2013 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 217

Driving Aids The following are other situations that may limit the BLIS: • Certain maneuvering of vehicles entering 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 340). 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. 215 MKZ (CC9)