Get Driving Aids Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

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Setting the Speed Limiter

INTELLIGENT SPEED LIMITER

- VEHICLES WITHOUT: LANE

Press the toggle button upward

or downward with the system in

CENTERING

Principle of Operation

standby mode to set the speed

limiter to the current vehicle

speed. The set speed is stored

and displayed in the information

display.

WARNING: When you are going

Note: The set speed limiter adjusts when

the system detects a different maximum

speed limit.

downhill, your vehicle speed could

increase above the set speed. The

system does not apply the brakes.

Note: If the system cannot detect a

maximum speed limit, the system returns

to standby mode.

You can adjust the set speed in small or

large increments. Press the toggle button

upward or downward once to adjust the

set speed in small increments. Press and

hold the toggle button upward or

downward to adjust the set speed in large

increments.

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 allows you to limit the vehicle

speed to the maximum speed limit

detected by the speed sign recognition

system. For example, if the speed sign

recognition system detects a 80 km/h

(50 mph) speed limit, the vehicle speed is

limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). You can

temporarily exceed the set speed if

required, for example to overtake.

Note: The system does not limit the vehicle

speed to speed limits shown with a

supplementary traffic sign in the information

display.

Canceling the Set Speed

Press to cancel the set speed

limiter. The system returns to

standby mode.

Note: The speed limiter icon and the set

speed indicator are greyed out in standby

mode.

Note: The system does not limit the vehicle

speed in standby mode.

Resuming the Set Speed

Using Intelligent Speed Limiter

The controls are on the steering wheel.

Switching the System On or Off

Press to resume the set speed

limiter. The system sets the

speed limiter to the detected

maximum speed limit at the time it

resumes.

Press to switch the system on.

The system activates with the

detected speed-limit or, if no

speed-limit is detected, the current vehicle

speed as the set speed. Press again to

switch the system off.

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Intentionally Exceeding the Speed

Limit

Firmly press the accelerator pedal to

temporarily exceed the set speed limit. The

system resumes when the vehicle speed

drops below the set speed limit, or when

you press the RES button.

•

You intentionally exceed the set speed.

You unintentionally exceed the set

speed, for example when you are going

downhill. A tone also sounds.

Note: A tone sounds if you continue to

exceed the set speed.

Note: If the speed sign recognition system

detects a speed limit outside the

System Warnings

operational speed range, a tone sounds and

the system returns to standby mode.

A warning appears in the information

display if any of the following occur:

Adjusting Intelligent Speed

•

The vehicle speed exceeds the current

set speed.

The system detects a maximum speed

limit that is lower than the current

vehicle speed.

Limiter Tolerance Settings

You can set a permanent speed tolerance

that is in addition to the detected speed

limit through the tolerance menu in the

information display.

To adjust the speed tolerance setting, use the information display controls on

the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Driver assist.

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Speed limiter

Intelligent

Tolerance

Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or

downward to choose your required speed setting. Press the

OK button.

SwitchingtoNormalSpeedLimiter

You can change between intelligent speed

limiter and normal speed limiter using the

information display. Intelligent speed

limiter allows you to limit the vehicle speed

to the maximum speed limit detected by

the speed sign recognition system. Normal

speed limiter allows you to manually limit

the vehicle speed using controls on the

steering wheel.

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To switch between intelligent speed limiter and normal speed limiter, use the

information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Driver assist.

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Speed limiter

Intelligent

Note: If you switch intelligent speed limiter

off, the system defaults to manual speed

limiter. You can manually set the speed

limiter using the controls on the steering

wheel.

The system allows you to limit the vehicle

speed to the maximum speed limit

detected by the speed sign recognition

system. For example, if the speed sign

recognition system detects a 80 km/h

(50 mph) speed limit, the vehicle speed is

limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). You can

temporarily exceed the set speed if

required, for example to overtake.

Note: The system does not limit the vehicle

speed to speed limits shown with a

supplementary traffic sign in the information

display.

INTELLIGENT SPEED LIMITER

- VEHICLES WITH: LANE

CENTERING

Principle of Operation

Using Intelligent Speed Limiter

The controls are on the steering wheel.

Switching the System On or Off

WARNING: When you are going

downhill, your vehicle speed could

increase above the set speed. The

system does not apply the brakes.

Press to switch the system on.

