Ford MKX 2016

User Manual - Page 244

For MKX 2016.

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The system uses radar sensors which are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Do not allow mud, snow
or bumper stickers to obstruct these areas,
this can cause degraded system
performance.
If the system detects a degraded
performance condition, a message warning
of a blocked sensor or low visibility will
appear in the information display along with
a warning indicator. You can clear the
information display warning but the warning
indicator will remain illuminated.
When you remove a blockage, you can reset
the system in two ways:
While driving, the system detects at least
two objects.
You cycle the ignition from on to off and
then back on.
If the blockage is still present after the key
cycle and driving in traffic, check again for a
blockage.
Reasons for messages being displayed
Clean the fascia area in front
of the radar or remove the
obstruction.
The radar
surface is
dirty or
obstructed
Drive normally in traffic for a
few minutes to allow the
radar to detect passing
vehicles so it can clear the
blocked state.
The radar
surface is
not dirty or
obstructed
No action required. The
system automatically resets
to an unblocked state once
the rainfall or snowfall rate
decreases or stops. Do not
use the Blind Spot Informa-
tion System or cross traffic
alert in these conditions.
Heavy rain-
fall or snow-
fall inter-
feres with
the radar
signals
System Limitations
The Blind Spot Information and cross traffic
alert systems do have their limitations;
situations such as severe weather conditions
or debris build-up on the sensor area may
limit vehicle detection.
The following are other situations that may
limit the Blind Spot Information System:
Vehicles passing through the blind zone
at very quickly.
When several vehicles closely following
each other pass through the blind zone.
The following are other situations that may
limit the cross traffic alert system:
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
obstructing the sensors.
Approaching vehicles passing at speeds
greater than 37 mph (60 km/h).
Driving in reverse faster than 7 mph
(12 km/h).
Backing out of an angled parking spot.
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