Driving Aids Ford F150
Lane Keeping System
Blind Spot Information System
Cross Traffic Alert
Steering
Pre-Collision Assist
Drive Control
DRIVER ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system may not function if the sensor is blocked.
WARNING: Take regular rest breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for the system to warn you.
WARNING: Certain driving styles may result in the system warning you even if you are not feeling tired.
WARNING: In cold and severe weather conditions the system may not function. Rain, snow and spray can all limit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will not operate if the sensor cannot track the road lane markings.
WARNING: If damage occurs in the immediate area surrounding the sensor, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
WARNING: The system may not correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted with a suspension kit not approved by us.
Note: Keep the windshield free from obstructions. For example, bird droppings, insects and snow or ice.
Note: If you have a blocked camera or damaged windshield, the system may not function.
Note: The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle, unless it detects a MyKey™.
Note: If enabled in the menu, the system activates at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h).
The system monitors your driving behavior using various inputs including the front camera sensor.
If the system detects reduced driving alertness below a certain threshold, the system alerts you using a tone and a message in the information display.
Using Driver Alert Switching the system on and off You may switch the system on or off through the information display by selecting Settings, Driver Assist and then Driver Alert in the menu. When activated, the system monitors your alertness level based upon your driving behavior in relation to the lane markings, and other factors.
System Warnings
Note: The system does not issue warnings below approximately 40 mph (64 km/h).
The warning system is in two stages. At first the system issues a temporary warning that you need to take a rest. This message only appears for a short time. If the system detects further reduction in driving alertness, another warning could be issued which remains in the information display for a longer time. Press OK on the steering wheel control to clear the warning. When active the system runs in the background and only issues a warning if required.
Resetting the System
You can reset the system by either:
- Switching the ignition off and on.
- Stopping the vehicle and then opening and closing the driver door.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
WARNING: In cold and severe weather conditions the system may not function. Rain, snow and spray can all limit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will not operate if the sensor cannot track the road lane markings.
WARNING: The sensor may incorrectly track lane markings as other structures or objects. This can result in a false or missed warning.
WARNING: The system may not operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from obstruction.
WARNING: If damage occurs in the immediate area surrounding the sensor, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
WARNING: The system may not correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted with a suspension kit not approved by us.
Note: The system works as long as the camera can detect one lane marking.
Note: When you select aid or alert and aid mode and the system detects no steering activity for a short period, the system alerts you to put your hands on the steering wheel.
The system may detect a light grip or touch on the steering wheel as hands off driving.
Note: The system works above 40 mph (64 km/h).
Note: The system may not function if the camera is blocked, or if the windshield is damaged or dirty.
When you switch the system on and it detects an unintentional drift out of your lane is likely to occur, the system notifies or assists you to stay in your lane through the steering system and information display. In Alert mode, the system provides a warning by vibrating the steering wheel.
In Aid mode, the system provides steering assistance by gently counter steering your vehicle back into the lane.
When the system is functioning in the combined Alert and Aid mode, the system first provides steering assistance by gently counter steering your vehicle back into the lane, followed by a warning that vibrates the steering wheel if the vehicle is still out of the lane markings.
Switching the System On and Off
Note: The system on or off setting is stored until it is manually changed, unless a MyKey™ is detected. If the system detects a MyKey™, it defaults to on and the mode is set to alert.
Note: If a MyKey™ is detected, pressing the button does not affect the on or off status of the system. You can only change the mode and intensity settings.
To activate the system, press the button on the instrument panel or console.
System Settings
The system has optional menu settings available. General Information . The system stores the last known selection for each of these settings.
You do not need to readjust your settings each time you switch on the system.
Adjust the settings to enable one of the three modes:
Alert Only
Alert Only mode provides a steering wheel vibration when an unintended lane departure is detected.
Aid Only
Aid Only mode provides steering assistance toward the lane center.
Alert and Aid Mode
A Alert
B Aid
Alert and Aid mode provides steering assistance toward the lane center.
If your vehicle continues drifting out of the lane, the system provides a steering wheel vibration.
Note: The alert and aid diagrams illustrate general zone coverage. They do not provide exact zone parameters.
Intensity: This setting affects the intensity of the steering wheel vibration used for the alert and Alert and Aid modes. This setting does not affect the aid mode.
- Low
- Medium
- High
System Display
If you switch the system on in alert mode, a graphic with lane markings appears in the information display.
