2014 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) brake sensor

When you override the system,the green indicator lightilluminates and the lead vehiclegraphic does not show in theinformation display.
The system will resume operation whenyou release the accelerator pedal. Thevehicle speed will decrease to the setspeed, or a lower speed if following aslower vehicle.
Changing the Set Speed
•Accelerate or brake to the desiredspeed, then press and release SET+.
•Press and hold SET+ or SET- until thedesired set speed shows on theinformation display. The vehicle speedwill gradually change to the selectedspeed.
•Press and release SET+ or SET-. Theset speed will change in approximately1 mph (2 km/h) increments.
The system may apply the brakes to slowthe vehicle to the new set speed. The setspeed will display continuously in theinformation display while the system isactive.
Resuming the Set Speed
Note:Only use resume if you are aware ofthe set speed and intend to return to it.
Press and release RES. The vehicle willreturn to the previously set speed. The setspeed will display continuously in theinformation display while the system isactive.
Low Speed AutomaticCancellation
The system is not functional at vehiclespeeds below 12 mph (20 km/h). Anaudible alarm will sound and theautomatic braking releases if the vehicledrops below this speed.
Hilly Condition Usage
Note:An audible alarm will sound and thesystem will shut down if it is applying brakesfor an extended period of time. This allowsthe brakes to cool down. The system willfunction normally again when the brakeshave cooled down.
You should select a lower gear positionwhen the system is active in situationssuch as prolonged downhill driving onsteep grades, for example in mountainousareas. The system needs additional enginebraking in these situations to reduce theload on the vehicle’s regular brake systemto prevent them from overheating.
Switching the System Off
Note:The set speed memory erases whenyou switch off the system.
Press and release OFF or turn off theignition.
Detection Issues
The radar sensor has a limited field ofvision. It may not detect vehicles at all ordetect a vehicle later than expected insome situations. The lead vehicle graphicwill not illuminate if the system does notdetect a vehicle in front of you.
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Detection issues can occur:
When driving on a different linethan the vehicle in front.A
With vehicles that edge into yourlane. The system can only detectthese vehicles once they movefully into your lane.
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There may be issues with thedetection of vehicles in frontwhen driving into and coming outof a bend or curve in the road.
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In these cases the system may brake lateor unexpectedly. The driver should stayalert and intervene when necessary.
If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs, theradar-sensing zone may change. This couldcause missed or false vehicle detections.See an authorized dealer to have the radarchecked for proper coverage andoperation.
System Not Available
Conditions that can cause the system todeactivate or prevent the system fromactivating when requested include:
•a blocked sensor
•high brake temperature
•a failure in the system or a relatedsystem.
Blocked Sensor
WARNINGS
Do not use the system when towinga trailer with brake controls.Aftermarket trailer brakes will notfunction properly when you switch thesystem on because the brakes areelectronically controlled. Failing to do somay result in loss of vehicle control, whichcould result in serious injury.
Do not use tire sizes other than thoserecommended because this canaffect the normal operation of thesystem. Failing to do so may result in a lossof vehicle control, which could result inserious injury.
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A message displays if something obstructsthe radar signals from the sensor. Thesensor is located behind a fascia covernear the driver side of the lower grille. Thesystem cannot detect a vehicle ahead and
will not function when something obstructsthe radar signals. The following table listspossible causes and actions for thismessage displaying.
ActionCause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the radar to detect that it is freefrom obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is cleanbut the message remains in the display.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehiclesahead.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with theradar signals.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehiclesahead.
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surfaceof the road may interfere with the radarsignals.
Wait a short time or switch to normal cruisecontrol.You are in a desert or remote area with noother vehicles and no roadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it ispossible to get a blockage warning and notbe blocked. This can happen, for example,when driving in sparse rural or desertenvironments. A false blocked conditionwill either self clear or clear after a keycycle.
Switching to Normal CruiseControl
WARNING
Normal cruise control will not brakedue to slower vehicles. Always beaware of which mode you haveselected and apply the brakes whennecessary.
You can manually change from adaptivecruise control to normal cruise controlthrough the information display.
The cruise control indicator lightreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator light if youselect normal cruise control. The gapsetting will not display, the system will notautomatically respond to lead vehicles andautomatic braking will not activate. Thesystem defaults to adaptive cruise controlwhen you start the vehicle.
