Get Driver Assistance Features Guide for Ford F 150 Light Truck 2023

Drive Mode Control

Two-wheel drive high (2H) is the default

SPORT - 5.2L, RAPTOR, 4X4,

VEHICLES WITH: 2-SPEED

four-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drive

low (4L) is not available in sport mode.

TORQUE ON DEMAND TRANSFER

CASE/4HI-LOC TORQUE ON

DEMAND TRANSFER CASE/2-

SPEED TORQUE ON DEMAND

Sport is the default steering, suspension,

and exhaust modes. Off-road steering

mode is not available. All suspension and

exhaust modes are available.

For sporty driving with improved

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The system tunes the engine and

performance handling and

transmission controls to sport mode.

response. This mode increases

accelerator pedal response and provides

a sportier steering feel. The powertrain

system holds onto lower gears longer,

helping your vehicle accelerate faster.

The system tunes the stability and traction

controls to normal mode.

The electronic locking differential is

available below 25 mph (40 km/h). See

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off (page 285).

Four-wheel drive auto (4A) is the default

four-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drive

low (4L) is not available in sport mode.

Sport is the default steering, suspension,

and exhaust modes. Off-road steering

mode is not available. All suspension and

exhaust modes are available.

SPORT-LHD4WD/4X4,VEHICLES

WITH: ELECTRONIC SHIFT

TRANSFER CASE/ELECTRONIC

SHIFT-ON-THE-FLY

The system tunes the engine and

transmission controls to sport mode.

For sporty driving with improved

performance handling and

The system tunes the stability and traction

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response. This mode increases

controls to normal mode.

accelerator pedal response and provides

a sportier steering feel. The powertrain

system holds onto lower gears longer,

helping your vehicle accelerate faster.

The electronic locking differential is

available below 25 mph (40 km/h). See

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off (page 285).

Two-wheel drive high is the default

four-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drive

low is not available in sport mode.

The system tunes the steering and

suspension to provide a more connected

and spirited driving experience.

The electronic locking differential is

available below 25 mph (40 km/h). See

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off (page 285).

SPORT - 3.5L, RAPTOR, 4X4,

VEHICLES WITH: 2-SPEED

TORQUE ON DEMAND TRANSFER

CASE/4HI-LOC TORQUE ON

DEMAND TRANSFER CASE/2-

SPEED TORQUE ON DEMAND

For sporty driving with improved

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performance handling and

response. This mode increases

accelerator pedal response and provides

a sportier steering feel. The powertrain

system holds onto lower gears longer,

helping your vehicle accelerate faster.

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Drive Mode Control

SPORT - LHD RWD/4X2

TOW/HAUL - RAPTOR, LHD 4WD/

4X4

For sporty driving with improved

performance handling and

For improved transmission

operation when towing a trailer

or a heavy load. This mode

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response. This mode increases

accelerator pedal response and provides

a sportier steering feel. The powertrain

system holds onto lower gears longer,

helping your vehicle accelerate faster.

moves upshifts to higher engine speeds to

reduce the frequency of transmission

shifting. This mode also provides engine

braking in all forward gears, which slows

your vehicle and assists you in controlling

your vehicle when descending a slope. The

amount of downshift braking provided

varies based on the amount you press the

brake pedal.

The system tunes the steering and

suspension to provide a more connected

and spirited driving experience.

The electronic locking differential is

available below 25 mph (40 km/h). See

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off (page 288).

All four-wheel drive modes are selectable

when in tow/haul mode. This mode does

not default to a certain four-wheel drive

mode and maintains the previous

selection.

Normal is the default steering and exhaust

modes. Off-road steering mode is not

available. All exhaust modes are available.

TOW/HAUL - LHD 4WD/4X4

For improved transmission

operation when towing a trailer

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or a heavy load. This mode

moves upshifts to higher engine speeds to

reduce the frequency of transmission

shifting. This mode also provides engine

braking in all forward gears, which slows

your vehicle and assists you in controlling

your vehicle when descending a slope. The

amount of downshift braking provided

varies based on the amount you press the

brake pedal.

Sport is the default suspension mode.

Normal suspension mode is available.

Off-road suspension mode is not available.

The system tunes the engine and

transmission controls to tow mode.

The system tunes the stability and traction

controls to normal mode.

All four-wheel drive modes are selectable

in tow/haul mode. This mode does not

default to a certain four-wheel drive mode

and maintains the previous selection.