If you switch the system on in aid or alert and aid mode, arrows appear with the lane markings.
When you switch the system off, the lane marking graphics do not display.
Note: The overhead vehicle graphic may still be displayed if adaptive cruise control is enabled.
While the system is on, the color of the lane markings change to indicate the system status.
Gray: Indicates that the system is temporarily unable to provide a warning or intervention on the indicated side. This may be because:
- Your vehicle is under the activation speed.
- The direction indicator is active.
- Your vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver.
- Quick braking.
- Fast acceleration.
- The road has no or poor lane markings in the camera field-of-view.
- The camera is obscured or unable to detect the lane markings due to environmental, traffic or vehicle conditions. For example, significant sun angles, shadows, snow, heavy rain or fog, following a large vehicle that is blocking or shadowing the lane or poor headlamp illumination.
See Troubleshooting for additional information.
Green: Indicates that the system is available or ready to provide a warning or intervention, on the indicated side.
Yellow: Indicates that the system is providing or has just provided a lane keeping aid intervention.
Red: Indicates that the system is providing or has just provided a lane keeping alert warning.
The system can be temporarily suppressed at any time by the following: • Quick braking.
- Fast acceleration.
- Using the direction indicator.
- Evasive steering maneuver.
- Driving too close to the lane markings.
Troubleshooting
Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road?
Your vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature.
The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.
A quick intentional lane change has occurred.
Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings.
Driving at high speeds in curves.
The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.
Ambiguous lane markings, for example in construction zones.
Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.
Sudden offset in lane markings.
ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.
There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.
You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa.
There is standing water on the road.
Faint lane markings, for example partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.
Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings.
on the road?
Lane width is too narrow or too wide.
The camera has not been calibrated after a windshield replacement.
Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads.
Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?
High cross winds are present.
There is a large road crown.
Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.
Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure.
The tires have been changed, or the suspension has been modified.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED).
WARNING: Do not use the blind spot information system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. The blind spot information system is not a replacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may not operate properly during severe weather conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy rain and spray. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash.
The system is designed to detect vehicles that may have entered the blind spot zone.
The detection area is on both sides of your vehicle, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m) beyond the rear bumper. The detection area extends to approximately 59 ft (18 m) beyond the rear bumper when the vehicle speed is greater than 30 mph (48 km/h) to alert you of faster approaching vehicles.
Note:The system does not prevent contact with other vehicles. It is not designed to detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals or other infrastructures.
Using the Blind Spot Information System Vehicles with Automatic Transmission The system turns on when all of the following occur:
• You start your vehicle.
• You shift into drive (D).
• The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h).
Note: The system does not operate in park (P) or reverse (R).
System Lights and Messages
When the system detects a vehicle, an alert indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side the approaching vehicle is coming from. If you turn the direction indicator on for that side of your vehicle, the alert indicator flashes.
Note: The system may not alert you if a vehicle quickly passes through the detection zone.
Blocked Sensors
The sensors are inside the brake lamp on both sides of your vehicle.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumper stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Blocked sensors could affect system performance.
If the sensors become blocked, a message may appear in the information display. See Information Messages . The alert indicators remain illuminated but the system does not alert you.
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow (If Equipped)
The system is designed to detect vehicles that may have entered the blind spot zone (A). The detection area is on both sides of your vehicle and trailer, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to the end of your trailer.
The system turns on when all of the following occur:
• You attach a trailer to your vehicle.
• You have set up the trailer to work with the system through the information display.
• You start your vehicle.
• You shift into drive (D).
• The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h).
Note: If you switch the Blind Spot Information System off, the Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow automatically turns off.
Note: If you connect a trailer to your vehicle and do not set up the trailer through the information display, the system turns off and a warning message appears. See Information Messages.
Note:When towing a trailer, the extended blind spot zone range decreases to a short fixed or non-variable distance behind the trailer. The extended blind spot zone range returns to 59 ft (18 m) when you disconnect the trailer.
Setting up a Trailer
A Trailer length
B Trailer width
C Trailer hitch ball
You can set-up a trailer to work with the system through the information display.
See General Information.
When setting up a trailer, a sequence of screens appear asking for trailer information.
• Select type of trailer screen — Conventional, fifth wheel or gooseneck.
The system only supports conventional trailers. If you select fifth wheel or gooseneck, the system automatically turns off.
• Do you want to set up BLIS with trailer screen? If no, the system turns off.
