Ford F-250 (2024 year). Manual in english

DRIVE MODE CONTROL –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why did the system default to
normal mode?

•

If a mode is unavailable due to a
system fault, it defaults to normal
mode and the driveline settings remain
the same as prior to the system fault.

Can I switch drive modes while I
am driving?

•

In most instances, you can switch drive
modes while you are driving (if you
maintain attention on the road), or
while the vehicle is stationary.
However, you should not switch the
vehicle into a drive mode intended for
off-road or track use while driving on
paved, public roads. For example, while
driving on a paved highway, it would
be acceptable to switch from normal
mode to eco mode, but not to off-road
mode.

How long does it take for the
vehicle to switch modes after I
make a selection?

•

After switching modes, the new drive
mode will activate within several
seconds, if all the appropriate
pre-conditions are met.

How should I decide which drive
mode to use?

•

Selecting a drive mode usually
depends on the driving experience you
would like to have, and the driving
conditions. For example, if you want to
have a more exciting on-road driving
experience, you could switch into sport
mode. If you find yourself driving on
slick roads, you could switch into
slippery mode.

Will drive modes impact my
vehicle’s fuel consumption?

•

Drive modes can have an impact on
your vehicle’s fuel consumption. In
addition to the active mode, your
driving style will also affect the fuel
consumption.

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Drive Mode Control

WHAT IS THE LANE KEEPING
SYSTEM

The lane keeping system alerts you by
providing temporary steering assistance
or steering wheel vibration when it detects
an unintended lane departure.

HOW DOES THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM WORK

The lane keeping system uses a forward
looking camera mounted on the windshield
to monitor vehicle movement within the
lane of travel.

When the camera detects a drift out of the
lane of travel, the lane keeping system
alerts the driver by vibrating the steering
wheel, or aids the driver by providing a
small steering input to move the vehicle
back into the lane of travel.

The driver can select one of three modes:

•

Alert

•

Aid

•

Alert + Aid

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
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 will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings.

WARNING:

The sensor may

incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning.

WARNING:

In cold and severe

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

WARNING:

The system may not

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

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.

WARNING:

Large contrasts in

outside lighting can limit sensor
performance.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS

The lane keeping system only operates
when the vehicle speed is greater than
40 mph (64 km/h).

The system works when the camera can
detect at least one lane marking or the
edge of the road.

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Lane Keeping System

(If Equipped)

Note:

When you select Aid or Alert and Aid

mode and the system detects no steering
activity for a short period of time, the system
alerts you to put your hands on the steering
wheel. The system may detect a light grip
or touch on the steering wheel as hands-off
driving.

The lane keeping system may not correctly
operate in any of the following conditions:
•

The lane keeping system does not
detect at least one lane marking.

•

You switch the turn signal on.

•

You apply direct steering, accelerate
fast or brake hard.

•

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

•

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

•

The lane is too narrow.

•

Something is obscuring the camera or
it is unable to detect the lane markings
due to environment, traffic or vehicle
conditions.

•

Entering or exiting a tight curve when
driving at high speeds.

The lane keeping 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

The lane keeping system has different
settings that you can view or adjust using
the touchscreen.

The system stores the last known selection
for each setting.

To change the lane keeping system mode,
use the touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Lane-Keeping System

4. Press

Lane-Keeping Mode

5. Select a mode.

Note:

The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

ALERT MODE

WHAT IS ALERT MODE

Alert mode vibrates the steering wheel
when it detects an unintended lane
departure.

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Lane Keeping System

(If Equipped)

HOW DOES ALERT MODE WORK

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When in alert mode, the lane keeping
system alerts you by vibrating the steering
wheel. The intensity of the vibration is set
through the lane keeping system menu.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL VIBRATION INTENSITY

To change the steering wheel vibration
intensity, use the touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Lane-Keeping System

4. Press

Lane-Keeping Intensity

5. Select an intensity setting.

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 the vehicle towards the center of
the lane.