The electronic locking differential is

available below 25 mph (40 km/h). See

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off (page 285).

The system tunes the steering and

suspension to enhance driving comfort

when towing or carrying heavy loads.

The electronic locking differential is

available below 25 mph (40 km/h). See

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off (page 285).

TOW/HAUL - LHD RWD/4X2

For improved transmission

operation when towing a trailer

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or a heavy load. This mode

moves upshifts to higher engine speeds to

reduce the frequency of transmission

shifting. This mode also provides engine

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braking in all forward gears, which slows

The electronic locking differential is

available below 25 mph (40 km/h). See

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off (page 288).

your vehicle and assists you in controlling

your vehicle when descending a slope. The

amount of downshift braking provided

varies based on the amount you press the

brake pedal.

DRIVE MODE CONTROL –

The system tunes the steering and

suspension to enhance driving comfort

when towing or carrying heavy loads.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The electronic locking differential is

available below 25 mph (40 km/h). See

Switching the Electronic Locking

Differential On and Off (page 288).

DRIVE MODE CONTROL –

WARNING LAMPS

Some drive modes reduce

traction and stability control

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performance and the indicator

TRAIL - LHD RWD/4X2

illuminates in the instrument cluster.

Trail mode is for off-road driving

on muddy, rutted, soft or uneven

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terrain. This mode lowers

throttle response to increase wheel spin

to keep the tires clear and to prevent

getting stuck.

DRIVE MODE CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Action

Selected 4x4 Mode Not Available in Current You have selected a four-wheel drive mode

Drive Mode

that is not available in the current drive

mode. Select an available four-wheel drive

mode.

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DRIVE MODE CONTROL –

FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS

Why did the system default to normal

mode?

If a mode is unavailable due to a

system fault, it defaults to normal

mode and the driveline settings remain

the same as prior to the system fault.

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Lane Keeping System(If Equipped)

WHAT IS THE LANE KEEPING

WARNING: The sensor may

incorrectly track lane markings as other

structures or objects. This can result in

a false or missed warning.

SYSTEM

The lane keeping system alerts you by

providing temporary steering assistance

or steering wheel vibration when it detects

an unintended lane departure.

WARNING: In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not

function. Rain, snow and spray can all

limit sensor performance.

HOW DOES THE LANE

KEEPING SYSTEM WORK

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.

Keep the windshield free from

obstruction.

The lane keeping system uses a forward

looking camera mounted on the windshield

to monitor vehicle movement within the

travel lane.

When the camera detects a drift out of the

travel lane, the lane keeping system alerts

the driver by vibrating the steering wheel,

or aids the driver by providing a small

steering input to move the vehicle back

into the travel lane.

WARNING:Ifdamageoccursinthe

immediate area surrounding the sensor,

have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

WARNING: The system may not

correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted

with a suspension kit not approved by

us.

The driver can select one of three modes:

•

Alert (If Equipped)

Aid

Alert + Aid

WARNING: Large contrasts in

outside lighting can limit sensor

performance.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

PRECAUTIONS

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

LIMITATIONS

The lane keeping system only operates

when the vehicle speed is greater than

40 mph (64 km/h).

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The

system is designed to be an aid and does

not relieve you of your responsibility to

drive with due care and attention. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

the loss of control of your vehicle,

personal injury or death.

The system works when the camera can

detect at least one lane marking.

Note: When you select Aid or Alert and Aid

mode and the system detects no steering

activity for a short period of time, the system

alerts you to put your hands on the steering

wheel. The system may detect a light grip

or touch on the steering wheel as hands-off

driving.

WARNING: The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the

road lane markings.

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Lane Keeping System(If Equipped)

The lane keeping system may not correctly

operate in any of the following conditions:

Note: The system stores the on or off

setting until manually changed, unless it

detects a MyKey™. If the system detects a

MyKey™, it defaults to the last setting for

that MyKey™.

Note: If the system detects a MyKey™,

pressing the button does not affect the on

or off status of the system. You can only

change the mode and intensity settings.

•

The lane keeping system does not

detect at least one lane marking.

•

You switch the turn signal on.

You apply direct steering, accelerate

fast or brake hard.

•

The vehicle speed is less than 40 mph

(64 km/h).

The anti-lock brake, stability control or

SWITCHING THE LANE

traction control system activates.

KEEPING SYSTEM MODE

•

The lane is too narrow.

Something is obscuring the camera or

it is unable to detect the lane markings

due to environment, traffic or vehicle

conditions.

