Get Pre-Collision Assist Guide for Ford Puma SUV 2019-2024

Cross Traffic Alert

WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC

ALERT

The system is designed to alert you of

vehicles approaching from the sides behind

your vehicle when you shift into reverse

(R). If you continue to reverse after the

system alerts you, the system is designed

to apply the brakes if it still detects an

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approaching vehicle. See How Does

Zone coverage also decreases when

Cross Traffic Braking Work (page 229).

parking at narrow angles. The sensor on

If the system applies the brakes, a

the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and

message appears in the instrument cluster

zone coverage on that side is severely

display.

reduced.

Note: The system does not apply the brakes

if you override it by firmly pressing the

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

accelerator pedal.

PRECAUTIONS

HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC

ALERT WORK

WARNING: Do not use the cross

traffic alert system as a replacement for

The system is designed to detect vehicles

using the interior and exterior mirrors or

that approach at a speed between 6 km/h

looking over your shoulder before

(4 mph) and 60 km/h (37 mph). Coverage

reversing out of a parking space. The

decreases when the sensors are partially,

cross traffic alert system is not a

mostly or fully obstructed. Slowly reversing

replacement for careful driving.

helps increase the coverage area and

effectiveness.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly during severe weather

The system turns on when you start the

conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy

engine and you shift into reverse (R). The

rain and spray. Always drive with due

system turns off when you shift out of

care and attention. Failure to take care

reverse (R).

may result in a crash.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

LIMITATIONS

The system may not correctly operate

when any of the following occur:

• The sensors are blocked.

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• Adjacently parked vehicles or objects

The sensor on the left-hand side is only

are obstructing the sensors.

partially obstructed and zone coverage on

the right-hand side is maximized.

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Cross Traffic Alert

•

Vehicles approach at speeds less than

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC

6 km/h (4 mph) or greater than

ALERT ON AND OFF -

60 km/h (37 mph).

VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH

•

The vehicle speed is greater than

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

12 km/h (7 mph).

DISPLAY SCREEN/SYNC 2.5

•

You reverse out of an angled parking

space.

Press the menu button on the steering

Note: The system may not correctly operate

wheel to enter the instrument cluster

when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a

display main menu.

trailer tow module and tow bar approved

by us, the system turns off when you attach

2. Select Settings.

a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket

3. Select Driver assistance.

trailer tow module or tow bar, we

4. Switch Cross traffic alert on or off.

recommend that you switch the system off

when you attach a trailer.

Note: If you temporarily switch the system

off, it turns on the next time you switch the

ignition on.

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC

To permanently switch the system off,

ALERT ON AND OFF -

contact an authorized dealer.

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC

DISPLAY SCREEN/SYNC 2.5

ALERT ON AND OFF -

VEHICLES WITH: SYNC 3

Using the instrument cluster display

controls on the steering wheel, select

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

Settings.

2. Press Driver Assistance.

2. Select Driver assistance.

3. Switch Cross Traffic Alert on or off.

Note: If you temporarily switch the system

off, it turns on the next time you switch the

ignition on.

To permanently switch the system off,

contact an authorized dealer.

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Cross Traffic Alert

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT WITH

LOCATING THE CROSS

TRAILER COVERAGE

TRAFFIC ALERT SENSORS

LIMITATIONS

Cross traffic alert remains on when you

attach a trailer in vehicles that come with

blind spot information system with trailer

coverage under the following conditions:

•

You connect a trailer.

•

The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack

with a maximum length of 1 m (3 ft).

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•

You set the trailer length to 1 m (3 ft)

in the center display.

The sensors are behind the rear bumper

on both sides of your vehicle.

Note: The system may not correctly operate

when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

approved trailer tow module and tow bar,

and large accumulations of dirt.

the system turns off when you attach a

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper

trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket

stickers, repair compound or other objects.

trailer tow module or tow bar, we

recommend that you switch the system off

Note: Blocked sensors could affect system

when you attach a trailer.

performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

appear in the instrument cluster display

when you shift into reverse (R).