ALERT AND AID MODE

WHAT IS ALERT AND AID MODE

Alert and aid mode uses multiple features
to keep you in your lane. The system first
provides a small steering input to bring
your vehicle back towards the center of
the lane. If your vehicle moves too far from
the center of the lane the system alerts
you with vibration in the steering wheel.

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Lane Keeping System

(If Equipped)

HOW DOES ALERT AND AID MODE
WORK

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Alert.

Aid.

The lane keeping system detects a lane
departure and provides aid when the
vehicles enters

and applies the

additional alert warning if

is entered.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
INDICATORS

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If you switch the lane keeping system on,
a graphic with lane markings appears in
the instrument cluster display.

When you switch the system off, the lane
marking graphics do not display.

Note:

The overhead vehicle graphic may

still display if adaptive cruise control is
enabled.

When the lane keeping system is on, the
color of the lane markings change to
indicate the system status.

Red

Yellow

Green

Gray

Indicates that the

system is providing

or has just provided
a lane keeping alert

warning.

Indicates that the

system is providing

or has just provided

a lane keeping aid

intervention.

Indicates that the

system is available

or ready to provide a

warning or interven-

tion on the indicated

side.

Indicates that the

system is tempor-

arily unavailable to

provide a warning or

intervention on the

indicated side.

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Lane Keeping System

(If Equipped)

BLIND SPOT ASSIST

(IF EQUIPPED)

WHAT IS BLIND SPOT ASSIST

Blind spot assist is an extension of the lane
keeping system.

It may help you identify adjacent vehicles
during a lane change.

Blind spot assist provides a blind spot
warning and steering assistance to help
you become aware of and steer away from
vehicles in your blind spot during lane
changes.

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 direction indicators 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:

•

No lane markings are detected.

•

One or both rear radar sensors become
blocked or faulty.

•

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

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

•

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

•

Bad weather obstructing the sensors.

BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE

(IF EQUIPPED)

WHAT IS BLIND SPOT ASSIST
WITH TRAILER COVERAGE

Blind spot assist with trailer coverage is an
extension of the lane keeping system.

It may help you identify adjacent vehicles
during a lane change.

Blind spot assist provides a blind spot
warning and steering assistance to help
you become aware of and steer away from
vehicles in your blind spot during lane
changes.

When attaching a trailer, ensure you have
properly set up the trailer coverage
settings. See

Blind Spot Information

System With Trailer Coverage

(page

325).

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.

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Lane Keeping System

(If Equipped)

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

(page 324).

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.

Blind spot assist does not function under
the following conditions:

•

No lane markings are detected.

•

One or both rear radar sensors become
blocked or faulty.

•

You have not configured the attached
trailer correctly in the trailer tow menus
or you attached an unsupported trailer.
The system only supports certain trailer
shapes and dimensions.

Note:

Blind spot assist with trailer coverage

could have reduced performance if any of
the above limitations are present.

Blind spot assist may 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 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

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 display 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. See

Blind Spot

Information System

(page 324).

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Lane Keeping System

(If Equipped)

Blind Spot Assist Information Messages

Action

Message

Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle with the blind
spot information system switched off or you have not
configured the trailer.

Blind Spot Assist Not
Available Trailer
Attached

Displays if your 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

Lost communication with the trailer module. Blind spot assist
is disabled until the failure is fixed.

Trailer Brake Module
Fault

Lost communication with the trailer module. Blind spot assist
is disabled until the failure is fixed.

Trailer Lighting Module
Fault See Manual

Front camera fault. Blind spot assist is disabled until the
failure is fixed.

Front Camera Fault
Service Required

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

The system has malfunctioned. 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 malfunctioned. 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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Lane Keeping System

(If Equipped)

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings

on the road?

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

The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.

A quick intentional lane change has occurred.

Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings for an extended interval of time.

Driving at high speeds in curves.

The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.

Ambiguous lane markings, for example, in construction zones.

Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.

Sudden offset in lane markings.

ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.

There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.

You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.

Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings, or vice versa.

There is standing water on the road.

Faint lane markings, for example, partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.

Lane width is too narrow or too wide.

You have not calibrated the camera after a windshield replacement.

Driving on tight or on uneven roads.

