Ford Escape (2024 year). Manual in english

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS

The system only operates when the vehicle
speed is greater than approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).

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 turn signals on.

•

You apply direct steering, accelerate
fast or brake hard.

•

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

•

The anti-lock brake, stability control or
traction control system activates.

•

Narrow lane width.

The system may not correct lane
positioning in any of the following
conditions:
•

High winds.

•

Uneven road surfaces.

•

Heavy or uneven loads.

•

Incorrect tire pressure.

SWITCHING THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM ON AND
OFF

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To activate the lane keeping
system, press the button on the
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 instrument cluster
display to show the status.

Note:

The system stores the on or off

setting until manually changed.

SWITCHING THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM MODE

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Lane-Keeping System

4. Press

Mode

5. Select a setting.

ALERT MODE

WHAT IS ALERT MODE

Alert mode provides steering wheel
vibration when it detects an unintended
lane departure.

HOW DOES ALERT MODE WORK

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When in alert mode, the lane keeping
system alerts you by vibrating the steering
wheel if it detects an unintended lane
departure.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL VIBRATION INTENSITY

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

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2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Lane-Keeping System

4. Press

Lane-Keeping Intensity

5. Select a setting.

Note:

This setting does not affect the aid

mode.

AID MODE

WHAT IS AID MODE

Aid mode provides temporary steering
assistance toward the center of the lane.

HOW DOES AID MODE WORK

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The lane keeping system aids you when
an unintentional lane departure occurs.
The system provides a small steering input
to move your vehicle towards the center
of the lane.

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.

ALERT AND AID MODE

WHAT IS ALERT AND AID MODE

Alert and aid mode combines both, alert
mode and aid mode.

HOW DOES ALERT AND AID MODE
WORK

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.

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Alert.

Aid.

Note:

The diagram illustrates general zone

coverage. It does not provide exact zone
parameters.

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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
INDICATORS - VEHICLES
WITH: 8 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN

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When you switch the system on and the
system detects lane markings, a white
indicator and white lane markings appear
in the instrument cluster display.

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When the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 40 mph (65 km/h), and the
system does not detect lane markings, a
gray indicator and gray lane markings
appear.

When the vehicle speed is less than
40 mph (65 km/h), a gray indicator
appears and lane markings do not appear.

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When you switch the system off, an amber
indicator with a strikethrough appears.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
INDICATORS - VEHICLES
WITH: 12.3 INCH INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN

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When you switch the system on and the
system detects lane markings, a green
indicator and white lane markings appear
in the instrument cluster display.

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When the vehicle speed is less than
40 mph (65 km/h), or the system does not
detect lane markings, a gray indicator and
gray lane markings appear.

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When you switch the system off, a gray
indicator with a strikethrough and gray lane
markings appear.

BLIND SPOT ASSIST

WHAT IS BLIND SPOT ASSIST

Blind spot assist is an extension of the lane
keeping system that provides a blind spot
warning and steering assistance during
lane changes if it detects adjacent vehicles.

HOW DOES BLIND SPOT ASSIST
WORK

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Activate and deactivate the
system using the lane keeping
system button on the steering

wheel.

During 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 your vehicle back into
your lane.

When active, this system functions with or
without the use of turn signals and hazard
flashers.

You must keep your hands on the steering
wheel at all times.

BLIND SPOT ASSIST LIMITATIONS

All system limitations present in the basic
lane keeping system also apply to blind
spot assist.

Blind spot assist does not function under
the following conditions:

•

When none or only one of the two lane
markings are detected.

•

One or both rear radar sensors become
blocked or faulty.

•

A trailer is attached to your vehicle.

Note:

Bike carriers and cargo racks could

cause false alerts due to obstruction of the
sensor. We recommend switching the
feature off when using a bike carrier or a
cargo rack.

Note:

The system does not recognize the

trailer, if you attach a trailer without
electrical connectors. We recommend to
switch off blind spot assist if you attach a
trailer without electrical connectors.

