2013 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 205

Cruise Control A message displays if something obstructs the radar signals from the sensor. The sensor is located behind a fascia cover near the driver side of the lower grille. The system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and will not function when something obstructs the radar signals. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message displaying. Cause Action E145632 The surface of the radar in the grille is Clean the grille surface in front of the dirty or obstructed in some way. radar or remove the object causing the obstruction. The surface of the radar in the grille is Wait a short time. It may take several clean but the message remains in the minutes for the radar to detect that it display. is no longer obstructed. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with Do not use the system in these condithe radar signals. tions because it may not detect any vehicles ahead. Swirling water, or snow or ice on the Do not use the system in these condisurface of the road may interfere with tions because it may not detect any the radar signals. vehicles ahead. You are in a desert or remote area with Wait a short time or switch to normal no other vehicles and no roadside cruise control. objects. Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning and not be blocked. This can happen, for example, when driving in sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition will either self clear or clear after a key cycle. Switching to Normal Cruise Control WARNING Normal cruise control will not brake due to slower vehicles. Always be aware of which mode is selected and apply the brakes when necessary. 203 MKZ (CC9)