Lincoln Nautilus (2019 year). Instruction - part 16

Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road?

Faint lane markings, for example partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.

Lane width is too narrow or too wide.

The camera has not been calibrated after a windshield replacement.

Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads.

Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?

High cross winds are present.

There is a large road crown.

Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.

Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure.

The tires have been changed, or the suspension has been modified.

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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM

WARNING: Do not use the blind spot

information system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
changing lanes. The blind spot information
system is not a replacement for careful
driving.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.

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The system is designed to detect vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone.
The detection area is on both sides of your
vehicle, extending rearward from the exterior
mirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m) beyond
the rear bumper. The detection area extends
to approximately 59 ft (18 m) beyond the rear
bumper when the vehicle speed is greater
than 30 mph (48 km/h) to alert you of faster
approaching vehicles.

Note: The system does not prevent contact
with other vehicles. It is not designed to
detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals
or other infrastructures.

Using the Blind Spot Information
System

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

The system turns on when all of the following
occur:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

You shift into drive (D).

•

The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).

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Note: The system does not operate in park
(P) or reverse (R).

Vehicles with Instruction Transmission

The system turns on when all of the following
occur:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).

Note: The system does not operate in
reverse (R).

System Lights and Messages

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When the system detects a vehicle, an alert
indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on
the side the approaching vehicle is coming
from. If you turn the direction indicator on for
that side of your vehicle, the alert indicator
flashes.

Note: The system may not alert you if a
vehicle quickly passes through the detection
zone.

Blocked Sensors

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The sensors are behind the rear bumper on
both sides of your vehicle.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note: Blocked sensors could affect system
performance.

If the sensors become blocked, a message
may appear in the information display. See
Information Messages (page 118).  The alert
indicators remain illuminated but the system
does not alert you.

System Errors

If the system detects a fault, a warning lamp
illuminates and a message displays. See
Information Messages (page 118).

Switching the System On and Off

You can switch the system off using the
information display. See General Information
(page 112).  When you switch the system off,
a warning lamp illuminates and a message
displays. When you switch the system on or
off, the alert indicators flash twice.

Note: The system remembers the last setting
when you start your vehicle.

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Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a
trailer tow module and tow bar approved by
us, the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.

To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

WARNING: Do not use the cross

traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
reversing out of a parking space. The cross
traffic alert system is not a replacement for
careful driving.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.

The system is designed to alert you of
vehicles approaching from the sides when
you shift into reverse (R).

Using the Cross Traffic Alert System

The system is designed to detect vehicles
that approach with a speed up to 37 mph
(60 km/h). Coverage decreases when the
sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed. Slowly reversing helps increase
the coverage area and effectiveness.

The system turns on when you start the
engine and you shift into reverse (R). The
system turns off when you shift out of reverse
(R).

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The sensor on the left-hand side is only
partially obstructed and zone coverage on
the right-hand side is maximized.

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Zone coverage also decreases when parking
at narrow angles. The sensor on the left-hand
side is mostly obstructed and zone coverage
on that side is severely reduced.

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System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts

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When the system detects a vehicle, an
indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on
the side the approaching vehicle is coming
from.  A tone sounds and a message appears
in the information display.

Note: In exceptional conditions, the system
could alert you even when there is nothing
in the detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing in the distance.

Blocked Sensors

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The sensors are behind the rear bumper on
both sides of your vehicle.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note: Blocked sensors could affect system
performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display when you
shift into reverse (R).  See Information
Messages (page 118).

System Limitations

The system may not correctly operate when
any of the following occur:
•

The sensors are blocked.

•

Adjacently parked vehicles or objects are
obstructing the sensors.

•

Vehicles approach at speeds greater
than 37 mph (60 km/h).

•

The vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph
(12 km/h).

•

You reverse out of an angled parking
space.

System Errors

If the system detects a fault a message
displays.  See Information Messages (page
118).

Switching the System Off and On

You can temporarily switch the system off
using the information display.  See
Information Messages (page 118).  When you
switch system off, a message displays. See
Information Messages (page 118).

