Driving Aids -> Lane Keeping System for your Ford Fiesta 2017-2023
Driving Aids
Your calculated alertness level is low. You
System Warnings
The warning system has two stages:
should stop your vehicle and take a rest as
soon as it is safe to do so.
1. A temporary warning is issued to advise
you to take a rest. This message only
appears for a short time.
2. If you do not rest and the system
continues to detect that your driving
deteriorates, it issues a further warning.
This remains in the information display
until you cancel it. See Information
Messages (page 95).
Your calculated alertness level shows in
gray if:
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The sensor cannot track the road lane
markings.
The vehicle speed falls below
approximately 65 km/h (40 mph).
Resetting the System
You can reset the system by:
Note: The system does not warn you if the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
65 km/h (40 mph).
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Switching the ignition off and on when
your vehicle is stationary.
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Opening and closing the driver door
when your vehicle is stationary.
System Display
Your calculated alertness level is shown
by six steps as a colored bar. The bar
travels from right to left as your calculated
alertness level decreases.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
You can view the status at any time using
the information display. See General
Information (page 91).
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.
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WARNING: The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning.
Your calculated alertness level is good.
WARNING: In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance.
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The anti-lock brake, stability control or
traction control system activates.
Narrow lane width.
WARNING: Large contrasts in
outside lighting can limit sensor
performance.
The system may not correct lane
positioning in any of the following
conditions:
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WARNING: The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings.
High winds.
Uneven road surfaces.
Heavy or uneven loads.
Incorrect tire pressure.
WARNING:Ifdamageoccursinthe
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Switching Lane Keeping System
On and Off
WARNING: The system may not
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us.
The system is designed to alert you by
providing temporary steering assistance
or steering wheel vibration when it detects
an unintended lane departure. The system
detects and tracks the road lane markings
using a camera mounted behind the
interior mirror. The system only operates
when the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 65 km/h (40 mph). You
can view the system status in the
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Press the button on the direction indicator
stalk.
information display.
Note: The system works when the camera
can detect at least one lane marking or the
edge of the road.
Lane Keeping System Settings
The system has different settings that you
can view or adjust using the information
display.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle. If the
system detects a MyKey, the mode is set to
alert.
The system may not correctly operate in
any of the following conditions:
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The system does not detect at least
one lane marking or the edge of the
road.
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You switch the direction indicator on.
You apply direct steering, accelerate
Alert Mode
Provides steering wheel vibration when the
system detects an unintended lane
departure.
fast or brake hard.
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The vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h
(40 mph).
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration
Alert and Aid Mode
Intensity
Provides temporary steering assistance
toward the lane center when the system
detects an unintended lane departure. If
your vehicle continues drifting out of the
lane, the steering wheel vibrates.
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Driver
assist..
2. Select Lane keeping system.
3. Select Intensity.
4. Select a setting and press the OK
button.
Note: This setting does not affect the aid
mode.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle.
Adjusting the Lane Keeping System
Sensitivity
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Driver
assist..
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B
Alert mode.
Aid mode.
2. Select Lane keeping system.
3. Select Sensitivity.
Note: The diagram illustrates general zone
coverage. It does not provide exact zone
parameters.
4. Select a setting and press the OK
button.
Aid Mode
Provides temporary steering assistance
toward the lane center when the system
detects an unintended lane departure.
Note: When aid mode is on and the system
does not detect any steering activity for a
short period of time, for example lightly
holding the steering wheel, the system alerts
you to put your hands on the steering wheel.
Note: The aid mode becomes active again
after you have returned your vehicle to the
center of the lane.
Switching the Lane Keeping System
Mode
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Driver
assist..
2. Select Lane keeping system.
3. Select Mode.
4. Select a setting and press the OK
button.
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When the system is off, the system
Lane Keeping System Display
indicator or the lane markings do not
display.
Lane Keeping System Indicators
It illuminates in the information
display when you switch the
system on and Aid Mode or Alert
and Aid Mode are selected.
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It illuminates in the information
display when you switch the
system on and Alert Mode is
selected.
Black and White Information Display
Indicator
System Status
Gray.
Unavailable.
Available.
White.
White and inverted.
White and flashing.
Temporary steering assistance.
Temporary steering assistance and steering wheel vibration.
Color Information Display
Indicator
Gray.
System Status
Unavailable.
Green.
Available.
Amber.
Temporary steering assistance.
Temporary steering assistance and steering wheel vibration.
Red.
Lane Keeping System Warning
Lamp
It could illuminate when you
switch the system off. If it
illuminates when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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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:
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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
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following occur:
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You start your vehicle.
The vehicle speed is greater than
10 km/h (6 mph).
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