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 activates with the

detected speed-limit or, if no

speed-limit is detected, the current vehicle

speed as the set speed. Press again with

the system in standby mode to switch the

system off.

Setting the Speed Limiter

Press the toggle button upward

or downward with the system in

standby mode to set the speed

limiter to the current vehicle

speed. The set speed is stored

and displayed in the information

display.

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Note: The set speed limiter adjusts when

the system detects a different maximum

speed limit.

Note: If the system cannot detect a

maximum speed limit, the system returns

to standby mode.

You can adjust the set speed in small or

large increments. Press the toggle button

upward or downward once to adjust the

set speed in small increments. Press and

hold the toggle button upward or

downward to adjust the set speed in large

increments.

Intentionally Exceeding the Speed

Limit

Firmly press the accelerator pedal to

temporarily exceed the set speed limit. The

system resumes when the vehicle speed

drops below the set speed limit, or when

you press the RES button.

System Warnings

A warning appears in the information

display if any of the following occur:

•

The vehicle speed exceeds the current

set speed.

The system detects a maximum speed

limit that is lower than the current

vehicle speed.

Canceling the Set Speed

Press to cancel the set speed

limiter. The system returns to

standby mode.

•

You intentionally exceed the set speed.

You unintentionally exceed the set

speed, for example when you are going

downhill. A tone also sounds.

Note: The speed limiter icon and the set

speed indicator are greyed out in standby

mode.

Note: A tone sounds if you continue to

Note: The system does not limit the vehicle

exceed the set speed.

speed in standby mode.

Note: If the speed sign recognition system

Resuming the Set Speed

detects a speed limit outside the

operational speed range, a tone sounds and

the system returns to standby mode.

Press to resume the set speed

limiter. The system sets the

speed limiter to the detected

maximum speed limit at the time it

resumes.

Adjusting Intelligent Speed

Limiter Tolerance Settings

You can set a permanent speed tolerance

that is in addition to the detected speed

limit through the tolerance menu in the

information display.

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To adjust the speed tolerance setting, use the information display controls on

the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Driver assist.

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Speed limiter

Intelligent

Tolerance

Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or

downward to choose your required speed setting. Press the

OK button.

SwitchingtoNormalSpeedLimiter

You can change between intelligent speed

limiter and normal speed limiter using the

information display. Intelligent speed

limiter allows you to limit the vehicle speed

to the maximum speed limit detected by

the speed sign recognition system. Normal

speed limiter allows you to manually limit

the vehicle speed using controls on the

steering wheel.

To switch between intelligent speed limiter and normal speed limiter, use the

information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Driver assist.

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Speed limiter

Intelligent

Note: If you switch intelligent speed limiter

off, the system defaults to manual speed

limiter. You can manually set the speed

limiter using the controls on the steering

wheel.

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The system calculates your alertness level

DRIVER ALERT

based upon your driving behavior in relation

to the lane markings and other factors

when the vehicle speed is greater than

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.

approximately 65 km/h (40 mph).

Driver Alert System Warnings

The warning system has two stages:

1. A temporary warning is issued to advise

you to take a rest. This message only

appears for a short time.

2. If you do not rest and the system

continues to detect that your driving

deteriorates, it issues a further warning.

This remains in the information display

until you cancel it.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.

Keep the windshield free from

obstruction.

WARNING: Take regular rest

breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for

the system to warn you.

Note: The system does not warn you if the

vehicle speed falls below approximately

65 km/h (40 mph).

Driver Alert System Display

WARNING: Certain driving styles

may result in the system warning you

even if you are not feeling tired.

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

2. Select Information.

3. Select Driver alert.

WARNING: In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not

function. Rain, snow and spray can all

limit sensor performance.

Your calculated alertness level is shown

by six steps as a colored bar. The bar

travels from right to left as your calculated

alertness level decreases.

WARNING: The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the

road lane markings.

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.

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Your calculated alertness level is good.

The system is designed to alert you if it

calculates that you are becoming drowsy

or if your driving deteriorates.

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Switching Driver Alert On and Off

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

2. Switch Driver Alert on or off.

Note: The system remains on or off

depending on how it was last set.

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Resetting Driver Alert

You can reset the system by:

Your calculated alertness level is low. You

should stop your vehicle and take a rest as

soon as it is safe to do so.

