2018 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR display

Note:The system does not operate in park(P) or reverse (R).
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
The system turns on when all of the followingoccur:
•You start your vehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph(10 km/h).
Note:The system does not operate inreverse (R).
System Lights and Messages
When the system detects a vehicle, an alertindicator illuminates in the exterior mirror onthe side the approaching vehicle is comingfrom. If you turn the direction indicator on forthat side of your vehicle, the alert indicatorflashes.
Note:The system may not alert you if avehicle quickly passes through the detectionzone.
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 become blocked, a messagemay appear in the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 124). The alertindicators remain illuminated but the systemdoes not alert you.
Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow (If Equipped)
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The system is designed to detect vehiclesthat may have entered the blind spot zone(A). The detection area is on both sides ofyour vehicle and trailer, extending rearwardfrom the exterior mirrors to the end of yourtrailer.
The system turns on when all of the followingoccur:
•You attach a trailer to your vehicle.
•You have set up the trailer to work withthe system through the informationdisplay.
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into drive (D).
•The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph(10 km/h).
Note:If you switch the Blind Spot InformationSystem off, the Blind Spot InformationSystem with Trailer Tow automatically turnsoff.
Note:If you connect a trailer to your vehicleand do not set up the trailer through theinformation display, the system turns off anda warning message appears. SeeInformation Messages (page 124).
Note:When towing a trailer, the extendedblind spot zone range decreases to a shortfixed or non-variable distance behind thetrailer. The extended blind spot zone rangereturns to 59 ft (18 m) when the trailer isdisconnected.
Setting up a Trailer
Trailer lengthA
Trailer widthB
Trailer hitch ballC
You can set-up a trailer to work with thesystem through the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 119). Whensetting up a trailer, a sequence of screensappear asking for trailer information.
•Select type of trailer screen -Conventional, fifth wheel or gooseneck.
The system only supports conventionaltrailers. If you select fifth wheel orgooseneck, the system automatically turnsoff.
•Do you want to set up BLIS with trailerscreen?
If no, the system turns off.
If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
•Is the width less than 9 ft (2.7 m) andlength less than 33 ft (10.1 m)?
If no, the system turns off.
If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
•Trailer width measurement:
The width of the trailer is measured at thefront of the trailer. It is not measured at thewidest point of the trailer. The maximumwidth at the front of the trailer that the systemcan support is 8.5 ft (2.6 m).
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Note:You do not need to enter an exacttrailer width measurement. You only needto confirm that the width of the trailer is 8.5 ft(2.6 m) or less.
•Trailer length measurement:
The trailer length is the distance betweenthe trailer hitch ball and the rear of the trailer.The maximum length that the system cansupport is 33 ft (10.1 m).
•Enter length of trailer:
The default setting is 18 ft (5.5 m). Togglingup or down using the menu buttonsincreases or decreases the measurement by3 ft (1 m). Select a length that is equal to orwithin 3 ft (1 m) of the actual measuredlength. For example, if the actual measuredlength is 25 ft (7.6 m), toggle the length inthe menu to 27 ft (8.2 m). When you enterthe length of the trailer, the system setup issaved.
Note:If the trailer is actually a bike rack orcargo rack with electrical lighting, enter alength of 3 ft (1 m). Cross Traffic Alert remainson for trailers with a length of 3 ft (1 m) orless.
Note:Proper measurement andmeasurement entry is required for thesystem to function as designed.
System Operation
When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,the trailer set up menu appears in theinformation display. This menu allows you toset up a new trailer or choose from apreviously set up trailer. A warning messageappears and the system turns off if you donot choose or add a new trailer.
Note:The warning message may not appearuntil your vehicle speed reaches 22 mph(35 km/h).
If you select a trailer in the informationdisplay before connecting a trailer to yourvehicle, the system loads the configurationfor the selected trailer. When a trailer isconnected, a warning message appears.
Note:A second warning message mayappear stating that the Cross Traffic Alertsystem has turned off. The Blind SpotInformation System with Trailer Towcontinues to function normally in thissituation.
Note:The system remembers the lastselected trailer set up when you start yourvehicle.
Trailer Considerations
The system is designed to work with a trailerwith a front width of 8.5 ft (2.6 m) or less, anda total length from the trailer hitch ball to therear of the trailer of 33 ft (10.1 m) or less.
Some trailers may cause a slight change insystem performance:
•Large box trailers may cause false alertsto occur when driving next toinfrastructures or near parked cars. Afalse alert may also occur while makinga 90-degree turn.
