Lighting
WARNINGS
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
Check and replace wiper blades
regularly to ensure the camera
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sensor has a clear view through the
windscreen. Replacement wiper blades
must be the correct length.
Always remember to switch your
headlamps on in low light situations
or during inclement weather. The
system does not activate the tail lamps
and may not provide adequate lighting
during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions
may result in a collision.
Note: Keep the windscreen free from
obstructions such as bird droppings, insects
and snow or ice.
Note: Reflective road signs may be
detected as oncoming traffic and the
headlamps will be switched to low beam.
Note: Always fit Ford Original Parts when
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may
reduce system performance.
To switch the system on:
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Switch the lighting control to the off or
autolamp position.
The system will automatically switch on
high beams if it is dark enough and no other
traffic is present. If it detects an
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
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approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail
lamps, or street lighting ahead the system
will switch off high beam before it can
distract other road users. Low beam will
remain on.
WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. A manual
A camera sensor is centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle. This
monitors conditions continuously to decide
when to switch the high beams on and off.
override may be necessary if the system
fails to switch the high beam on or off.
A manual override may be required
when approaching other road users
such as cyclists.
Once the system is active the high beam
will switch on if:
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It is dark enough to require the use of
high beams and
Do not use the system in fog.
there is no traffic or street lighting
In cold and severe weather
conditions the system may not
function. A manual override may be
necessary in these cases.
ahead and
vehicle speed is greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The high beam will switch off if:
The system may not deactivate the
high beam if the lights of oncoming
vehicles are hidden by obstacles (for
example guard rails).
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The ambient light is high enough that
high beam is not required.
An approaching vehicle's headlamps
or tail lamps are detected.
Street lighting is detected.
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Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 31-05-2015, CG3585en enGBR, Edition date: 08/2014, Second Printing
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