Collision Warning System - Lincoln 2014 MKZ Hybrid Owner's Manual

Adaptive Learning
The EPS system adaptive learning helps
correct for road irregularities and improves
overall handling and steering feel. It
communicates with the vehicle's brake
system to help operate advanced stability
control and accident avoidance systems.
Additionally, whenever the battery is
disconnected or a new battery installed,
the vehicle must be driven a short distance
before the strategy is relearned and all
systems are reactivated.

COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
This system is designed to be a
supplementary driving aid. It is not
intended to replace the driver's attention,
and judgment, or the need to apply the
brakes. This system does NOT activate
the brakes automatically. Failure to press
the brake pedal to activate the brakes may
result in a collision.
The collision warning system with
brake support cannot help prevent
all collisions. Do not rely on this system to
replace driver judgment and the need to
maintain distance and speed.
Note: The system does not detect, warn
or respond to potential collisions with
vehicles to the rear or sides of the vehicle.
Note: The collision warning system is
active at speeds above approximately 5
mph (8 km/h).
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Driving Aids
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This system is designed to alert the driver
of certain collision risks. A radar detects if
your vehicle is rapidly approaching
another vehicle traveling in the same
direction as yours.
(If Equipped)
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If it is, a red warning light illuminates and
an audible warning chime sounds.
The brake support system assists the
driver in reducing the collision speed by
charging the brakes. If the risk of collision
further increases after the warning light
illuminates, the brake support prepares
the brake system for rapid braking. This
may be apparent to the driver. The system
does not automatically activate the brakes
but, if the brake pedal is pressed, full force
braking is applied even if the brake pedal
is lightly pressed.
Using the Collision Warning System
The collision warning system's brake
support can only help reduce the
speed at which a collision occurs if the
driver applies the vehicle's brakes. The
brake pedal must be pressed just like any
typical braking situation.
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