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DISTANCE INDICATION (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS DISTANCE INDICATION
Distance indication displays the gap betweenyour vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.Note:The graphic does not display if youswitch on cruise control or adaptive cruisecontrol.
Time GapDistance GapDistance Indicator ColorSystem SensitivityVehicle Speed
Greater than 0.9 seconds.Greater than 82 ft (25 m).Gray.Normal.62 mph (100 km/h).
0.6-0.9 seconds.56–82 ft (17–25 m).Yellow.
Less than 0.6 seconds.Less than 56 ft (17 m).Red.
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SWITCHING DISTANCE INDICATIONON AND OFF
To switch the system on or off, use theinstrument cluster display:
1.Using the instrument cluster displaycontrols on the steering wheel, selectSETTINGS.
2.Select Driver assistance.
3.Select Pre-collision.
4.Switch Distance Indication on or off.
DISTANCE INDICATION INDICATOR
The indicator displays the time gap betweenyour vehicle and vehicles traveling in thesame direction ahead of you.
DISTANCE ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS DISTANCE ALERT
The system alerts you with a warning lampif the distance to the vehicle ahead is small.
Note:The warning lamp does not illuminateif cruise control or adaptive cruise control isactive.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OFDISTANCE ALERT
To adjust the sensitivity of the system, usethe instrument cluster display:
1.Using the instrument cluster displaycontrols on the steering wheel, selectSETTINGS.
2.Select Driver assistance.
3.Select Pre-collision.
4.Select Alert sensitivity.
5.Select a setting.
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AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC EMERGENCYBRAKING
Automatic emergency braking may activateif the system determines that a collision isimminent. The system may help reduceimpact damage to avoid the crashcompletely.
Automatic emergency braking is onlyavailable up to certain speeds. SeePre-Collision Assist Limitations (page 287).
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC EMERGENCYBRAKING ON AND OFF
To switch the system on or off, use theinstrument cluster display:
1.Using the instrument cluster displaycontrols on the steering wheel, selectSETTINGS.
2.Select Driver assistance.
3.Select Pre-collision.
4.Switch Auto Emergency Braking on oroff.
Note:Automatic emergency brakingswitches on every time you switch theignition on.
EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST
Evasive Steering Assist Video Link
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a roaduser, evasive steering assist helps you steeraround the road user.
After you turn the steering wheel in anattempt to avoid the crash, the systemapplies additional steering torque to helpyou steer around the road user. After youpass the road user, the system appliessteering torque when you turn the steeringwheel to steer back into the lane. The systemdeactivates after you fully pass the road user.
Note:Road users are defined as a stationaryvehicle or a vehicle in your lane that istraveling in the same direction you aretraveling. See Pre-Collision AssistPrecautions (page 287).
EVASIVE STEERING ASSISTLIMITATIONS
Evasive steering assist only activates whenall the following occur:
•Automatic emergency braking andevasive steering assist are on.
•The system detects a road user aheadand starts to apply the brakes.
•You significantly turn the steering wheelto steer around a road user.
Note:Evasive steering assist does notautomatically steer around a road user. Ifyou do not turn the steering wheel, evasivesteering assist does not activate.
Note:Evasive steering assist does notactivate if the distance to the road userahead is too small and the system cannotavoid a crash.
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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Camera Troubleshooting
The windshield in front of the camera isdirty or obstructed.
Clean the outside of the windshield infront of the camera.
The windshield in front of the camera isclean, but the message remains in theinstrument cluster display.
Wait a short time. It could take severalminutes for the camera to detect thatthere is no obstruction.
Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed.
Clean the grille surface in front of theradar or remove the object causing theobstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille isclean, but the message remains in theinstrument cluster display.
Wait a short time. It could take severalminutes for the radar to detect that thereis no obstruction.
Heavy rain, spray or fog is interfering withthe radar signals.
The pre-collision assist system istemporarily disabled. Pre-collision assistreactivates a short time after theweather conditions improve.
Swirling water or snow or ice on the surfaceof the road could interfere with the radarsignals.
The pre-collision assist system istemporarily disabled. Pre-collision assistreactivates a short time after theweather conditions improve.
Radar is out of alignment due to a front endimpact.
Have your vehicle serviced to have theradar checked for proper coverage andoperation.
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DRIVER ALERT LIMITATIONS
Driver alert may not function correctly if:
•The sensor cannot track the road lanemarkings.
•Your vehicle's speed is less thanapproximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
SWITCHING DRIVER ALERT ON
AND OFF
1.Using the instrument cluster displaycontrols on the steering wheel, selectSETTINGS.
2.Select Driver assistance.
3.Switch Driver alert on or off.
Note:The system remains on or offdepending on how it was last set.
Resetting Driver Alert
You can reset the system by either:
•Switching the ignition off and on.
•Stopping the vehicle and then openingand closing the driver door.
DRIVER ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVER ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
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HOW DOES TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL WORK
The system applies the brakes to theindividual wheels and reduces engine torqueto aid vehicle stability.
If the trailer begins to sway, the stabilitycontrol lamp flashes and the message TrailerSway Reduce Speed appears in theinformation display.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso. Check the vertical weight on the tow balland trailer load distribution.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Turning off trailer swaycontrol increases the risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, serious injury or death. Ford doesnot recommend disabling this featureexcept in situations where speed reductionmay be detrimental (such as hill climbing),the driver has significant trailer towingexperience, and can control trailer swayand maintain safe operation.
Note:This feature only activates whensignificant trailer sway occurs.
Note:This feature does not prevent trailersway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note:This feature cannot stop all trailersfrom swaying.
Note:In some cases, if vehicle speed is toohigh, the system may activate multiple times,gradually reducing vehicle speed.
SWITCHING TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL ON AND OFF
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Towing.
3.Switch Trailer Sway Control on or off.
The system turns on each time you start yourvehicle.
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Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature, asdamage to the transmission could occur.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle for more thana minute, as damage to the transmissionand tires could occur or the engine couldoverheat.
DRIVING IN SAND
When driving over sand, try to keep all fourwheels on the most solid area of the trail. Steadily drive through the terrain. Apply theaccelerator slowly and avoid excessivewheel slip. Do not drive your vehicle in deepsand for an extended period of time. Thiscould overheat the system. A messageappears in the instrument cluster display.
Note:If your vehicle gets stuck driving onhilly or sloping terrain, it could be rocked outby shifting between forward and reversegears, stopping between shifts in a steadypattern. Press lightly on the accelerator ineach gear.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature, asdamage to the transmission could occur.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle for more thana minute, as damage to the transmissionand tires could occur or the engine couldoverheat
DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER
WARNING: Do not attempt to crossa deep or flowing body of water. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water, checkthe depth. Never drive through water that ishigher than the bottom of the front rockerarea of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle. Your brake performance and traction couldbe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check that thesteering power assist works.
Check the function of the following:
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Left-hand rear door module.30 A27
Right-hand rear door module.30 A28
Enhanced central gateway power - OBD connector.15 A29
Not used (spare).5 A30
Radio transceiver module.10 A31Multi-function display.Integrated control panel.
Radio.20 A32
Not used.–33
Run-start bus (fuse 17, 18, 21, 22, 35, 36, 37, circuit breaker 38).30 A34
Passenger airbag deactivation indicator.5 A35
Rear heated seat module.15 A36Suspension module.
Heated steering wheel.20 A37Auto-dimming interior mirror.Automatic high beam and lane departure mirror module.Parking assist control module.
Circuit breaker.30 A38
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