2015 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 224

Driving Aids When the blockage is removed, the system can be reset in two ways: • when at least two objects are detected while driving, or • turn the ignition from on to off, then back on. If the blockage is still present after the key cycle, the system senses again that it is blocked after driving in traffic. 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 System Limitations The BLIS and cross traffic alert systems do have their limitations; situations such as severe weather conditions or debris build-up on the sensor area may limit vehicle detection. 221 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. Reasons for messages being displayed The radar Clean the fascia area in front surface is of the radar or remove the dirty or obstruction. obstructed The radar Drive normally in traffic for a few minutes to allow the surface is radar to detect passing not dirty or obstructed vehicles so it can clear the blocked state. No action required. The Heavy rainfall/snowfall system automatically resets interferes to an unblocked state once the rainfall or snowfall rate with the decreases or stops. Do not radar use BLIS or cross traffic alert signals in these conditions. MKZ (), enUSA