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Blind spot assist could have difficulty
detecting hazards under the following
conditions:

•

If a vehicle is approaching in an
adjacent lane at a relative speed much
higher than your vehicle.

•

Bad weather conditions are present
that obstruct the sensors.

BLIND SPOT ASSIST INDICATORS

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Diagram 1:

Vehicle A uses its left turn

signal preparing to change from the right
lane to the middle lane. Vehicle B is already
in the middle lane and just entered Vehicle
A's blind spot causing the blind spot
information system alert indicator to flash
on the exterior mirror.

Diagram 2:

The driver of Vehicle A begins

to steer into the center lane not aware of
Vehicle B.

Diagram 3:

Blind spot assist counter

steers to help alert the driver of Vehicle A
to direct their vehicle back into the right
lane to help avoid a possible collision with
Vehicle B.

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 289).

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Lane Keeping System

BLIND SPOT ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.

Blind Spot Assist Not
Available Trailer
Attached

Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are
blocked.

Blind Spot Assist Not
Available Side Sensor
Blocked

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Blind Spot Assist System
fault

BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE

WHAT IS BLIND SPOT ASSIST
WITH TRAILER COVERAGE

Blind spot assist with trailer coverage is an
extension of the lane keeping system that
provides a blind spot warning and steering
assistance during lane changes if it detects
adjacent vehicles.

Note:

When attaching a trailer you must

configure it so the system can recognize it.
See

Blind Spot Information System With

Trailer Coverage

(page 290).

HOW DOES BLIND SPOT ASSIST
WITH TRAILER COVERAGE WORK

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Activate and deactivate the
system using the lane keeping
system button on the steering

wheel.

If a supported trailer is connected, the
function is reduced to only detecting
vehicles on both sides of your vehicle and
trailer, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to the end of your trailer.
See

Blind Spot Information System

With Trailer Coverage

(page 290).

When active, this system functions with or
without the use of direction indicators and
hazard flashers.

You must keep your hands on the steering
wheel at all times.

BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE
LIMITATIONS

All system limitations present in the basic
lane keeping system also apply to blind
spot assist with trailer coverage.

Blind spot assist with trailer coverage does
not function under the following
conditions:

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Lane Keeping System

•

When none or only one of the two lane
markings are detected.

•

One or both rear radar sensors become
blocked or faulty.

•

The attached trailer is not correctly
configured or it is not supported by the
system. See

Blind Spot Information

System With Trailer Coverage

(page

290).

Note:

Blind spot assist with trailer coverage

could have reduced performance if you
attach a trailer to your vehicle.

Note:

The system does not recognize the

trailer, if you attach a trailer without
electrical connectors. We recommend to
switch off blind spot assist with trailer
coverage if you attach a trailer without
electrical connectors.

Blind spot assist with trailer coverage could
have difficulty detecting hazards under the
following conditions:
•

If a vehicle is approaching in an
adjacent lane at a relative speed much
higher than your vehicle.

•

Bad weather conditions are present
that obstruct the sensors.

•

Attaching bike carriers or cargo racks
could cause false alerts due to
obstruction of the sensor.

BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH TRAILER COVERAGE INDICATORS

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Diagram 1:

Vehicle A uses its left turn

Diagram 2:

The driver of Vehicle A begins

to steer into the center lane not aware of
Vehicle B.

Diagram 3:

Blind spot assist counter

steers to help alert the driver of Vehicle A
to direct their vehicle back into the right
lane to help avoid a possible collision with
Vehicle B.

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Lane Keeping System

The lane keeping aid warning lamp or
yellow lane marking in your instrument
cluster indicate blind spot assist with trailer
coverage 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 289).

BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH TRAILER COVERAGE – INFORMATION
MESSAGES

Details

Message

Displays if you attach a trailer wider than 7.9 ft (2.4 m), and
the total length from the trailer hitch to the rear of the trailer
is longer than 33 ft (10 m) to your vehicle. See

Blind Spot

Information System With Trailer Coverage

(page 290).

