2010-2017 Ford Focus 4 Door Driving Aids User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Driving Aids for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Third generation(2010-2017)

Driving Aids  
Note: The system assists you when driving  
DRIVER ALERT  
on fast main roads and freeways.  
Principle of Operation  
WARNINGS  
Note: The system calculates an alertness  
level at vehicle speeds above approximately  
40 mph (65 km/h).  
The system is designed to aid the  
driver. It is not intended to replace  
your attention and judgment. You are  
still responsible to drive with due care and  
attention.  
The system automatically monitors your  
driving behavior.  
The system is designed to alert you if it  
detects that you are becoming drowsy or  
if your driving deteriorates.  
At all times, you are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle, supervising  
the system and intervening, if  
Using Driver Alert  
Switching the System On and Off  
Switch the system on using the information  
display. See InformationDisplays (page  
91).  
required. Failure to take care may result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle, serious  
personal injury or death.  
The system may not function if the  
sensor is blocked.  
Note: The system remains on or off  
Take regular rest breaks if you feel  
tired. Do not wait for the system to  
warn you.  
Certain driving styles may result in  
the system warning you even if you  
are not feeling tired.  
depending on how it was last set.  
The system calculates your alertness level  
based upon your driving behavior in relation  
to the lane markings and other factors.  
System Warnings  
In cold and severe weather  
conditions the system may not  
function. Rain, snow and spray can  
all limit sensor performance.  
Note: The system does not warn you if the  
vehicle speed falls below approximately  
40 mph (65 km/h).  
The warning system has two stages:  
The system will not operate if the  
sensor cannot track the road lane  
markings.  
1. A temporary warning is issued to advise  
you to take a rest. This message only  
appears for a short time.  
2. If you do not rest and the system  
continues to detect that your driving  
deteriorates, it issues a further warning.  
This remains in the information display  
until you cancel it. See Information  
Messages (page 95).  
If damage occurs in the immediate  
area surrounding the sensor, have  
your vehicle checked as soon as  
possible.  
The system may not correctly  
operate if your vehicle is fitted with  
a suspension kit not approved by us.  
Press OK on the steering wheel control to  
remove the warning.  
Note: Keep the windshield free from  
obstructions for example bird droppings,  
insects and snow or ice.  
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Driving Aids  
System Display  
Resetting the System  
When active the system runs automatically  
in the background and only issue warnings  
if required. You can view the status at any  
time using the information display. See  
General Information (page 91).  
You can reset the system by:  
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Switching the ignition off and on.  
Stopping your vehicle and then opening  
and closing the driver door.  
The alertness level is shown by six steps  
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (If  
as a colored bar.  
Equipped)  
WARNINGS  
The system is designed to aid the  
driver. It is not intended to replace  
your attention and judgment. You are  
still responsible to drive with due care and  
attention.  
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Alertness level is fine, no rest required.  
Always drive with due care and  
attention when using and operating  
the controls and features on your  
vehicle.  
At all times, you are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle, supervising  
the system and intervening, if  
required. Failure to take care may result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle, serious  
personal injury or death.  
In cold and severe weather  
conditions the system may not  
function. Rain, snow and spray can  
all limit sensor performance.  
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Alertness level is critical, indicating that  
you should take a rest as soon as it is safe  
to do so.  
The status bar travels from left to right as  
the calculated alertness level decreases.  
As the rest icon is approached, the color  
turns from green to yellow and then finally  
red when a rest break must be taken.  
The system will not operate if the  
sensor cannot track the road lane  
markings.  
The sensor may incorrectly track lane  
markings as other structures or  
objects. This can result in a false or  
missed warning.  
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Green: No rest required.  
Yellow: First (temporary) warning.  
Red: Second warning.  
Your alertness level will be shown in gray  
Large contrasts in outside lighting  
if:  
can limit sensor performance.  
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The sensor cannot track the road lane  
markings.  
