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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-tion System (page 249).Blindspot Not AvailableSensor Blocked SeeManual
The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 249).Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alertsystem sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 249).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-able Sensor Blocked SeeManual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Cross Traffic SystemFault
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not havea trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blindspot system off through the information display. See BlindSpot Information System (page 249).
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-tivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not havea trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blindspot system off through the information display. See BlindSpot Information System (page 249).
Blind Spot Alert Deactiv-ated Trailer Attached
Displays when the trailer connected is a fifth wheel or goose-neck, or when the trailer width is wider than 10 ft (2.7 m) orlonger than 33 ft (10 m).
Trailer Blind Spot Notavailable Due to InvalidTrailer
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Information Displays

Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markingson the road?
Previous feature activation happened within the last one second
Ambiguous lane markings (mainly in construction zones)
Rapid transition from light to dark or vice versa
Sudden offset in lane markings
ABS or AdvanceTrac activation
Camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield
Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa
Standing water on the road
Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)
Lane width too narrow or too wide
Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement
Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads
Vehicle accessories such as snow plows
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (If Equipped)
WARNING
Never use the Blind SpotInformation System as areplacement for using the interiorand exterior mirrors or looking over yourshoulder before changing lanes. The BlindSpot Information System is not areplacement for careful driving.
Note:The Blind Spot Information Systemdoes not prevent contact with other vehiclesor objects; nor detect parked vehicles,people, animals or infrastructure (fences,guardrails, trees). It is only designed to alertyou to moving vehicles in the blind spotzones.
Note:When a vehicle passes quicklythrough the blind spot zone, typically fewerthan two seconds, the system does nottrigger.
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Driving Aids

Setting up a Blind Spot Trailer
Trailer lengthA
Trailer widthB
Trailer hitch ballC
You can set-up any trailer to work with theBlind Spot Information System with TrailerTow through the instrument cluster menu.See General Information (page 111).While setting up a trailer, a sequence ofscreens appear asking for trailerinformation. The Blind Spot InformationSystem with Trailer Tow specific screensare described below:
•Select type of trailer screen -Conventional, fifth wheel or gooseneck.
The Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow only supports conventionaltrailers. If fifth wheel or gooseneck isselected, the system automatically turnsoff.
•Do you want to set up BLIS with trailerscreen?
If no, the Blind Spot Information Systemturns off.
If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
•Is the width less than 9 ft (2.7 m) andlength less than 30 ft (9 m)?
If no, the Blind Spot Information Systemturns off.
If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
•Trailer width measurement:
The width of the trailer is measured at thefront of the trailer. It is not measured at thewidest point of the trailer. The maximumwidth at the front of the trailer that theBlind Spot Information System with TrailerTow can support is 8.5 ft (2.6 m).
Note:You do not need to enter an exacttrailer width measurement; just measurethat it is 8.5 ft (2.6 m) or less.
•Trailer length measurement:
The trailer length is the distance betweenthe trailer hitch ball and the rear of thetrailer. The maximum length that the BlindSpot Information System with Trailer Towcan support is 30 ft (9 m).
•Enter length of trailer:
The default setting is 18 ft (5.5 m).Toggling up or down using the menubuttons will increase/decrease themeasurement by 3 ft (1 m). Select thelength so that the value is equal to orwithin 3 ft (1 m) of the actual measuredlength. For example, if the actual measuredlength is 25 ft (7.6 m), then toggle thelength in the menu to 27 ft (8.2 m). Whenthe length has been entered, the Blind SpotInformation System with Trailer Tow setupis saved.
If you do not set up a Blind Spot Trailer, awarning appears in the instrument clusterwhen a trailer is connected stating that thesystem has been turned off due to a trailerconnect.
Note:If the trailer is actually a bike rack orcargo rack with electrical lighting, then thelength will be 3 ft (1 m). Cross Traffic Alertwill remain on for trailers 3 ft (1 m) or less.
Note:Proper measurement andmeasurement entry is required for BlindSpot Information System with Trailer Towto function as designed.
