Get Driving Aids Guide for Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Driving Aids

SPEED LIMITER

Principle of Operation

C

D

Set speed decrease

Cancel and resume

WARNING

Switching the System On and Off

When you are going downhill, your

speed may increase above the set

speed. The system will not apply the

brakes but a warning will be given.

Press switch B. The information display

will prompt you to set a speed.

Setting the Speed Limit

Use the cruise control switches to alter the

The system allows you to set a speed, to

which your vehicle then becomes limited.

The set speed will become the effective

maximum speed of your vehicle, but with

the option to temporarily exceed this limit

if required.

maximum speed setting.

Press switch A or C to select your desired

speed limit. The speed is displayed in the

information display and stored as the set

speed.

Pull switch D to cancel the limiter and

place it in standby mode. The information

display will confirm this has been turned

off by showing the set speed crossed out.

Pull switch D again to resume the limiter.

The information display will confirm this

has been turned on by showing the set

speed again.

Using the System

Note: The set speed limit can be

intentionally exceeded for a short period of

time if required, for example when

overtaking.

The system is operated by adjustment

controls mounted on the steering

wheel.

Intentionally Exceeding the Set Speed

Limit

Depress the accelerator fully to temporarily

turn the system off. The system will turn

on once your vehicle speed drops below

the set speed.

System Warnings

If you accidently exceed the set speed, it

will flash in the information display and

you will hear and audible warning chime.

If you intentionally exceed the set speed,

it will flash in the information display.

A

B

Set speed increase

On and off

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Note: Keep the windshield free from

DRIVER ALERT(If Equipped)

obstructions such as bird droppings, insects

and snow or ice.

Principle of Operation

WARNINGS

Note: The system assists you when driving

on fast main roads and freeways.

The system does not relieve you of

your responsibility to drive with due

care and attention.

Note: The system calculates an alertness

level at vehicle speeds above approximately

40 mph (65 km/h).

At all times you are responsible for

controlling your vehicle, supervising

the system and intervening if

required.

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.

If the sensor becomes blocked the

system may not function.

Using Driver Alert

Switching the System On and Off

Take regular rest breaks as required

and do not wait for the system to

warn you if you feel tired.

Note: The system will remain on or off

Take rest breaks only where it is safe

depending on how it was last set.

to do so.

Switch the system on using the information

display. See InformationDisplays (page

69).

The system will calculate your alertness

level based upon your driving behavior in

relation to the lane markings and other

factors.

Certain driving styles and behavior

may result in the system issuing a

warning even if you are not feeling

tired.

In cold and severe weather

conditions the system may not

function. Rain, snow, spray and large

contrasts in lighting can all influence the

sensor.

System Warnings

Note: The system will not issue warnings

The system will not operate if the

sensor cannot track the road lane

markings.

below 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 will issue a further

warning. This will remain in the

information display until you cancel it.

See Information Messages (page

75).

The system may not operate in areas

during roadwork construction.

The system may not operate on

roads with sharp bends or narrow

lanes.

Do not carry out windshield repairs

in the immediate area surrounding

the sensor.

If your vehicle has a suspension kit

not approved by us, the system may

not function correctly.

Press OK on the steering wheel control to

remove the warning.

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Driving Aids

System Display

Resetting the System

You can reset the system by:

When active the system will run

automatically in the background and only

issue warnings if required. You can view

the status at any time using the

•

switching the ignition off and on

stopping your vehicle and then opening

and closing the driver's door.

information display. See (page 69).

The alertness level is shown by six steps

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (If

as a colored bar.

Equipped)

Lane Keeping Alert

Principle of Operation

WARNINGS

The system does not relieve you of

your responsibility to drive with due

care and attention.

Alertness level is fine, no rest required.

At all times you are responsible for

controlling your vehicle, supervising

the system and intervening if

required.

If the sensor becomes blocked the

system may not function.

The sensor may incorrectly track lane

markings such as other structures or

objects. This can result in a false or

missed warning.

In cold and severe weather

conditions the system may not

function. Rain, snow, spray and large

contrasts in lighting can all influence the

sensor.

Alertness level is critical, indicating that

you should take a rest as soon as it is safe

to do so.

The status bar will travel 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.

•

Green: No rest required.

Yellow: First (temporary) warning.

Red: Second warning.

The system may not operate in areas

during roadwork construction.

Your alertness level will be shown in grey

if:

The system may not operate on

roads with sharp bends or narrow

lanes.

•

the camera sensor cannot track the

road lane markings

your vehicle speed drops below

approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).