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Lane Keeping System

(If Equipped)

WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM

Blind spot information system detects
vehicles that may have entered the blind
spot zone.

HOW DOES BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WORK

Blind spot information system uses
sensors on both sides of your vehicle,
detecting 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.

Note:

Blind spot information system does

not prevent contact with other vehicles. It
does not detect parked vehicles,
pedestrians, animals or other infrastructure.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

Blind spot information system does not
operate in park (P) or reverse (R).

The system may not alert you if a vehicle
quickly passes through the detection zone
while overtaking.

Note:

For vehicles without the trailer

coverage feature, we recommend that you
switch the blind spot information system
off when you attach a trailer.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Blind spot information system turns on
when all the following occur:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

You shift into drive (D).

•

The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).

SWITCHING BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM ON
AND OFF

To switch blind spot information system
on or off, use the touchscreen:

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Blind Spot Information System

(If Equipped)

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Blind Spot Information System

4. Switch the feature on or off.

When you switch blind spot information
system off, a warning lamp illuminates.
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 inside the brake lamp 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:

Bike and cargo racks could cause

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

Note:

Blocked sensors may affect system

accuracy.

If the sensors become blocked, a message
appears in the instrument cluster display.
See

Blind Spot Information System –

Information Messages

(page 328). The

alert indicators illuminate 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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Trailer coverage detection zone.

Blind spot information system detects
vehicles that may have entered the blind
spot zone. The detection area is on both
sides your vehicle and trailer, extending
rearward from the exterior mirrors to the
end of your trailer.

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Blind Spot Information System

(If Equipped)

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM WITH TRAILER
COVERAGE LIMITATIONS

Trailer coverage automatically supports
conventional trailers. To function with
unconventional trailers such as fifth wheel
and gooseneck variants, the vehicle needs
to have trailer accessory sensors
connected.

Make sure the trailer width is less than or
equal to 8.5 ft (2.6 m) and the length is
less than 33 ft (10.1 m) for conventional
trailers and less than 50 ft (15.2 m) for
unconventional trailers. If you input values
higher, the system turns off.

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

Large box trailers, including v-nose or
horse trailers, could cause false alerts
to occur when driving next to
infrastructures or near parked cars. A
false alert could also occur while
making a 90° turn.

•

Trailers that have a width greater than
8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front and have a
total length greater than 20 ft (6 m)
could cause delayed alerts when a
vehicle is passing at high speeds.

•

Box trailers that have a width greater
than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front could
cause early alerts when you pass a
vehicle.

•

Clam shell or v-nose box trailers with
a width greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at
the front could cause delayed alerts
when a vehicle traveling the same
speed as your vehicle merges lanes.

Please contact your dealership for more
information about trailer blind spot
accessory sensors.

SETTING A TRAILER LENGTH

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Trailer length.

Trailer width.

Trailer hitch ball.

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Note:

Measure the entire trailer length when

setting up a gooseneck or fifth wheel trailer.

You can set-up a trailer to work with the
blind spot information system through the
touchscreen by using the add trailer menu.

Input the trailer name and trailer type,
conventional, gooseneck or fifth wheel,
then save to continue trailer setup.

2. Trailer width measurement. Measure

the width at the front of the trailer. It is
not measured at the widest point of
the trailer. The maximum width at the
front of the trailer the system can
support is 8.5 ft (2.6 m).

Note:

If the trailer is a bike rack or cargo

rack with electrical lighting, enter a length
of around 3 ft (1 m). Cross traffic alert
remains on for trailers with a length of 3 ft
(1 m) or less.

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Blind Spot Information System

(If Equipped)

Note:

The system requires proper

measurement and measure entry to properly
function.

SELECTING A TRAILER

When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,
the trailer set up menu appears in the
touchscreen. This menu allows you to set
up a new trailer or choose from a
previously set up trailer. A warning
message appears and the system turns off
if you do not choose or add a new trailer.

Note:

The warning message may not

appear until your vehicle reaches 22 mph
(35 km/h).

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM INDICATORS

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When blind spot information
system detects a vehicle, an
alert indicator illuminates in the

exterior mirror on the side from which the
vehicle is approaching. If you turn the turn
signal on for that side of your vehicle, the
alert indicator flashes.