INDICATORS

When the system detects an

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT WITH

approaching vehicle, a tone

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TRAILER COVERAGE

sounds, an indicator illuminates

in the relevant exterior mirror and arrows

appear in the center display to show which

WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

side the approaching vehicle is coming

WITH TRAILER COVERAGE

from.

Cross traffic alert with trailer coverage

Note: If the arrows do not display, a

allows the system to continue operating

message appears in the instrument cluster

with a trailer or trailer hitch attachment.

display.

Note: In exceptional conditions, the system

could alert you or apply the brakes, even

when there is nothing in the detection zone,

for example a vehicle passing further away

from your vehicle.

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Cross Traffic Alert

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Details

Cross traffic alert

Displays instead of arrows when the system detects a vehicle.

Check for approaching traffic.

Cross traffic not available Displays if the cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.

Sensor blocked See

Clean the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have

manual

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cross traffic malfunction The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Cross traffic alert deactiv- Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.

ated Trailer attached

Cross traffic alert

Displays if the system applies the brakes. Check for

Applying brakes

approaching traffic.

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Pre-Collision Assist

WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION

ASSIST

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Pre-collision assist detects other road

If your vehicle is rapidly approaching

users and warns you of their presence. If

another stationary vehicle, a vehicle

you do not respond, the system

traveling in the same direction as yours, a

automatically applies the brakes.

pedestrian or a cyclist within your driving

path, the system is designed to provide

HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION

three levels of functionality.

ASSIST WORK

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

and above. Pedestrian and cyclist

detection is active at speeds up to

80 km/h (50 mph).

Level of Functionality

Details

Alert

When activated, a warning lamp flashes and an audible

warning sounds.

Brake support

The system is designed to help 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 could apply additional braking up to maximum

braking force, even if you lightly press the brake pedal.

Automatic emergency

The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a

braking - vehicles without crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the

adaptive cruise control

crash.

The system is active at speeds up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

Automatic emergency

The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a

braking - vehicles with

crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the

adaptive cruise control

crash.

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Pre-Collision Assist

HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION

ASSIST WITH INTERSECTION

WARNING: The system may

operate with reduced function during

ASSIST WORK

cold and inclement weather conditions.

Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog can

The pre-collision assist system could apply

adversely affect the system. Keep the

brakes if you are turning across an

front camera and radar free of snow and

oncoming vehicle's path. Detection of

ice. Failure to follow this instruction may

vehicles driving in an oncoming direction

result in the loss of control of your

is active if your vehicle is driving at speeds

vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

up to 30 km/h (18.6 mph).

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly if your vehicle has a

non-Ford windshield. Do not carry out

windshield repairs in the area around the

sensor.

WARNING: System performance

could be reduced in situations where the

vehicle camera has limited detection

capability. These situations include but

are not limited to direct or low sunlight,

vehicles at night without tail lights,

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unconventional vehicle types,

pedestrians or cyclists with complex

backgrounds, running pedestrians or fast

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

moving cyclists, partly obscured

PRECAUTIONS

pedestrians or cyclists, pedestrians or

cyclists that the system cannot

distinguish from a group. Failure to take

care may result in the loss of control of

WARNING: You are responsible for

your vehicle, personal injury or death.

controlling your vehicle at all times. The

system is designed to be an aid and does

WARNING: The Pre-Collision Assist

not relieve you of your responsibility to

system with brake support cannot help

drive with due care and attention. Failure

prevent all collisions. Do not rely on this

to follow this instruction could result in

system to replace your judgment and the

the loss of control of your vehicle,

need to maintain correct distance and

personal injury or death.

speed.

WARNING: The system does not

operate during hard acceleration or

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

steering. Failure to take care may lead

LIMITATIONS

to a crash or personal injury.

The system is not designed to detect

animals.

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Pre-Collision Assist

The system is not designed to detect

LOCATING THE PRE-

vehicles that are traveling in a different

COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS

direction.