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WARNINGS

Do not carry out windshield repairs

in the immediate area surrounding

the sensor.

If your vehicle has a suspension kit

not approved by us, the system may

not function correctly.

Note: Keep the windshield free from

obstructions such as bird droppings, insects

and snow or ice.

Switch the system on and off using the

button on the direction indicator stalk.

Press the button twice to switch the

system on. Press the button once to switch

the system off.

Note: The system may assist you when

driving on fast main roads and freeways.

Note: The system may not operate during

hard braking or acceleration and when you

are intentionally steering your vehicle.

Setting the Steering Wheel Vibration

Level

The system has three intensity levels which

you can set using the information display.

See (page 69).

Note: The system will operate with a

minimum of one tracked lane marking.

Note: The system will only operate above

vehicle speeds of approximately 40 mph

(65 km/h).

The sensor is located behind the interior

mirror. It continuously monitors conditions

to alert you of unintentional lane drifting

at high speeds.

Setting the System Sensitivity

You can adjust how quickly the system

warns you of a dangerous situation. The

system has two sensitivity levels which you

can set using the information display. See

(page 69).

The system will automatically detect and

track the lane markings on the road. If your

vehicle unintentionally drifts toward the

road lane markings, a warning will be

shown in the display. There is also a

warning given in the form of a vibration felt

through the steering wheel.

System Warnings

Using Lane Keeping Alert

Switching the System On and Off

Note: When you switch the system off, a

warning indicator will remain illuminated in

the information display. See Warning

Lamps and Indicators (page 65).

Note: The system status and settings will

remain unchanged when you switch the

ignition on and off.

A column of lane markings are displayed

either side of the vehicle graphic.

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Driving Aids

The lane markings are color coded as

follows:

•

Green: The system is ready to warn you

of any unintentional lane departure.

•

Red: Your vehicle is approaching or is

too close to the detected lane

boundary. Take immediate safe action

to reposition your vehicle.

•

Gray: The relevant lane boundary will

Switch the system on and off using the

button on the indicator stalk.

Press the button three times to switch the

system on. Press the button again to

switch the system off.

be suppressed.

Instances where a lane boundary may be

suppressed:

•

Lane markings on the road may not be

detected by the sensor.

Setting the System Sensitivity

You turn the direction indicator for that

side of your vehicle on.

You can adjust how quickly the system

intervenes in a dangerous situation. The

system has two sensitivity levels which you

can set using the information display. See

(page 69).

If you apply direct steering, accelerate

fast or brake hard.

Your vehicle speed is outside the

operating limits.

System Warnings

If there is an anti-lock brake or stability

control intervention.

Narrow lane width.

If the lane markings in the display turn red

or you feel a vibration through the steering

wheel you must take immediate and safe

action to align your vehicle. Correct any

unintended lane drift immediately.

Lane Keeping Aid

Switching the System On and Off

Note: The system does not automatically

turn on every time you switch the ignition

on.

Note: When you switch the system on, this

will automatically turn lane keeping alert

on.

A column of lane markings are displayed

either side of the vehicle graphic.

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Driving Aids

The lane markings are color coded as

follows:

WARNINGS

Do not use the system as a

replacement for using the mirrors or

looking over your shoulder before

changing lanes. You should only use the

system as an aid. It is not a replacement

for careful driving.

•

Green: The system is ready to warn you

of any unintentional lane departure.

•

Yellow: The system will automatically

apply a steering torque to align your

vehicle path and correct any

unintended lane drift.

The system is a convenience feature that

assists 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 10 feet

(3 meters) beyond the rear bumper. The

system is designed to alert you if other

vehicles enter the blind spot zone when

driving.

•

Red: Your vehicle is approaching or is

too close to the detected lane

boundary. The steering wheel will give

a vibration warning. Take immediate

safe action to reposition your vehicle.

Instances where a lane boundary may be

suppressed:

•

Lane markings on the road may not be

detected by the sensor.

You turn the direction indicator for that

side of your vehicle on.

If you apply direct steering, accelerate

fast or brake hard.

Your vehicle speed is outside the

operating limits.

If there is an anti-lock brake or stability

control intervention.

Narrow lane width.

Note: You can override the system at any

time during its operation by turning the

steering wheel.

Using the System

The system displays a yellow warning

indicator located in the exterior mirrors. It

will dim when the ambient light decreases.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM (If Equipped)

Blind Spot Information System

WARNINGS

The system will not prevent a crash

or contact with other vehicles or

objects. It is designed to provide a

warning to assist you in detecting vehicles

in the blind spot zones. It will not detect

obstacles, pedestrians, motorcyclists or

cyclists.

