2021 Lincoln Navigator Owner’s Manual

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Hill Descent Control

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Hill descent control cannot control descent in all surface conditions and circumstances, such as ice or extremely steep grades. Hill descent control is a driver assist system and cannot substitute for good judgment by the driver. Failure to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, crash or serious injury. Hill descent control allows you to set and maintain vehicle speed when descending steep grades in various surface conditions. Hill descent control can maintain vehicle speeds on downhill grades between 0 mph (3 km/h) and 20 mph (32 km/h). Above 20 mph (32 km/h), the system remains armed, but you cannot use the system to set or maintain the descent speed. Hill descent control requires a cooling down interval after a period of sustained use. The amount of time that the feature can remain active before cooling varies with conditions. The system provides a warning in the message center and a tone sounds when the system is about to disengage for cooling. At this time, manually apply the brakes as needed to maintain descent speed.

USING HILL DESCENT CONTROL
You can switch the hill descent control on and off through the information display. To increase descent speed, press the accelerator pedal until you reach the desired speed. To decrease descent speed, press the brake pedal until you reach the desired speed. Whether accelerating or decelerating, once you reach the desired descent speed, remove your feet from the pedals and hill descent control maintains the chosen vehicle speed.

Note: You may observe noise from the ABS pump motor during hill descent control operation. This is a normal characteristic of the ABS and should be no reason for concern.

Hill Descent Modes

• At speeds between 2 mph (3 km/h) and 20 mph (32 km/h): Your vehicle maintains the speed you desire while in this mode.
• At speeds between 20 mph (32 km/h) and 40 mph (64 km/h): Your vehicle does not maintain the speed you desire and you cannot set your descent speed.
• At speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h): You need to switch this feature back on to use.

Refer to the Information Display for additional hill descent control messages.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse (R) and when using the sensing system. The system may not detect objects with surfaces that absorb reflection. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash. Traffic control systems, inclement weather, air brakes, external motors, and fans may affect the correct operation of the sensing system. This may cause reduced performance or false alerts. The system may not detect small or moving objects, particularly those close to the ground.

Note: Certain add-on devices installed around the bumper or fascia may create false beeps. For example, large trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks, license plate brackets, bumper covers, or any other device that may block the normal detection zone of the system. Keep the sensors, located on the bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice, and large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors are covered, the system’s accuracy can be affected. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. See your authorized technician. When a trailer is connected to your vehicle, the rear parking aid may detect the trailer and therefore provide warnings. Disable the rear parking aid when a trailer is connected to prevent these warnings. The sensing system cannot be turned off when a MyKey is present.

We recommend that you take some time to get to know the system and its limitations by reading this section. The sensing system warns the driver of obstacles within a certain range of your vehicle. The system automatically turns on each time you switch the ignition on. When receiving a detection warning, the radio volume reduces to a predetermined level. After the warning goes away, the radio volume returns to the previous level. You can turn the system on or off by pressing the parking aid button. If your vehicle does not have a parking aid button, the system can be switched off through the information display menu or from the pop-up message that appears once you shift the transmission into reverse (R). If a fault is present in the system, a warning message appears in the information display and does not allow you to switch the system on.  If a sensor is blocked and cannot function, the system becomes disabled and a warning message appears in the information display. The system returns to a normal state once the blockage is cleared.

REAR PARKING AID
The system may not detect objects with surfaces that absorb reflection. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash. The system may not detect small or moving objects, particularly those close to the ground. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse (R) and when using the sensing system. The parking aid system can only assist you in detecting objects when your vehicle is moving at parking speeds. To help avoid personal injury you must take care when using the parking aid system.

Note: Do not cover up the sensors. Keep the sensors free from snow, ice, and large accumulations of dirt. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. If your vehicle sustains damage leaving the sensors misaligned, this may cause inaccurate measurements or false alerts. Some accessories, for example, large trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can cause reduced performance or false alerts. The sensors are on the rear bumper.

The sensors are active when the transmission is in reverse (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the parking aid system sounds a tone, the audio system may reduce the set volume.
A warning tone sounds when your vehicle approaches an object. As your vehicle moves closer to an object, the rate of the tone increases. The warning tone continuously sounds when an object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from the center of the rear bumper.

Note: There is a decreased coverage area at the outer corners. The sensor coverage area is up to 70 in (180 cm) from the rear bumper. If the system detects a fault, a warning message appears in the information display.

