Blocked sensor

Blocked sensor  - Collision warning system (if equipped) - Driving - Lincoln MKS Owners Manual - Lincoln MKS

If a message regarding a blocked sensor is displayed, the radar signals from the sensor, located behind a fascia cover near the driver side of the lower grille, have been obstructed. When the radar signals are obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be detected and the collision warning system will not function.

The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed.

Activating/deactivating collision warning system

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