ESP FORD MONDEO 2014 4.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Electronic Stability Program
WARNING
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention. Failure to do socould result in loss of vehicle control,personal injury or death.
Without ESPA
With ESPB
The system supports stability when yourvehicle starts to slide away from yourintended path. The system performs thisby braking individual wheels and reducingengine torque as required.
The system also provides an enhancedtraction control function by reducingengine torque if the wheels spin when youaccelerate. This improves your ability topull away on slippery roads or loosesurfaces, and improves comfort by limitingwheel spin in hairpin bends.
Stability Control Warning Lamp
While driving, it flashes when the systemis operating. See Warning Lamps andIndicators (page 81).
USING STABILITY CONTROL
The system automatically turns on eachtime you switch the ignition on.
Switching the System Off and OnUsing the Information DisplayControls
Your vehicle comes with this featurealready enabled. If required, you can switchthis feature off using the informationdisplay. See General Information (page86).
Stability control will remain on even whenyou have switched the traction control off.
Switching the System Off Using aSwitch (If Equipped)
The switch is located in the instrumentpanel.
Press the switch. You will see a messagein conjunction with an illuminated icon inthe display. Press the switch again toreturn the system to normal mode.
Stability control will remain on even whenyou have switched the traction control off.
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WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention.
If your vehicles has a non-Fordapproved trailer tow module thesystem may not correctly detectobjects.
The sensors may not detect objectsin heavy rain or other conditions thatcause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objectswith surfaces that absorb ultrasonicwaves.
The system does not detect objectsthat are moving away from yourvehicle. They will only be detectedshortly after they start to move towardyour vehicle.
Take particular care when reversingwith a tow ball arm or a rear fittedaccessory. For example, a bicyclecarrier. The rear parking aid will onlyindicate the approximate distance fromthe rear bumper to an object.
If you use a high pressure spray towash your vehicle, only spray thesensors briefly from a distance notless than eight inches (20 centimeters).
Note:If your vehicle has a tow ball arm, thesystem is turned off automatically whentrailer lamps (or lighting boards) areconnected to the 13-pin socket through aFord approved trailer tow module.
Note:Keep the sensors free from dirt, iceor snow. Do not clean with sharp objects.
Note:The system may emit false alerts ifit detects a signal using the same frequencyas the sensors or if your vehicle is fullyloaded.
Note:The outer sensors may detect theside walls of a garage. If the distancebetween the outer sensors and the side wallremains constant for three seconds, thealert will turn off. As you continue the innersensors will detect objects directly behindyour vehicle.
REAR PARKING AID
WARNINGS
Sensing is only an aid to detect someobjects when moving forward orbackward at low speeds. Trafficcontrol systems, inclement weather or anexternal motor and fan can affect thesensors; this may include reducedperformance or false activation. To helpavoid personal injury you must read andunderstand the limitations of the systemdetailed in this section.
The parking aid system may notprevent contact with small or movingobjects that are close to the ground.The parking aid system gives an audiblewarning when it detects a large objecthelping to avoid damage to your vehicle.To help avoid personal injury you must takecare when using the parking aid system.
Rear Sensing System
When the parking aid system produces anaudible warning, the audio system mayreduce the set volume to a predeterminedlevel.
Note:Some add-on equipment can causereduced performance or false activation.For example, large trailer hitches, bike orsurfboard racks.
Note:The parking aid system sensors mustbe kept clean and free from snow or ice toavoid reduced performance or falseactivation. Do not clean the sensors withsharp objects.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the transmission is in reverse (R), thefront sensing system provides audiowarnings when your vehicle is moving andthe detected obstacle is moving towardsyour vehicle. Once the vehicle is stationary,the audio warning will be stopped after 2seconds.
Obstacle Distance Indicator (If
Equipped)
The system provides obstacle distanceindication through the information display.The distance indicator displays when thetransmission is in reverse (R).
The indicator displays:
•As the distance to the obstacledecreases the indicator blocksilluminate and move towards thevehicle icon.