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Note: The system turns on each time you
switch the ignition on and you shift into
reverse (R). If you temporarily switch the
system off, it turns on the next time you
switch the ignition on.

Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a
trailer tow module and tow bar approved by
us, the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.

To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.

STEERING

Electric Power Steering

WARNING: If the system detects an

error, you may not feel a difference in the
steering, however a serious condition may
exist. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible, failure to do so may result in
loss of steering control.

WARNING: The electric power

steering system has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If a fault
is detected, a message displays in the
information display. Stop your vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked as soon as possible.

Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No
maintenance is required.

If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
instructionly. Instructionly steering your vehicle
requires more effort.

Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle. This increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to the
steering system. You do not lose the ability
to steer your vehicle instructionly. Typical
steering and driving maneuvers allow the
system to cool and return to normal
operation.

Steering Tips

Steering wander or pull could be caused by
any of the following:
•

Incorrect tire pressures.

•

Uneven tire wear.

•

Crowned road surface.

•

High crosswind.

If the problem persists, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

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Adaptive Learning

The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with the
brake system to help operate advanced
stability control and accident avoidance
systems. Additionally, whenever the battery
is disconnected or a new battery installed,
you must drive your vehicle a short distance
before the system relearns the strategy and
reactivates all systems.

Adaptive Steering

 (If Equipped)

Note: The adaptive steering system has
diagnostic checks that continuously monitor
the system. If a fault is detected a message
displays in the information display. If a red
warning message displays, stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. The message
may clear if the fault is no longer present. If
an adaptive steering system warning
message appears each time you start your
vehicle, have the system checked as soon
as possible.

The adaptive steering system continually
changes the steering ratio with changes to
vehicle speed, optimizing the steering
response in all conditions.

The adaptive steering system is designed
with a locking device. While the lock is
engaged, your vehicle returns to a fixed
steering ratio. You may also notice a sound
when you start or turn off your vehicle as the
lock is disengaged or engaged. If your
vehicle loses electrical power or detects a
fault while you are driving, the lock engages
and you are able to continue steering. During
this time it is possible that the steering wheel
may not be straight when the vehicle is
driving straight ahead. During this time you
may notice that the steering wheel angle
required to steer the vehicle may be
different. Extreme operating conditions may
also cause the lock to engage. This strategy
prevents overheating and permanent
damage to the adaptive steering system.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers allow
the system to cool and return to normal
operation.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

WARNING: The system does not

detect vehicles that are driving in a
different direction, cyclists or animals.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious personal
injury or death.

WARNING: The system does not

operate during hard acceleration or
steering. Failure to take care may lead to
a crash or personal injury.

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WARNING: The system may fail or

operate with reduced function during cold
and severe weather conditions. Snow, ice,
rain, spray and fog can adversely affect the
system. Keep the front camera and radar
free of snow and ice. Failure to take care
may result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: In situations where the

vehicle camera has limited detection
capability, this may reduce system
performance. These situations include but
are not limited to direct or low sunlight,
vehicles at night without tail lights,
unconventional vehicle types, pedestrians
with complex backgrounds, running
pedestrians, partly obscured pedestrians,
or pedestrians that the system cannot
distinguish from a group. Failure to take
care may result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, serious personal injury or
death.

WARNING: The system cannot help

prevent all crashes. Do not rely on this
system to replace driver judgment and the
need to maintain a safe distance and
speed.

Using the Pre-Collision Assist System

The system is active at speeds above
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and pedestrian
detection is active at speeds up to 50 mph
(80 km/h).

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If your vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian
within your driving path, the system is
designed to provide three levels of
functionality:

1. Alert

2. Brake Support

3. Active Braking

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Alert: When active, a flashing visual warning
appears and an audible warning tone
sounds.

Brake Support: The system is designed to
help reduce the impact speed by preparing
the brakes for rapid braking. Brake support
does not automatically apply the brakes. If
you press the brake pedal, the system could
apply additional braking up to maximum
braking force, even if you lightly press the
brake pedal.

