Deutsch
EnglishDriving Aids -> Blind Spot Information System for your Ford Fiesta 2017-2023
Driving Aids
Lane Keeping System Messages
Message
Action
Lane keeping system
malfunction Service
required
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The system is designed to detect vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM
The detection area is on both sides of your
vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 4 m
(13 ft) beyond the rear bumper. The
detection area extends to approximately
18 m (59 ft) beyond the rear bumper when
the vehicle speed is greater than 48 km/h
(30 mph) to alert you of faster
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.
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.
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.
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
10 km/h (6 mph).
Note: The system does not operate in park
(P) or reverse (R).
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
The system turns on when all of the
E255695
following occur:
•
•
You start your vehicle.
The vehicle speed is greater than
10 km/h (6 mph).
193
Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
Driving Aids
Note: The system does not operate in
If 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.
reverse (R).
Blind Spot Information System
Sensors
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 a
trailer tow module and tow bar approved
by us, 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.
E205199
To permanently switch the system off,
The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.
contact an authorized dealer.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
Blind Spot Information System
Indicator
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
When the system detects a
stickers, repair compound or other objects.
vehicle, an alert indicator
Note: Blocked sensors could affect system
illuminates in the exterior mirror
performance.
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.
If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display. The alert
indicators remain illuminated but the
system does not alert you.
If the system detects a fault, an indicator
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Note: The system may not alert you if a
vehicle quickly passes through the detection
zone.
Switching the Blind Spot
Information System On and Off
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Driver assistance.
3. Switch BLIS on or off.
194
Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System Information Messages
Message
Action
BLIS not available Sensor Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are
blocked See manual blocked.
BLIS deactivated Trailer Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
attached
BLIS malfunction
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The system is designed to alert you of
vehicles approaching from the sides when
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
you shift into reverse (R).
Using the Cross Traffic Alert
System
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
The system is designed to detect vehicles
that approach with a speed up to 60 km/h
(37 mph). Coverage decreases when the
sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed. Slowly reversing helps increase
the coverage area and effectiveness.
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 turns on when you start the
engine and you shift into reverse (R). The
system turns off when you shift out of
reverse (R).
195
Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