•

Switching the ignition off and on when

your vehicle is stationary.

Your calculated alertness level shows in

gray if:

•

Opening and closing the driver door

when your vehicle is stationary.

•

The sensor cannot track the road lane

markings.

The vehicle speed is less than

approximately 65 km/h (40 mph).

Driver Alert System Messages

Message

Action

Driver fatigue warning

Rest suggested

Displays when we recommend that you take a break due to

low alertness levels.

Driver fatigue warning

Rest now

Displays when you must take a break due to low alertness

levels.

WARNING: The sensor may

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

incorrectly track lane markings as other

structures or objects. This can result in

a false or missed warning.

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: In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not

function. Rain, snow and spray can all

limit sensor performance.

WARNING: Large contrasts in

outside lighting can limit sensor

performance.

WARNING: The system may not

function if the sensor is blocked.

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The system may not correct lane

positioning in any of the following

WARNING: The system will not

conditions:

operate if the sensor cannot track the

•

High winds.

road lane markings.

Uneven road surfaces.

Heavy or uneven loads.

Incorrect tire pressure.

WARNING:Ifdamageoccursinthe

immediate area surrounding the sensor,

have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Switching Lane Keeping System

On and Off

WARNING: The system may not

correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted

with a suspension kit not approved by

us.

The system is designed to alert you by

providing temporary steering assistance

or steering wheel vibration when it detects

an unintended lane departure. The system

detects and tracks the road lane markings

using a camera mounted behind the

interior mirror. The system only operates

when the vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 65 km/h (40 mph). You

can view the system status in the

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Press the button on the direction indicator

stalk.

information display.

Note: The system works when the camera

can detect at least one lane marking or the

edge of the road.

Lane Keeping System Settings

The system has different settings that you

can view or adjust using the information

display.

Note: The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle. If the

system detects a MyKey, the mode is set to

alert.

The system may not correctly operate in

any of the following conditions:

•

The system does not detect at least

one lane marking or the edge of the

road.

•

You switch the direction indicator on.

You apply direct steering, accelerate

Alert Mode

fast or brake hard.

Provides steering wheel vibration when the

system detects an unintended lane

departure.

•

The vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h

(40 mph).

The anti-lock brake, stability control or

traction control system activates.

Narrow lane width.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration

Intensity

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

Alert and Aid Mode

Provides temporary steering assistance

toward the lane center when the system

detects an unintended lane departure. If

your vehicle continues drifting out of the

lane, the steering wheel vibrates.

2. Select Lane keeping system.

3. Select Intensity.

4. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

Note: This setting does not affect the aid

mode.

Note: The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

Adjusting the Lane Keeping System

Sensitivity

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

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A

B

Alert mode.

Aid mode.

2. Select Lane keeping system.

3. Select Sensitivity.

Note: The diagram illustrates general zone

coverage. It does not provide exact zone

parameters.

4. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

Aid Mode

Provides temporary steering assistance

toward the lane center when the system

detects an unintended lane departure.

Note: When aid mode is on and the system

does not detect any steering activity for a

short period of time, for example lightly

holding the steering wheel, the system alerts

you to put your hands on the steering wheel.

Note: The aid mode becomes active again

after you have returned your vehicle to the

center of the lane.

Switching the Lane Keeping System

Mode

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

2. Select Lane keeping system.

3. Select Mode.

4. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

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When the system is off, the system

Lane Keeping System Display

indicator or the lane markings do not

display.

Lane Keeping System Indicators

It illuminates in the information

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display when you switch the

system on and Aid Mode or Alert

and Aid Mode are selected.

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It illuminates in the information

display when you switch the

system on and Alert Mode is

selected.

Black and White Information Display

Indicator

System Status

Gray.

Unavailable.

Available.

White.

White and inverted.

White and flashing.

Temporary steering assistance.

Temporary steering assistance and steering wheel vibration.

Color Information Display

Indicator

Gray.

System Status

Unavailable.

Green.

Available.

Amber.

Temporary steering assistance.

Temporary steering assistance and steering wheel vibration.

Red.

Lane Keeping System Warning

Lamp

It could illuminate when you

switch the system off. If it

illuminates when you are driving,

this indicates a malfunction. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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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 behind

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

your vehicle when you shift into reverse

(R). If you continue to reverse after the

system alerts you, the system is designed

to apply the brakes if it still detects an

approaching vehicle. If the system applies

the brakes, a message appears in the

information display.

