How do I use Lincoln BlueCruise with SYNC?

You can switch BlueCruise* on or off using steering wheel controls after a one-time setup of the feature has been performed with your SYNC®** center touchscreen display (if equipped).

For Lincoln BlueCruise to function, the following preconditions must be met:

Notes:

  • The feature operates on 97% of controlled-access highways in areas called Hands-Free Blue Zones across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Your instrument panel will turn blue, and the hands-free icon will appear when you enter a Hands-Free Blue Zone.
  • Hands must be on the steering wheel with eyes on the road for BlueCruise to activate and enter hands-free mode. Eyes must remain on the road for BlueCruise to stay in hands-free mode. A driver-facing camera is in place to monitor the driver and ensure engagement (monitoring eye gaze and head position).
  • BlueCruise is not available above 80 miles per hour (mph) or 128 kilometers per hour (kph). Lane Centering Assist is available above 80 mph or 128 kph.
  • You must be prepared to resume control of the wheel at all times.

One-Time Setup

To set up BlueCruise:

  1. Select Features on your SYNC screen.
  2. Tap Driver Assistance.
  3. Select Cruise Control.
  4. Choose Adaptive Cruise Control.
  5. Toggle the following on:
    1. Lane Centering with Hands-Free
    2. Activation Prompts
    3. Speed Sign Recognition

      Note: May be Predictive Speed Assist, depending on your vehicle's SYNC version.
       
    4. Lane Change Assist (if equipped)
    5. In-Lane Repositioning (if equipped)

Once You are On the Road

To turn on BlueCruise in your vehicle:

  1. Ensure the Lane Keeping system is on. The icon will show on your instrument cluster.

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    Note: Press the Lane Assist button if you do not see the Lane Keeping icon.

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  2. Select the Adaptive Cruise Control button on the steering wheel to activate BlueCruise. 

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  3. Press the toggle button to set and adjust the Cruise Control speed.

    Notes: 

    • You can also set a gap distance.
    • The instrument cluster illuminates in blue, with an alert and a blue steering wheel icon to indicate that BlueCruise is on.

    • The cluster then shows a prompt with a steering wheel and text above indicating that Hands-Free highway driving is activated.

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You can now take your hands off the wheel and your foot off the pedals while keeping your eyes on the road. Hands-Free Highway Driving handles acceleration, braking, and steering.

Turning Off BlueCruise

BlueCruise can be switched off when the system is active or in standby mode by pressing the:

  • Brake pedal.
  • Lane Assist button.
  • Adaptive Cruise Control button.

Additional Information

What is Lincoln BlueCruise?

*Available feature on select vehicles. BlueCruise requires an active plan or trial – see lincoln.com/technology/bluecruise for details. Terms apply. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and does not replace safe driving or driver’s attention, judgment, or need to control the vehicle. Only remove hands in a hands-free Blue Zone. Always watch the road and be prepared to resume control. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.

**Don't drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible.  Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear.  Not all features are compatible with all phones.

†Lincoln Connect®, the Lincoln Way® app., and complimentary Connected Services are required for remote features (See Lincoln Way Terms for details). Connected services and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected services excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.

††Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. For optimal/best performance, Lincoln recommends keeping map data updated by fully activating the vehicle’s Lincoln Connect modem and enabling Connected Navigation Services. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.