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Blind Spot Information System

(If Equipped)

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

A fault with the system has occurred. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Blind Spot System Fault

Something is blocking the sensors. Clean

the sensors.

Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked

See Manual

The system automatically turns off and

displays this message when you connect a

trailer to your vehicle under any of the

following conditions:

- Your vehicle does not have blind spot

information system with trailer coverage.

- You switch the blind spot information

system off through the touchscreen.

- Your trailer exceeds the limits for the

system. See

Setting a Trailer Length

(page 326).

Blind Spot Alert Deactivated Trailer

Attached

Note:

When connecting a trailer, the system

may detect the trailer and turn the system
OFF. If the system does not automatically
turn OFF, manually switch the blind spot
information system OFF. If your vehicle has
the blind spot information system with
trailer coverage, the system prompts you to
set up a trailer that allows the feature to
function, if your trailer meets the
requirements of the system.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM VIDEOS

BLIS® with Cross-traffic Alert Video Link

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Blind Spot Information System

(If Equipped)

WHAT IS EXIT WARNING

Exit warning uses radar sensors to alert
you to traffic objects approaching your
open door.

HOW DOES EXIT WARNING
WORK

Exit warning detects traffic objects such
as vehicles, cyclists, scooters and
motorcycles that approach your vehicle
from the rear and cross into the exit
warning zone. The exit warning zones are
along the left and right sides of your vehicle
and extend slightly past a fully open door.

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Note:

The system cannot detect animals,

slow moving pedestrians or any type of
stationary object.

EXIT WARNING PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

The system is not a

crash warning or avoidance system.

WARNING:

Always pay attention

to the traffic situation and the area
around the vehicle.

WARNING:

In cold and severe

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

WARNING:

If damage occurs in the

immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

WARNING:

You are responsible for

WARNING:

The system may not

detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.

Note:

The exit warning system becomes

active once you have started your vehicle
and the vehicle is not moving.

EXIT WARNING LIMITATIONS

The exit warning system is operational in
any gear position once you start your
vehicle and anytime the vehicle is not
moving. The exit warning system remains
on for about 3 minutes after turning your
vehicle off. The system immediately turns
off when locking the doors. Exit warning
informs you when it turns off.

Note:

Do not use exit warning as a

replacement for paying attention when
exiting your vehicle.

Note:

The system does not prevent contact

with other vehicles by automatically closing
the doors.

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Exit Warning

(If Equipped)

Note:

The system may not inform and/or

alert you if a traffic object is approaching
too quickly or if the parking position prevents
detection.

Exit Warning Alert

Note:

Exit warning is designed to provide a

visual and audible alert during an exit when
an occupant opens any door and a traffic
object is approaching on the same side.

EXIT WARNING INDICATORS

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When exit warning detects an approaching
traffic object on one side, the
corresponding alert indicator in the exterior
mirror is illuminated. If exit warning alert
or the optional exit warning prevention are
active, the same alert indicator flashes.
See

Blind Spot Information System

Indicators

(page 327).

In addition to the mirror indicator there is
also visual indicator in the information
display noting what side a traffic object
has been detected on.

SWITCHING EXIT WARNING
ON AND OFF

You can switch off the exit warning system
using the touchscreen.

Note:

The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

LOCATING THE EXIT WARNING
SENSORS

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The sensors for exit warning are mounted
inside the tail-lamp assembly 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 may affect system

accuracy.

Note:

The system may not correctly operate

when towing a trailer or bike rack.

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Exit Warning

(If Equipped)

EXIT WARNING – TROUBLESHOOTING

EXIT WARNING – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Reason

Message

Left/Right exit warning alert or exit warning

prevention is active.

Left/Right Side Check surroundings before

exiting

Displays if the exit warning system turns

off/shuts down.

Exit Warning turning off. Exit safely

Displays if the exit warning system detects

any system error.

Exit Warning System Fault

If exit warning detects a fault, the system
deactivates and the following message
appears in the instrument cluster display.