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

Note: The system does not apply the brakes

if you override it by firmly pressing the

accelerator pedal.

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.

Using Cross Traffic Alert

The system is designed to detect vehicles

that approach at a speed between 6 km/h

(4 mph) and 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.

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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The sensor on the left-hand side is only

partially obstructed and zone coverage on

the right-hand side is maximized.

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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: Blocked sensors could affect system

performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may

appear in the information display when

you shift into reverse (R).

Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors

Cross Traffic Alert System

Limitations

The system may not correctly operate

when any of the following occur:

•

The sensors are blocked.

Adjacently parked vehicles or objects

are obstructing the sensors.

•

Vehicles approach at speeds less than

6 km/h (4 mph) or greater than

60 km/h (37 mph).

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The sensors are behind the rear bumper

on both sides of your vehicle.

•

The vehicle speed is greater than

12 km/h (7 mph).

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

You reverse out of an angled parking

space.

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper

stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Switching Cross Traffic Alert On or Off

To switch cross traffic alert on or off, use the information display controls on the

steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Driver assist.

Action

Press the menu button.

Cross traffic alert

Press the OK button.

Note: If you temporarily switch the system

off, it turns on the next time you switch the

ignition on.

To permanently switch the system off,

contact an authorized dealer.

Cross Traffic Alert Indicator

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

When the system detects an

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approaching vehicle a tone

sounds, an indicator illuminates

in the relevant exterior mirror and arrows

appear in the information display to show

which side the approaching vehicle is

coming from.

recommend that you switch the system off

when you attach a trailer.

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Note: If arrows do not display, a message

Note: In exceptional conditions, the system

could alert you or apply the brakes, even

when there is nothing in the detection zone,

for example a vehicle passing further away

from your vehicle.

appears in the information display.

If the system malfunctions, an indicator

illuminates in the instrument cluster and

a message appears in the information

display. Have your vehicle checked as soon

as possible.

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 Displays if the cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.

Sensor blocked See

manual

Clean the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cross traffic malfunction The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Cross traffic alert deactiv- Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.

ated Trailer attached

Cross traffic alert

Applying brakes

Displays if the system applies the brakes. Check for

approaching traffic.

The system is designed to detect traffic

signs to inform you of the current speed

TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION

Principle of Operation

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.

Note: Traffic sign data provided by the

navigation system contains information

integrated to the data carrier release.

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 detects recognizable traffic

signs, for example:

•

Speed limit signs.

No overtaking signs.

Speed limit cancellation signs.

No overtaking cancellation signs.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.

Keep the windshield free from

obstruction.

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Note: The system may not detect all traffic

4. Select Activate speed warning.

5. Select Speed warning.

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.

6. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

Traffic Sign Recognition System

Display

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.

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The system can display two traffic signs

in parallel.

Switching Speed Warning On and

Off

You can view the status at any time using

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. Switch Overspeed chime on or off.

the information display.

The system displays recognizable traffic

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

Setting the Speed Warning

are greyed out.

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.

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

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.

2. Select Traffic sign recognition.

3. Select Activate Traff. Sign Recog..

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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

Switching Speed Warning On and Off

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. Switch Overspeed chime on or off.

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: Do not carry out windshield repairs

in the immediate area surrounding the

sensor.

Setting the System Speed Warning

Note: Speed sign data provided by the

navigation system contains information

integrated to the data carrier release.

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.

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

Note: The system may not detect all speed

signs and may incorrectly read signs.

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2. Select Traffic sign recognition.

3. Select Activate Traff. Sign Recog..

4. Select Activate speed warning.

5. Select Speed warning.

Speed Sign Recognition System

Display

6. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

Note: The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

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When the system detects a speed limit

sign, the speed limit appears in the

information display.

Note: If your vehicle has a navigation

system, stored speed sign data could

influence the indicated speed limit value.

Speed 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.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.

Keep the windshield free from

obstruction.

WRONG WAY ALERT

WARNING:The system is designed

to aid the driver. It is not intended to

replace your attention and judgment.

You are still responsible to drive with due

care and attention.

