parking sensors LINCOLN MKZ 2014 Owners Manual

The system makes it easier to pull
away when your vehicle is on a slope
without the need to use the parking
brake.
When the system is active, your
vehicle will remain stationary on the
slope for two to three seconds after
you release the brake pedal. This
allows you time to move your foot
from the brake to the accelerator
pedal. The brakes are released
automatically once the engine has
developed sufficient drive to prevent
your vehicle from rolling down the
slope. This is an advantage when
pulling away on a slope, (for example
from a car park ramp, traffic lights or
when reversing uphill into a parking
space).
The system will activate
automatically on any slope that will
cause significant vehicle rollback.
Using Hill Start Assist
1. Press the brake pedal to bring yourvehicle to a complete standstill.
Keep the brake pedal pressed.
2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle is on a slope, the system
will activate automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle will
remain on the slope without rolling
away for approximately two or
three seconds. This hold time will
automatically be extended if you
are in the process of driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The brakes will release
automatically.
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PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury,
please read and understand the
limitations of the system as contained
in this section. Sensing is only an aid
for some (generally large and fixed)
objects when moving in reverse on a
flat surface at parking speeds. Traffic
control systems, inclement weather,
air brakes, and external motors and
fans may also affect the function of
the sensing system; this may include
reduced performance or a false
activation.
To help avoid personal injury,
always use caution when in R
(Reverse) and when using the sensing
system.
This system is not designed to
prevent contact with small or
moving objects. The system is
designed to provide a warning to
assist the driver in detecting large
stationary objects to avoid damaging
the vehicle. The system may not
detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground.
Certain add-on devices such as
large trailer hitches, bike or
surfboard racks and any device that
may block the normal detection zone
of the system, may create false beeps.
Note: Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. If the
sensors are covered, the system’s
accuracy can be affected. Do not clean
the sensors with sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
to the bumper or fascia, leaving it
misaligned or bent, the sensing zone
may be altered causing inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false
alarms.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with
MyKey®, it is possible to prevent
turning the sensing system off. See
MyKey™ (page 57).
The sensing system warns the driver
of obstacles within a certain range of
the bumper area. The system turns on
automatically whenever the ignition
is switched on.
When receiving a detection warning,
the radio volume is reduced to a
predetermined level. After the warning
goes away, the radio volume returns
to the previous level.
The system can be switched off
through the information display menu
or from the pop-up message that
appears once the transmission is
shifted into R. See General
Information (page 101).
If a fault is present in the system, a
warning message appears in the
information display and does not
allow the driver to switch the faulted
system on. See Information
Messages (page 106).
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Rear Sensing System
The rear sensors are only active when
the transmission is in R. As the vehicle
moves closer to the obstacle, the rate
of the audible warning increases.
When the obstacle is fewer than 10
inches (25 centimeters) away, the
warning sounds continuously. If a
stationary or receding object is
detected farther than 10 inches (25
centimeters) from the side of the
vehicle, the tone sounds for only three
seconds. Once the system detects an
object approaching, the warning
sounds again.
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Coverage area of up to 6 feet
(2 meters) from the rear
bumper. There is decreased
coverage area at the outer
corners of the bumper.
A The system detects certain objects
while the transmission is in R:
• and moving toward a stationary
object at a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h) or less
• but not moving, and a moving object is approaching the rear of
the vehicle at a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h) or less
• and moving at a speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving
object is approaching the rear of
the vehicle at a speed of less than
3 mph (5 km/h).
Front Sensing System
The front sensors are active when the
gearshift is in any position other than
P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the
vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10
km/h).
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A
Coverage area of up to 27
inches (70 centimeters) from
the front of the vehicle and
about 6–14 inches (15–35
centimeters) to the side of
the front end of the vehicle.
Refer to the reverse sensing
section for details on
coverage area.
A
The system sounds an audible
warning when obstacles are near
either bumper in the following
manner:
• Objects detected by the front sensors are indicated by a
high-pitched tone from the front
radio speakers.
• Objects detected by the rear sensors are indicated by a lower
pitched tone from the rear radio
speakers. • The sensing system reports the
obstacle which is closest to the
front or rear of the vehicle. For
example, if an obstacle is 24
inches (60 centimeters) from the
front of the vehicle and, at the
same time, an obstacle is only 16
inches (40 centimeters) from the
rear of the vehicle, the lower
pitched tone sounds.
• An alternating warning sounds from the front and rear if there are
objects at both bumpers that are
closer than 10 inches (25
centimeters).
For specific information on the reverse
sensing portion of the system, refer to
that section.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING
This system is designed to be a
supplementary park aid. It may
not work in all conditions and is not
intended to replace the driver’s
attention and judgment. The driver is
responsible for avoiding hazards and
maintaining a safe distance and
speed, even when the system is in use.
Note: The driver is always responsible
for controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening if required.