The lane keeping system has different

settings that you can view or adjust using

the information display.

The system stores the last known selection

for each of these settings. You do not need

to readjust your settings each time you

switch on the system.

•

Entering or exiting a tight curve when

driving at high speeds.

The lane keeping system may not correct

lane positioning in any of the following

conditions:

To change the lane keeping system mode,

use the touchscreen:

•

High winds.

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

3. Press Lane-Keeping System.

4. Press Lane-Keeping Mode.

5. Select a mode.

Note: The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle. If the

system detects a MyKey™, it defaults to the

last setting for that MyKey™.

Uneven road surfaces.

Heavy or uneven loads.

Incorrect tire pressure.

SWITCHING THE LANE

KEEPING SYSTEM ON AND

OFF

To activate the lane keeping

system, press the button on the

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ALERT MODE

steering wheel.

To deactivate the lane keeping system,

press the button again.

Note: When switching the system on or off

a message appears in the information and

entertainment display to show the status.

WHAT IS ALERT MODE

Alert mode vibrates the steering wheel

when it detects an unintended lane

departure.

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Lane Keeping System(If Equipped)

HOW DOES ALERT MODE WORK

HOW DOES AID MODE WORK

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When in alert mode, the lane keeping

system alerts you by vibrating the steering

wheel. The intensity of the vibration is set

through the lane keeping system menu.

The lane keeping system aids you when

an unintentional lane departure occurs.

The system provides a small steering input

to move the vehicle towards the center of

the lane.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING

WHEEL VIBRATION INTENSITY

ALERT AND AID MODE

To change the steering wheel vibration

WHAT IS ALERT AND AID MODE

intensity, use the touchscreen:

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

3. Press Lane-Keeping System.

4. Press Lane-Keeping Intensity.

5. Select an intensity setting.

Alert and aid mode uses multiple features

to keep you in your lane. The system first

provides a small steering input to bring

your vehicle back towards the center of

the lane. If your vehicle moves too far out

of the center of the lane the system alerts

you with vibration in the steering wheel.

AID MODE

WHAT IS AID MODE

Aid mode provides temporary steering

assistance toward the center of the lane.

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Lane Keeping System(If Equipped)

HOWDOESALERTANDAIDMODE

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

INDICATORS

WORK

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A

B

Alert.

Aid.

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The lane keeping system detects a lane

departure and provides aid when the

vehicles enters B and applies the

If you switch the lane keeping system on,

a graphic with lane markings appears in

the information display.

additional alert warning if A is entered.

When you switch the system off, the lane

marking graphics do not display.

Note: The overhead vehicle graphic may

still display if adaptive cruise control is

enabled.

While the lane keeping system is on, the

color of the lane markings change to

indicate the system status.

Gray

Green

Yellow

Red

Indicates that the

system is tempor-

Indicates that the

system is available system is providing system is providing

arily unavailable to or ready to provide a or has just provided or has just provided

provide a warning or warning or interven- a lane keeping aid

intervention on the tion on the indicated intervention.

indicated side. side.

a lane keeping alert

warning.

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Lane Keeping System(If Equipped)

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Action

Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service

Required

The system has malfunctioned. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Front Camera Temporarily Not Available The system has detected a condition that

has caused the system to be temporarily

unavailable.

Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen The system has detected a condition that

requires you to clean the windshield in order

for it to operate properly.

Front Camera Malfunction Service Required The system has malfunctioned. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Keep Hands on Steering Wheel

The system requests that you keep your

hands on the steering wheel.

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Lane Keeping System(If Equipped)

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings

on the road?

Your vehicle speed is less than 40 mph (65 km/h).

The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.

A quick intentional lane change has occurred.

Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings for an extended interval of time.

Driving at high speeds in curves.

The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.

Ambiguous lane markings, for example, in construction zones.

Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.

Sudden offset in lane markings.

ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.

There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.

You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.

Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings, or vice versa.

There is standing water on the road.

Faint lane markings, for example, partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.

Lane width is too narrow or too wide.

You have not calibrated the camera after a windshield replacement.

Driving on tight or on uneven roads.

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Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the

Aid, or Aid + Alert mode?

High cross winds are present.

There is a large road crown.

Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.

Heavy, uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure.

You changed the tires or modified the suspension.

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Blind Spot Information System(If Equipped)

WHAT IS BLIND SPOT

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly during severe weather

conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy

rain and spray. Always drive with due

care and attention. Failure to take care

may result in a crash.