The system is designed to alert you if it

detects that you are driving the wrong way

on a freeway exit road. The system uses a

sensor behind the interior mirror to detect

no entry signs and uses information from

the navigation system.

Note: Do not carry out windshield repairs

in the immediate area surrounding the

sensor.

WARNING: At all times, you are

responsible for controlling your vehicle,

supervising the system and intervening,

if required. Failure to take care may result

in the loss of control of your vehicle,

serious personal injury or death.

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Note: Traffic sign data provided by the

navigation system contains information

integrated to the data carrier release.

If the system detects that you are driving

the wrong way on a freeway exit road, a

message appears in the information

display and a tone sounds. The audio

system volume mutes and navigation

system guidance pauses.

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 functioning

correctly.

Note: The system is designed to detect

traffic signs meeting the Vienna convention.

Note: The system may not detect all traffic

signs and may incorrectly read signs.

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.

Note: The system may not correctly operate

in areas under construction or new

infrastructure.

Note: The system does not operate in some

countries. We recommend that you check

system availability before use.

Note: In exceptional conditions, the system

could alert you even if you are not driving

the wrong way on a freeway exit road.

Switching Wrong Way Alert On or Off

To switch wrong way alert on or off, use the information display controls on the

steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Driver assist.

Wrong way alert

Action

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Note: The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

Wrong Way Alert Information Messages

Message

Action

Check driving direction

The system has detected that you are driving the wrong way

on a freeway exit road. Press the OK button.

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Viewing the Instantaneous Efficiency

ECO

Level

Eco Mode

How Does Eco Mode Work

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select MyView.

2. Select Eco coach.

The system is designed to monitor certain

driving characteristics to help you drive

more efficiently. See Driving

Trip Summary

The calculated trip summary is shown as

four colored bars. The bars travel from left

to right as the calculated efficiency levels

increase. The bars indicate the average

efficiency level for acceleration,

Economically (page 388).

Note: The efficiency levels do not result in

a defined fuel consumption figure. See Fuel

Consumption (page 221).

Note: The system only indicates the

efficiency level for the current trip. The

system resets each time you switch the

ignition on.

deceleration, speed and gear shifting

during the total distance traveled by your

vehicle for the current trip.

Note: Vehicles with an automatic

transmission do not have a bar for gear

shifting.

Instantaneous Efficiency Level

The display ring increases as the

instantaneous efficiency level increases

and illuminates when it reaches maximum

efficiency. The level continuously updates

to indicate the efficiency level for the

current trip.

Viewing the Trip Summary

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select MyView.

2. Select Eco coach.

STEERING

Steering Information Messages

Message

Description

Steering assist malfunc- The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle as soon

tion Service required

as it is safe to do so. You will continue to have full steering

but will need to exert greater force on the steering wheel.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

unconventional vehicle types,

pedestrians or cyclists with complex

backgrounds, running pedestrians or fast

moving cyclists, partly obscured

WARNING: You are responsible for

pedestrians or cyclists, pedestrians or

cyclists that the system cannot

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.

distinguish from a group. Failure to take

care may result in the loss of control of

your vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING:The Pre-Collision Assist

system with brake support cannot help

prevent all collisions. Do not rely on this

system to replace your judgment and the

need to maintain correct distance and

speed.

WARNING: The system does not

operate during hard acceleration or

steering. Failure to take care may lead

to a crash or personal injury.

The pre-collision assist system is active

when your vehicle reaches a speed greater

than approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

Pedestrian and cyclist detection is active

at speeds up to 80 km/h (50 mph).

WARNING: The system may fail or

operate with reduced function during

cold and severe weather conditions.

Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog can

adversely affect the system. Keep the

front camera and radar free of snow and

ice. Failure to take care may result in the

loss of control of your vehicle, serious

personal injury or death.

Note: The system is not designed to detect

animals.

Note: The system is not designed to detect

vehicles that are traveling in a different

direction.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly if your vehicle has a

non-Ford windshield. Do not carry out

windshield repairs in the area around the

sensor.

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If your vehicle is rapidly approaching

another stationary vehicle, a vehicle

traveling in the same direction as yours, a

pedestrian or a cyclist within your driving

path, the system is designed to provide

three levels of functionality.

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,

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Level of Functionality

Alert

Description

When activated, a warning lamp flashes and an audible

warning 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.