Note: The sensors may not detect
objects in heavy rain or other conditions
that cause disruptive reflections.
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Note:The sensors may not detect
objects with surfaces that absorb
ultrasonic waves.
The system detects an available
parallel parking space and
automatically steers the vehicle into
the space (hands-free) while you
control the accelerator, gearshift and
brakes. The system visually and
audibly instructs you to park the
vehicle.
The system may not function correctly
if something passes between the front
bumper and the parking space (i.e. a
pedestrian or cyclist) or if the edge of
the neighboring parked vehicle is high
from the ground (i.e. a bus, tow truck
or flatbed truck).
The system should not be used if:
• a foreign object (i.e. bike rack or trailer) is attached to the front or
rear of the vehicle or at another
location close to the sensors.
• an overhanging object (i.e. surfboard) is attached to the roof. • the front bumper or side sensors
are damaged (i.e. in a collision) or
obstructed by a foreign object (i.e.
front bumper cover).
• a mini-spare tire is in use.
Using Active Park Assist
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Press the button located on
the right side of the center
stack.
The touch screen displays a message
and a corresponding graphic to
indicate it's searching for a parking
space. Use the turn signal to indicate
which side of the vehicle you want the
system to search on.
Note: If the turn signal is not on, the
system automatically searches on the
vehicle's passenger side.
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When automatic steering is finished,
the touch screen displays a message
and a chime sounds, indicating that
the active park assist process is done.
The driver is responsible for checking
the parking job and making any
necessary corrections before putting
the transmission in P (Park).
Deactivating the Park Assist
Feature
The system can be deactivated
manually by:
• pressing the active park assistbutton
• grabbing the steering wheel
• driving above approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) for 30 seconds
during an active park search • driving above 6 mph (10 km/h)
during automatic steering
• turning off the traction control system.
Certain vehicle conditions can also
deactivate the system, such as:
• Traction control has activated on a slippery or loose surface.
• There is an anti-lock brake system activation or failure.
• Something touches the steering wheel.
If a problem occurs with the system,
a warning message is displayed,
followed by a chime. Occasional
system messages may occur in
normal operation. For recurring or
frequent system faults, contact an
authorized dealer to have your vehicle
serviced.
Troubleshooting the System
The system does not look for a space
The traction control system may be off
The transmission is in R (Reverse); the vehicle must be moving forward to
detect a parking space
The system does not offer a particular space
Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors
There is not enough room on both sides of the vehicle in order to park
There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of
the parking space
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Zone coverage also decreases when
parking at shallow angles. Here, the
left sensor is mostly obstructed; zone
coverage on that side is severely
limited.
System Lights and Messages
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The BLIS and cross traffic alert
systems illuminate a yellow alert
indicator in the outside mirror on the
side of the vehicle the approaching
vehicle is coming from. Note:
The alert indicator dims when
nighttime darkness is detected.
Cross traffic alert also sounds an
audible warning and a message
appears in the information display
indicating a vehicle is coming from the
right or left. Cross traffic alert works
with the reverse sensing system which
sounds its own series of tones. See
Parking Aid (page 187).
System Sensors
WARNING
Just prior to the system
recognizing a blocked condition
and alerting the driver, the number of
missed objects will increase. To help
avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS as
a replacement for using the side and
rear view mirrors and looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS
is not a replacement for careful driving
and only an assist.
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The following are other situations that
may limit the BLIS:
• Certain maneuvering of vehiclesentering and exiting the blind zone.
• Vehicles passing through the blind zone at very fast rates.
• When several vehicles forming a convoy pass through the blind
zone.
The following are other situations that
may limit the cross traffic alert
system:
• Adjacently parked vehicles or objects obstructing the sensors.
• Approaching vehicles passing at speeds greater than 15 mph (24
km/h).
• Driving in reverse faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
• Backing out of an angled parking spot.
False Alerts
Note: If a trailer is connected to the
vehicle the BLIS system may detect the
trailer causing a false alert. You may
want to turn the BLIS off manually.
There may be certain instances when
either the BLIS or cross traffic alert
systems illuminate the alert indicator
with no vehicle in the coverage zone;
this is known as a false alert. Some
amount of false alerts are normal;
they are temporary and self-correct. System Errors
If either system senses a problem with
the left or right sensor, the BLIS
telltale will illuminate and a message
will appear in the information display.
All other system faults will only be
displayed by a message in the
information display.
Switching the Systems Off and On
One or both systems can be switched
off temporarily by using the
information display control. See
General Information (page 101).
When the BLIS is switched off, you will
not receive alerts and a telltale
illuminates in the information display.
Note:
The CTA system always
switches on whenever the ignition is
switched on. However, the BLIS system
will remember the last selected on or
off setting.
One or both systems cannot be
switched off when MyKey is used. See
General Information (page 342).
One or both systems can also be
switched off permanently at your
authorized dealer. Once switched off,
switching it back on must also be
done at your authorized dealer.
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