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Exit Warning

(If Equipped)

WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT

The system alerts you of vehicles
approaching from the sides behind your
vehicle when you shift into reverse (R).

HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT WORK

Cross traffic alert detects vehicles that
approach at a speed between 4–37 mph
(6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases when
the sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed.

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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:

Slowly reversing helps increase the

coverage area and effectiveness.

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

Cross Traffic Alert may not correctly
operate when any of the following occur:
•

Something is blocking the sensors.

•

Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
are obstructing the sensors.

•

Vehicles approach at speeds less than
4 mph (6 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.

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Cross Traffic Alert

(If Equipped)

Cross Traffic Alert Limitations
with a Trailer Attached

The system remains on when you attach
a trailer in vehicles with blind spot
information system with trailer tow 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 instrument cluster 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.

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT ON AND OFF

To switch cross traffic alert on or off use
the touchscreen.

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Switch

Cross Traffic Alert

on or off.

When you switch the system on or off, the
alert indicators flash twice.

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 inside the brake lamp 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 may affect system

accuracy.

If something is blocking the sensors, a
message may appear in the information
display when you shift into reverse (R).

Note:

Bike and cargo racks could cause

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

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
INDICATORS

When the cross traffic alert detects an
approaching vehicle, a tone sounds, a
warning lamp illuminates in the relevant
exterior mirror and arrows appear in the
instrument cluster display to show from
which side the vehicle is approaching.

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(If Equipped)

If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the instrument
cluster display. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Note:

In some conditions, the system could

alert you, 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

Action

Message

Displays instead of indication arrows when

the system detects a vehicle. Check for

approaching traffic.

Only available in vehicles with 8 inch

displays.

Cross Traffic Alert

Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system
sensors. Clean the sensors. If the message

continues to appear, have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic Not Available 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 Deactivated Trailer

Attached

Note:

When connecting a trailer, the system

may detect the trailer and turn the system
OFF. If the system does not turn OFF
automatically, switch the cross traffic alert
system OFF manually. See

Switching

Cross Traffic Alert On and Off

(page 333).

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Cross Traffic Alert

(If Equipped)

WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST

Pre-collision assist detects and warns of
approaching hazards in the roadway. The
system provides multiple levels of
assistance to help avoid a collision if your
vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian or
cyclist within your driving path.

HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST WORK

The system warns the driver of potential
hazards by providing three levels of
assistance.

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If your vehicle is rapidly approaching
potential hazards the system provides the
following levels of functionality:

Alert.

2. Brake support.

3. Automatic emergency braking.

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Alert

: When active, a flashing

visual warning appears and an
audible warning tone sounds.

Brake Support

: The system helps 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 may apply
additional braking up to maximum braking
force, even if you lightly press the brake
pedal.

Automatic Emergency Braking

Automatic emergency braking may
activate if the system determines that a
collision is imminent.

Note:

If the pre-collision assist alerts are

too frequent or disturbing, you can reduce
the alert sensitivity. Setting the low
sensitivity results in fewer and later
warnings of a potential forward collision.
The manufacturer recommends using the
high sensitivity setting where possible.

Note:

Automatic emergency braking

performance is not affected by the
sensitivity setting.

Each system has various levels of
detection capabilities. See

Pre-Collision

Assist Limitations

(page 336).

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

You are responsible for

WARNING:

The system does not

detect vehicles moving in a different
direction or animals. Apply the brakes
when necessary. 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.

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Pre-Collision Assist

(If Equipped)

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:

Take additional care if

your vehicle is heavily loaded or you are
towing a trailer. These conditions could
result in reduced performance of this
system. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING:

The system cannot

help prevent all crashes. Do not rely on
this system to replace driver judgment
and the need to maintain a safe distance
and speed.

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.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
LIMITATIONS

Pre-collision assist depends on the
detection ability of its camera and sensors.
Any obstructions or damage to these areas
can limit detection or prevent the system
from functioning. See

Locating the

Pre-Collision Assist Sensors

(page 338).

The system is active at 3 mph (5 km/h)
and above.

