Get Driving Aids -> Blind Spot Information System Guide for Ford Fiesta 4 Door 2023

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Lane Keeping System Messages

Message

Action

Lane keeping system

malfunction Service

required

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

The system is designed to detect vehicles

that may have entered the blind spot zone.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM

The detection area is on both sides of your

vehicle, extending rearward from the

exterior mirrors to approximately 4 m

(13 ft) beyond the rear bumper. The

detection area extends to approximately

18 m (59 ft) beyond the rear bumper when

the vehicle speed is greater than 48 km/h

(30 mph) to alert you of faster

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.

approaching vehicles.

Note: The system does not prevent contact

with other vehicles. It is not designed to

detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals

or other infrastructures.

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.

Using the Blind Spot Information

System

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

The system turns on when all of the

following occur:

•

You start your vehicle.

You shift into drive (D).

The vehicle speed is greater than

10 km/h (6 mph).

Note: The system does not operate in park

(P) or reverse (R).

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

The system turns on when all of the

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following occur:

•

You start your vehicle.

The vehicle speed is greater than

10 km/h (6 mph).

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Note: The system does not operate in

If you switch the system off, a warning

lamp illuminates and a message displays.

When you switch the system on or off, the

alert indicators flash twice.

reverse (R).

Blind Spot Information System

Sensors

Note: The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

Note: The system may not correctly operate

when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a

trailer tow module and tow bar approved

by us, the system turns off when you attach

a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket

trailer tow module or tow bar, we

recommend that you switch the system off

when you attach a trailer.

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To permanently switch the system off,

The sensors are behind the rear bumper

on both sides of your vehicle.

contact an authorized dealer.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

Blind Spot Information System

Indicator

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper

When the system detects a

stickers, repair compound or other objects.

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vehicle, an alert indicator

Note: Blocked sensors could affect system

illuminates in the exterior mirror

performance.

on the side the approaching vehicle is

coming from. If you turn the direction

indicator on for that side of your vehicle,

the alert indicator flashes.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may

appear in the information display. The alert

indicators remain illuminated but the

system does not alert you.

If the system detects a fault, an indicator

illuminates in the instrument cluster and

a message appears in the information

display. Have your vehicle checked as soon

as possible.

Note: The system may not alert you if a

vehicle quickly passes through the detection

zone.

Switching the Blind Spot

Information System On and Off

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

2. Select Driver assistance.

3. Switch BLIS on or off.

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Blind Spot Information System Information Messages

Message

Action

BLIS not available Sensor Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are

blocked See manual blocked.

BLIS deactivated Trailer Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.

attached

BLIS malfunction

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

The system is designed to alert you of

vehicles approaching from the sides when

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

you shift into reverse (R).

Using the Cross Traffic Alert

System

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

The system is designed to detect vehicles

that approach with a speed up to 60 km/h

(37 mph). Coverage decreases when the

sensors are partially, mostly or fully

obstructed. Slowly reversing helps increase

the coverage area and effectiveness.

replacement for careful driving.

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.

The system turns on when you start the

engine and you shift into reverse (R). The

system turns off when you shift out of

reverse (R).

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Driving Aids -> Blind Spot Information System for Your Ford Fiesta 4 Door 2023

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