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If it is, a red warning light illuminates andan audible warning chime sounds.
The brake support system assists the driverin reducing the collision speed by chargingthe brakes. If the risk of collision furtherincreases after the warning lightilluminates, the brake support preparesthe brake system for rapid braking. Thismay be apparent to the driver. The systemdoes not automatically activate the brakesbut, if the brake pedal is pressed, full forcebraking is applied even if the brake pedalis lightly pressed.
Using the Collision Warning System
WARNING
The collision warning system’s brakesupport can only help reduce thespeed at which a collision occurs ifthe driver applies the vehicle’s brakes. Thebrake pedal must be pressed just like anytypical braking situation.
The warning system sensitivity can beadjusted to one of three possible settingsby using the information display control.See General Information (page 87).
Note:If collision warnings are perceived asbeing too frequent or disturbing then thewarning sensitivity can be reduced, thoughthe manufacturer recommends using thehighest sensitivity setting where possible.Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewerand later system warnings. See GeneralInformation (page 87).
Blocked Sensors
If a message regarding a blocked sensorappears in the information display, theradar signals from the sensor have beenobstructed. The sensors are located behinda fascia cover near the driver side of thelower grille. When the sensors areobstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot bedetected and the collision warning systemdoes not function. The following table listspossible causes and actions for thismessage being displayed.
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ActionCause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-tion
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way
Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the radar to detect that it is nolonger obstructed
The surface of the radar in the grille is cleanbut the message remains in the display
The collision warning system is temporarilydisabled. Collision warning should automat-ically reactivate a short time after theweather conditions improve
Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interferingwith the radar signals
The collision warning system is temporarilydisabled. Collision warning should automat-ically reactivate a short time after theweather conditions improve
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surfaceof the road may interfere with the radarsignals
System Limitations
WARNING
The collision warning system’s brakesupport can only help reduce thespeed at which a collision occurs ifthe driver applies the vehicle’s brakes. Thebrake pedal must be pressed just like anytypical braking situation.
Due to the nature of radar technology,there may be certain instances wherevehicles do not provide a collision warning.These include:
•Stationary vehicles or vehicles movingbelow 6 mph (10 km/h).
•Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.
•Oncoming vehicles in the same lane.
•Severe weather conditions (seeblocked sensor section).
•Debris build-up on the grille near theheadlamps (see blocked sensorsection).
•Small distance to vehicle ahead.
•Steering wheel and pedal movementsare large (very active driving style).
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If the front end of the vehicle is hit ordamaged, the radar sensing zone may bealtered causing missed or false collisionwarnings. See your authorized dealer tohave your collision warning radar checkedfor proper coverage and operation.
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How Temperature Affects Your TirePressure
The tire pressure monitoring systemmonitors tire pressure in each pneumatictire. While driving in a normal manner, atypical passenger tire inflation pressuremay increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28kPa) from a cold start situation. If thevehicle is stationary overnight with theoutside temperature significantly lowerthan the daytime temperature, the tirepressure may decrease about 3 psi (21kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambienttemperature. This lower pressure valuemay be detected by the tire pressuremonitoring system as being significantlylower than the recommended inflationpressure and activate the system warninglight for low tire pressure. If the low tirepressure warning light is on, visually checkeach tire to verify that no tire is flat. If oneor more tires are flat, repair as necessary.Check the air pressure in the road tires. Ifany tire is under-inflated, carefully drivethe vehicle to the nearest location whereair can be added to the tires. Inflate all thetires to the recommended inflationpressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealants may damageyour tire pressure monitoring systemand should not be used. However, ifyou must use a sealant, the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor and valve stemon the wheel must be replaced by anauthorized dealer.
If the tire pressure monitor sensorbecomes damaged, it will no longerfunction. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 279).