•Trailers that have a width greater than8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front and have a totallength greater than 20 ft (6 m) may causedelayed alerts when a vehicle is passingat high speed.
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•Box trailers that have a width greater than8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front may cause earlyalerts when you pass a vehicle.
•Clam shell or V-Nose box trailers with awidth greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at thefront may cause delayed alerts when avehicle traveling the same speed as yourvehicle merges lanes.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault, a warning lampilluminates and a message displays. SeeInformation Messages (page 124).
Switching the System On and Off
You can switch the system off using theinformation display. See General Information(page 119). When you switch the system off,a warning lamp illuminates and a messagedisplays. When you switch the system on oroff, the alert indicators flash twice.
Note:The system remembers the last settingwhen you start your vehicle.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with atrailer tow module and tow bar approved byus, the system turns off when you attach atrailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
WARNING: Do not use the crosstraffic alert system as a replacement forusing the interior and exterior mirrors orlooking over your shoulder beforereversing out of a parking space. The crosstraffic alert system is not a replacement forcareful driving.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with due careand attention. Failure to take care mayresult 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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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 124).
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 General Information (page119).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the system offusing the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 119). When you switchsystem off, a message displays. SeeInformation Messages (page 124).
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Note:The system turns on each time youswitch the ignition on and you shift intoreverse (R). If you temporarily switch thesystem off, it turns on the next time youswitch the ignition on.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with atrailer tow module and tow bar approved byus, the system turns off when you attach atrailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNING: The electric powersteering system has diagnostic checks thatcontinuously monitor the system. If a faultis detected, a message displays in theinformation display. Stop your vehicle assoon as it is safe to do so. Switch theignition off. After at least 10 seconds,switch the ignition on and watch theinformation display for a steering systemwarning message. If a steering systemwarning message returns, have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
WARNING: If the system detects anerror, you may not feel a difference in thesteering, however a serious condition mayexist. Obtain immediate service from anauthorized dealer, failure to do so mayresult in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steeringsystem. There is no fluid reservoir. Nomaintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power whileyou are driving, electric power steeringassistance is lost. The steering system stilloperates and you can steer your vehiclemanually. Manually steering your vehiclerequires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort required for you to steer yourvehicle. This increased effort preventsoverheating and permanent damage to thesteering system. You do not lose the abilityto steer your vehicle manually. Typicalsteering and driving maneuvers allow thesystem to cool and return to normaloperation.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•Correct tire pressures.
•Uneven tire wear.
•Loose or worn suspension components.
•Loose or worn steering components.
•Improper vehicle alignment.
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WARNING: The system cannot helpprevent all crashes. Do not rely on thissystem to replace driver judgment and theneed to maintain a safe distance andspeed.
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System
The Pre-Collision Assist system is active atspeeds above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h)and pedestrian detection is active at speedsup to 50 mph (80 km/h).
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching anotherstationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in thesame direction as yours, or a pedestrianwithin your driving path, the system isdesigned to provide three levels offunctionality:
1. Alert
2. Brake Support
3. Active Braking
Alert: When active, a flashing visual warningappears and an audible warning tonesounds.
Brake Support: The system is designed tohelp reduce the impact speed by preparingthe brakes for rapid braking. Brake supportdoes not automatically apply the brakes. Ifyou press the brake pedal, the system couldapply additional braking up to maximumbraking force, even if you lightly press thebrake pedal.
Active Braking: Active braking may activateif the system determines that a collision isimminent. The system may help the driverreduce impact damage or avoid the crashcompletely.
Note:The Active Braking capability of thesystem is disabled when you select theSLOW CLIMB drive mode.
Note:If you perceive Pre-Collision Assistalerts as being too frequent or disturbing,then you can reduce the alert sensitivity,though the manufacturer recommends usingthe highest sensitivity setting where possible.Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewerand later system warnings.
Distance Indication and Alert
Distance Indication and Alert is a functionthat provides you with a graphical indicationof the time gap to other preceding vehiclestraveling in the same direction. The DistanceIndication and Alert screen in the informationdisplay shows one of the following graphics.
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If the time gap to a preceding vehicle issmall, a red visual indication appears.
Note:Distance Indication and Alertdeactivates and the graphics do not displaywhen adaptive cruise control is active.
Time GapDistance GapGraphicsSensitivitySpeed
>0.9sec>82 ft (25 m)GreyNormal62 mph (100 km/h)
0.6sec — 0.9sec56–82 ft (17–25 m)YellowNormal62 mph (100 km/h)
<0.6sec<56 ft (17 m)RedNormal62 mph (100 km/h)
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