Blind Spot Assist Not
Available Trailer
Attached

Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are
blocked.

Blind Spot Assist Not
Available Side Sensor
Blocked

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Blind Spot Assist System
fault

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Lane Keeping System

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

The system has detected a fault that

requires service. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service

Required

The system has detected a condition that

has caused the system to be temporarily

unavailable.

Front Camera Temporarily Not Available

The system has detected a condition that

requires you to clean the windshield in order

for it to operate properly.

Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen

The system has detected a fault that

requires service. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Front Camera Malfunction Service Required

The system requests that you keep your

hands on the steering wheel.

Keep Hands on Steering Wheel

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WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM

Blind spot information system is designed
to detect vehicles that may have entered
the blind spot zone.

HOW DOES BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WORK

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 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.

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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

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.

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.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

The system does not operate in park (P)
or reverse (R).

Note:

The system does not prevent contact

with other vehicles. It is not designed to
detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals
or other infrastructures.

Note:

The system could not alert you if a

vehicle quickly passes through the detection
zone.

Note:

Blocked sensors could affect system

performance.

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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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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
6 mph (10 km/h).

Note:

The system does not operate in park

(P) or reverse (R).

SWITCHING BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM ON
AND OFF

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Switch

Blind Spot Information

System

on or off.

When you switch blind spot information
system off, a warning lamp illuminates and
a message displays. When you switch the
system on or off, the alert indicators flash
twice.

Note:

The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
SENSORS

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The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.

Note:

Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note:

Do not cover the sensors with bumper

stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note:

Blocked sensors could affect system

performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the instrument cluster display.
The alert indicators remain illuminated but
the system does not alert you.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM WITH TRAILER
COVERAGE

WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE

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The blind spot information system with
trailer coverage is designed to detect
vehicles that could have entered the blind
spot zone.

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HOW DOES BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE WORK

The blind spot information system with
trailer coverage is designed to detect
vehicles that could have entered the blind
spot zone. The detection area is on both
sides of your vehicle and trailer, extending
rearward from the exterior mirrors to the
end of your trailer. When you attach a
trailer and have set up a trailer, the blind
spot information system with trailer tow
becomes active when driving forward
above 6 mph (10 km/h).

You can set up the trailer length, select a
trailer or switch blind spot information
system with trailer tow off.

Note:

The system remembers the last

trailer setting when you start your vehicle.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM WITH TRAILER

COVERAGE LIMITATIONS

Some trailers may cause a slight change
in system performance:
•

Wide box trailers, especially those
wider than the towing vehicle, may
cause false alerts to occur when driving
next to infrastructure or near parked
cars. A false alert may also occur while
making a 90-degree turn or driving
through a roundabout.

•

Wide trailers that have a total length
greater than 20 ft (6 m) may cause
delayed alerts when a vehicle is
passing at high speed.

•

Box trailers that have a width greater
than 7.9 ft (2.4 m) may cause early
alerts when you pass a vehicle.

•

Clam shell or V-Nose box trailers with
a width greater than 7.9 ft (2.4 m) may
cause delayed alerts when a vehicle
traveling the same speed as your
vehicle merges lanes.

SWITCHING BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE ON AND OFF

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Blind Spot Information System

4. Switch

Trailer Blind Spot

on or off.

When you switch the system off, a warning
lamp illuminates and the alert indicators
flash twice.

Note:

The system turns off and a message

appears when a trailer is connected, but not
set up or selected.

SETTING A TRAILER LENGTH

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Trailer length.

Trailer width.

Trailer hitch.

The system operates only if the trailer front
width is less than 7.9 ft (2.4 m), and the
total length from the trailer hitch to the
rear of the trailer is less than 33 ft (10 m).

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Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Towing

3. Press

Add Trailer

and follow the

instructions on the screen.

4. Press

Trailer Blind Spot

and follow the

instructions on the screen.

Note:

Proper measurement and

measurement entry are required for the
system to function as designed.