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Driving Aids

Note: Both warning indicators will

illuminate briefly when you switch the

ignition on to confirm that the system is

operational.

Note: If your vehicle has an automatic

transmission, the system only operates

when you move the transmission selector

lever to sport, drive or neutral.

The system only operates when your

vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). The

system will temporarily switch off when

you select reverse gear.

Detection Limitations

There may be instances where the system

will not always detect vehicles entering

and exiting the blind spot zone.

System Detection and Alerts

WARNINGS

Do not place items such as bumper

stickers in this area.

Instances which may cause non-detection:

•

Debris build up on the rear bumper

Repairs to these areas using body

filler will affect the performance of

the system.

panels in the area of the sensors.

•

Certain maneuvering of vehicles

entering and exiting the blind spot

zone.

The system is designed to trigger the alert

for vehicles that enter the blind spot zone

from the rear or merge from the side.

Vehicles that you pass or vehicles that

enter the blind spot zone from the front,

will only trigger the alert after the vehicle

has remained in the blind spot zone for a

short period of time.

•

Vehicles passing through the blind spot

zone at high speed.

•

Severe weather conditions.

Several vehicles passing through the

blind spot zone following each other

closely.

Note: Vehicles that pass through the blind

spot zone quickly (typically less than 2

seconds) will not trigger the alert.

The system consists of two radar sensors

each located behind the rear wheels,

hidden behind the bumpers.

False Alerts

Note: False alerts are temporary and will

self correct.

There may be certain instances when the

system will alert with no vehicle present in

the blind spot zone.

Circumstances where false alerts may

occur:

•

Road guardrails.

Freeway concrete walls.

Construction areas.

Sharp turns around a building.

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•

Bushes and trees.

The system will automatically return to

normal operation after one of the following

conditions have been met:

Coming to a stop with a vehicle very

close behind.

•

Two other vehicles have been detected

Switching the System Off and On

on both sides.

•

You switch the ignition off and on.

You can switch the system off and on using

the information display. See Information

Displays (page 69).

When you switch the system off no further

alerts will be received. The warning

indicator in the instrument cluster will

illuminate. See Warning Lamps and

Indicators (page 65).

If the sensor remains blocked after you

have switched the ignition off and on, the

system will detect the blockage again and

alert you.

Trailer Towing False Alerts

If your vehicle has a trailer tow module

approved by us, the system will detect a

connected trailer and turn off. A

Note: The system status will remain the

same until you manually change it.

confirmation message will be shown in the

information display. See Information

Messages (page 75). The warning

indicator in the instrument cluster will

illuminate. See Warning Lamps and

Indicators (page 65).

Detection Errors

Note: The warning indicator in the exterior

mirror will not illuminate.

If the system senses a fault on either

sensor, the warning indicator in the

instrument cluster will illuminate and

remain on. A message will be shown in the

display to confirm the fault and indicate

which sensor is affected.

Note: If your vehicle has a trailer tow

module not approved by us, the system may

not correctly detect a connected trailer.

Switch the system off to avoid false alerts.

See Information Displays (page 69).

Blocked Sensor

TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION

WARNINGS

Prior to the system recognizing a

blocked condition and issuing a

warning, the number of missed

objects will increase.

Principle of Operation

WARNINGS

The system does not relieve you of

your responsibility to drive with due

care and attention.

The sensors may not detect vehicles

in heavy rain or other conditions that

cause disruptive reflections.

At all times you are responsible for

controlling your vehicle, supervising

the system and intervening if

required.

Note: Keep the rear bumper area

surrounding the sensors free from dirt, ice

and snow.

If a sensor becomes blocked the system

performance may degrade. A blocked

sensor message may be displayed.

If the sensor becomes blocked the

system may not function.

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Driving Aids

Note: In cold and severe weather conditions

Using the System

Switching the System On and Off

the system may not function. Rain, snow,

spray and large contrasts in lighting can all

prevent the sensor from functioning

correctly.

Note: The system status and settings will

remain unchanged during ignition cycles.

Note: Do not carry out windshield repairs

in the immediate area surrounding the

sensor.

You can switch the system on and off using

the information display. See (page 69).

Setting the System Speed Warning

The system has a number of speed

warning levels which can be set using the

information display. See (page 69).

Note: If your vehicle has a suspension kit

not approved by us, the system may not

function correctly.

Note: Always fit Ford original parts when

replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may

reduce system performance.

System Display

Note: Keep the windshield free from

obstructions such as bird droppings, insects

and snow or ice.