The system detects large objects when you shift into reverse (R) and any of the following occurs:

• Your vehicle is moving backward at low speed.
• Your vehicle is stationary but an object is approaching the rear of your vehicle at low speed.
• Your vehicle is moving backward at low speed and an object is moving toward your vehicle, for example, another vehicle at low speed.

If your vehicle remains stationary for two seconds the audible warning turns off. If your vehicle moves backward the tone sounds again.

Note: If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from the rear bumper, the audible warning does not turn off.

Object Distance Indicator (If Equipped)
The system provides object distance indication through the information display.

• As the distance to the object decreases, the indicator blocks illuminate and move toward the vehicle icon.
• If the system does not detect an object, the distance indicator blocks are gray.

When you shift into reverse (R), the system provides audible warnings and visual indications when your vehicle is moving and the detected object is moving toward your vehicle. When you stop your vehicle, the audible warnings stop after two seconds. Visual indication remains on when the transmission is in reverse (R).

FRONT PARKING AID
The system may not detect objects with surfaces that absorb reflection. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash. The system may not detect small or moving objects, particularly those close to the ground. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse (R) and when using the sensing system. The parking aid system can only assist you in detecting objects when your vehicle is moving at parking speeds. To help avoid personal injury you must take care when using the parking aid system.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt. Do not cover up the sensors. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. If your vehicle sustains damage leaving the sensors misaligned, this may cause inaccurate measurements or false alerts. Some accessories, for example, large trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can cause reduced performance or false alerts. The sensors are on the front bumper. The sensors are active when the transmission is in any position other than park (P). When the parking aid system sounds a tone, the audio system may reduce the set volume. A warning tone sounds when your vehicle approaches an object. As your vehicle moves closer to an object, the rate of the tone increases. The warning tone continuously sounds when an object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from the front bumper.

Note: There is a decreased coverage area at the outer corners. The system turns off when the vehicle speed reaches 5 mph (8 km/h).

The sensor coverage area is up to 28 in (70 cm) from the center of the bumper. If the transmission is in reverse (R), the system detects objects when your vehicle is moving at low speed or an object is moving toward your vehicle, for example, another vehicle at low speed. When you stop your vehicle, the audible warning turns off after two seconds. If the transmission is in any forward gear, the system provides audible warnings when your vehicle is moving and an object is within the detection area. When you stop your vehicle, the audible warning turns off after two seconds and the visual warning turns off after four seconds. If the system detects a fault, a warning message appears in the information display.

Object Distance Indicator (If Equipped)
The system provides object distance indication through the information display.

• As the distance to the object decreases, the indicator blocks illuminate and move toward the vehicle icon.
• If there is no object detected, the distance indicator blocks are gray.

When you shift into any forward gear, the system provides audible warnings and visual indication when your vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or below and the system detects an object within the detection zone. When you stop your vehicle, the audible warnings stop after two seconds and the visual indication stops after four seconds. Note: If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from your vehicle, visual indication remains on. When you shift into neutral (N), the system only provides visual indication if your vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or below, for example, your vehicle is moving on a slope, and the system detects an object moving toward your vehicle. When you stop your vehicle, a visual indication stops after four seconds.

SIDE SENSING SYSTEM
The system may not detect objects with surfaces that absorb reflection. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash. The system may not detect small or moving objects, particularly those close to the ground. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse (R) and when using the sensing system. The parking aid system can only assist you in detecting objects when your vehicle is moving at parking speeds. To help avoid personal injury you must take care when using the parking aid system. The system uses the front and rear outermost parking aid sensors to detect objects that are near the sides of your vehicle. The system displays them on a virtual map in the information display as your vehicle moves past them. The sensors are on the front and rear bumpers.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice, and large accumulations of dirt. Do not cover up the sensors. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. If your vehicle sustains damage leaving the sensors misaligned, this may cause inaccurate measurements or false alerts.

The system may not function if:

• You switch the ignition on, off, and back on within a few seconds.
• Your vehicle remains stationary for over two minutes.
• The anti-lock brake system activates.
• The traction control system activates.

Note: If you switch the traction control off, the side sensing system also turns off. Some accessories, for example, large trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can cause reduced performance or false alerts. To reinitialize the system, you may have to drive your vehicle approximately 10 ft (3 m). The sensor coverage area is up to 24 in (60 cm) from the side of your vehicle. When the system detects an object within the coverage area and the driving path of your vehicle, an audible warning sounds. As your vehicle moves closer to the object, the rate of the tone increases.

Note: The system does not detect an object that is moving toward the side of your vehicle, for example, another vehicle moving at low speed, if it does not pass a front or rear sensor.

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