The system may not operate  
properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
The vehicle speed falls below  
approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).  
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Driving Aids  
System Settings  
WARNINGS  
If damage occurs in the immediate  
area surrounding the sensor, have  
your vehicle checked as soon as  
The system has optional setting menus  
available. The system stores the  
last-known selection for each of these  
settings. You do not need to readjust your  
settings each time you turn on the system.  
possible.  
Note: The system works above 40 mph  
Mode: This setting allows you to select  
which of the system features you can  
enable.  
(64 km/h).  
Note: The system works as long as the  
camera can detect one lane marking.  
Note: The system may not function if the  
camera is blocked or there is damage to the  
windshield.  
Note: When Aid mode is on and the system  
detects no steering activity for a short  
period, the system will alert 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 system notifies you to stay in your lane  
through the steering system and the  
instrument cluster display when the front  
camera detects an unintentional drift out  
of your lane is likely to occur. The system  
automatically detects and tracks the road  
lane markings using a camera mounted  
behind the interior rear view mirror.  
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Alert only – Provides a steering wheel  
vibration when the system detects an  
unintended lane departure.  
Switching the System On and Off  
Note: The system on or off setting is stored  
until it is manually changed, unless a MyKey  
is detected. If the system detects a MyKey  
it defaults to on and the mode is set to Alert.  
Note: If a MyKey is detected, pressing the  
button will not affect the on or off status of  
the system.  
E165516  
Press the button on the steering  
Aid only – Provides an assistance steering  
torque input toward the lane center when  
the system detects an unintended lane  
departure.  
wheel stalk to switch the system  
on or off.  
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Driving Aids  
System Display  
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A
B
Alert  
Aid  
When you switch on the system, an  
overhead graphic of a vehicle with lane  
markings will display in the information  
display. If you select aid mode when you  
switch on the system, a separate white  
icon will also appear or in some vehicles  
arrows will display with the lane markings.  
Alert + Aid – Provides an assistance  
steering torque input toward the lane  
center. If your vehicle continues drifting out  
of the lane, the system provides a steering  
wheel vibration.  
When you switch off the system, the lane  
Note: The alert and aid diagrams illustrate  
general zone coverage. They do not provide  
exact zone parameters.  
Intensity: This setting affects the intensity  
of the steering wheel vibration used for the  
alert and alert + aid modes. This setting  
does not affect the aid mode.  
marking graphics will not display.  
While the system is on, the color of the  
lane markings will change to indicate the  
system status.  
Gray: Indicates that the system is  
temporarily unable to provide a warning  
or intervention on the indicated side(s).  
This may be because:  
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Low  
Normal  
High  
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Your vehicle is under the activation  
speed.  
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The turn indicator is active.  
Your vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver.  
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Driving Aids  
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The road has no or poor lane markings  
Yellow: Indicates that the system is  
providing or has just provided a lane  
keeping aid intervention.  
Red: Indicates that the system is providing  
or has just provided a lane keeping alert  
warning.  
in the camera field-of-view.  
The camera is obscured or unable to  
detect the lane markings due to  
environmental conditions (significant  
sun angles, shadows, snow, heavy rain  
or fog), traffic conditions (following a  
large vehicle that is blocking or  
shadowing the lane), or vehicle  
conditions (poor headlamp  
The system can be temporarily suppressed  
at any time by the following:  
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Quick braking.  
Fast acceleration.  
Using the turn signal indicator.  
Evasive steering maneuver.  
illumination).  
See Troubleshooting for additional  
information.  
Green: Indicates that the system is  
available or ready to provide a warning or  
intervention, on the indicated side(s).  
Troubleshooting  
Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings  
on the road?  
Vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature  
Sun is shining directly into the camera lens  
Quick intentional lane change  
Staying too close to the lane marking  
Driving at high speeds in curves  
The last Alert warning or Aid intervention occurred a short time ago  
Ambiguous lane markings (mainly in construction zones)  
Rapid transition from light to dark or vice versa  
Sudden offset in lane markings  
ABS or AdvanceTrac activation  
Camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield  
Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you  
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa  
Standing water on the road  
Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)  
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Driving Aids  
Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings  
on the road?  