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Active Braking: Active braking may activate
if the system determines that a collision is
imminent. The system may help the driver
reduce impact damage or avoid the crash
completely.

Note: Brake Support and Active Braking are
active at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h). If
the vehicle has a radar sensor, included with
Adaptive Cruise Control, then Brake Support
and Active Braking are active up to the
maximum speed of the vehicle.

Note: If you perceive Pre-Collision Assist
alerts as being too frequent or disturbing,
then you can reduce the alert sensitivity,
though the manufacturer recommends using
the highest sensitivity setting where possible.
Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer
and later system warnings.

Distance Indication and Alert

 (If Equipped)

Distance Indication and Alert is a function
that provides the driver with a graphical
indication of the time gap to other preceding
vehicles traveling in the same direction. The
Distance Indication and Alert screen in the
display screen shows one of the graphics
that follow.

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If the time gap to a preceding vehicle is
small, a red visual indication displays to the
driver.

Note: Distance Indication and Alert
deactivates and the graphics do not display
when Adaptive Cruise Control is active.

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Time Gap

Distance Gap

Graphics

Sensitivity

Speed

>0.9sec

>82 ft (25 m)

Grey

Normal

62 mph (100 km/h)

0.6sec - 0.9sec

56–82 ft (17–25 m)

Yellow

Normal

62 mph (100 km/h)

<0.6sec

<56 ft (17 m)

Red

Normal

62 mph (100 km/h)

Evasive Steer Assist

 (If Equipped)

If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a
stationary vehicle or a vehicle traveling in
the same direction as your vehicle, the
system is designed to help you steer around
the vehicle.

The system only activates when all of the
following occur:
•

The Pre-Collision Assist system detects
a vehicle ahead and starts to apply Active
Braking.

•

You turn the steering wheel in an attempt
to steer around the vehicle.

After you turn the steering wheel, the system
applies additional steering torque to help
you steer around the vehicle. After you pass
the vehicle, the system applies steering
torque in the opposite direction to encourage
you to steer back into the lane. The system
deactivates after you fully pass the vehicle.

Note: The system does not automatically
steer around a vehicle. If you do not turn the
steering wheel, the system does not activate.

Note: The system does not activate if the
distance to the vehicle ahead is too small
and a crash cannot be avoided.

Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings

The following settings can be adjusted by
using the information display controls. See
General Information (page 112).
•

You can change Alert and Distance Alert
sensitivity to one of three possible
settings.

•

You can switch Distance Indication and
Alert on or off.

•

If required, you can switch Active Braking
on or off.

•

If required, you can switch Evasive Steer
Assist on or off.

Note: Active Braking and Evasive Steering
Assist automatically turn on every time you
switch the ignition on.

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Note: If you switch Active Braking off,
Evasive Steering Assist turns off.

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Camera.

1

Radar sensor (if equipped).

2

If a message regarding a blocked sensor or
camera appears in the information display,
the radar signals or camera images are
obstructed. If your vehicle has a radar sensor,
it is located behind the fascia cover in the
center of the lower grille. With a blocked
sensor or camera, the Pre-Collision Assist
system may not function or performance may
reduce. The following table lists possible
causes and actions for when this message
displays.

Camera Troubleshooting

Action

Cause

Clean the outside of the windshield in front of the camera.

The windshield in front of the camera is dirty or obstructed in some

way.

Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the camera to detect

that there is no obstruction.

The windshield in front of the camera is clean but the message remains

in the display screen.

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Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)

Action

Cause

Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object

causing the obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some

way.

Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect

that there is no obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains

in the display screen.

The Pre-Collision Assist system is temporarily disabled. Pre-Collision
Assist automatically reactivates a short time after the weather condi-

tions improve.

Heavy rain, spray, snow or fog is interfering with the radar signals.

The Pre-Collision Assist system is temporarily disabled. Pre-Collision
Assist automatically reactivates a short time after the weather condi-

tions improve.

