Driving Aids -> Traffic Sign Recognition for Your Ford Fiesta 4 Door 2023

Driving Aids  
Note: The system may not correctly operate  
Note: Traffic sign data provided by the  
navigation system contains information  
integrated to the data carrier release.  
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  
The system detects recognizable traffic  
signs, for example:  
Speed limit signs.  
No overtaking signs.  
Speed limit cancellation signs.  
No overtaking cancellation signs.  
recommend that you switch the system off  
when you attach a trailer.  
To permanently switch the system off,  
contact an authorized dealer.  
Note: The system may not detect all traffic  
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION  
Principle of Operation  
signs and may incorrectly read signs.  
Note: In cold and severe weather conditions  
the system may not function. Rain, snow,  
spray and large contrasts in lighting can all  
prevent the sensor from correctly  
functioning.  
Note: If your vehicle has a suspension kit  
not approved by us, the system may not  
correctly function.  
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.  
Note: Always fit Ford original parts when  
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may  
reduce system performance.  
The system turns on when you switch the  
ignition on and you cannot switch the  
system off.  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
Using Traffic Sign Recognition  
Setting the System Speed Warning  
You can set the system speed warning to  
alert you when the vehicle speed exceeds  
the speed limit recognized by the system  
by a certain speed tolerance.  
The system is designed to detect traffic  
signs to inform you of the current speed  
limit and overtaking regulations. Detected  
traffic signs appear in the information  
display. The sensor is behind the interior  
mirror.  
Note: Do not carry out windshield repairs  
in the immediate area surrounding the  
sensor.  
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Driving Aids  
To switch the system speed warning on or off, or to adjust the speed warning  
settings, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the  
following:  
Menu Item  
Driver assist.  
Traffic sign recognition  
Action  
Press the menu button.  
Press the OK button.  
Activate speed warning Press the OK button.  
Speed warning  
Tolerance  
Press the menu button.  
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or  
downward to choose your required speed setting. Press the  
OK button.  
Overspeed chime  
Press the OK button.  
The system displays recognizable traffic  
Traffic Sign Recognition System  
Display  
signs in four stages as follows:  
1. All new traffic signs appear brighter  
than the others in the display.  
2. After a predetermined time they  
display normally.  
3. After a predetermined distance they  
are greyed out.  
4. After another predetermined distance  
they are deleted.  
If the system detects a supplementary  
traffic sign, it displays below the respective  
traffic sign. For example, when passing a  
reduced speed limit in wet road conditions  
sign.  
Note: If your vehicle has a navigation  
system, stored traffic sign data may  
influence the indicated speed limit value.  
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The system can display two traffic signs  
in parallel.  
You can view the status at any time using  
the information display.  
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Driving Aids  
Traffic Sign Recognition System Messages  
Message  
Action  
Traffic sign recognition  
Reduced performance  
See manual  
The traffic sign data provided by the navigation system is  
unavailable due to weak or no signal. Wait for a short period  
of time for the signal to improve. If the message continues  
to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Note: In cold and severe weather conditions  
the system may not function. Rain, snow,  
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION  
Principle of Operation  
spray and large contrasts in lighting can all  
prevent the sensor from correctly  
functioning.  
Note: If your vehicle has a suspension kit  
not approved by us, the system may not  
correctly function.  
Note: Always fit Ford original parts when  
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may  
reduce system performance.  
The system turns on when you switch the  
ignition on and you cannot switch the  
system off.  
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.  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
Using Speed Sign Recognition  
Setting the System Speed Warning  
You can set the system speed warning to  
alert you when the vehicle speed exceeds  
the speed limit recognized by the system  
by a certain speed tolerance.  
The system is designed to detect speed  
limit signs to inform you of the current  
speed limit. Detected speed signs appear  
in the information display. The sensor is  
behind the interior mirror.  
Note: The system remembers the last  
setting when you start your vehicle.  
Note: Do not carry out windshield repairs  
in the immediate area surrounding the  
sensor.  
Note: Speed sign data provided by the  
navigation system contains information  
integrated to the data carrier release.  
1. Using the information display controls  
on the steering wheel, select Driver  
assist..  
2. Select Traffic sign recognition.  
3. Select Activate Traff. Sign Recog..  
4. Select Activate speed warning.  
5. Select Speed warning.  
Note: The system may not detect all speed  
signs and may incorrectly read signs.  
6. Select Tolerance.  
7. Select a setting and press the OK  
button.  
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing