FORD MAVERICK 2023 Owners Manual

WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST
Pre-collision assist detects and warns ofapproaching hazards in the roadway. Ifyour vehicle is rapidly approaching anotherstationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in thesame direction as yours, or a pedestrianwithin your driving path, the systemprovides multiple levels of assistance tohelp avoid a collision.
HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST WORK
Pre-Collision Assist with AutomaticEmergency Braking
The system warns the driver of potentialhazards by providing three levels ofassistance.
If your vehicle is rapidly approachingpotential hazards, the system provides thefollowing levels of functionality:
1.Alert.
2.Brake Support.
3.Automatic Emergency Braking.
Alert: When active, a flashingvisual warning appears and anaudible warning tone sounds.
Brake Support: The system is designedto help reduce the impact speed bypreparing the brakes for rapid braking. Thesystem does not automatically apply thebrakes. If you press the brake pedal, thesystem could apply additional braking upto maximum braking force, even if youlightly press the brake pedal.
Automatic Emergency Braking: Thismay activate if the system determines thata collision is imminent.
Note:If you perceive the pre-collision assistalerts as being too frequent or disturbing,then you can reduce the alert sensitivity.Setting the low sensitivity would result infewer and later warnings of a potentialforward collision. The manufacturerrecommends using the high sensitivitysetting where possible.
Note:Automatic emergency brakingperformance is not affected by thesensitivity setting.
Each system has various levels ofdetection capabilities. See Pre-CollisionAssist Limitations (page 248).
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system does notdetect vehicles moving in a differentdirection or animals. Apply the brakeswhen necessary. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: The system does notoperate during hard acceleration orsteering. Failure to take care may leadto a crash or personal injury.
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WARNING: The system mayoperate with reduced function duringcold and inclement weather conditions.Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog canadversely affect the system. Keep thefront camera and radar free of snow andice. Failure to follow this instruction mayresult in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Take additional care ifyour vehicle is heavily loaded or you aretowing a trailer. These conditions couldresult in reduced performance of thissystem. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system cannothelp prevent all crashes. Do not rely onthis system to replace driver judgmentand the need to maintain a safe distanceand speed.
WARNING: System performancecould be reduced in situations where thevehicle camera has limited detectioncapability. These situations include butare not limited to direct or low sunlight,vehicles at night without tail lights,unconventional vehicle types, andpedestrians and cyclists with complex,partially obscured backgrounds. Failureto take care may result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
LIMITATIONS
Pre-collision assist depends on thedetection ability of its camera and sensors.Any obstructions or damage to these areascan limit detection or prevent the systemfrom functioning. See Locating thePre-Collision Assist Sensors (page 249).
The system is active at 3 mph (5 km/h)and above.
Note:Brake support and automaticemergency braking are active at speeds upto 75 mph (120 km/h). If your vehicle has aradar sensor included with adaptive cruisecontrol, then brake support and automaticemergency braking are active up to themaximum speed of the vehicle.
Pedestrian Detection Limitations
Pedestrian detection is active at speedsup to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Pedestrian detection operates optimallywhen detected hazards are clearlyidentifiable. System performance mayreduce in situations where pedestrians arerunning, partly obscured, have a complexbackground, or cannot be distinguishedfrom a group.
SWITCHING PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST ON AND OFF
You cannot switch the system off.
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Adjusting the Pre-Collision AssistSettings
You can adjust the following settings byusing the controls in the pre-collision assistmenu:
•Change alert and distance alertsensitivity to one of three possiblesettings.
•Switch distance indication and alert onor off.
•If required, switch automaticemergency braking on or off.
•If required, switch evasive steeringassist on or off.
Note:Automatic emergency braking andevasive steering automatically turns onevery time you switch the ignition on.
Note:If you switch automatic emergencybraking off, evasive steering assist switchesoff.
LOCATING THE PRE-
COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS
Camera.1.
Radar sensor (if equipped).2.
If a message regarding a blocked sensoror camera appears in the informationdisplay, something is obstructing the radarsignals or camera images. The radar sensoris behind the fascia cover in the center ofthe lower grille. With a blocked sensor orcamera, the system may not function, orperformance may reduce. SeePre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages (page 253).
Note:Proper system operation requires aclear view of the road by the camera. Repairany windshield damage in the area of thecamera's field of view.
Note:If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs and your vehiclehas a radar sensor, the radar sensing zonecould change. This could cause missed orfalse vehicle detections. Have your vehicleserviced to have the radar checked forproper coverage and operation.
Note:If your vehicle detects excessive heatat the camera or a potential misalignmentcondition, a message could display in theinformation display indicating temporarysensor unavailability. When operationalconditions are correct, the messagedeactivates. For example, when the ambienttemperature around the sensor decreasesor the sensor recalibrates successfully.
DISTANCE INDICATION (IF
EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS DISTANCE INDICATION
Distance indication displays the gapbetween your vehicle and the vehicleahead of you.
Note:The graphic does not display if youswitch on cruise control or adaptive cruisecontrol.
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Time GapDistance GapDistance Indic-ator ColorSystem Sensit-ivityVehicle Speed
Greater than 0.9seconds.Greater than82 ft (25 m).Gray.Normal.62 mph(100 km/h).
0.6-0.9seconds.56–82 ft(17–25 m).Yellow.
Less than 0.6seconds.Less than 56 ft(17 m).Red.
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SWITCHING DISTANCEINDICATION ON AND OFF
To switch the system on or off, use theinstrument cluster display:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Driver Assistance.
3.Select Pre-Collision Assist.
4.Switch Distance indication on or off.