Note:

If you attach load carriers such as

bike racks or cargo racks with electrical
lighting, enter a length of 3 ft (1 m). Cross
Traffic Alert remains on.

SELECTING A TRAILER

If you select a trailer in the center display
prior to connecting a trailer, the system
loads that configuration and an
information message appears in the
instrument cluster display when you
connect the trailer.

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Towing

3. Press

Select Active Trailer

4. Select an available trailer.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM INDICATORS

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When the 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 signals
on for that side of your vehicle, the alert
indicator flashes.

Note:

The system could not alert you if a

vehicle quickly passes through the detection
zone.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM –
TROUBLESHOOTING

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM – WARNING LAMPS

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If the system detects a fault, it
illuminates in the instrument
cluster and a message appears

in the instrument cluster display. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are
blocked.

Blindspot Not Available
Sensor Blocked See
Manual

Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.

Blind Spot Alert Deactiv-
ated Trailer Attached

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Blind Spot System Fault

Note:

If you deactivate the blind spot information system but blind spot assist remains

active the following messages are shown.

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WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT

The system is designed to alert you of
vehicles approaching from the sides behind
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
instrument cluster display.

Note:

The system does not apply the brakes

if you override it by firmly pressing the
accelerator pedal.

HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT WORK

The system is designed to detect vehicles
that approach at a speed between 5 mph
(8 km/h) and 37 mph (60 km/h). 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 your
vehicle 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.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
PRECAUTIONS

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.

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
when any of the following occur:
•

The sensors are blocked.

•

Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
are obstructing the sensors.

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•

Vehicles approach at speeds less than
5 mph (8 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.

Note:

The system may not correctly operate

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT ON AND OFF

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.

LOCATING THE CROSS
TRAFFIC ALERT SENSORS

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The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.

Note:

Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note:

Do not cover the sensors with bumper

stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note:

Blocked sensors could affect system

performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the instrument cluster display
when you shift into reverse (R).

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE

WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
WITH TRAILER COVERAGE

Cross traffic alert with trailer coverage
allows the system to continue operating
with a trailer or trailer hitch attachment.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE
LIMITATIONS

Cross traffic alert remains on when you
attach a trailer in vehicles that come with
blind spot information system with trailer
coverage 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 center 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
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.

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CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
INDICATORS

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When the system detects an
approaching vehicle, a tone
sounds, an indicator illuminates

in the relevant exterior mirror and arrows
appear in the center display to show which
side the approaching vehicle is coming

from.

Note:

If the arrows do not display, a

message appears in the instrument cluster
display.

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.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

Displays instead of arrows when the system detects a vehicle.
Check for approaching traffic.

Cross Traffic Alert

Displays if the cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.
Clean the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual

The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic System
Fault

Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.

Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached

Displays if the system applies the brakes. Check for
approaching traffic.

Cross Traffic Alert

Applying Brakes

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Cross Traffic Alert

WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST

Pre-collision assist detects other road
users and warns you of their presence. If
you do not respond, the system
automatically applies the brakes.

HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST WORK

The system is active at 3 mph (5 km/h)
and above. Pedestrian and cyclist
detection is active at speeds up to 50 mph
(80 km/h).

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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.

Details

Level of Functionality

When activated, a warning flashes and an audible warning
sounds.

Alert

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.

Brake support

The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a
crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the
crash.

Automatic emergency
braking

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HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST WITH INTERSECTION
ASSIST WORK

The system operates when you turn across
the path of an oncoming vehicle, or a
pedestrian or cyclist crossing the road.
Detection of oncoming vehicles is active if
your vehicle speed is less than 20 mph
(30 km/h). Detection of crossing
pedestrians at an intersection is active if
you are driving your vehicle at speeds up
to 20 mph (30 km/h).

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS

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 does not

operate during hard acceleration or
steering. Failure to take care may lead
to a crash or personal injury.

WARNING:

The system may

operate with reduced function during
cold and inclement 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 follow this instruction may
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

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.