INFORMATION SYSTEM

Blind spot information system detects

vehicles that may have entered the blind

spot zone.

HOW DOES BLIND SPOT

Note: Blind spot information system does

not prevent contact with other vehicles. It

does not detect parked vehicles,

INFORMATIONSYSTEMWORK

pedestrians, animals or other infrastructure.

Blind spot information system uses

sensors on both sides of your vehicle,

detecting rearward from the exterior

mirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m)

beyond the rear bumper. The detection

area extends to approximately 59 ft (18 m)

beyond the rear bumper when the vehicle

speed is greater than 30 mph (48 km/h)

to alert you of faster approaching vehicles.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

Blind spot information system does not

operate in park (P) or reverse (R).

The system may not alert you if a vehicle

quickly passes through the detection zone.

Note: For vehicles without blind spot

information system with trailer coverage,

aftermarket trailer tow modules or tow bars

may interfere with the system. In this

situation it is recommended that you switch

the system off when you attach a trailer. For

vehicles with a trailer tow module and tow

bar approved by the manufacturer, the

system automatically turns off when you

attach a trailer.

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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

Blind spot information system turns on

when all the following occur:

•

You start your vehicle.

You shift into drive (D).

WARNING: Do not use the blind

spot information system as a

replacement for using the interior and

exterior mirrors or looking over your

shoulder before changing lanes. The

blind spot information system is not a

replacement for careful driving.

The vehicle speed is greater than

6 mph (10 km/h).

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Blind Spot Information System(If Equipped)

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper

SWITCHING BLIND SPOT

INFORMATION SYSTEM ON

AND OFF

stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note: Bike and cargo racks could cause

false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.

We recommend switching the feature off

when using a bike or cargo rack.

To switch blind spot information system

on or off, use the touchscreen:

Note: Blocked sensors may affect system

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

3. Press Blind Spot Information System.

4. Switch the feature on or off.

When you switch blind spot information

system off, a warning lamp illuminates.

When you switch the system on or off, the

alert indicators flash twice.

accuracy.

If the sensors become blocked, a message

appears in the instrument cluster display.

See Blind Spot Information System –

Information Messages (page 386). The

alert indicators illuminate but the system

does not alert you.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM WITH TRAILER

COVERAGE (IF EQUIPPED)

Note: The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

To permanently switch the system off,

contact an authorized dealer.

WHAT IS BLIND SPOT

INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH

TRAILER COVERAGE

LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT

INFORMATION SYSTEM

SENSORS

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Blind spot information system detects

vehicles that may have entered the blind

spot zone. The detection area is on both

sides your vehicle and trailer, extending

rearward from the exterior mirrors to the

end of your trailer.

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The sensors are inside the brake lamp on

both sides of your vehicle.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt.

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Blind Spot Information System(If Equipped)

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SETTING A TRAILER LENGTH

SYSTEM WITH TRAILER

COVERAGE LIMITATIONS

Trailer coverage only supports

conventional trailers. The system turns off

if you select a fifth wheel trailer type.

Make sure the trailer width is less than or

equal to 8.5 ft (2.6 m) and the length is

less than 33 ft (10.1 m). If you input values

higher, the system turns off.

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Some trailers could cause a slight change

A

B

C

Trailer length.

Trailer width.

Trailer hitch ball.

in system performance:

•

Large box trailers could cause false

alerts to occur when driving next to

infrastructures or near parked cars. A

false alert could also occur while

making a 90-degree turn.

Trailers that have a width greater than

8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front and have a

total length greater than 20 ft (6 m)

could cause delayed alerts when a

vehicle is passing at high speeds.

You can set-up a trailer to work with the

blind spot information system through the

touchscreen. When setting up a trailer, a

sequence of screens appear asking for

trailer information.

1. Select type of trailer screen -

conventional, fifth wheel or gooseneck.

•

Box trailers that have a width greater

than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front could

cause early alerts when you pass a

vehicle.

Clam shell or v-nose box trailers with

a width greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at

the front could cause delayed alerts

when a vehicle traveling the same

speed as your vehicle merges lanes.

Note: The system only supports

conventional trailers.

2. Do you want to set up blind spot with

trailer screen? If no, the system turns

off. If yes, the menu goes to the next

screen.

3. Is the width less than 9 ft (2.7 m) and

length less than 33 ft (10.1 m)? If no,

the system turns off. If yes, the menu

goes to the next screen.