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System Operation
If you select a trailer in the display screenprior to connecting the trailer, the systemwill load that configuration and theinformation cluster displays a messagewhen the trailer is connected. A secondmessage appears stating Cross TrafficAlert has been turned off; the Blind SpotInformation System with Trailer Tow stillfunctions normally when driving forward.
If no trailer has been set up and a trailer isconnected, the instrument cluster providesa message indicating a trailer is connectedfollowed by a message asking to select atrailer from the existing list of trailers or toadd a trailer. In order for the Blind SpotInformation System with Trailer Tow tofunction, an existing trailer must beselected or a new trailer must be added. Ifthe request is ignored or if you exit thescreen, a message appears prompting youthat the system has been turned off dueto a trailer connect. This message may notappear until your vehicle speed reaches22 mph (35 km/h).
The Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow activates when driving forwardfor that particular trailer set up. If theignition is cycled, the Blind SpotInformation System with Trailer Towcontinues to function using the last trailerselected.
Trailer Considerations
The Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow is designed to work with anytrailer whose front width is 8.5 ft (2.6 m)or less and total length from the trailerhitch ball to the rear of the trailer is 30 ft(9 m) or less. Different trailers may causea slight change in performance as outlinedbelow.
Large box trailers may cause false alertsto trigger when driving next to buildings ornear parking cars. A false alert may alsooccur while making a 90-degree turn.
Trailers that are 8.5 ft (2.6 m) wide at thefront and have a total length greater than20 ft (6 m) may have delayed alerts frompassing vehicles when the vehicle ispassing at high speed.
A box trailer whose front width is 8.5 ft(2.6 m) may cause early alerts when youare over taking a vehicle.
When towing a clam shell or V-Nose boxtrailer with a front width of 8.5 ft (2.6 m),delayed alerts on merging vehicles that aretraveling the same speed as your vehiclemay occur.
System Errors
If the system senses a problem with theleft or right sensor, the telltale illuminatesand a message appears in the displayscreen. See Information Messages(page 128).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the Blind SpotInformation System off in the displayscreen. See General Information (page111). When the Blind Spot InformationSystem switches off, you do not receivealerts and the display screen shows asystem off message. The telltale in thecluster also illuminates. When you switchthe Blind Spot Information System on oroff, the alert indicators flash twice.
Note:The Blind Spot Information Systemremembers the last selected on or offsetting.
You can also have the Blind SpotInformation System switched offpermanently at an authorized dealer. Onceswitched off permanently, the system canonly be switched back on at an authorizeddealer.
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Driving Aids

When Towing a Trailer
•Check your hitch, electrical connectionsand trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughlyafter you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi(800 km).
•Do not make full-throttle starts.
•When stopped in congested or heavytraffic during hot weather, place thegearshift in position P to aid engine andtransmission cooling and to help A/Cperformance.
•Turn off the speed control with heavyloads or in hilly terrain. The speedcontrol may turn off automaticallywhen you are towing on long, steepgrades.
•Shift to a lower gear when driving downa long or steep hill. Do not apply thebrakes continuously, as they mayoverheat and become less effective.
•If your transmission is equipped with aGrade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, usethis feature when towing. This providesengine braking and helps eliminateexcessive transmission shifting foroptimum fuel economy andtransmission cooling.
•If your vehicle is equipped withAdaptive Steering and you haveenabled Tow/Haul, the AdaptiveSteering system adjusts the steeringresponse to match your vehicle’s load.The system reduces vehicle sensitivityto steering inputs at higher vehiclespeeds while it maintains the ease ofparking and maneuverability at lowspeeds.
•If your vehicle is equipped withAdvanceTrac with RSC, this systemmay turn on during typical corneringmaneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.This is normal. Turning the corner at aslower speed while towing may reducethis tendency.
•If you are towing a trailer frequently inhot weather, hilly conditions, at thegross combined weight rating (or anycombination of these factors), considerrefilling your rear axle with syntheticgear lubricant (if the axle is not alreadyfilled with it).
•Allow more distance for stopping witha trailer attached. Anticipate stops andbrake gradually.
•Avoid parking on a grade. However, ifyou must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point yourvehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission inposition P.