Swirling water or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere

with the radar signals.

Contact an authorized dealer to have the radar checked for proper

coverage and operation.

Radar is out of alignment due to a front end impact.

Note: Proper system operation requires a
clear view of the road by the camera. Have
any windshield damage in the area of the
camera's field of view repaired.

Note: If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs and your vehicle
has a radar sensor, the radar sensing zone
may change. This could cause missed or
false detections. Contact an authorized
dealer to have the radar checked for proper
coverage and operation.

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DRIVE CONTROL

LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL

The system delivers a driving experience
through a suite of sophisticated electronic
vehicle systems. These systems continuously
monitor your driving inputs and the road
conditions to optimize ride comfort, steering,
handling, powertrain response and sound.
You can preset your preferences for these
systems within the information display. The
system responds to your preferences based
on what gear position you select. This
provides a single location to control multiple
systems performance settings.

Lincoln Drive Control consists of the
following systems:
•

Continuously controlled damping
dynamically adjusts the shock absorbers
stiffness in real time to match the road
surface and driver inputs. This system
continuously monitors your vehicle’s
motion, suspension position, load, speed,
road conditions and steering to adjust
the suspension damping for optimal
vehicle control.

•

Electronically power-assisted steering
adjusts steering effort and feel based on
your vehicle speed and your inputs.

•

Adaptive steering optimizes your
vehicle's steering response based on
your steering wheel input, changes in
vehicle speed and other conditions.

•

Active noise control utilizes your vehicle
electronics to enhance the acoustic
experience.

•

Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control in
adverse conditions or high performance
driving.

•

Electronic throttle control enhances the
powertrain response to your inputs.

Using Lincoln Drive Control

You can configure which of the Drive Control
modes are active when your vehicle is in
drive (D) or in sport (S). The configuration
remains active until modified from the main
menu on the information display.

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These systems have a range of modes which
you can choose from to customize your ideal
driving experience:
•

Comfort – Provides a more relaxed
driving experience, maximizing comfort.
Your steering effort decreases and the
suspension movement is more fluid.
Comfort mode is ideal when you desire
enhanced traveling comfort.

•

Normal – Delivers a balanced
combination of comfortable, controlled
ride and confident handling. This mode
provides an engaging driving experience
and a direct connection to the road
without sacrificing any of the composure
demanded from a luxury vehicle.

•

Sport – Provides a sportier driving
experience. The suspension stiffens, with
an emphasis on handling and control.
The engine responds more directly to
your inputs and takes on a more powerful
tone. This mode is ideal for use during
more spirited driving.

You can change the drive control settings in
the information display. See General
Information (page 112).

Note: Not all settings may be available.

Note: Lincoln Drive Control has diagnostic
checks that continuously monitor the system
to ensure proper operation. Certain types of
system errors gray out the mode selections
within the information display, preventing
you from changing states when the gear
position is changed. Other types of errors
produce a temporary message in the
information display. If either condition
persists for multiple key cycles, see an
authorized dealer.

EcoCoach

The system is designed to monitor certain
driving characteristics to help you drive more
efficiently. See Economical Driving (page
279).

Note: The efficiency levels do not result in a
defined fuel consumption figure. See Fuel
Consumption (page 183).

Note: The system only indicates the
efficiency level for the current trip. The
system resets each time you switch the
ignition on.

EcoCoach System Display

You can view the instantaneous efficiency
level or the trip summary in the information
display.

Instantaneous Efficiency Level

The display ring increases as the
instantaneous efficiency level increases and
illuminates when it reaches maximum
efficiency. The level continuously updates
to indicate the efficiency level for the current
trip.

Use the information display controls to view
the instantaneous efficiency level. See
General Information (page 112).

Trip Summary

The calculated trip summary is shown as four
colored bars. The bars travel from left to right
as the calculated efficiency levels increase.
The bars indicate the average efficiency level
for acceleration, deceleration, speed and
gear shifting during the total distance
traveled by your vehicle for the current trip.

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