4. Trailer width measurement. Measure

the width at the front of the trailer. It is

not measured at the widest point of

the trailer. The maximum width at the

front of the trailer the system can

support is 8.5 ft (2.6 m).

Note: You do not need to enter an exact

trailer width measurement. You only need

to confirm that the width of the trailer is less

than 9 ft (2.7 m).

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Blind Spot Information System(If Equipped)

5. Trailer length measurement. The trailer

Note: The warning message may not

appear until your vehicle reaches 22 mph

(35 km/h).

length is the distance between the

trailer hitch ball and the rear of the

trailer. The maximum length that the

system can support is 33 ft (10.1 m).

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM INDICATORS

6. Enter the length of trailer. The default

setting is 18 ft (5.5 m). Toggling up or

down using the menu buttons

increases or decreases the

measurement by 1 ft (0.3 m). Select a

length that is equal to or within 1 ft

(0.3 m) of the actual measured length.

For example, if the actual measure

length is 23 ft (7 m), toggle the length

in the menu to 24 ft (7.2 m). The

system setup saves when you enter the

length of the trailer.

Note: If the trailer is a bike rack or cargo

rack with electrical lighting, enter a length

of around 3 ft (1 m). Cross traffic alert

remains on for trailers with a length of 3 ft

(1 m) or less.

Note: The system requires proper

measurement and measure entry to function

properly.

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When blind spot information

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system detects a vehicle, an

alert indicator illuminates in the

exterior mirror on the side the approaching

vehicle is coming from. If you turn the turn

signal on for that side of your vehicle, the

alert indicator flashes.

SELECTING A TRAILER

When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,

the trailer set up menu appears in the

touchscreen. This menu allows you to set

up a new trailer or choose from a

previously set up trailer. A warning

message appears and the system turns off

if you do not choose or add a new trailer.

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Blind Spot Information System(If Equipped)

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Action

Blind Spot System Fault

A fault with the system has occurred. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked

See Manual

Something is blocking the sensors. Clean

the sensors.

Blind Spot Alert Deactivated Trailer

Attached

The system automatically turns off and

displays this message when you connect a

trailer to the vehicle that does not have a

trailer blind spot system or when you switch

the trailer blind spot system off through the

touchscreen.

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Cross Traffic Alert(If Equipped)

WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

PRECAUTIONS

ALERT

The system alerts you of vehicles

approaching from the sides behind your

vehicle when you shift into reverse (R).

WARNING: Do not use the cross

traffic alert system as a replacement for

using the interior and exterior mirrors or

looking over your shoulder before

reversing out of a parking space. The

cross traffic alert system is not a

replacement for careful driving.

HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC

ALERT WORK

Cross traffic alert detects vehicles that

approach at a speed between 4–37 mph

(6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases when

the sensors are partially, mostly or fully

obstructed.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly during severe weather

conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy

rain and spray. Always drive with due

care and attention. Failure to take care

may result in a crash.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

LIMITATIONS

The system may not correctly operate

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when any of the following occur:

•

Something is blocking the sensors.

The sensor on the left-hand side is only

partially obstructed and zone coverage on

the right-hand side is maximized.

Adjacently parked vehicles or objects

are obstructing the sensors.

•

Vehicles approach at speeds less than

4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph

(60 km/h).

•

Your vehicle speed is greater than

7 mph (12 km/h).

You reverse out of an angled parking

space.

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Zone coverage also decreases when

parking at narrow angles. The sensor on

the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and

zone coverage on that side is severely

reduced.

Note: Slowly reversing helps increase the

coverage area and effectiveness.

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Cross Traffic Alert(If Equipped)

Cross Traffic Alert Limitations

LOCATING THE CROSS

with a Trailer Attached

TRAFFIC ALERT SENSORS

The system remains on when you attach

a trailer in vehicles with blind spot

information system with trailer tow under

the following conditions:

•

You connect a trailer.

The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack

with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).

•

You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m)

in the instrument cluster display.

Note: The system may not correctly operate

when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an

approved trailer tow module and tow bar,

the system turns off when you attach a

trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket

trailer tow module or tow bar, we

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The sensors are inside the brake lamp on

both sides of your vehicle.

recommend that you switch the system off

when you attach a trailer.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC

ALERT ON AND OFF

stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note: Blocked sensors may affect system

accuracy.

