an aidsupplement device that still requiresthe driver to use it in conjunction with lookingout your vehicle.
The front video camera, located behind thestar emblem on the grille, provides a videoimage of the area in front of your vehicle. Itadds assistance to the driver while drivingforward at low speeds. To use the front videocamera system, place the transmission in anygear except reverse (R). An image will displayonce the camera enable button is pressed.The area displayed on the screen may varyaccording to your vehicle's orientation and/orroad condition.
Note:Keep the star emblem free from snow,ice and large accumulations of dirt. Ifsomething is blocking the star emblem frommoving, the camera will not deploy.
Side Camera
The side view camera, located in the outsidemirror, provides a video image of the areaon the sides of your vehicle as part of thefront 360 + normal view and rear 360 +normal view. It aids you while parking yourvehicle either forward or backwards.
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Note:Use caution when using the 360 viewwhile any of the doors are ajar. If a door isajar, the camera will be out of position andthe video image may be incorrect.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set speedwithout keeping your foot on the acceleratorpedal. You can use cruise control when yourvehicle speed is greater than 20 mph(30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control on windingroads, in heavy traffic or when the roadsurface is slippery. This could result in lossof vehicle control, serious injury or death.
When you are going downhill, yourvehicle speed could increase abovethe set speed. The system does not applythe brakes.
Note:Cruise control disengages if thevehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph(16 km/h) below the set speed when drivinguphill.
To help the system to maintain the set speedwhen going downhill, downshift to a lowergear.
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press ON.
The indicator appears in theinformation display.
Setting the Cruise Speed
1. Drive to desired speed.
2. Press SET+ or SET-.
3.Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note:The indicator changes color.
Changing the Set Speed
Note: If you accelerate by pressing theaccelerator pedal, the set speed will notchange. When you release the acceleratorpedal, your vehicle returns to the speed thatyou previously set.
•Press SET+ or SET- to change the setspeed in small increments.
•Press the accelerator or brake pedal untilyou reach the desired speed. Press SET+or SET-.
•Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Releasethe control when you reach the desiredspeed.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press CNCL or tap the brake pedal. The setspeed does not erase.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press RES.
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