2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Owners Manual

STEERING – INFORMATION MESSAGES
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The power steering system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Steering Assist Fault Service Required
The steering system has detected a condition that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now
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STEERING – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
Why does it seem that the steering iswandering or pulling?
Check your vehicle for an improperlyinflated or uneven tire, loose or wornsuspension or steering components, orimproper vehicle alignment.
The system is functioning properly and thecomponents have been checked, why isthe steering system continuing to pull orwander?
A high crown in the road or crosswindscould make the steering system feel likeit is wandering or pulling.
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PARKING AID PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To help avoid personalinjury, always use caution when in reverse(R) and when using the sensing system.
WARNING: The system may notdetect objects with surfaces that absorbreflection. Always drive with due care andattention. Failure to take care may resultin a crash.
WARNING: Traffic control systems,fluorescent lamps, inclement weather, airbrakes, external motors and fans mayaffect the correct operation of the sensingsystem. This may cause reducedperformance or false alerts.
WARNING: The system may notdetect small or moving objects, particularlythose close to the ground.
WARNING: The parking aid systemcan only assist you to detect objects whenyour vehicle is moving at parking speeds.To help avoid personal injury you musttake care when using the parking aidsystem.
WARNING: The system may notfunction if the sensor is blocked.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can all limitsensor performance.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Note:If your vehicle sustains damageleaving the sensors misaligned, this willcause inaccurate measurements or falsealerts.
When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,the rear parking aid detects the trailer andprovides an alert. Disable the parking aidwhen you connect a trailer to prevent thealert.
Note:Connected trailers might be detectedby the vehicle and parking aid turns offautomatically in those instances.
Note:Certain add-on devices installedaround the bumper or fascia may createfalse alerts, for example, large trailer hitches,bike or surfboard racks, license platebrackets, bumper covers or any other devicethat could block the normal detection zoneof the parking aid system. Aftermarket sparetires or spare tire covers mounted to the reartailgate could cause false alerts from thepark aid system. Remove the add-on deviceto prevent false alerts.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt. If thesensors are covered, the system's accuracycan be affected.
Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects.
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Note: When using a programmed MyKey,you cannot switch the parking aids off. SeeMyKey™ (page 82).
SWITCHING PARKING AID ON AND
OFF
Press the parking aid button anduse the menu to turn the systemon and off.
The system can also be turned off using thepop-up message that appears when you arein reverse (R).
REAR PARKING AID
WHAT IS THE REAR PARKING AID
Rear parking sensors detect objects behindyour vehicle when in reverse (R).
REAR PARKING AID LIMITATIONS
There is a decreased coverage area at theouter corners.
When using a programmed MyKey, youcannot switch the rear parking aid off.
The rear parking aid sensors are active whenyour vehicle is in reverse (R) and the vehiclespeed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The sensor coverage area is up to 71 in(180 cm) from the rear bumper.
The rear parking aid detects large objectswhen you shift into reverse (R) and any ofthe following occur:
•Your vehicle is moving backward at a lowspeed.
•Your vehicle is stationary but an objectis approaching the rear of your vehicleat a low speed.
•Your vehicle is moving backward at a lowspeed and an object is moving towardsyour vehicle, for example another vehicleat a low speed.
The system shall provide no audible warningfor the object behind the vehicle when inneutral (N) gear.
LOCATING THE REAR PARKING AIDSENSORS
The rear parking aid sensors are in the rearbumper.
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REAR PARKING AID AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when your vehicleapproaches an object. As your vehiclemoves closer to an object, the rate of thetone increases. The warning tonecontinuously sounds when an object is 12 in(30 cm) or less from the rear bumper.
If your vehicle remains stationary for a fewseconds, the audible warning turns off. If yourvehicle moves backward the tone soundsagain.
Note:When the parking aid system soundsa tone, the audio system could reduce theset volume.
FRONT PARKING AID
WHAT IS THE FRONT PARKING AID
Front parking sensors detect objects in frontof your vehicle.
FRONT PARKING AID LIMITATIONS
The front parking aid sensors are activewhen your vehicle is in any position otherthan park (P) and the vehicle speed is lessthan 5 mph (8 km/h).