To switch cross traffic alert on or off use

If something is blocking the sensors, a

message may appear in the information

display when you shift into reverse (R).

Note: Bike and cargo racks could cause

false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.

We recommend switching the feature off

when using a bike or cargo rack.

the touchscreen.

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

3. Switch Cross Traffic Alert on or off.

Note: The system switches on every time

you switch the ignition on. To permanently

switch the system off, contact an authorized

dealer.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

INDICATORS

When the cross traffic alert

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detects an approaching vehicle,

a tone sounds, a warning lamp

illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror

and arrows appear in the instrument

cluster display to show which side the

vehicle is approaching from.

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If the system malfunctions, a message

Note: In some conditions, the system could

alert you, even when there is nothing in the

detection zone, for example a vehicle

passing further away from your vehicle.

appears in the instrument cluster display.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Note: If arrows do not display, a message

appears in the instrument cluster display.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Action

Cross Traffic Alert

Displays instead of indication arrows when

the system detects a vehicle. Check for

approaching traffic.

Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system

See Manual

sensors. Clean the sensors. If the message

continues to appear, have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic System Fault

The system has malfunctioned. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic Alert Deactivated Trailer

Attached

Displays if you attach a trailer to your

vehicle.

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Pre-Collision Assist(If Equipped)

Automatic Emergency Braking:

WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION

ASSIST

Automatic emergency braking may

activate if the system determines that a

collision is imminent.

Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian

Note: If you perceive the pre-collision assist

alerts as being too frequent or disturbing,

then you can reduce the alert sensitivity.

Setting the low sensitivity would result in

fewer and later warnings of a potential

forward collision. The manufacturer

recommends using the high sensitivity

setting where possible.

Note: Automatic emergency braking

performance is not affected by the

sensitivity setting.

Each system has various levels of

detection capabilities. See Pre-Collision

Assist Limitations (page 391).

Detection

Pre-collision assist detects and warns of

approaching hazards in the roadway. The

system provides multiple levels of

assistance to help avoid a collision if your

vehicle is rapidly approaching another

stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the

same direction as yours, or a pedestrian or

cyclist within your driving path.

HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION

ASSIST WORK

The system warns the driver of potential

hazards by providing three levels of

assistance.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

PRECAUTIONS

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WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The

system is designed to be an aid and does

not relieve you of your responsibility to

drive with due care and attention. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

the loss of control of your vehicle,

personal injury or death.

If your vehicle is rapidly approaching

potential hazards the system provides the

following levels of functionality:

1. Alert.

2. Brake Support.

3. Automatic Emergency Braking.

Alert: When active, a flashing

WARNING: The system does not

detect vehicles moving in a different

direction or animals. Apply the brakes

when necessary. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in the loss of

control of your vehicle, personal injury or

death.

visual warning appears and an

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audible warning tone sounds.

Brake Support: The system is designed

to help reduce the impact speed by

preparing the brakes for rapid braking. The

system does not automatically apply the

brakes. If you press the brake pedal, the

system could apply additional braking up

to maximum braking force, even if you

lightly press the brake pedal.

WARNING: The system does not

operate during hard acceleration or

steering. Failure to take care may lead

to a crash or personal injury.

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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

WARNING: The system may

LIMITATIONS

operate with reduced function during

cold and inclement weather conditions.

Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog can

Pre-collision assist depends on the

detection ability of its camera and sensors.

Any obstructions or damage to these areas

can limit detection or prevent the system

from functioning. See Locating the

Pre-Collision Assist Sensors (page 393).

adversely affect the system. Keep the

front camera and radar free of snow and

ice. Failure to follow this instruction may

result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

The system is active at 3 mph (5 km/h)

and above.

WARNING: Take additional care if

your vehicle is heavily loaded or you are

towing a trailer. These conditions could

result in reduced performance of this

system. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

Note: The pre-collision assist system

automatically disables when you select

four-wheel drive low, manually disable

AdvanceTrac™, or select rock crawl mode,

if your vehicle comes with it.

Note: Brake support and automatic

emergency braking are active up to the

maximum speed of the vehicle.

WARNING: The system cannot

help prevent all crashes. Do not rely on

this system to replace driver judgment

and the need to maintain a safe distance

and speed.

Pedestrian Detection Limitations

Pedestrian detection is active at speeds

up to 50 mph (80 km/h).