Note:

The pre-collision assist system

automatically disables when you manually
disable AdvanceTrac™, 4X4 low, and Rock
Crawl (if available).

Note:

Brake support and automatic

emergency braking are active up to the
maximum speed of the vehicle.

Pedestrian Detection Limitations

Pedestrian detection is active at speeds
up to 50 mph (80 km/h).

Pedestrian detection operates optimally
when detected hazards are clearly
identifiable. System performance may
reduce in situations where pedestrians are
running, partly obscured, have a complex
background, or cannot be distinguished
from a group.

Cyclist Detection Limitations

Cyclist detection is active at speeds up to
50 mph (80 km/h).

Cyclist detection functions optimally when
detected hazards are clearly identifiable.
System performance may reduce in
situations where cyclists are fast-moving,
partly obscured, have a complex
background, or cannot be distinguished
from a group.

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Pre-Collision Assist

(If Equipped)

Intersection Assist

(If Equipped)

The pre-collision assist system may
operate in a scenario where you are turning
across the path of an oncoming vehicle, or
with crossing pedestrians. Detection of
vehicles driving in an oncoming direction
is active if your vehicle is driving at speeds
up to 50 mph (80 km/h). Detection of
crossing pedestrians at an intersection is
active if your vehicle is driving at speeds
up to 19 mph (30 km/h).

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SWITCHING PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST ON AND OFF

To switch the system on or off, use the
touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Switch the feature on or off.

Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings

You can adjust the following settings by
using the touchscreen controls in the
pre-collision assist menu:
•

Change alert and distance alert
sensitivity to one of three possible
settings.

•

Switch distance indication and alert on
or off.

•

If required, switch automatic
emergency braking on or off.

•

If required, switch evasive steering
assist on or off.

Note:

Automatic emergency braking and

evasive steering turn on every time you start
your vehicle.

Note:

If your vehicle has a radar sensor, we

recommend that you switch the system off
if you install a snow plow or similar object
in such a way that it may block the radar
sensor. Your vehicle remembers the selected
setting across key cycles.

Note:

If you switch automatic emergency

braking off, evasive steering assist switches
off.

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Pre-Collision Assist

(If Equipped)

LOCATING THE PRE-
COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS

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Camera.

Radar sensor (if equipped).

If a message regarding a blocked sensor
or camera appears in the instrument
cluster display, something is obstructing
the radar or front windshield camera. The
radar sensor is behind the fascia cover in
the center of the lower grille. With a
blocked sensor or camera, the system may
not function, or performance may reduce.
See

Pre-Collision Assist – Information

Messages

(page 341).

Note:

Proper system operation requires a

clear view of the road by the camera. Have
any windshield damage in the area of the
camera's field of view repaired.

Note:

If something hits the front end of your

vehicle or damage occurs and your vehicle
has a radar sensor, the radar sensing zone
could change. This could cause missed or
false vehicle detections. Have your vehicle
serviced to have the radar checked for
proper coverage and operation.

Note:

If your vehicle detects excessive heat

at the camera or a potential misalignment
condition, a message could appear in the
instrument cluster display indicating
temporary sensor unavailability. When
operational conditions are correct, the
message deactivates. For example, when
the ambient temperature around the sensor
decreases or the sensor successfully
recalibrates.

DISTANCE INDICATION

WHAT IS DISTANCE INDICATION

Distance indication displays the gap
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you.

Note:

The graphic does not display if you

switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise
control.

Time Gap

Distance Gap

Distance Indic-

ator Color

System Sensit-

ivity

Vehicle Speed

Greater than 0.9

seconds.

Greater than
82 ft (25 m).

Blue.

Normal.

62 mph

(100 km/h).

0.6-0.9

seconds.

56–82 ft

(17–25 m).

Yellow.

Less than 0.6

seconds.

Less than 56 ft

(17 m).

Red.

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Pre-Collision Assist

(If Equipped)

SWITCHING DISTANCE
INDICATION ON AND OFF

To switch the system on or off, use the
touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Switch

Distance Indication

on or off.

