
A vehicle image illuminates if there is avehicle detected in front of you.
Note:When adaptive cruise control is active,the speedometer can vary slightly from theset speed displayed in the instrument clusterdisplay.
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speedfrom a Complete Stop
Press the SET+ or SET- buttonswhile keeping the brake pedal fullydepressed.
The set speed adjusts to 20 km/h when inmetric units or 15 mph when in imperial units.
The indicator, current gap setting and setspeed appear in the instrument clusterdisplay.
Note:The system activates from a completestop only when it detects a lead vehicle inclose proximity.
Manually Changing the Set Speed
Press the button to increase theset speed in small increments.Press and hold the button toincrease the set speed in large increments.Release the button when the set speed isequal to the desired speed.
Press the button to decrease theset speed in small increments.Press and hold the button todecrease the set speed in large increments.Release the button when the set speed isequal to the desired speed.
You can also press the accelerator or brakepedal until you reach the speed you prefer.Press either button to select the currentspeed as the set speed.
The system could apply the brakes to slowthe vehicle to the new set speed. The setspeed continuously displays in theinstrument cluster display when the systemis active.
SETTING THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL GAP
You can decrease or increase the distancebetween your vehicle and the vehicle in frontby pressing the gap control.
Press the button to cycle throughthe four gap settings.
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When the system is active and detects nosteering activity for a period of time, thesystem alerts you to put your hands on thesteering wheel. If you do not reactappropriately to the warnings the adaptivecruise control with lane centering systemcancels and slows your vehicle down to idlespeeds while maintaining steering control.See Lane Centering Automatic Cancellation(page 281).
The system also alerts you if your vehiclecrosses lane line markings without detectedsteering activity.
Note:The system could detect a light gripor light touch on the steering wheel ashands-off driving.
LANE CENTERING AUTOMATICCANCELLATION
When an external condition cancels thesystem, and your hands are on the steeringwheel, a tone sounds and a messageappears in the instrument cluster display.
When an external condition cancels thesystem, and your hands are not on thesteering wheel, the system immediatelyalerts you to take control of the vehicle. Ifthis alert is ignored, the system slows thevehicle while maintaining steering assistancewhen lane markings are available. When nolane markings are available, the vehiclecomes to a stop.
If your vehicle starts to slow downafter system cancellation, you musttake full control of the vehicle. Tore-enable adaptive cruise control with lanecentering after cancellation, press andrelease the resume button.
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:
•The lane becomes too wide or narrow.
•The system cannot detect valid lanemarkings.
•Lane markings cross over one another.
•The curve of the road is too sharp.
Note:If your vehicle slows down due to yourinactivity twice within a key cycle, the systemdisables. To reset the system, when thevehicle is stationary, return the gear selectorto park (P) and turn the vehicle off. Then,restart the vehicle with your foot on thebrake pedal.
LANE CENTERING MANUALCANCELLATION
When you perform the following actions,adaptive cruise control with lane centeringwill cancel:
•The brake pedal is pressed.
•Adaptive cruise control button isswitched off on the steering wheel.
The lane centering system is momentarilysuppressed when either of the followingactions are performed:
•Turn signal indicator is latched or tapped.
•You steer the vehicle out of lane.
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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS
The lane keeping system only operates whenthe vehicle speed is greater than 40 mph(64 km/h).
The system works when the camera candetect at least one lane marking.
Note:When you select Aid or Alert and Aidmode and the system detects no steeringactivity for a short period of time, the systemalerts you to put your hands on the steeringwheel. The system may detect a light grip ortouch on the steering wheel as hands-offdriving.
The lane keeping system may not correctlyoperate in any of the following conditions:
•The lane keeping system does not detectat least one lane marking.
•You switch the turn signal on.
•You apply direct steering, accelerate fastor brake hard.
•The vehicle speed is less than 40 mph(64 km/h).
•The anti-lock brake, stability control ortraction control system activates.
•The lane is too narrow.
•Something is obscuring the camera or itis unable to detect the lane markings dueto environment, traffic or vehicleconditions.
•Entering or exiting a tight curve whendriving at high speeds.
The lane keeping system may not correctlane positioning in any of the followingconditions:
•High winds.
•Uneven road surfaces.
•Heavy or uneven loads.
•Incorrect tire pressure.
SWITCHING THE LANE KEEPING
SYSTEM ON AND OFF
To activate the lane keepingsystem, press the button on thesteering wheel.
To deactivate the lane keeping system, pressthe button again.
Note:When switching the system on or offa message appears in the information andentertainment display to show the status.
Note:The system stores the on or off settinguntil manually changed, unless it detects aMyKey™. If the system detects a MyKey™, itdefaults to the last setting for that MyKey™.
Note: If the system detects a MyKey™,pressing the button does not affect the onor off status of the system. You can onlychange the mode and intensity settings.
SWITCHING THE LANE KEEPING
SYSTEM MODE
The lane keeping system has differentsettings that you can view or adjust usingthe information display.
The system stores the last known selectionfor each of these settings. You do not needto readjust your settings each time youswitch on the system.
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•If a vehicle is approaching in an adjacentlane at a relative speed much higher thanyour vehicle.
•Bad weather conditions are present thatobstruct the sensors.
•Attaching bike or cargo racks couldcause false alerts due to obstruction ofthe sensor.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH TRAILERCOVERAGE INDICATORS
The lane keeping aid warning lamp or redlane marking in your instrument clusterdisplay indicate blind spot assist activation.In addition, the blind spot information systemalert indicator flashes on the exterior mirroron the same side as the detection. See BlindSpot Information System (page 311).
