Get Driving Aids -> Blind Spot Information System Guide for Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

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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.

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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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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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