If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
• Is the width less than 9 ft (2.7 m) and length less than 33 ft (10.1 m)? If no, the system turns off.
If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
• Trailer width measurement: The width of the trailer is measured at the front of the trailer. It is not measured at the widest point of the trailer. The maximum width at the front of the trailer that the system can support is 8.5 ft (2.6 m).
Note: You do not need to enter an exact trailer width measurement. You only need to confirm that the width of the trailer is 8.5 ft (2.6 m) or less.
• Trailer length measurement: The trailer length is the distance between the trailer hitch ball and the rear of the trailer. The maximum length that the system can support is 33 ft (10.1 m).
• Enter length of trailer: The default setting is 18 ft (5.5 m).
Toggling up or down using the menu buttons increases or decreases the measurement by 3 ft (1 m). Select a length that is equal to or within 3 ft (1 m) of the actual measured length. For example, if the actual measured length is 25 ft (7.6 m), toggle the length in the menu to 27 ft (8.2 m). When you enter the length of the trailer, the system setup is saved.
Note: If the trailer is actually a bike rack or cargo rack with electrical lighting, enter a length of 3 ft (1 m). Cross Traffic Alert remains on for trailers with a length of 3 ft (1 m) or less.
Note: Proper measurement and measurement entry is required for the system to function as designed.
System Operation When you connect a trailer to your vehicle, the trailer set up menu appears in the information display. This menu allows you to set up a new trailer or choose from a previously set up trailer. A warning message appears and the system turns off if you do not choose or add a new trailer.
Note: The warning message may not appear until your vehicle speed reaches 22 mph (35 km/h).
If you select a trailer in the information display before connecting a trailer to your vehicle, the system loads the configuration for the selected trailer. When you connect a trailer, a warning message appears.
Note: A second warning message may appear stating that the Cross Traffic Alert system has turned off. The Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow continues to function normally in this situation.
Note: The system remembers the last selected trailer set up when you start your vehicle.
Trailer Considerations
The system is designed to work with a trailer with a front width of 8.5 ft (2.6 m) or less, and a total length from the trailer hitch ball to the rear of the trailer of 33 ft (10.1 m) or less.
Some trailers may cause a slight change in system performance:
• Large box trailers may cause false alerts to occur when driving next to infrastructures or near parked cars. A false alert may also occur while making a 90-degree turn.
• Trailers that have a width greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front and have a total length greater than 20 ft (6 m) may cause delayed alerts when a vehicle is passing at high speed.
• Box trailers that have a width greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front may cause early alerts when you pass a vehicle.
• Clam shell or V-Nose box trailers with a width greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front may cause delayed alerts when a vehicle traveling the same speed as your vehicle merges lanes.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault, a warning lamp illuminates and a message displays.
See Information Messages.
Switching the System On and Off
You can switch the system off using the information display. See General Information. When you switch the system off, a warning lamp illuminates and a message displays. When you switch the system on or off, the alert indicators flash twice.
Note: The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.
Note:The system may not correctly operate when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an approved trailer tow module and tow bar, the system turns off when you attach a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket trailer tow module or tow bar, we recommend that you switch the system off when you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off, contact an authorized dealer.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not use the cross traffic alert system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before reversing out of a parking space. The cross traffic alert system is not a replacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may not operate properly during severe weather conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy rain and spray. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash.
The system alerts you of vehicles approaching from the sides behind your vehicle when you shift into reverse (R).
Using Cross Traffic Alert
The system detects vehicles that approach at a speed between 4 mph (6 km/h) and 37 mph (60 km/h). Coverage decreases when the sensors are partially, mostly or fully obstructed. Slowly reversing helps increase the coverage area and effectiveness.
The system turns on when you start the engine and you shift into reverse (R). The system turns off when you shift out of reverse (R).
The sensor on the left-hand side is only partially obstructed and zone coverage on the right-hand side is maximized.
Zone coverage also decreases when parking at narrow angles. The sensor on the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and zone coverage on that side is severely reduced.
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumper on both sides of your vehicle.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumper stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Blocked sensors could affect system performance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message may appear in the information display when you shift into reverse (R).
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations
The system may not correctly operate when any of the following occur:
• The sensors are blocked.
• Adjacently parked vehicles or objects are obstructing the sensors.
• Vehicles approach at speeds less than 4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph (60 km/h).
• The vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph (12 km/h).
• You reverse out of an angled parking space.
