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EnglishDriving Aids -> Lane Keeping System for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
Driving Aids
The system may not correctly operate in
any of the following conditions:
WARNING: The system may not
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The system does not detect at least
one lane marking or the edge of the
road.
function if the sensor is blocked.
WARNING: The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning.
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You switch the direction indicator on.
You apply direct steering, accelerate
fast or brake hard.
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The vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h
(40 mph).
WARNING: In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance.
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 or 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.
Lane Keeping System Settings
The system has different settings that you
can view or adjust using the information
display.
Note: The system works when the camera
can detect at least one lane marking or the
edge of the road.
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Note: The system remembers the last
Intensity Setting
Provides steering wheel vibration when the
system detects an unintended lane
departure.
selected settings when you start your
vehicle and turns on at the start of any trip.
To adjust the steering wheel vibration intensity setting, use the information
display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
Menu Item
Action
Driver assist.
Press the menu button.
Lane keeping system
Intensity
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. 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.
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.
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B
Aid mode.
Alert and Aid mode.
Alert and Aid Mode
Note: The diagram illustrates general zone
coverage. It does not provide exact zone
parameters.
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.
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To change between the lane keeping system modes, use the information display
controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
Menu Item
Action
Driver assist.
Press the menu button.
Lane keeping system
Mode
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Aid Mode
Lane Keeping System Display
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If you switch Aid Mode or Alert and Aid
Mode on, arrows also display with the lane
markings.
When the system is off, the system
indicator or the lane markings do not
display.
Lane Keeping System Warning
Lamps and Indicators
Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp
It illuminates when the system
activates.
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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.
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Color Information Display
Indicator
System Status
Gray.
Unavailable.
Available.
Green.
Amber.
Red.
Temporary steering assistance.
Temporary steering assistance and steering wheel vibration.
Lane Keeping System Messages
Message
Action
Lane keeping system
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
malfunction Service
required
All system limitations present in the basic
Blind Spot Assist (If Equipped)
Lane Keeping System also apply to Blind
Spot Assist.
Blind spot assist is an extension of the lane
keeping system and the two systems
activate and deactivate together using the
lane keeping button.
During intentional lane changes the design
of the blind spot assist feature detects
vehicles in, or approaching your blind spot
and provides a warning, plus steering
assistance to direct you back into your
lane.
Note: Blind spot assist only works if it
detects lane markings on both sides.
Note: Blind spot assist requires the driver's
hands to be on the wheel at all times.
Note: Blind spot assist does not function
with one or both rear radar sensors blocked
or faulty.
Note: Blind spot assist does not function
when you connect a trailer to the vehicle.
When active, this system functions with or
without the use of direction indicators and
hazard flashers.
For more information on display messages
See Blind Spot Information System
(page 296).
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System Display
The lane keeping aid warning lamp or
yellow lane marking in your instrument
cluster indicate blind spot assist activation.
In addition, the blind spot information
system alert indicator flashes on the
exterior mirror on the same side as the
detection. For more information See Blind
Spot Information System (page 296).
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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 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.
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