Lane width too narrow or too wide  
Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement  
Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads  
Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the  
Aid or Aid + Alert mode?  
High cross winds  
Large road crown  
Rough roads, grooves, shoulder drop-offs  
Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure  
If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has been  
modified  
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION  
SYSTEM  
A
WARNING  
To help avoid injuries, NEVER 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  
A
replacement for careful driving.  
E124788  
The Blind Spot Information System is  
designed to aid you in detecting vehicles  
that may have entered the blind spot zone  
(A). The detection area is on both sides of  
your vehicle, extending rearward from the  
exterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft  
(4 m) beyond the bumper. The system is  
designed to alert you if certain vehicles  
enter the blind spot zone while driving.  
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Driving Aids  
Note: The Blind Spot Information System  
The Blind Spot Information System  
illuminates an amber alert indicator in the  
outside mirror on the side of your vehicle  
the approaching vehicle is coming from.  
When the Blind Spot Information System  
is alerting on a vehicle and the  
does not prevent contact with other vehicles  
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,  
people, animals or infrastructure (fences,  
guardrails, trees). It’s only designed to alert  
you to vehicles in the blind spot zones.  
corresponding turn signal is ON, the Blind  
Spot Information System alert indicator  
flashes as an increased warning level.  
Note: When a vehicle passes quickly  
through the blind spot zone, typically fewer  
than two seconds, the system does not  
trigger.  
The alert indicator dims when the system  
detects nighttime darkness.  
Using the System  
Note: The alert indicator flashes in case of  
an alert and the turn signal is set to that side  
at the same time.  
The Blind Spot Information System turns  
on when you start the engine and you drive  
your vehicle forward above 5 mph  
(8 km/h).  
For automatic transmissions, the Blind  
Spot Information System remains on while  
the transmission is in drive (D). If shifted  
into reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot  
Information System turns off. Once shifted  
back into drive (D), the Blind Spot  
Information System turns back on when  
you drive your vehicle above 5 mph  
(8 km/h).  
System Sensor Blockage  
WARNING  
To help avoid injuries, NEVER 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.  
For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot  
Information System is on for all gears  
except the reverse (R).  
Note: The Blind Spot Information System  
does not function in reverse (R) or park (P).  
System Lights and Messages  
E205199  
The system uses radar sensors that are  
located behind the bumper fascia on each  
side of your vehicle. Any dirt, mud and  
snow in front of the sensors and/or driving  
in heavy rain can cause system  
degradation. Also, other types of  
obstructions in front of the sensor can  
cause system degradation. This is referred  
to as a ‘blocked’ condition.  
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Driving Aids  
Note: Do not apply bumper stickers and/or  
Switching the System Off and On  
repair compound to these areas, this can  
cause degraded system performance.  
You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot  
Information System off in the information  
display. See General Information (page  
91). When the Blind Spot Information  
System switches off, you will not receive  
alerts and the information display shows  
a system off message. The telltale in the  
cluster also illuminates. When you switch  
the Blind Spot Information System on or  
off, the alert indicators flash twice.  
Note: The Blind Spot Information System  
remembers the last selected on or off  
setting.  
You can also have the Blind Spot  
Information System switched off  
permanently at an authorized dealer. Once  
switched off permanently, the system can  
only be switched back on at an authorized  
dealer.  
If the system detects a degraded  
performance condition, a message warning  
of a blocked sensor will appear in the  
information display. Also the BLIS alert  
indicators will remain ON and BLIS will no  
longer provide any vehicle warnings. You  
can clear the information display warning  
but the alert indicators will remain  
illuminated.  