4. Place wheel chocks in front and backof the trailer wheels. (Chocks notincluded with vehicle.)
Your vehicle may be equipped with atemporary or conventional spare tire. A"temporary" spare tire is different in size(diameter or width), tread-type(All-Season or All Terrain) or is from adifferent manufacturer than the road tireson your vehicle. Consult information on thetire label or Safety Compliance label forlimitations when using.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft (PWC)
Note:Disconnect the wiring to the trailerbefore backing the trailer into the water.
Note:Reconnect the wiring to the trailerafter you remove the trailer from the water.
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Towing

TIRE CARE
Information About UniformTire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires.The Quality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the tiresidewall between tread shoulderand maximum section width. Forexample: Treadwear 200Traction AA Temperature A.
These Tire Quality Grades aredetermined by standards that theUnited States Department ofTransportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires.They do not apply to deep tread,winter-type snow tires,space-saver or temporary usespare tires, light truck or LT typetires, tires with nominal rimdiameters of 10 to 12 inches orlimited production tires as definedin Title 49 Code of FederalRegulations Part 575.104 ©)(2).
U.S. Department ofTransportation Tire qualitygrades: The U.S. Department ofTransportation requires FordMotor Company to give you thefollowing information about tiregrades exactly as the governmenthas written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on aspecified government test course.For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1½) times as well on thegovernment course as a tiregraded 100. The relativeperformance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of theiruse, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due tovariations in driving habits, servicepractices, and differences in roadcharacteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
WARNING
The traction grade assignedto this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not includeacceleration, cornering,hydroplaning or peak tractioncharacteristics.
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A.P: Indicates a tire, designatedby the Tire and Rim Association,that may be used for service oncars, sport utility vehicles,minivans and light trucks.Note: Ifyour tire size does not begin witha letter this may mean it isdesignated by either the EuropeanTire and Rim TechnicalOrganization or the Japan TireManufacturing Association.
B.215: Indicates the nominalwidth of the tire in millimetersfrom sidewall edge to sidewalledge. In general, the larger thenumber, the wider the tire.
C.65: Indicates the aspect ratiowhich gives the tire's ratio ofheight to width.
D.R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E.15: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you changeyour wheel size, you will have topurchase new tires to match thenew wheel diameter.
F.95: Indicates the tire's loadindex. It is an index that relates tohow much weight a tire can carry.You may find this information inyour owner’s manual. If not,contact a local tire dealer.
Note:You may not find thisinformation on all tires because itis not required by federal law.
G.H: Indicates the tire's speedrating. The speed rating denotesthe speed at which a tire isdesigned to be driven for extendedperiods of time under a standardcondition of load and inflationpressure. The tires on your vehiclemay operate at differentconditions for load and inflationpressure. These speed ratings mayneed to be adjusted for thedifference in conditions. Theratings range from 81 mph (130km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h).These ratings are listed in thefollowing chart.
Note:You may not find thisinformation on all tires because itis not required by federal law.
mph ( km/h)Letterrating
81 (130)M
87 (140)N
99 (159)Q
106 (171)R
112 (180)S
118 (190)T
124 (200)U
130 (210)H
149 (240)V
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D.Maximum Load Single lb(kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicatesthe maximum load and tirepressure when the tire is used asa single; defined as two tires(total) on the rear axle.
Information on T Type Tires
T145/80D16 is an example of atire size.
Note:The temporary tire size foryour vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Gradesdo not apply to this type of tire.
T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of Ptype tires. These differences aredescribed below:
A.T: Indicates a type of tire,designated by the Tire and RimAssociation, that is intended fortemporary service on cars, sportutility vehicles, minivans and lighttrucks.
B.145: Indicates the nominalwidth of the tire in millimetersfrom sidewall edge to sidewalledge. In general, the larger thenumber, the wider the tire.
C.80: Indicates the aspect ratiowhich gives the tire's ratio ofheight to width. Numbers of 70 orlower indicate a short sidewall.
D.D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E.16: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you changeyour wheel size, you will have topurchase new tires to match thenew wheel diameter.
Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Labelcontaining tire inflation pressureby tire size and other importantinformation located on the B-Pillaror the edge of the driver's door.
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