LINCOLN CORSAIR 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2023, Model line: CORSAIR, Model: LINCOLN CORSAIR 2023Pages: 690, PDF Size: 15.04 MB
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BLIND SPOT ASSIST
WHAT IS BLIND SPOT ASSIST
Blind spot assist is an extension of the lanekeeping system.
It may help you identify adjacent vehiclesduring a lane change.
Blind spot assist provides a blind spotwarning and steering assistance to helpduring lane changes.
HOW DOES BLIND SPOT ASSISTWORK
Activate and deactivate the systemusing the lane keeping systembutton on the steering wheel.
During lane changes, the design of the blindspot assist feature detects vehicles in, orapproaching, your blind spot and providesa warning, plus steering assistance to directyour vehicle back into your lane.
When active, this system functions with orwithout the use of direction indicators andhazard flashers.
You must keep your hands on the steeringwheel at all times.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST LIMITATIONS
All system limitations present in the basiclane keeping system also apply to blind spotassist.
Blind spot assist does not function under thefollowing conditions:
•The system does not detect lanemarkings.
•One or both rear radar sensors becomeblocked or faulty.
•You attach a trailer with a wiringconnection to your vehicle.
Note:Blind spot assist may have reducedperformance if you attach a trailer to yourvehicle without a wiring connection.
Blind spot assist may have difficulty detectinghazards under the following conditions:
•If a vehicle is approaching in an adjacentlane at a relative speed much higher thanyour vehicle.
•Bad weather conditions are present thatobstruct the sensors.
•You attach a bicycle rack to your vehicle.
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BLIND SPOT ASSIST INDICATORS
The lane keeping aid warning lamp or yellowlane marking in your instrument clusterindicate blind spot assist activation. Inaddition, the blind spot information systemalert indicator flashes on the exterior mirroron the same side as the detection. For moreinformation See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 353).
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Blind Spot Assist Information Messages
DetailsMessage
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.Blind Spot Assist Not Available TrailerAttached
Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are blocked.Blind Spot Assist Not Available SideSensor Blocked
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.Blind Spot Assist System fault
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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system tobe temporarily unavailable.Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you to clean thewindshield in order for it to operate properly.Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.Front Camera Malfunction Service Required
The system requests that you keep your hands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road?
Your vehicle speed is less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.
A quick intentional lane change has occurred.
Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings for an extended interval of time.
Driving at high speeds in curves.
The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.
Ambiguous lane markings, for example, in construction zones.
Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.
Sudden offset in lane markings.
ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.
There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.
You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings, or vice versa.
There is standing water on the road.
Faint lane markings, for example, partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.
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Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road?
Lane width is too narrow or too wide.
You have not calibrated the camera after a windshield replacement.
Driving on tight or on uneven roads.
Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the Aid, or Aid + Alert mode?
High cross winds are present.
There is a large road crown.
Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.
Heavy, uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure.
You changed the tires or modified the suspension.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM VIDEOS
Lane-Keeping System Video Link
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WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
Blind spot information system detectsvehicles that may have entered the blindspot zone.
HOW DOES BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WORK
Blind spot information system uses sensorson both sides of your vehicle, detectingrearward from the exterior mirrors toapproximately 13 ft (4 m) beyond the rearbumper. The detection area extends toapproximately 59 ft (18 m) beyond the rearbumper when the vehicle speed is greaterthan 30 mph (48 km/h) to alert you of fasterapproaching vehicles.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the blind spotinformation system as a replacement forusing the interior and exterior mirrors orlooking over your shoulder beforechanging lanes. The blind spot informationsystem is not a replacement for carefuldriving.
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.
Note: Blind spot information system doesnot prevent contact with other vehicles. Itdoes not detect parked vehicles,pedestrians, animals or other infrastructure.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Blind spot information system does notoperate in park (P) or reverse (R).
The system may not alert you if a vehiclequickly passes through the detection zone.
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Note:For vehicles without blind spotinformation system with trailer coverage,aftermarket trailer tow modules or tow barsmay interfere with the system. In thissituation it is recommended that you switchthe system off when you attach a trailer. Forvehicles with a trailer tow module and towbar approved by the manufacturer, thesystem automatically turns off when youattach a trailer.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Blind spot information system turns on whenall the following occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into drive (D).
•The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph(10 km/h).
SWITCHING BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM ON AND
OFF
To switch blind spot information system onor off, use the touchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Blind Spot Information System.
4.Switch the feature on or off.
When you switch blind spot informationsystem off, a warning lamp illuminates. Whenyou switch the system on or off, the alertindicators flash twice.
Note:The system remembers the last settingwhen you start your vehicle.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM SENSORS
The sensors are behind the rear fascia 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:Bike and cargo racks could causefalse alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.We recommend switching the feature offwhen using a bike or cargo rack.
Note:Blocked sensors may affect systemaccuracy.
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If the sensors become blocked, a messageappears in the instrument cluster display.See Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages (page 356). The alertindicators illuminate but the system does notalert you.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM INDICATORS
When blind spot informationsystem detects a vehicle, an alertindicator illuminates in the exteriormirror on the side the approaching vehicleis coming from. If you turn the turn signal onfor that side of your vehicle, the alertindicator flashes.
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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.Blind Spot System Fault
Something is blocking the sensors. Clean the sensors.Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system automatically turns off and displays this message whenyou connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system offthrough the touchscreen.
Blind Spot Alert Deactivated Trailer Attached
Note:When connecting a trailer, the systemmay detect the trailer and turn the systemOFF. If the system does not turn OFFautomatically, switch the blind spotinformation system OFF manually. Ifequipped with blind spot with trailer tow, youwill be prompted to set up a trailer thatallows the feature to function with that trailer.
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