A "blocked" condition can be cleared in  
two ways:  
•
After the blockage in front of the  
sensors is removed or the  
rainfall/snowfall rate decreases or  
stops, drive for a few minutes in traffic  
to allow the sensors to detect passing  
vehicles.  
•
By cycling the ignition from ON to OFF  
and then back ON.  
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT  
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a  
factory equipped trailer tow module and it  
is towing a trailer, the sensors will  
WARNING  
To help avoid personal injury, NEVER  
use the Cross Traffic Alert system as  
a replacement for using the interior  
and exterior mirrors and looking over your  
shoulder before backing out of a parking  
space. Cross Traffic Alert is not a  
automatically turn the Blind Spot  
Information System off. If your vehicle has  
a tow bar but no factory equipped trailer  
tow module, it is recommended to turn the  
Blind Spot Information System off  
manually. Operating the Blind Spot  
Information System with a trailer attached  
will cause poor system performance.  
replacement for careful driving.  
Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you  
of vehicles approaching from the sides  
when the transmission is in reverse (R).  
System Errors  
If the system senses a problem with the  
left or right sensor, the telltale will  
illuminate and a message will appear in  
the information display. See Information  
Messages (page 95).  
Using the System  
Cross Traffic Alert turns on when you start  
the engine and you shift into reverse (R).  
Once shifted out of reverse (R), Cross  
Traffic Alert turns off.  
Note: Cross Traffic Alert only functions  
while your transmission is in reverse (R).  
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Driving Aids  
Cross Traffic Alert is designed to detect  
fully obstructed. Reversing slowly helps  
increase the coverage area and  
effectiveness.  
vehicles that approach with a speed up to  
37 mph (60 km/h). Coverage decreases  
when the sensors are partially, mostly or  
E142440  
In this first example, the left sensor is only  
partially obstructed; zone coverage to the  
right is nearly maximized.  
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Driving Aids  
Zone coverage also decreases when  
Information System (page 169). If the  
Blind Spot Information System is blocked,  
Cross Traffic Alert is also blocked. A  
corresponding message appears in the  
information display as soon as you shift  
the transmission into reverse (R).  
parking at shallow angles. Here, the left  
sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage  
on that side is severely limited.  
System Lights, Messages and  
Audible Alerts  
System Limitations  
Cross Traffic Alert has its limitations;  
situations such as severe weather  
conditions or debris build-up on the sensor  
area may limit vehicle detection.  
The following are other situations that may  
limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance:  
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Adjacently parked vehicles or objects  
obstructing the sensors.  
Approaching vehicles passing at  
speeds greater than 37 mph  
(60 km/h).  
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The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an  
amber alert indicator in the outside mirror  
on the side of your vehicle the approaching  
vehicle is coming from. Cross Traffic Alert  
also sounds an audible alert and a  
message appears in the information  
display indicating a vehicle is coming from  
the right or left. Cross Traffic Alert works  
with the reverse sensing system that  
sounds its own series of tones. See Rear  
Parking Aid (page 151).  
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Driving in reverse faster than 7 mph  
(12 km/h).  
Backing out of an angled parking spot.  
False Alerts  
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a  
factory equipped trailer tow module and it  
is towing a trailer, the sensors will  
automatically turn the Cross Traffic Alert  
off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but no  
factory equipped trailer tow module, it is  
recommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alert  
off manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alert  
with a trailer attached will cause poor Cross  
Traffic Alert performance.  
There may be certain instances when there  
is a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alert  
system that illuminates the alert indicator  
with no vehicle in the coverage zone. Some  
amount of false alerts are normal; they are  
temporary and self-correct.  
E205199  
The system uses radar sensors that are  
located behind the bumper fascia on each  
side of your vehicle. Do not allow mud,  
snow or bumper stickers to obstruct these  
areas, this can cause degraded system  
performance. See Blind Spot  
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Driving Aids  
Note: Frequent short trips, where the engine  
System Errors  
does not fully warm up, will also increase  
fuel consumption  
If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problem with  
the left or right sensor a message will  
appear in the information display. See  
Information Messages (page 95).  