The sensor coverage area is up to 28 in(70 cm) from the bumper.
If your vehicle is in reverse (R), the frontparking aid detects objects when yourvehicle is moving at a low speed or an objectis moving toward your vehicle and providesan audible warning, for example anothervehicle at a low speed. If your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds, theaudible warning turns off. Visual indicationis always active in reverse (R).
If your vehicle is in any forward gear, thefront parking aid provides audible warningsand visual indication when your vehicle ismoving at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) orbelow and the system detects an objectwithin the detection zone. If your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds, thevisual indication and audible warning turnsoff.
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the front andrear sensors provide visual indication onlywhen your vehicle is moving below a speedof 5 mph (8 km/h) and obstacles are detectedinside the detection areas. Once your vehiclestops, the visual indication and audiblewarning stops after a few seconds.
LOCATING THE FRONT PARKING AIDSENSORS
The front parking aid sensors are in the frontbumper.
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FRONT PARKING AID AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when there is anobject within 28 in (70 cm) from the frontbumper. As your vehicle moves closer to anobject, the rate of the tone increases.
The warning tone continuously sounds whenan object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from thefront bumper.
Note:If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)or less from your vehicle, visual indicationremains on.
SIDE PARKING AID
WHAT IS THE SIDE PARKING AID
The front and rear outermost parking aidsensors map objects that are near to thesides of your vehicle.
SIDE PARKING AID LIMITATIONS
The sensor coverage is up to 24 in (60 cm)from the sides of your vehicle.
The side parking aid may not function if:
•Your vehicle remains stationary for overtwo minutes.
•The anti-lock brake system activates.
•The traction control system activates.
•Your vehicle is in park (P).
•The steering wheel angle information isnot available. You must drive at least492 ft (150 m) above 19 mph (30 km/h) toreset the steering wheel angleinformation.
Note:If you switch traction control off, theside sensing system also turns off.
To reinitialize the system, drive the length ofyour vehicle.
The side parking aid does not detect anobject that is moving toward the side of yourvehicle, for example another vehicle movingat a low speed, if it does not pass a front orrear parking aid sensor.
If the transmission is in reverse (R), the sidesensing system provides audible warnings.When your vehicle is moving slowly,obstacles are detected within 24 in (60 cm)and are inside the driving path of yourvehicle. If your vehicle remains stationary fora few seconds, the audible warning turns off.Visual indication is always present in reverse(R).
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the sidesensing system provides visual indicationonly when your vehicle is moving slowly andthere is a front or rear parking aid obstacledetected, and the side obstacle is within24 in (60 cm) from the side of your vehicle.If your vehicle remains stationary for a fewseconds, the visual indication turns off.
If the transmission is in drive (D) or any otherforward gear, the side sensing systemprovides audible and visual warnings. Whenyour vehicle is moving slowly, obstacles aredetected within 24 in (60 cm) and are insidethe driving path of your vehicle. If yourvehicle remains stationary for a few seconds,the visual indication and audible warningturns off.
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LOCATING THE SIDE PARKING AIDSENSORS
The side parking sensors are located in thesides of the front and rear bumpers.
SIDE PARKING AID AUDIBLEWARNINGS
When the side parking aid detects an objectwithin the coverage area and the driving pathof your vehicle, an audible warning sounds.As your vehicle moves closer to the object,the rate of the tone increases.
PARKING AID INDICATORS
The system provides object distanceindication through the information andentertainment display.
•As the distance to the object decreases,the indicator waves and the lines movetoward the vehicle icon.
•If there is no object detected, thedistance indicator lines are grey.
Visual indication remains on when yourvehicle is in reverse (R). In any other gear,when you stop your vehicle, visual indicationturns off after four seconds.
If the parking aids are not available, the sidedistance indicator lines do not display.
PARKING AIDS – TROUBLESHOOTING
PARKING AIDS – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
If a fault is present in the parking aids, awarning message appears in the instrumentcluster or the touchscreen.
Note:When the front or rear park aidpresents a fault message, the side parkingaid also disables.
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The system detects a condition that requires service. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Check Front Park Aid
The system detects a condition that requires service. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
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