WARNING:

In situations where the

vehicle camera has limited detection
capability, this may reduce system
performance. These situations include
but are not limited to direct or low
sunlight, vehicles at night without tail
lights, unconventional vehicle types,
pedestrians with complex backgrounds,
running pedestrians, partly obscured
pedestrians, or pedestrians that the
system cannot distinguish from a group.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
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.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
LIMITATIONS

The system is not designed to detect
animals.

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LOCATING THE PRE-
COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS
- VEHICLES WITHOUT:
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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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.

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 could appear in the
instrument cluster display.

LOCATING THE PRE-
COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS
- VEHICLES WITH: ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL

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The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror.

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The radar sensor is behind the front grille
below the license plate.

Note:

Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note:

Do not clean the sensors with sharp

objects.

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 could appear in the
instrument cluster display.

DISTANCE INDICATION

WHAT IS DISTANCE INDICATION

Distance indication displays in the
instrument cluster display 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.

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SWITCHING DISTANCE
INDICATION ON AND OFF

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Switch

Distance Indication

on or off.

DISTANCE INDICATION INDICATOR

Time Gap

Distance Gap

Distance Indic-

ator Color

System Sensit-

ivity

Vehicle Speed

Greater than 0.9

seconds.

Greater than

82.0 ft (25 m) .

Gray.

Normal.

62 mph

(100 km/h)

0.6-0.9

seconds.

55.8–82.0 ft

(17–25 m).

Yellow.

Less than 0.6

seconds.

Less than

55.8 ft (17 m).

Red.

FORWARD COLLISION
WARNING

WHAT IS FORWARD COLLISION
WARNING

A warning flashes and an audible warning
sounds if your vehicle rapidly approaches
another vehicle, to warn you of the risk of
a crash with the vehicle in front of you.

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Press

Alert Sensitivity

5. Select a setting.

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY
BRAKING

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC
EMERGENCY BRAKING

Automatic emergency braking is an active
safety system that activates the vehicle
brakes when a potential crash is detected.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC
EMERGENCY BRAKING ON AND
OFF

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Switch

Automatic Emergency Braking

on or off.

Note:

Automatic emergency braking turns

on each time you switch the ignition on.

Note:

If you turn automatic emergency

braking off, evasive steering assist also turns
off.

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EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST

WHAT IS EVASIVE STEERING
ASSIST

If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a road
user, 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.

Note:

Road users are defined as

pedestrians or bicyclists in your vehicle's
path or another stationary vehicle in the
same lane or a vehicle traveling in the same
lane in the same direction as you. See

Pre-Collision Assist Precautions

(page

298).

EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST
LIMITATIONS

Evasive steering assist only activates when
all the following occur:
•

Automatic emergency braking and
evasive steering assist are on.

•

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.

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.

SWITCHING EVASIVE STEERING
ASSIST ON AND OFF

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Switch

Evasive Steering Assist

on or

off.

Note:

Evasive steering assist turns on each

time you switch the ignition on.

Note:

If you turn automatic emergency

braking off, evasive steering assist also turns
off.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –

WARNING LAMPS

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It illuminates in the instrument
cluster display to indicate if the
system is disabled, unavailable,

or temporarily degraded due to external
environmental conditions.

Note:

No action is needed if the warning

lamp illuminates without a corresponding
information message. See

Pre-Collision

Assist Precautions

(page 298).

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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available

The sensors are dirty. Clean the sensors. Check the list of
possible causes and actions in the table below. If the message
continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked

The following table lists possible causes and actions for when a blocked sensor
message could display.

Details

Cause

Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar
or remove any obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the radiator grille
is dirty or obstructed.

Wait for a short period of time. It may take
several minutes for the system to detect
that there is no obstruction.

The surface of the radar is clean but the
message remains in the display.

The system is temporarily disabled. The
system should reactivate after a short
period of time when the weather conditions
improve.

Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering
with the radar signals.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

The radar is misaligned.

Clean the outside of the windshield in front
of the camera.

