Get Driving Aids -> Lane Keeping System Guide for Ford Kuga SUV 2020

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The system may not correctly operate in

any of the following conditions:

WARNING: The system may not

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The system does not detect at least

one lane marking or the edge of the

road.

function if the sensor is blocked.

WARNING: The sensor may

incorrectly track lane markings as other

structures or objects. This can result in

a false or missed warning.

•

You switch the direction indicator on.

You apply direct steering, accelerate

fast or brake hard.

•

The vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h

(40 mph).

WARNING: In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not

function. Rain, snow and spray can all

limit sensor performance.

The anti-lock brake, stability control or

traction control system activates.

Narrow lane width.

WARNING: Large contrasts in

outside lighting can limit sensor

performance.

The system may not correct lane

positioning in any of the following

conditions:

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WARNING: The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the

road lane markings.

High winds.

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 or 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.

Lane Keeping System Settings

The system has different settings that you

can view or adjust using the information

display.

Note: The system works when the camera

can detect at least one lane marking or the

edge of the road.

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Note: The system remembers the last

Intensity Setting

Provides steering wheel vibration when the

system detects an unintended lane

departure.

selected settings when you start your

vehicle and turns on at the start of any trip.

To adjust the steering wheel vibration intensity setting, use the information

display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Driver assist.

Press the menu button.

Lane keeping system

Intensity

Press the OK button.

Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or

downward to choose your required setting. 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.

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.

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Aid mode.

Alert and Aid mode.

Alert and Aid Mode

Note: The diagram illustrates general zone

coverage. It does not provide exact zone

parameters.

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.

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To change between the lane keeping system modes, use the information display

controls on the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Driver assist.

Press the menu button.

Lane keeping system

Mode

Press the OK button.

Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or

downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK

button.

Aid Mode

Lane Keeping System Display

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If you switch Aid Mode or Alert and Aid

Mode on, arrows also display with the lane

markings.

When the system is off, the system

indicator or the lane markings do not

display.

Lane Keeping System Warning

Lamps and Indicators

Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp

It illuminates when the system

activates.

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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.

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Color Information Display

Indicator

System Status

Gray.

Unavailable.

Available.

Green.

Amber.

Red.

Temporary steering assistance.

Temporary steering assistance and steering wheel vibration.

Lane Keeping System Messages

Message

Action

Lane keeping system

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

malfunction Service

required

All system limitations present in the basic

Blind Spot Assist ^{(If Equipped)}

Lane Keeping System also apply to Blind

Spot Assist.

Blind spot assist is an extension of the lane

keeping system and the two systems

activate and deactivate together using the

lane keeping button.

During intentional lane changes the design

of the blind spot assist feature detects

vehicles in, or approaching your blind spot

and provides a warning, plus steering

assistance to direct you back into your

lane.

Note: Blind spot assist only works if it

detects lane markings on both sides.

Note: Blind spot assist requires the driver's

hands to be on the wheel at all times.

Note: Blind spot assist does not function

with one or both rear radar sensors blocked

or faulty.

Note: Blind spot assist does not function

when you connect a trailer to the vehicle.

When active, this system functions with or

without the use of direction indicators and

hazard flashers.

For more information on display messages

See Blind Spot Information System

(page 296).

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System Display

The lane keeping aid warning lamp or

yellow lane marking in your instrument

cluster indicate blind spot assist activation.

In addition, the blind spot information

system alert indicator flashes on the

exterior mirror on the same side as the

detection. For more information See Blind

Spot Information System (page 296).

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BLIND SPOT INFORM A T ION

SYSTEM

The system is designed to detect vehicles

that may have entered the blind spot zone.

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.

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Driving Aids -> Lane Keeping System for Your Ford Kuga SUV 2020

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