WARNING: System performance

could be reduced in situations where the

vehicle camera has limited detection

capability. These situations include but

are not limited to direct or low sunlight,

vehicles at night without tail lights,

unconventional vehicle types,

Pedestrian detection operates optimally

when detected hazards are clearly

identifiable. System performance may

reduce in situations where pedestrians are

running, partly obscured, have a complex

background, or when the system cannot

distinguish pedestrians from a group.

pedestrians or cyclists with complex

backgrounds, running pedestrians or fast

moving cyclists, partly obscured

Cyclist Detection Limitations

pedestrians or cyclists, pedestrians or

cyclists that the system cannot

Cyclist detection is active at speeds up to

50 mph (80 km/h).

distinguish from a group. Failure to take

care may result in the loss of control of

your vehicle, personal injury or death.

Cyclist detection functions optimally when

detected hazards are clearly identifiable.

The system’s detection level may be less

in situations where cyclists are moving fast,

partly hidden, have a complex background,

or the system cannot distinguish the cyclist

from a group.

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Pre-Collision Assist(If Equipped)

Intersection Assist (If Equipped)

Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist

Settings

If your vehicle comes with a radar sensor

included in the adaptive cruise control, the

pre-collision assist system may operate in

a scenario where you are turning across an

oncoming vehicle's path. Detection of

vehicles driving in an oncoming direction

is active if your vehicle is driving at speeds

up to 50 mph (80 km/h).

You can adjust the following settings by

using the touchscreen controls in the

pre-collision assist menu:

•

Change alert sensitivity to one of three

possible settings.

If required, switch automatic

emergency braking on or off.

If required, switch the entire

pre-collision assist feature on or off.

Note: Automatic emergency braking turns

on every time you switch the ignition on.

SWITCHING PRE-COLLISION

ASSIST ON AND OFF

To switch the system on or off, use the

touchscreen:

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1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

3. Press Pre-Collision Assist.

4. Switch the feature on or off.

SWITCHING PRE-COLLISION

ASSIST ON AND OFF - POLICE

RESPONDER

Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist

To switch the system on or off, use the

Settings

touchscreen:

You can adjust the following settings by

using the touchscreen controls in the

pre-collision assist menu:

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

3. Press Pre-Collision Assist.

4. Switch the feature on or off.

•

Change alert and distance alert

sensitivity to one of three possible

settings.

You can switch the entire system

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•

Switch distance indication and alert on

off at any time by pressing the

or off.

button above the touchscreen.

If required, switch automatic

emergency braking on or off.

If required, switch the entire

pre-collision assist feature on or off.

If required, switch evasive steering

assist on or off.

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Note: Automatic emergency braking and

If a message regarding a blocked sensor

or camera appears in the information

display, something is obstructing the radar

signals or camera images. The radar sensor

is behind the fascia cover in the center of

the lower grille. With a blocked sensor or

camera, the system may not function, or

performance may reduce. See

evasive steering turn on every time you

switch the ignition on.

Note: If your vehicle has a radar sensor, we

recommend that you switch the system off

if you install a snow plow or similar object

in such a way that it may block the radar

sensor. Your vehicle remembers the selected

setting across key cycles.

Note: If you switch automatic emergency

braking off, evasive steering assist switches

off.

Pre-Collision Assist – Information

Messages (page 397).

Note: Proper system operation requires a

clear view of the road by the camera. Have

any windshield damage in the area of the

camera's field of view repaired.

Note: If something hits the front end of your

vehicle or damage occurs and your vehicle

has a radar sensor, the radar sensing zone

could change. This could cause missed or

false vehicle detections. Have your vehicle

serviced to have the radar checked for

proper coverage and operation.

LOCATING THE PRE-

COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS

Note: If your vehicle detects excessive heat

at the camera or a potential misalignment

condition, a message could display in the

information display indicating temporary

sensor unavailability. When operational

conditions are correct, the message

deactivates. For example, when the ambient

temperature around the sensor decreases

or the sensor recalibrates successfully.

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DISTANCE INDICATION

1.

2.

Camera.

Radar sensor (if equipped).

WHAT IS DISTANCE INDICATION

Distance indication displays the gap

between your vehicle and the vehicle

ahead of you.

Note: The graphic does not display if you

switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise

control.

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Vehicle Speed

System Sensit- Distance Indic-

Distance Gap

Time Gap

ivity

ator Color

62 mph

Normal.

Blue.

Greater than

82 ft (25 m).

Greater than 0.9

seconds.

(100 km/h).