The windshield in front of the camera is
dirty or obstructed.

Wait for a short period of time. It may take
several minutes for the camera to detect
that there is no obstruction.

The windshield in front of the camera is
clean but the message remains in the
display.

Wait for a short period of time. The
message should clear when the temper-
ature around the camera decreases.

Excessive heat around the camera.

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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION

The system is designed to detect speed
limit signs to inform you of the current
speed limit.

HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK

Detected speed signs appear in the
instrument cluster display. The sensor is
behind the interior mirror.

The system turns on when you switch the
ignition on and you cannot switch the
system off.

Note:

Speed sign data provided by the

navigation system contains information
integrated to the data carrier release.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

You are responsible for

WARNING:

The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction.

Note:

Do not carry out windshield repairs

in the immediate area surrounding the
sensor.

Note:

Always fit Ford approved parts when

replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs
could reduce system performance.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS

The system could not detect all speed
signs and could incorrectly read signs.

In cold and severe weather conditions the
system could not function. Rain, snow,
spray and large contrasts in lighting can all
prevent the sensor from correctly
functioning.

If your vehicle has a suspension kit not
approved by us, the system could not
correctly function.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
INDICATORS

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When the system detects a speed limit
sign, the speed limit appears in the
instrument cluster display.

Note:

If your vehicle has a navigation

system, stored speed sign data could
influence the indicated speed limit value.

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SETTING THE SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION SPEED
WARNING

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Speed Limit Assist

4. Switch

Speed Warning

on or off.

Note:

The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

SETTING THE SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION SPEED
TOLERANCE

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.

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Speed Limit Assist

4. Press

Tolerance

5. Adjust the slider to set the tolerance.

Note:

The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION – TROUBLESHOOTING

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

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.

Traffic Sign Reduced
Performance See Manual

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WHAT IS DRIVER ALERT

The system is designed to alert you if it
calculates that you are becoming drowsy
or if your driving deteriorates.

HOW DOES DRIVER ALERT
WORK

The system calculates your alertness level
based upon your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors
when the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).

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 instrument cluster
display until you cancel it.

DRIVER ALERT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

You are responsible for

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.

WARNING:

Certain driving styles

may result in the system warning you
even if you are not feeling tired.

WARNING:

In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance.

WARNING:

The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings.

WARNING:

If damage occurs in the

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.

SWITCHING DRIVER ALERT ON
AND OFF

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Switch

Driver Alert

on or off.

Note:

The system remains on or off

depending on how it was last set.

RESETTING DRIVER ALERT

You can reset driver alert by:
•

Switching the ignition off and on when
your vehicle is stationary.

•

Opening and closing the driver door
when your vehicle is stationary.

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DRIVER ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING

DRIVER ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

Displays when we recommend that you take a break due to
low alertness levels.

Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested

Displays when you must take a break due to low alertness
levels.

Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now

The system has detected a condition that requires you to
clean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.

Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen

Note:

Depending on your vehicle options and region not all messages are available.

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LOAD CARRYING
PRECAUTIONS

Keep your loaded vehicle weight
within its design rating capability,
with or without a trailer. Properly
loading your vehicle provides
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before you load your
vehicle, become familiar with the
following terms for determining
your vehicle’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle’s Tire and Loading
Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label.

WARNING:

The

appropriate loading capacity of
your vehicle can be limited either
by volume capacity (how much
space is available) or by payload
capacity (how much weight the
vehicle should carry). Once you
have reached the maximum
payload of your vehicle, do not
add more cargo, even if there is
space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover.

WARNING:

Exceeding the

Safety Compliance Certification
label vehicle weight limits can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not use

replacement tires with lower
load carrying capacities than the
original tires because they may
lower your vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the
original tires do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations.

WARNING:

Do not exceed

the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label.

WARNING:

Exceeding any

vehicle weight rating can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.

WARNING:

When loading

the roof racks, we recommend
you evenly distribute the load,
as well as maintain a low center
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with
higher centers of gravity, may

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handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions,
such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance,
when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle.