Note: The system may not detect all traffic

signs and may read signs incorrectly.

Note: The system is designed to

automatically detect traffic signs meeting

the Vienna convention.

Note: Traffic sign data provided by the

navigation system contains information

integrated to the data carrier release.

There is a sensor mounted behind the

interior rear view mirror. It continuously

monitors road signs to inform you of the

current speed limit and overtaking

regulations.

The system can display two traffic signs

in parallel.

You can view the status at any time using

the information display.

The system display is in four stages as

follows:

1. All new recognizable traffic signs will

appear brighter than the other traffic

signs in the display.

The system automatically detects

recognisable traffic signs, such as:

2. After a predetermined time they will

•

Speed limit signs.

No overtaking signs.

Speed limit cancellation signs.

be shown normally.

3. After a predetermined distance they

will be shown greyed out.

4. After another predetermined distance

When the system recognises a traffic sign,

they will be deleted.

it will be shown in the display.

If the system detects a supplementary

traffic sign, this sign is indicated as a box

below the respective traffic sign. For

example, when passing a reduced speed

limit in wet road conditions sign.

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If your vehicle has a navigation system,

WARNINGS

stored traffic sign data may influence the

indicated speed limit value.

The system may not operate when

driving around sharp curves. Failure

to take care may lead to a crash or

personal injury.

ACTIVE CITY STOP (If Equipped)

The system may not operate

Principle of Operation

WARNINGS

correctly if you replace the

windshield with a non-Ford

windshield. Do not carry out windshield

repairs in front of the sensor. Failure to

adhere to this warning may lead to an

accident or injury.

You are responsible for controlling

your vehicle at all times. The system

does not relieve you of your

responsibility to drive with due care and

attention. Failure to take care may result

in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious

personal injury or death.

The system may not detect objects

with surfaces that absorb reflections.

Failure to take care may result in the

loss of control of your vehicle, serious

personal injury or death.

To achieve full system performance

you must break in the braking

The system will not operate correctly

system. See Breaking-In (page 171).

Failure to take care may result in the loss

of control of your vehicle, serious personal

injury or death.

if the sensor is blocked. Keep the

windshield free from obstructions,

for example, bird droppings, insects, snow

or ice. Failure to adhere to this warning may

lead to an accident or injury.

If the system applies the brakes and

the engine stops the hazard warning

flashers will automatically turn on.

Failure to take care may lead to a crash or

personal injury.

When you switch the ignition on the

sensor transmits a laser beam. Never

look directly into the sensor. There is

a risk of eye injury.

The system does not react to

cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians,

animals or vehicles that are driving

in a different direction. Failure to take care

may result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

The system does not operate during

harsh acceleration or steering. Failure

to take care may lead to a crash or

personal injury.

The sensor is on the rear of the interior

mirror. It continuously monitors conditions

to decide when to intervene.

The system operates at speeds below

approximately 31 mph (50 km/h) by

applying the brakes if it detects that a

crash is likely. If the system applies the

brakes a message will appear in the

information display.

The system may reduce the risk of a low

speed crash into another vehicle. It also

helps reduce impact damage or may avoid

the crash completely.

The system may not operate during

cold or severe weather conditions.

Snow, ice, heavy rain and spray can

influence the system. Keep the hood free

of snow and ice. Failure to take care may

result in the loss of control of your vehicle,

serious personal injury or death.

Note: You must depress the brake pedal to

obtain full braking force.

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Driving Aids

Switching the System Off and On

Type 1

You can switch this feature off using the

information display controls. See General

Information (page 69).

Note: The system automatically turns on

every time you switch the ignition on.

In certain situations we recommend that

A

B

C

Gear shifting

Anticipation

Efficient speed

you switch the system off, for example:

•

Driving off-road when objects may

cover the windshield.

Driving through a car wash facility.

Gear shifting

Use the highest drivable gear appropriate

for the road conditions to improve fuel

consumption.

ECO MODE

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.

Note: Frequent short trips, where the engine

does not fully warm up, will also increase

fuel consumption

Anticipation

Adjust your vehicle speed and the distance

to other vehicles to avoid the need for

heavy braking or acceleration to improve

fuel economy.

Efficient speed

Reduce your cruising speed on open roads

to improve economy. Higher speeds use

more fuel.

Type 2 and 3

The relevant information is shown in the

display.

Resetting Eco Mode

Reset the average fuel consumption by

The system is accessed using the

information display control. See (page

69).

using the information display control.

Note: New values may take a short time to

calculate

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