Yellow.

Red.

56–82 ft

0.6-0.9

(17–25 m).

seconds.

Less than 56 ft

(17 m).

Less than 0.6

seconds.

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SWITCHING DISTANCE

INDICATION ON AND OFF

To switch the system on or off, use the

touchscreen:

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

3. Press Pre-Collision Assist.

4. Switch Distance Indication on or off.

DISTANCE INDICATION

INDICATOR

The indicator displays the time gap

between your vehicle and vehicles traveling

in the same direction ahead of you.

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DISTANCE ALERT

WHAT IS DISTANCE ALERT

The system alerts you with a warning lamp

if the distance to the vehicle ahead is

small.

Note: The warning lamp does not

illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise

control is active.

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ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF

EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST

DISTANCE ALERT

WHAT IS EVASIVE STEERING

To adjust the sensitivity of the system, use

ASSIST

the touchscreen:

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

3. Press Pre-Collision Assist.

4. Press Alert Sensitivity.

5. Select a setting.

If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a road

user, defined as another stationary vehicle

in your lane or a vehicle traveling in your

lane in the same direction as yours, evasive

steering assist helps you steer around the

road user.

After you turn the steering wheel in an

attempt to avoid a crash with the road

user, the system applies additional steering

torque to help you steer around the road

user. After you pass the road user, the

system applies steering torque when you

turn the steering wheel to steer back into

the lane. The system deactivates after you

fully pass the road user. See

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY

BRAKING

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC

EMERGENCY BRAKING

Automatic emergency braking may

activate if the system determines that a

collision is imminent. The system may help

reduce impact damage to avoid the crash

completely.

Automatic emergency braking is only

available up to certain speeds. See

Pre-Collision Assist Limitations (page

391).

Pre-Collision Assist Precautions (page

390).

EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST

LIMI TATIONS

Evasive steering assist only activates when

all the following occur:

•

Active braking and evasive steering

assist are on.

SWITCHING AUTOM A T IC

EMERGENCY BRAKING ON AND

OFF

The system detects a road user ahead

and starts to apply the brakes.

You significantly turn the steering

wheel to steer around a road user.

To switch the system on or off, use the

touchscreen:

Note: Evasive steering assist does not

automatically steer around a road user. If

you do not turn the steering wheel, evasive

steering assist does not activate.

Note: Evasive steering assist does not

activate if the distance to the road user

ahead is too small and the system cannot

avoid a crash.

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

3. Press Pre-Collision Assist.

4. Press Auto Emergency Braking.

5. Switch the feature on or off.

Note: Evasive steering assist does not

activate with cyclists or pedestrians.

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Note: Automatic emergency braking and

SWITCHING EVASIVE STEERING

ASSIST ON AND OFF

evasive steering assist turn on every time

you switch the ignition on.

To switch the system on or off, use the

touchscreen:

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

3. Press Pre-Collision Assist.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –

4. Switch Evasive Steering on or off.

WARNING LAMPS

Note: If you switch automatic emergency

A telltale illuminates in the

braking off, evasive steering assist turns off.

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cluster to indicate if the system

is disabled or unavailable.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Action

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor

Blocked

You have a blocked sensor due to bad

weather, ice, mud or water in front of the

radar sensor. You can typically clean the

sensor to resolve.

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available

A fault with the system has occurred. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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Radar is out of alignment due to a front

end impact.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –

FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS

Camera Troubleshooting

Have your vehicle serviced to have the

radar checked for proper coverage and

operation.

The windshield in front of the camera

is dirty or obstructed.

Clean the outside of the windshield in

front of the camera.

The windshield in front of the camera

is clean, but the message remains in

the instrument cluster display.

Wait a short time. It could take several

minutes for the camera to detect that

there is no obstruction.

Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)

The surface of the radar in the grille is

dirty or obstructed.

Clean the grille surface in front of the

radar or remove the object causing the

obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille is

clean, but the message remains in the

instrument cluster display.

Wait a short time. It could take several

minutes for the radar to detect that

there is no obstruction.

Heavy rain, spray or fog is interfering

with the radar signals.

The pre-collision assist system is

temporarily disabled. Pre-collision

assist reactivates a short time after

the weather conditions improve.

Swirling water or snow or ice on the

surface of the road could interfere with

the radar signals.

The pre-collision assist system is

temporarily disabled. Pre-collision

assist reactivates a short time after

the weather conditions improve.

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