Active braking - vehicles The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a

without adaptive cruise crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the

control

crash.

The system is active at speeds up to 130 km/h (80 mph).

Active braking - vehicles The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a

with adaptive cruise

control

crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the

crash.

Setting the Distance Alert Sensitivity

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

Switching Active Braking On and

Off

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

2. Select Pre-collision Assist.

3. Switch Active braking on or off.

2. Select Pre-collision Assist.

3. Select Alert sensitivity.

4. Select a setting and press the OK

button.

Distance Alert (If Equipped)

Distance Indication (If Equipped)

A graphical indication displays the time

gap to vehicles ahead of you traveling in

the same direction.

Note: The graphic does not display if you

switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise

control.

A warning lamp illuminates 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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Vehicle Speed System Sensit- Distance Indic-

Distance Gap

Time Gap

ivity

ator Color

Gray.

100 km/h

(62 mph)

Normal.

Greater than

Greater than 0.9

seconds.

25 m (82.0 ft) .

Yellow.

Red.

17–25 m

0.6-0.9

(55.8–82.0 ft).

seconds.

Less than 17 m

(55.8 ft).

Less than 0.6

seconds.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage

leaving the sensors misaligned, this may

cause inaccurate measurements or false

alerts.

Blocked sensors could affect system

accuracy. A message may appear in the

information display.

Switching Distance Indication On and

Off

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

2. Select Pre-collision Assist.

3. Switch Distance indication on or off.

Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control

Pre-Collision Assist System

Sensors

Vehicles without Adaptive Cruise

Control

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The camera is mounted behind the interior

mirror.

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The camera is mounted behind the interior

mirror.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp

objects.

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The radar sensor is behind the front grille

Pre-CollisionAssistWarningLamp

below the license plate.

It illuminates if your vehicle

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

rapidly approaches another

vehicle, to warn you of the risk of

and large accumulations of dirt.

a crash with the vehicle in front of you.

Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp

objects.

It could illuminate red if the distance to the

vehicle ahead is small.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage

leaving the sensors misaligned, this may

cause inaccurate measurements or false

alerts.

It illuminates when the system is not

available.

Blocked sensors could affect system

accuracy. A message may appear in the

information display.

Pre-Collision Assist Information Messages

Message

Action

Pre-collision assist not

available

The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Pre-collision assist not

The sensors are dirty. Clean the sensors. If the message

available Sensor blocked continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

The following table lists possible causes and actions for when a blocked sensor

message may display.

Cause

Action

The surface of the radar in the radiator grille Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar

is dirty or obstructed.

or remove any obstruction.

The surface of the radar is clean but the

message remains in the display.

Wait for a short period of time. It may take

several minutes for the system to detect

that there is no obstruction.

Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering The system is temporarily disabled. The

with the radar signals.

system should reactivate after a short

period of time when the weather conditions

improve.

The radar is misaligned.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

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Cause

Action

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

display.

Wait for a short period of time. It may take

several minutes for the camera to detect

that there is no obstruction.

Excessive heat around the camera.

Wait for a short period of time. The

message should clear when the temper-

ature around the camera decreases.

Note: The system does not activate if the

distance to the vehicle ahead is too small

and a crash cannot be avoided.

Evasive Steering Assist^{(If Equipped)}

If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a

stationary vehicle or a vehicle traveling in

the same direction as yours, the system is

designed to help you steer around the

vehicle.

Switching Evasive Steering Assist On

and Off

1. Using the information display controls

on the steering wheel, select Driver

assist..

2. Select Pre-collision Assist.

3. Switch Evasive steering on or off.

Note: Active braking and evasive steering

assist turn on each time you switch the

ignition on.

The system only activates when all of the

following occur:

•

Active braking and evasive steering

assist are switched on in the

information display.

•

The system detects a vehicle ahead

and starts to apply the brakes.

Note: If you turn active braking off, evasive

You significantly turn the steering

wheel in an attempt to steer around

the vehicle.

steering assist also turns off.

After you turn the steering wheel in an

attempt to avoid a crash with the vehicle

ahead, the system applies additional

steering torque to help you steer around

the vehicle. After you pass the vehicle, 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 vehicle.

Note: The system does not automatically

steer around a vehicle. If you do no turn the

steering wheel, the system does not

activate.

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