You’ve seen the names in Lincoln ads and on window stickers, but what exactly do they do? Here’s the short answer: Lincoln Co-Pilot360 is the foundation, an umbrella of driver-assist and safety features that help you steer, brake, park, and avoid trouble. Lincoln ActiveGlide builds on that foundation to enable hands-free driving on pre-qualified divided highways, while an in-cabin camera confirms you’re watching the road. They’re designed to work together, but they are not the same thing.
What Is Lincoln Co-Pilot360?
Lincoln Co-Pilot360 is the brand’s core suite of driver-assist technologies. It’s always working in the background to help with awareness and control. Depending on model and trim, it commonly includes:
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (helps detect vehicles/pedestrians and can apply brakes)
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane-Keeping System (alerts and assists if you drift)
- Rear View Camera (with washer on select models)
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Higher trims or option packages often layer on more advanced Co-Pilot360 features, such as:
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Speed Sign Recognition
- Active Park Assist (automated parallel/perpendicular parking)
- Evasive Steering Assist, Intersection Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, and more
Think of Lincoln Co-Pilot360 as the baseline “digital co-pilot” that supports everyday driving (city streets, two-lanes, highway commuting) while you remain fully in control.
What Is Lincoln ActiveGlide?
Lincoln ActiveGlide is the hands-free piece. On pre-qualified, divided highways (sometimes called “Blue Zones”), ActiveGlide combines the car’s radar, cameras, map data, and lane-centering with a driver-attention camera. When conditions are right, you can remove your hands from the wheel and the system will steer, keep lane position, and maintain speed/gap—as long as your eyes stay on the road and the system confirms it’s safe to operate.
Key ideas to keep in mind about Lincoln ActiveGlide:
- Hands-free ≠ autonomous. You must stay alert and ready to take over.
- Availability varies by model, trim, and package; many vehicles include a trial period and then a subscription for ongoing map/feature updates.
- Works only on pre-qualified divided highways and may pause in construction, heavy weather, poor lane markings, or complex situations.
ActiveGlide vs. Lincoln Co-Pilot360: How They Differ (and Work Together)
Scope:
- Co-Pilot360 = broad safety/assist umbrella for virtually all roads.
- ActiveGlide = hands-free driving on mapped highways only.
Driver role:
- Co-Pilot360 = hands on wheel, you steer; the car assists.
- ActiveGlide = hands-free when allowed; the car handles lane centering and distance while you supervise.
Feature relationship:
- ActiveGlide uses core bits from Co-Pilot360 (adaptive cruise + lane centering) plus high-precision maps and driver-monitoring to enable hands-free operation.
Which Lincoln Models Offer These Features?
Availability evolves, but you’ll commonly find Lincoln Co-Pilot360 standard or widely available across the lineup, and ActiveGlide on newer luxury SUVs like Navigator, Nautilus, Aviator, and Corsair when properly equipped. Exact content differs by model year and trim/package (and some features may be added via software updates).
Shopping tip: Now that you know what Lincoln Co-Pilot360 is, ask our team at J.C. Lewis Lincoln Savannah to pull the specific vehicle’s window sticker/build sheet. We’ll confirm whether it has Co-Pilot360 only, Co-Pilot360 with advanced add-ons, or ActiveGlide with a current subscription/trial.
Real-World Scenarios: Which One Helps When?
Downtown + Suburbs
- Lane-Keeping, BLIS, Rear View Camera, and Automatic Emergency Braking keep you covered when cars, bikes, and pedestrians mingle—this is Co-Pilot360’s sweet spot.
Stop-and-go on Abercorn or I-16 merge
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering can reduce fatigue. That’s advanced Lincoln Co-Pilot360 at work.
Long I-95 runs
- When the car confirms you’re in a mapped zone and conditions are right, ActiveGlide can go hands-free, maintaining lane position and following distance while a camera ensures you’re paying attention.
Tight parking at the arena
- Active Park Assist (part of select Co-Pilot360 packages) can help identify a space and guide the car in—hands off the wheel, foot on brake prompts.
Why Drivers Love Both
- Less fatigue, more confidence: Lane centering and adaptive cruise smooth out long drives; hands-free periods on ActiveGlide roads lower arm/shoulder strain.
- More awareness: BLIS, Cross-Traffic Alert, and camera systems extend your “view.”
- Everyday convenience: From automatic high beams to self-parking, Lincoln Co-Pilot360 features make daily driving calmer, even when ActiveGlide isn’t available.
Try Them Back-to-Back in Savannah
The best way to feel the difference between Lincoln Co-Pilot360 and Lincoln ActiveGlide is a drive. At J.C. Lewis Lincoln Savannah, we’ll demonstrate the features in-person and review trial/subscription status, helping you set up the Lincoln Digital Experience so updates and driver-assist settings are a tap away.
Ready to experience the future of calm, confident driving? Book a test drive today, and we’ll tailor the route so you can compare Co-Pilot360 and ActiveGlide in the exact situations you drive every week.
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