2011 Lincoln MKS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 247

Driving Action Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruction Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is The collision warning system is interfering with the radar signals temporarily disabled. Collision warning should automatically reactivate a short time after the weather conditions improve. Swirling water, or snow or ice on The collision warning system is the surface of the road may temporarily disabled. Collision interfere with the radar signals warning should automatically reactivate a short time after the weather conditions improve. Activating/deactivating collision warning system To turn the warning system and/or chime on or off and set the warning sensitivity , refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Note: If the system cannot be turned off in a MyKey™ equipped vehicle, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Note: If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced, though the manufacturer recommends using the highest sensitivity setting where possible. Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer and later system warnings. Refer to the Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for instructions on reducing the sensitivity. BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex spotter mirror built into the upper outboard corner of the outside mirrors. They are designed to assist the driver by increasing visibility along the side of the vehicle. For more information on your side view mirrors, refer to Exterior mirrors in the Driver Controls chapter. 247 Cause The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display 2011 MKS (mks) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)