The system is accessed using the  
information display control. See General  
Information (page 91).  
Switching the System Off and On  
Type 1  
You can temporarily switch Cross Traffic  
Alert off in the information display. See  
Information Messages (page 95). When  
you switch Cross Traffic Alert off, you will  
not receive alerts and the information  
display will display a system off message.  
Note: The Cross Traffic Alert switches on  
whenever the ignition is switched on and  
ready to provide appropriate alerts when  
the transmission is in reverse (R). Cross  
Traffic Alert will not remember the last  
selected on or off setting.  
A
B
C
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A
B
C
Gear shifting  
Anticipation  
Efficient speed  
You can also have Cross Traffic Alert  
switched off permanently at an authorized  
dealer. Once switched off permanently,  
the system can only be switched back on  
at an authorized dealer.  
Gear shifting  
Use the highest drivable gear appropriate  
for the road conditions to improve fuel  
consumption.  
Anticipation  
ECO MODE  
Adjust your vehicle speed and the distance  
to other vehicles to avoid the need for  
heavy braking or acceleration to improve  
fuel economy.  
This system assists you in driving more  
efficiently by constantly monitoring  
characteristics of gear changing,  
anticipation of traffic conditions and  
speeds while driving.  
The value of these characteristics is  
represented by petals shown in the display,  
with five petals being the most efficient.  
The more efficiently you drive, the better  
the rating, and the better your vehicle's  
overall fuel economy.  
Note: These efficiency values do not result  
in a defined fuel consumption figure. It might  
vary as it is not only related to these driving  
habits, but also influenced by many other  
factors such as short trips and cold starts.  
Efficient speed  
Reduce your cruising speed on open roads  
to improve economy. Higher speeds use  
more fuel.  
Resetting Eco Mode  
Reset the average fuel consumption by  
using the information display control.  
Note: New values may take a short time to  
calculate  
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Steering Tips  
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:  
STEERING  
Electric Power Steering  
WARNINGS  
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Correct tire pressures.  
Uneven tire wear.  
The electric power steering system  
has diagnostic checks that  
Loose or worn suspension  
components.  
continuously monitor the system. If  
a fault is detected, a message displays in  
the information display. Stop your vehicle  
as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the  
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,  
switch the ignition on and watch the  
information display for a steering system  
warning message. If a steering system  
warning message returns, have the system  
checked by an authorized dealer.  
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Loose or worn steering components.  
Improper vehicle alignment.  
Note: A high crown in the road or high  
crosswinds may also make the steering  
seem to wander or pull.  
Adaptive Learning  
The electronic power steering system  
adaptive learning helps correct road  
irregularities and improves overall handling  
and steering feel. It communicates with  
the brake system to help operate  
advanced stability control and accident  
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever  
the battery is disconnected or a new  
battery installed, you must drive your  
vehicle a short distance before the system  
relearns the strategy and reactivates all  
systems.  
If the system detects an error, you  
may not feel a difference in the  
steering, however a serious condition  
may exist. Obtain immediate service from  
an authorized dealer, failure to do so may  
result in loss of steering control.  
Your vehicle has an electric power steering  
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No  
maintenance is required.  
If your vehicle loses electrical power while  
you are driving, electric power steering  
assistance is lost. The steering system still  
operates and you can steer your vehicle  
manually. Manually steering your vehicle  
requires more effort.  
Extreme continuous steering may increase  
the effort required for you to steer your  
vehicle. This increased effort prevents  
overheating and permanent damage to  
the steering system. You do not lose the  
ability to steer your vehicle manually.  
Typical steering and driving maneuvers  
allow the system to cool and return to  
normal operation.  
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Related Topics

Driver Alert
Lane Keeping System
Blind Spot Information System
Cross Traffic Alert
Eco Mode
Steering