DISTANCE INDICATIONINDICATOR
The indicator displays the time gapbetween your vehicle and vehicles travelingin the same direction ahead of you.
DISTANCE ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS DISTANCE ALERT
The system alerts you with a warning lampif the distance to the vehicle ahead issmall.
Note:The warning lamp does notilluminate if cruise control or adaptive cruisecontrol is active.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OFDISTANCE ALERT
To adjust the sensitivity of the system, usethe instrument cluster display:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Driver Assistance.
3.Select Pre-Collision Assist.
4.Select Alert sensitivity.
5.Select a setting.
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY
BRAKING (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS AUTOMATICEMERGENCY BRAKING
Automatic emergency braking mayactivate if the system determines that acollision is imminent. The system may helpreduce impact damage to avoid the crashcompletely.
Automatic emergency braking is onlyavailable up to certain speeds. SeePre-Collision Assist Limitations (page248).
SWITCHING AUTOMATICEMERGENCY BRAKING ON ANDOFF
To switch the system on or off, use theinstrument cluster display:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Driver Assistance.
3.Select Pre-Collision Assist.
4.Switch Active braking on or off.
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EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST (IF
EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS EVASIVE STEERINGASSIST
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a roaduser, evasive steering assist helps you steeraround the road user.
After you turn the steering wheel in anattempt to avoid a crash with the roaduser, the system applies additional steeringtorque to help you steer around the roaduser. After you pass the road user, thesystem applies steering torque when youturn the steering wheel to steer back intothe lane. The system deactivates after youfully pass the road user.
Note:Road users are defined as anotherstationary vehicle in the same lane, a vehicletraveling in the same lane in the samedirection as yours, a cyclist traveling in thesame direction as yours or a pedestrianwithin your driving path. See Pre-CollisionAssist Precautions (page 247).
EVASIVE STEERING ASSISTLIMITATIONS
Evasive steering assist only activates whenall the following occur:
•Automatic emergency braking andevasive steering assist are on.
•The system detects a road user aheadand starts to apply the brakes.
•You significantly turn the steeringwheel to steer around a road user.
Note:Evasive steering assist does notautomatically steer around a road user. Ifyou do not turn the steering wheel, evasivesteering assist does not activate.
Note:Evasive steering assist does notactivate if the distance to the road userahead is too small and the system cannotavoid a crash.
Note:Evasive steering does not activatewith cyclists or pedestrians.
SWITCHING EVASIVE STEERINGASSIST ON AND OFF
To switch the system on or off, use theinstrument cluster display:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Driver Assistance.
3.Select Pre-Collision Assist.
4.Switch Evasive steering on or off.
Note:If you switch automatic emergencybraking off, evasive steering assist turns off.
Note:Automatic emergency braking andevasive steering assist turn on every timeyou switch the ignition on.
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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST – TROUBLESHOOTING
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
You have a blocked sensor due to badweather, ice, mud or water in front of theradar sensor. You can typically clean thesensor to resolve.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available SensorBlocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Camera Troubleshooting
The windshield in front of the camerais dirty or obstructed.
Clean the outside of the windshield infront of the camera.
The windshield in front of the camerais clean, but the message remains inthe instrument cluster display.
Wait a short time. It could take severalminutes for the camera to detect thatthere is no obstruction.
Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
The surface of the radar in the grille isdirty or obstructed.
Clean the grille surface in front of theradar or remove the object causing theobstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille isclean, but the message remains in theinstrument cluster display.
Wait a short time. It could take severalminutes for the radar to detect thatthere is no obstruction.
Heavy rain, spray or fog is interferingwith the radar signals.
The pre-collision assist system istemporarily disabled. Pre-collisionassist reactivates a short time afterthe weather conditions improve.
Swirling water or snow or ice on thesurface of the road could interfere withthe radar signals.
The pre-collision assist system istemporarily disabled. Pre-collisionassist reactivates a short time afterthe weather conditions improve.
Radar is out of alignment due to a frontend impact.
Have your vehicle serviced to have theradar checked for proper coverage andoperation.
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WHAT IS DRIVER ALERT
Driver alert alerts you if it determines thatyou are becoming drowsy or if your drivingdeteriorates.
HOW DOES DRIVER ALERT
WORK
Driver Alert calculates your alertness levelbased on your driving behavior in relationto the lane markings and other factorsthrough use of the front camera sensorbehind the interior mirror.
DRIVER ALERT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Take regular restbreaks if you feel tired. Do not wait forthe system to warn you.
WARNING: Certain driving stylesmay result in the system warning youeven if you are not feeling tired.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byus.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
Note:If something is blocking the cameraor damaged the windshield, Driver Alert maynot function.
DRIVER ALERT LIMITATIONS
Driver alert may not function correctly if:
•The sensor cannot track the road lanemarkings.
•Your vehicle's speed is less thanapproximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
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SWITCHING DRIVER ALERT ON
AND OFF
To switch the system on or off, use theinstrument cluster display:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Driver Alert on or off.
Note:The system remains on or offdepending on how it was last set.
Resetting Driver Alert
You can reset the system by either:
•Switching the ignition off and on.
•Stopping the vehicle and then openingand closing the driver door.
DRIVER ALERT INDICATORS
System Warnings
The warning system has two stages:
1.A temporary warning is issued to adviseyou to take a rest. This message onlyappears for a short time.
2.If you do not rest and the systemcontinues to detect that your drivingdeteriorates, it issues a further warning.This remains in the instrument clusterdisplay until you cancel it.
Note:The system does not warn you if thevehicle speed falls below approximately40 mph (65 km/h).
DRIVER ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVER ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
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