The gross combined weight must
never exceed the Gross Combined
Weight Rating.

LOCATING THE SAFETY
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
LABELS

Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:

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The Safety Compliance Certification label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.

WHAT IS THE GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT RATING

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)

GAWR is the maximum allowable
weight that a single axle (front or
rear) can carry. These numbers
are on the Safety Compliance
Certification label.

WHAT IS THE GROSS VEHICLE
WEIGHT RATING

GVWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle.
This includes all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo.
It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM
LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT

Maximum loaded trailer weight is the
highest possible weight of a fully loaded
trailer the vehicle can tow. Consult an
authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer
Towing Guide available at an authorized
dealer) for more detailed information. See

Towing a Trailer

(page 317).

WHAT IS THE GROSS
COMBINED WEIGHT RATING

Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) is the maximum
allowable weight of the vehicle
and the loaded trailer, including
all cargo and passengers, that the
vehicle can handle without risking

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damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle’s braking system is rated
for operation at Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, not at Gross
Combined Weight Rating.)
Separate functional brakes should
be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the
Gross Combined Weight of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating of the towing vehicle. See

Recommended Towing
Weights

(page 320).

CALCULATING PAYLOAD

Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:

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Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or the
edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and
Canada may not have a tire and
loading label. Look for “The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the
Tire and Loading Information label
is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly
plant. If you install any additional
equipment on your vehicle, you
must determine the new payload.
Subtract the weight of the

equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire and Loading label.
When towing, trailer tongue
weight or king pin weight is also
part of payload.

CALCULATING THE LOAD
LIMIT

Steps for determining the correct
load limit:

1. Locate the statement "The

combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined

weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.

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3. Subtract the combined weight

of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lb. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)

5. Determine the combined

weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a

trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

Helpful examples for
calculating the available
amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity

Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You decide
to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, four of your
friends and all the golf bags? You
and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and
the golf bags weigh approximately

30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.
The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100
- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends
and your golf bags. In metric units,
the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -
(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -
67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You and
one of your friends decide to pick
up cement from the local home
improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for
the past two years. Measuring the
inside of the vehicle with the rear

seat folded down, you have room
for twelve 100-pound
(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do
you have enough load capacity to
transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each
weigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),
the calculation would be: 1400 -
(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440
- 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you do
not have enough cargo capacity
to carry that much weight. In
metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.
You will need to reduce the load
weight by at least 240 pounds
(104 kilograms). If you remove
three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load
calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x

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220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 -
900 = 60 pounds. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In
metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (9 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kilograms.

The above calculations also
assume that the loads are
positioned in your vehicle in a
manner that does not overload
the front or the rear gross axle
weight rating specified for your
vehicle on the Safety Compliance
Certification label.

ROOF RACK

ROOF RACK PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Read and follow the

manufacturer's instructions when you
are fitting a roof rack.

WARNING:

When loading the roof

racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,
with higher centers of gravity, may
handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased stopping
distance, when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle.

WARNING:

Do not switch off

stability control or use Sport or Track
mode when carrying a roof load. This
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death.

Note:

If you use a roof rack, the fuel

consumption of your vehicle will be higher
and you may experience different driving
characteristics.

Note:

Never place loads directly on the roof

panel. The roof panel is not designed to
directly carry a load.

You must place loads directly on the
crossbars fitted to the roof rack side rails.
When using the roof rack system, we
recommend that you use genuine Ford
accessory crossbars specifically designed
for your vehicle.

Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check the tightness of the load
before driving and at each fuel stop.

ROOF RACK LOAD CAPACITIES

Do not install crossbars if your vehicle has
a moonroof. Do not place any load on your
vehicle if it has a moonroof. Using
crossbars or loading the vehicle roof may
void your vehicle's warranty.

Maximum Recommended Load

Description

0 lb (0 kg)

Vehicles with a moonroof

100 lb (45 kg)

Vehicles without a moonroof

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