Blind Spot Assist Information Messages
ActionMessage
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle with the blind spot information system switched offor you have not configured the trailer.Blind Spot Assist Not Available TrailerAttached
Displays if your blind spot information system sensors are blocked.Blind Spot Assist Not Available SideSensor Blocked
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.Blind Spot Assist System fault
Lost communication with the trailer module. Blind spot assist is disabled until the failure is fixed.Trailer Brake Module Fault
Lost communication with the trailer module. Blind spot assist is disabled until the failure is fixed.Trailer Lighting Module Fault See Manual
Front camera fault. Blind spot assist is disabled until the failure is fixed.Front Camera Fault Service Required
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WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
Pre-collision assist detects and warns ofapproaching hazards in the roadway. Thesystem provides multiple levels of assistanceto help avoid a collision if your vehicle israpidly approaching another stationaryvehicle, a vehicle traveling in the samedirection as yours, or a pedestrian or cyclistwithin your driving path.
HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST WORK
The system warns the driver of potentialhazards by providing three levels ofassistance.
If your vehicle is rapidly approachingpotential hazards the system provides thefollowing levels of functionality:
1.Alert.
2.Brake Support.
3.Automatic Emergency Braking.
Alert: When active, a flashingvisual warning appears and anaudible warning tone sounds.
Brake Support: The system is designed tohelp reduce the impact speed by preparingthe brakes for rapid braking. The systemdoes not automatically apply the brakes. Ifyou press the brake pedal, the system couldapply additional braking up to maximumbraking force, even if you lightly press thebrake pedal.
Automatic Emergency Braking: Automaticemergency braking may activate if thesystem determines that a collision isimminent.
Note:If you perceive the pre-collision assistalerts as being too frequent or disturbing,then you can reduce the alert sensitivity.Setting the low sensitivity would result infewer and later warnings of a potentialforward collision. The manufacturerrecommends using the high sensitivitysetting where possible.
Note:Automatic emergency brakingperformance is not affected by the sensitivitysetting.
Each system has various levels of detectioncapabilities. See Pre-Collision AssistLimitations (page 322).
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
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WARNING: The system does notdetect vehicles moving in a differentdirection or animals. Apply the brakeswhen necessary. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: The system does notoperate during hard acceleration orsteering. Failure to take care may lead toa crash or personal injury.
WARNING: The system may operatewith reduced function during cold andinclement weather conditions. Snow, ice,rain, spray and fog can adversely affect thesystem. Keep the front camera and radarfree of snow and ice. Failure to follow thisinstruction may result in the loss of controlof your vehicle, serious personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Take additional care ifyour vehicle is heavily loaded or you aretowing a trailer. These conditions couldresult in reduced performance of thissystem. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system cannot helpprevent all crashes. Do not rely on thissystem to replace driver judgment and theneed to maintain a safe distance andspeed.
WARNING: System performancecould be reduced in situations where thevehicle camera has limited detectioncapability. These situations include but arenot limited to direct or low sunlight,vehicles at night without tail lights,unconventional vehicle types, pedestriansor cyclists with complex backgrounds,
running pedestrians or fast moving cyclists,partly obscured pedestrians or cyclists,pedestrians or cyclists that the systemcannot distinguish from a group. Failure totake care may result in the loss of controlof your vehicle, personal injury or death.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
LIMITATIONS
Pre-collision assist depends on the detectionability of its camera and sensors. Anyobstructions or damage to these areas canlimit detection or prevent the system fromfunctioning. See Locating the Pre-CollisionAssist Sensors (page 324).
The system is active at 3 mph (5 km/h) andabove.
Note:The pre-collision assist systemautomatically disables when you selectfour-wheel drive low or manually disableAdvanceTrac™.
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Trailer Light Check
WARNING: Never connect any trailerlamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring;this may damage the electrical systemresulting in fire. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible for assistancein proper trailer tow wiring installation.Additional electrical equipment may berequired.
Most towed vehicles require trailer lamps.Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turnsignals and hazard lights are working.
Safety Chains
Install trailer safety chains to the trailer hitchas recommended by the manufacturer. Crossthe chains under the trailer coupler and allowenough slack for turning tight corners. Donot allow the chains to drag on the ground.
Note:Do not attach safety chains to thebumper. Always connect the safety chainsto the frame or hook retainers of your trailerhitch.
If the trailer safety chain hook has a latch,make sure to fully close the latch.
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The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combined weightrating.
Certain states require functioning trailerbrakes for trailers over a specified weight.Be sure to check state regulations for thisspecified weight.
Ford Motor Company recommends separatefunctioning brake systems for trailersweighing more than 1,500 lb (680 kg) whenloaded.
TOWING A TRAILER LIMITATIONS
The vehicle's load capacity designationis by weight, not by volume, so youcannot necessarily use all availablespace when loading a vehicle or trailer.
Note:Your vehicle could have reducedperformance when operating at highaltitudes and when heavily loaded ortowing a trailer. When driving atelevation, to match driving performanceas perceived at sea level, reduce grossvehicle weight and gross combinationweight by 2% per 1,000 ft (300 m)elevation.
LOADING YOUR TRAILER
To help minimize how trailer movementaffects your vehicle when driving:
•Load the heaviest items closest tothe trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest items centeredbetween the left and right side trailertires.
•Load the heaviest items above thetrailer axles or just slightly forwardtoward the trailer tongue. Do notallow the final trailer tongue weightto go above or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight. The trailertongue weight should never exceed10% of the maximum towing capacity.
•Select a ball mount with the correctrise or drop. When both the loadedvehicle and trailer are connected, thetrailer frame should be level, orslightly angled down toward yourvehicle, when viewed from the side.
TRAILER TOWING HINTS
Towing a trailer places an extra load on yourvehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes,tires and suspension. Periodically inspectthese components during and after anytowing operation.
When driving with a trailer or payload, a slighttakeoff vibration or shudder may be presentdue to the increased payload weight.
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