- VEHICLES WITH: ADAPTIVE

CRUISE CONTROL

LOCATING THE PRE-

COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS

- VEHICLES WITHOUT:

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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The camera is mounted behind the interior

mirror.

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The camera is mounted behind the interior

mirror.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp

objects.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage

leaving the sensors misaligned, this may

cause inaccurate measurements or false

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alerts.

The radar sensor is behind the front grille

Blocked sensors could affect system

below the license plate.

accuracy. A message could appear in the

instrument cluster display.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp

objects.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage

leaving the sensors misaligned, this may

cause inaccurate measurements or false

alerts.

Blocked sensors could affect system

accuracy. A message could appear in the

instrument cluster display.

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Pre-Collision Assist

SWITCHING DISTANCE

DISTANCE INDICATION

INDICATION ON AND OFF -

VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH

WHAT IS DISTANCE INDICATION

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

SCREEN/SYNC 2.5

Distance indication displays in the

instrument cluster display the time gap to

Press the menu button on the steering

vehicles ahead of you traveling in the same

wheel to enter the instrument cluster

direction.

display main menu.

Note: The graphic does not display if you

2. Select Settings.

switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise

3. Select Driver assistance.

control.

4. Select Pre-collision assist.

SWITCHING DISTANCE

5. Switch Distance indication on or off.

INDICATION ON AND OFF -

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

SWITCHING DISTANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

INDICATION ON AND OFF -

SCREEN/SYNC 2.5

VEHICLES WITH: SYNC 3

Using the instrument cluster display

Press Settings on the touchscreen.

controls on the steering wheel, select

Press Driver Assistance.

Settings.

Press Pre-Collision Assist.

2. Select Driver assistance.

Switch Distance Indication on or off.

3. Select Pre-collision Assist.

4. Switch Distance indication on or off.

DISTANCE INDICATION INDICATOR

Vehicle Speed

System Sensit-

Distance Indic-

Distance Gap

Time Gap

ivity

ator Color

100 km/h

Normal.

Gray.

Greater than

Greater than 0.9

(62 mph)

25 m (82.0 ft) .

seconds.

Yellow.

17–25 m

0.6-0.9

(55.8–82.0 ft).

seconds.

Red.

Less than 17 m

Less than 0.6

(55.8 ft).

seconds.

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Pre-Collision Assist

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF

FORWARD COLLISION

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING

WARNING

- VEHICLES WITH: SYNC 3

Press Settings on the touchscreen.

WHAT IS FORWARD COLLISION

WARNING

Press Driver Assistance.

Press Pre-Collision Assist.

A warning flashes and an audible warning

sounds if your vehicle rapidly approaches

Press Alert Sensitivity.

another vehicle, to warn you of the risk of

Select a setting and press the OK

a crash with the vehicle in front of you.

button.

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF

DISTANCE ALERT

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING

- VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

WHAT IS DISTANCE ALERT

SCREEN/SYNC 2.5

A warning lamp illuminates if the distance

Using the instrument cluster display

to the vehicle ahead is small.

controls on the steering wheel, select

Note: The warning lamp does not

Settings.

illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise

Select Driver assistance.

control is active.

Select Pre-collision Assist.

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF

Select Alert sensitivity.

DISTANCE ALERT - VEHICLES

Select a setting and press the OK

WITH: 4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT

button.

CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN/

SYNC 2.5

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING

Using the instrument cluster display

- VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH

controls on the steering wheel, select

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

Settings.

SCREEN/SYNC 2.5

Select Driver assistance.

Select Pre-collision Assist.

Press the menu button on the steering

wheel to enter the instrument cluster

Select Alert sensitivity.

display main menu.

Select a setting and press the OK

2. Select Settings.

button.

Select Driver assistance.

Select Pre-collision assist.

Select Alert sensitivity.

Select a setting and press the OK

button.

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Pre-Collision Assist for Your Ford Puma SUV 2019-2024

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