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Cause
The surface of the radar in the grille is
dirty or obstructed in some way.
The surface of the radar in the grille is
clean but the message remains in the
display.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with
the radar signals.
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the
surface of the road may interfere with
the radar signals.
You are in a desert or remote area with
no other vehicles and no roadside
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.
MKZ (CC9)
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.
Clean the grille surface in front of the
radar or remove the object causing the
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it
Do not use the system in these condi-
tions because it may not detect any
Do not use the system in these condi-
tions because it may not detect any
Wait a short time or switch to normal
Switching to Normal Cruise
Control
Always be aware of which mode is
selected and apply the brakes when
necessary.
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Action
obstruction.
is no longer obstructed.
vehicles ahead.
vehicles ahead.
cruise control.
WARNING
Normal cruise control will not
brake due to slower vehicles.
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