2018 LINCOLN MKX sensor

A camera sensor, centrally mounted behindthe windshield of your vehicle, continuouslymonitors conditions to turn the high beamson and off.
Once the system is active, the high beamsturn on if:
•The ambient light level is low enough.
•There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 32 mph (51 km/h).
The high beams turn off if:
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat high beams are not required.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 27 mph (44 km/h).
•The system detects severe rain, snow orfog.
•The camera is blocked.
Switching the System On and Off
Switch the system on using the informationdisplay. See Roadside Emergencies (page274).
Switch the lighting control to the autolampsposition. See Autolamps (page 97).
Overriding the System
When you switch on the high beams, pushingor pulling the stalk provides a temporaryoverride to low beam.
Automatic High Beam Indicator (If Equipped)
The indicator lamp illuminates toconfirm when the system is readyto assist.
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS (If Equipped)
Note:There is a delay of two to five secondsbefore the system operates when you driveyour vehicle.
Note:The system is only active at speedsabove 3 mph (5 km/h).
The headlamp beams move in the samedirection as the steering wheel. This providesmore visibility when driving around curves.
A. Without adaptive headlamps.
B. With adaptive headlamps.
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The image of the approaching vehicle issmall and near the inboard edge of the mainmirror when it is at a distance. The imagebecomes larger and begins to moveoutboard across the main mirror as thevehicle approaches (A). The image willtransition from the main mirror and begin toappear in the blind spot mirror as the vehicleapproaches (B). The vehicle will transition toyour peripheral field of view as it leaves theblind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Information System (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System (page244).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when yourvehicle is moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have a secondpivot point. This lets you move the mirrorhead up or down and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. Mirror performancemay be affected. A rear center passengeror raised rear center head restraint may alsoblock light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have a clearview when backing up.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
ActionMessage
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. See Using AdaptiveCruise Control (page 230).Adaptive Cruise Malfunction
Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly. SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control (page 230).Adaptive Cruise Not Available
Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using AdaptiveCruise Control (page 230).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available SensorBlocked See Manual
Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.Normal Cruise Active Automatic BrakingTurned Off
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.Front Sensor Not Aligned
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low toActivate
Displays when the adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance and the driverneeds to shift the transmission into a lower gear.Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
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Information Displays

Adaptive Steering
ActionMessage
The adaptive steering system has detected a difference between steering wheel angle and thedesired road wheel angle. The steering wheel adjusts itself to correct this difference. Thisadjustment is part of normal system operation.
Adaptive Steering Initialization
The adaptive steering system is off. It is possible that the steering wheel may not be straightwhen the vehicle is driving straight ahead. If this message persists, see an authorized dealer.Adaptive Steering Fault Service Required
The adaptive steering system integrity cannot be verified. Do not drive the vehicle and contactan authorized dealer immediately.Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive
AdvanceTrac™
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the driver.AdvanceTrac Off On
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Information Displays

Airbag
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.Occupant Sensor BLOCKED RemoveObjects Near Passenger Seat
Alarm
ActionMessage
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm(page 88).Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
ActionMessage
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.Engine Shuts Off In {seconds to shut off:#0}Seconds
Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.Engine Shut Off For Fuel Economy
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steeringwheel button to override the shut down.Engine Shuts Off in {seconds to shut off:#0}Seconds Press Ok to Override
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Information Displays

Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.Blindspot System Fault
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible. See Blind Spot Information System (page 244).Blindspot Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 246).Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From X
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 246).Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.Cross Traffic System Fault
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Information Displays

Collision Warning System
ActionMessage
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system isdisabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Collision Warning Malfunction
Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibilitydue to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of the radar. You can typically clean the sensor toresolve. If the concern persists, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not Available SensorBlocked See Manual
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system isdisabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Collision Warning Not Available
Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving.X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the liftgate is not completely closed.Liftgate Ajar
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Information Displays

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 369).Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact an authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page369).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For moreinformation on how the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (page 369). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control
ActionMessage
Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on. See Using TractionControl (page 206).Traction Control Off / Traction Control On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and your vehicle has activated the hazard warning flashers.Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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Information Displays