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer is Attached
Note:The system may not correctly operate when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an approved trailer tow module and tow bar, the system turns off when you attach a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket trailer tow module or tow bar, we recommend that you switch the system off when you attach a trailer.
Cross traffic alert remains on when you attach a trailer in vehicles that come with blind spot information system with trailer tow under the following conditions:
• You connect a trailer.
• The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
• You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m) in the information display.
See Blind Spot Information System.
Switching the System On and Off
To switch the system on or off, adjust the setting. Depending on your vehicle options, the setting could be in the following: • Information display. See General Information.
• Touchscreen. See Settings.
Note: The system turns on every time you switch the ignition on. To permanently switch the system off, contact an authorized dealer.
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator
When the system detects an approaching vehicle, a tone sounds, a warning lamp illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror and arrows appear in the information display to show which side the approaching vehicle is coming from.
Note: If arrows do not display, a message appears in the information display.
If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp illuminates in the instrument cluster and a message appears in the information display. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: In exceptional conditions, the system could alert you, even when there is nothing in the detection zone, for example a vehicle passing further away from your vehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages
| Message | Action |
| Cross Traffic Alert | Displays instead of indication arrows when the system detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic. |
| Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual | Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system sensors. Clean the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
| Cross Traffic System Fault | The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
| Cross Traffic Alert Deactivated Trailer Attached | Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle. |
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system. If a fault is detected, a message displays in the information display. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch the ignition off. After at least 10 seconds, switch the ignition on and watch the information display for a steering system warning message. If a steering system warning message returns, have the system checked as soon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detects an error, you may not feel a difference in the steering, however a serious condition may exist. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steering system, there is no fluid reservoir, no maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving, electric power steering assistance is lost. The steering system still operates and you can steer your vehicle manually. Manually steering your vehicle requires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort required for you to steer your vehicle, this increased effort prevents overheating and permanent damage to the steering system. You do not lose the ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers allow the system to cool and return to normal operation.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
• Correct tire pressures.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning (If Equipped)
The electronic power steering system adaptive learning helps correct road irregularities and improves overall handling and steering feel. It communicates with the brake system to help operate advanced stability control and accident avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, you must drive your vehicle a short distance before the system relearns the strategy and reactivates all systems.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system does not detect vehicles that are driving in a different direction, cyclists or animals.
Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system does not operate during hard acceleration or steering. Failure to take care may lead to a crash or personal injury.
WARNING: The system may fail or operate with reduced function during cold and severe weather conditions.
Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog can adversely affect the system. Keep the front camera and radar free of snow and ice. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: In situations where the vehicle camera has limited detection capability, this may reduce system performance. These situations include but are not limited to direct or low sunlight, vehicles at night without tail lights, unconventional vehicle types, pedestrians with complex backgrounds, partly obscured pedestrians, or pedestrians that the system cannot distinguish from a group. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system cannot help prevent all crashes. Do not rely on this system to replace driver judgment and the need to maintain a safe distance and speed.
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System
The Pre-Collision Assist system is active at speeds above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and pedestrian detection is active at speeds up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching another stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the same direction as yours, or a pedestrian within your driving path, the system provides three levels of functionality:
1. Alert
2. Brake Support
3. Active Braking
Alert: When active, a flashing visual warning appears and an audible warning tone 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.
Active Braking: Active braking may activate if the system determines that a collision is imminent. The system may help the driver reduce impact damage or avoid the crash completely.
Note: Brake Support and Active Braking are active at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
If the vehicle has a radar sensor or Adaptive Cruise Control, then Brake Support and Active Braking are active up to the maximum speed of the vehicle.
Note: If you perceive Pre-Collision Assist alerts as being too frequent or disturbing, then you can reduce the alert sensitivity, though the manufacturer recommends using the highest sensitivity setting where possible. Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer and later system warnings.
Note: The Pre-Collision Assist system automatically disables when you select 4X4 LOW or when you manually disable AdvanceTrac™.
Distance Indication and Alert (If Equipped)
Distance Indication and Alert is a function that provides the driver with a graphical indication of the time gap to other preceding vehicles traveling in the same direction. The Distance Indication and Alert screen in the display screen shows one of the graphics that follow.
If the time gap to a preceding vehicle is small, a red visual indication displays.
