Cruise Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Cruise Control - Lincoln 2014 MKZ Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.

USING CRUISE CONTROL

WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control in
heavy traffic, on winding roads
or when the road surface is slippery.
This could result in loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death.
When you are going downhill,
your vehicle speed may increase
above the set speed. The system will
not apply the brakes. Change down a
gear to assist the system in
maintaining the set speed. Failure to
do so could result in loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death.
Note: Cruise control will disengage if
the vehicle speed decreases more than
10 mph (16 km/h) below your set
speed while driving uphill.
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The cruise controls are located on the
steering wheel.

Cruise Control

Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release ON.
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Setting a Speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Press and release SET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator
The indicator will change colors in the
instrument cluster.
Changing the Set Speed
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will
not change. When you release the
accelerator pedal, you will return to the
speed that you previously set.
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Canceling the Set Speed
Press CNCL or tap the brake pedal.
You will not erase the set speed.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release RES.
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The indicator will appear in
the instrument cluster.
pedal.
Press and hold SET+ or SET-.
Release the control when you
reach the desired speed.
Press and release SET+ or SET-.
The set speed will change in
approximately 1 mph (2 km/h)
increments.
Press the accelerator or brake
pedal until you reach the desired
speed. Press and release SET+.