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light will illuminate when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full function ofthe monitoring system, all road wheelsequipped with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer in order to prevent damage to thetire pressure monitoring system sensors.See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 279). Replace the spare tire with aroad tire as soon as possible. Duringrepairing or replacing of the flat tire, havean authorized dealer inspect the tirepressure monitoring system sensor fordamage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelinescould result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, then it is intended for temporary useonly. This means that if you need to use it,you should replace it as soon as possiblewith a road wheel and tire assembly thatis the same size and type as the road tiresand wheels that were originally providedby Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheelis damaged, it should be replaced ratherthan repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires and wheelsand can be one of three types:
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Booster Seats..................................................20Types of Booster Seats......................................20Brake and Clutch Fluid Check.................245Brakes...............................................................163General Information..........................................163Breaking-In......................................................213Bulb Specification Chart...........................253
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Cabin Air Filter................................................119California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications................287Technical Specifications..................................291Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256Center Console..............................................135Changing a Bulb............................................251Lamp Assembly Condensation.....................251Replacing a Reverse Lamp Bulb..................252Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs....................251Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................253Replacing the Tail, Brake, High-MountBrake Lamp, and Turn Signal LampBulbs..................................................................252Changing a Fuse...........................................235Fuses.......................................................................235Changing a Road Wheel...........................282Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................282Stowing the flat tire..........................................285Tire Change Procedure....................................283Changing the 12V Battery.........................245Changing the Engine Air Filter.................2552.5L Engine...........................................................255EcoBoost Engines..............................................255Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247Checking MyKey System Status................51Checking the Wiper Blades......................247Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................32Child Safety.......................................................13General Information.............................................13Child Safety Locks..........................................23Left-Hand Side......................................................24Right-Hand Side...................................................24Child Seat Positioning...................................22
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259Cleaning Products.......................................256Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................260Cleaning the Engine....................................257Cleaning the Exterior..................................256Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts......................257Exterior Chrome.................................................256Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................256Underbody............................................................257Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................258Cleaning the Interior...................................258Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................258Clearing All MyKeys........................................51Climate............................................................396Climate Control Voice Commands.............399Climate Control..............................................110Collision Warning System.........................196PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION...........................196Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................242Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42Creating a MyKey.............................................51Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................51Cruise Control..................................................65Principle of Operation.......................................179Type 1........................................................................65Type 2.......................................................................65Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................179Customer Assistance.................................220
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................9Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps..............................71Digital Radio..................................................302HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting............................................303Direction Indicators........................................73Driver Alert......................................................186PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION...........................186USING DRIVER ALERT.....................................186
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Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™/1.6L EcoBoost™........................................238Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................239Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................240Unique Driving Characteristics................142Universal Garage Door Opener...............129HomeLink Wireless Control System............129USB Port.........................................................308Using Adaptive Cruise Control................180Blocked Sensor...................................................184Changing the Set Speed..................................183Detection Issues..................................................183Disengaging the System..................................182Following a Vehicle.............................................181Hilly Condition Usage........................................183Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........183Overriding the System......................................182Resuming the Set Speed.................................183Setting a Speed..................................................180Setting the Gap Distance.................................181Switching the System Off...............................183Switching the System On...............................180Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........185System Not Available.......................................184Using All-Wheel Drive................................158Driving In Special Conditions WithAll-Wheel Drive (AWD)...............................158Using Cruise Control....................................179Switching Cruise Control Off..........................179Switching Cruise Control On...........................179Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................52Using Snow Chains.....................................278Using Stability Control...............................169AdvanceTrac® ....................................................169Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................332Accessing Your Play Menu.............................336Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................332Media Menu Features.......................................335Media Voice Commands.................................333System Settings.................................................338What's Playing?.................................................333
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............313Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu...................................................................317Accessing Your Phone Settings...................320Making Calls.........................................................316Pairing a Phone for the First Time................314Pairing Subsequent Phones...........................314Phone Options during an Active Call..........316Phone Voice Commands.................................314Receiving Calls.....................................................316System Settings.................................................322Text Messaging....................................................319Using Traction Control...............................168Switching the System Off Using aSwitch................................................................168Switching the System Off Using theInformation Display Controls....................168System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................168Using Voice Recognition.............................311Initiating a Voice Session..................................311System Interaction and Feedback...............312Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................222
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Vehicle Care...................................................256General Information.........................................256Vehicle Certification Label.......................289Vehicle Identification Number...............289Vehicle Storage............................................260Battery....................................................................261Body.......................................................................260Brakes.....................................................................261Cooling system....................................................261Engine.....................................................................261Fuel system...........................................................261General..................................................................260Miscellaneous......................................................261Removing Vehicle From Storage..................261Tires.........................................................................261Ventilated Seats............................................127Heated and ventilated seat air filterreplacement (if equipped).........................127VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................110
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