How do I use cruise control in my Lincoln?

When activated, you can use the cruise control* feature to maintain a set vehicle speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To use this feature, press the cruise control buttons on your steering wheel** when your vehicle's speed exceeds 32 km/h. See below for instructions on how to use cruise control and learn about the different types of cruise control.

Using Cruise Control

Note: Instructions may vary. Refer to your Owner's Manual for information specific to your vehicle.

To set cruise control in your vehicle:

  1. Press the cruise control button on your steering wheel to turn the feature on. An indicator light will appear on the vehicle's information display and will change colour to indicate system status.

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  2. Drive at your desired speed.
  3. Press Set.
  4. Take your foot off the accelerator.

Your cruise control speed is now set. Pressing the cruise control button again on the steering wheel or applying pressure on the brake pedal will cancel cruise control. 

Cruise Control Feature Types

The table below provides general information about different types of cruise control features. To find out which features your vehicle is equipped with, refer to your vehicle's build sheet or window sticker.

Cruise Control Feature TypeDescription
Adaptive Cruise Control†

Adaptive Cruise Control allows your vehicle to reduce speed in response to traffic conditions and return to the set speed once conditions improve.

Adaptive Cruise Control provides:

  • Advanced radar technology to monitor traffic ahead and scan for slower vehicles.
  • Automatic distance management to maintain a safe gap between vehicles.
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop And GoAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go allows your vehicle to maintain a preset speed and distance from the vehicle driving in front of you. It will ensure the vehicle comes to a complete stop when needed.
Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering

Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering reads the lane markings to help keep your vehicle centered in the lane.

Notes: 

  • Lane Centering is not designed to operate on tight radius curves, such as highway ramps, or lanes that are abnormally wide or narrow.
  • Your hands must remain on the steering wheel.
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control adjusts the cruise set speed to the speed limit detected by the vehicle's Speed Sign Recognition system. For example, if the speed sign recognition system detects an 80 km/h speed limit, the cruise control speed updates to 80 km/h.

Additional Information

What is Speed Sign Recognition?
What is Lincoln Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering?
What do I do if Lane Centering is not working?

*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. See your Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.

**Location and appearance of buttons may vary. See your Owner's Manual for information specific to your vehicle.

†Feature is available on select vehicles. Features may vary based on model year, trim, options, packages, and supply availability. Use the Build and Price tool to view feature availability on current models. If you have questions or need more information, reference your Owner's Manual or contact your Lincoln Retailer. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Refer to your Owner's Manual for details and limitations.