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 117).
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 (page117).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the system offusing the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 117). When youswitch system off, a message displays. SeeInformation Messages (page 117).
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Cleaning Products........................................326Materials...............................................................326
Cleaning the Engine....................................328Cleaning the Exterior...................................327Cleaning the Headlamps..................................327Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................327Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................328Stripes or Graphics............................................328Underbody...........................................................328Under Hood.........................................................328
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens............................331Cleaning the Interior....................................329Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber ClothFabric................................................................330
Cleaning the Wheels...................................333Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................329Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65Climate............................................................440Climate Control..............................................137Climate Controlled Seats............................152Cooled Seats........................................................153
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check.............................310
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................240Blocked Sensors.................................................243Switching the System Off and On..................243System Errors......................................................243System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................243System Limitations.............................................243Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............240
Cruise Control..................................................83Principle of Operation.......................................222Type One................................................................83Type Two.................................................................84
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................222
Customer Assistance...................................274
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)...........................................91Type Two - Configurable......................................91
Direction Indicators........................................93Lane Change..........................................................93
Doors and Locks.............................................68Drive Control.................................................249LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................249
Driver Alert......................................................231PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................231USING DRIVER ALERT.......................................231
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids.....................................................231Driving Hints..................................................263Driving Through Water...............................263DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
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Economical Driving......................................263Electric Parking Brake..................................196Applying the electric parking brake...............196Applying the electric parking brake when thevehicle is moving............................................197Battery With No Charge....................................198Releasing the electric parking brake.............197
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