Note: Distance Indication and Alert deactivates and the graphics do not display when Adaptive Cruise Control is active.
| Speed | Sensitivity | Graphics | Distance Gap | Time Gap |
| 62 mph (100 km/h) |
Normal | Grey | >82 ft (25 m) | >0.9sec |
| 62 mph (100 km/h) |
Normal | Yellow | 56–82 ft (17–25 m) |
0.6sec — 0.9sec |
| 62 mph (100 km/h) |
Normal | Red | <56 ft (17 m) | <0.6sec |
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist Settings
You can adjust the following settings by using the information display controls. See General Information.
• You can change Alert and Distance Alert sensitivity to one of three possible settings.
• You can switch Distance Indication and Alert on or off.
• If required, you can switch Active Braking on or off.
• If required, you can switch the entire Pre-Collision Assist feature on or off.
Note: Active braking automatically turns on every time you switch the ignition on.
Note: If your vehicle has a radar sensor, we recommend that you switch the system off if you install a snow plow or similar object in such a way that it may block the radar sensor. Your vehicle remembers the selected setting across key cycles.
Blocked Sensors
1 Camera.
2 Radar sensor (if equipped).
If a message regarding a blocked sensor or camera appears in the information display, the radar signals or camera images are obstructed. If your vehicle has a radar sensor, it is located behind the fascia cover in the center of the lower grille. With a blocked sensor or camera, the Pre-Collision Assist system may not function, or performance may reduce. The following table lists possible causes and actions for when this message displays.
Camera Troubleshooting
| Cause | Action |
| The windshield in front of the camera is dirty or obstructed in some way. | Clean the outside of the windshield in front of the camera. |
| The windshield in front of the camera is clean but the message remains in the display screen. | Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the camera to detect that there is no obstruction. |
Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
| Cause | Action |
| The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way. | Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruction. |
| The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display screen. | Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that there is no obstruction. |
| Heavy rain, spray, snow or fog is interfering with the radar signals. | The Pre-Collision Assist system is temporarily disabled. Pre-Collision Assist automatically reactivates a short time after the weather conditions improve. |
| Swirling water or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals. | The Pre-Collision Assist system is temporarily disabled. Pre-Collision Assist automatically reactivates a short time after the weather conditions improve. |
| Radar is out of alignment due to a front end impact. | Contact an authorized dealer to have the radar checked for proper coverage and operation. |
Note: Proper system operation requires a clear view of the road by the camera. Have any windshield damage in the area of the camera’s field of view repaired.
Note: If something hits the front end of your vehicle or damage occurs and your vehicle has a radar sensor, the radar sensing zone may change. This could cause missed or false vehicle detections. Contact an authorized dealer to have the radar checked for proper coverage and operation.
Note: If your vehicle detects excessive heat at the camera or a potential misalignment condition, a message may display in the information display indicating temporary sensor unavailability. When operational conditions are correct, the message deactivates. For example, when the ambient temperature around the sensor decreases or the sensor automatically recalibrates successfully.
DRIVE CONTROL
Selectable Drive Modes This provides a single location to control multiple system performance settings such as steering, handling and powertrain response.
Changing the drive mode automatically changes the functionality of the following systems:
• Electronic stability control and traction control maintains your vehicle control in adverse conditions or high performance driving. See Stability Control.
• Electronic throttle control enhances the powertrain response to your inputs.
• Transmission controls are optimized with shift schedules tuned to each terrain.
Using the System
The system tailors your vehicle configuration for each mode you select.
Column Shifter
Console Shifter
Press the drive mode button on the column or console shifter to select or change a drive mode. The drive mode selection menu appears in the instrument cluster and allows you to select through the available drive modes.
Note: Mode changes are not available when the vehicle ignition is off. In drive (D), only some modes may be available.
Normal – Delivers a balanced combination of comfort and handling.
Tow Haul – Improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load.
Snow/Wet – For use during inclement weather conditions.
Vehicle response becomes tuned for optimum traction at lower speeds and confidence inspiring stability at higher speeds.
Eco – Offers the best possible fuel economy with tradeoffs in vehicle performance and comfort.
Sport – Use for spirted and aggressive off road driving situations. Vehicle response becomes tuned for maximum off road performance.
Note: Your vehicle may only be equipped with some of the drive modes listed above.
Note: The system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system for proper operation. Certain drive modes are not available based on the gearshift position. If a mode is unavailable due to a system fault or change in gearshift position, the mode defaults to Normal mode.
Some drive modes reduce traction and stability control performance and the warning indicator illuminates in the instrument cluster. See Using Stability Control.