DISTANCE INDICATION
INDICATOR

The indicator displays the time gap
between your vehicle and vehicles traveling
in the same direction ahead of you.

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DISTANCE ALERT

WHAT IS DISTANCE ALERT

The system alerts you with a warning lamp
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.

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF
DISTANCE ALERT

To adjust the sensitivity of the system, use
the touchscreen:

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 may
activate if the system determines that a
collision is imminent. The system may help
to reduce impact damage or avoid the
crash completely.

Automatic emergency braking is only
available up to certain speeds. See

Locating the Pre-Collision Assist
Sensors

(page 338).

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Pre-Collision Assist

(If Equipped)

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC
EMERGENCY BRAKING ON AND
OFF

To switch the system on or off, use the
touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Press

Auto Emergency Braking

5. Switch the feature on or off.

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

335).

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

To switch the system on or off, use the
touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Switch

Evasive Steering

on or off.

Note:

If you switch automatic emergency

braking off, evasive steering assist turns off.

Note:

Automatic emergency braking and

evasive steering assist turn on every time
you start your vehicle.

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Pre-Collision Assist

(If Equipped)

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
WARNING LAMPS

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A telltale 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 telltale

illuminates without a corresponding
information message. See

Pre-Collision

Assist Precautions

(page 335).

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

You have a blocked sensor due to bad

weather, ice, mud or water in front of the

radar sensor. You can typically clean the

sensor to resolve.

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor

Blocked

A fault with the system has occurred. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available

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(If Equipped)

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should I do if the windshield
in front of the camera is dirty or
obstructed?

•

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

What if the windshield in front of
the camera is clean, but the
message remains in the
instrument cluster display?

•

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

What should I do if the surface of
the radar in the grille is dirty or
obstructed?

•

Clean the grille surface in front of the
radar or remove the object causing the
obstruction.

What if the surface of the radar in
the grille is clean, but the message
remains in the instrument cluster
display?

•

Wait a short time. It could take several
minutes for the radar to detect that
there is no obstruction.

Can weather or road conditions
interfere with the radar signals?

•

Yes, weather such as heavy rain, spray
or fog as well as water, snow or ice on
the surface of the road can interfere
with the radar signals. In these
situations, the system temporarily
disables this feature. Pre-collision
assist reactivates a short time after the
weather conditions improve.

What if the radar is out of
alignment due to a front end
impact?

•

Have your vehicle serviced to have the
radar checked for proper coverage and
operation.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
VIDEOS

Forward Collision Warning with brake
support: F-Series Video Link

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Pre-Collision Assist

(If Equipped)

WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION

Speed sign recognition detects speed limit
signs to inform you of the current speed
limit. Detected speed signs appear in the
instrument cluster display.

HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK

Speed sign recognition uses the front
windshield camera to detect speed signs.

If your vehicle has speed sign recognition
with navigation, stored speed sign data
may influence the indicated speed limit
value.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

You are responsible for

WARNING:

In cold and severe

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

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:

If your vehicle has a suspension kit

not approved by Ford, the system may not
correctly function.

Note:

The system may not detect all speed

signs and may incorrectly read signs.

Note:

Always fit our original parts when

replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may
reduce system performance.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS

Speed sign recognition may not operate
correctly due to:

•

Outdated map data.

•

Incorrect recognition of speed limits by
the sensor of signs on parallel roads or
exit ramps.

•

Missed recognition of faded, dirty, or
distorted signs.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
INDICATORS

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

Note:

Sign indicator image may vary based

on your vehicle's display type.

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(If Equipped)

SETTING THE SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION SPEED
WARNING

To set the speed warning, use the
touchscreen.

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Speed Limit Assist

4. Switch the feature on or off.

SETTING THE SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION SPEED
TOLERANCE

To set the tolerance of the speed warning,
use the touchscreen.

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Speed Limit Assist

4. Press

Tolerance

5. Use the slider bar to select the required

level.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION – TROUBLESHOOTING

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

The traffic sign data provided by the navig-
ation 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 the system

checked as soon as possible.

Traffic Sign Reduced Performance See

Manual

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Speed Sign Recognition

(If Equipped)

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