Lincoln-MKZ-Owner-Manual

Cruise Control

Blocked Sensor

Detection issues can occur:

If something hits the front end of your vehicle or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone may change. This could cause missed or false vehicle detection. System Not Available The system may not turn on if there is: • A blocked sensor. • High brake temperature. • A failure in the system or a related system. • The systemmay not detect a lead vehicle after you stop, or driving at low speeds.

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When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front. With vehicles that edge into your lane. The system can only detect these vehicles once they move fully into your lane. There may be issues with the detection of vehicles in front when driving into and coming out of a bend or curve in the road.

B

C

E145632 Note: You cannot see the sensor. It is behind a fascia panel. A message displays if something obstructs the radar signals from the sensor. The sensor is in the lower grille. The system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and does not function when something blocks the sensor.

In these cases, the system may brake late or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and take action when necessary.

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MKZ (CC9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, First Printing