•If there is no obstacle detected, thedistance indicator blocks are greyedout.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the gearshift is in neutral (N), the systemprovides obstacle distance indicationthrough the information display. If yourvehicle moves the front sensing systemprovides an audible warning when thevehicle is moving at 7 mph (12 km/h) orbelow and an obstacle is located insidethe detection area. Once the vehicle isstationary, the audio warning will bestopped after 4 seconds.
If the gearshift is in drive (D) or any otherforward gear, the front sensing systemprovides audio warnings when the vehicleis moving and an obstacle is located insidethe detection area. Once the vehicle isstationary, the audio warning will bestopped after 2 seconds.
SIDE SENSING SYSTEM
The side sensing system uses the front andrear side sensors to detect obstacles thatare near to the sides of your vehicle. Thesystem places them on a virtual map in theinstrument cluster as your vehicle movespast them. The system detects obstacleseven when they are no longer in thesensor’s field of view.
Note:If an obstacle approaches the sideof the vehicle without passing a front or rearside sensor, the obstacle will not bedetected.
The side sensors are active when thetransmission is in any other position otherthan park (P).
Coverage area is up to 24 in (60 cm) fromthe side of your vehicle.
When the system detects an object closeto the side of your vehicle, an audiblewarning sounds. As the object comescloser to the side of your vehicle, the rateof the audible warning increases. The rateof the audible warning varies dependingon whether the obstacle is inside or outsideof the driving path of your vehicle.
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Parallel Parking, PerpendicularParking, Park Out Assist
WARNINGS
You must remain in your vehiclewhen the system turns on. At alltimes, you are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle, supervising thesystem and intervening if required. Failureto take care may result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, serious personalinjury or death.
The sensors may not detect objectsin heavy rain or other conditions thatcause disruptive reflections.
The system scans the area adjacent toboth sides of your vehicle to locate asuitable parking space.
The system informs you when it locates asuitable parking space. When you stopyour vehicle, the system takes control ofthe steering to guide your vehicle into theparking space.
Park Out Assist automatically steers yourvehicle out of a parallel parking space(hands-free) while you control theaccelerator, gearshift and brakes. Thesystem visually and audibly instructs youto enter traffic.
The system may not correctly operate inany of the following conditions:
•a spare tire or a significantly worn tiremore than the other tires is used
•you use a tire size not recommendedby us
•you try to park on a tight curve
•if the edge of the neighboring parkedvehicle is high off the ground (forexample, a bus, tow truck or flatbedtruck)
•the weather conditions are poor (heavyrain, snow, fog, etc).
Note:Keep the sensors, located on thebumper or fascia, free from snow, ice andlarge accumulations of dirt. Covered sensorscan affect the system's accuracy. Do notclean the sensors with sharp objects.
Do not use the system if:
•You have attached a foreign object(bike rack or trailer) to the front or rearof your vehicle or close to the sensors.
•You have attached an overhangingobject (surfboard) to the roof.
•A foreign object damages or obstructsthe front or rear bumper or sidesensors.
•The correct tire size is not in use on yourvehicle (for example, a mini-spare tire).
Using Active Park Assist - ParallelParking
Press the button located on thecenter console near the gearshiftlever once.
When driving at a speed less than 19 mph(30 km/h) the system automatically scansboth sides of your vehicle for an availableparking space. The system displays amessage and a corresponding graphic toindicate it is searching for a parking space.Use the direction indicator to selectsearching either to the left-hand side orright-hand side of your vehicle.
Note:If you do not make a selection thesystem will default to the passenger's side.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you think your vehicle is properlyparked, or you hear a solid tone from theparking aid (accompanied by a displaymessage and a chime), bring your vehicleto a complete stop.
When automatic steering is complete, thesystem displays a message and a tonesounds, indicating that the active parkassist process is finished. You areresponsible for checking the parking joband making any necessary correctionsbefore leaving your vehicle.
Using Active Park Assist -Perpendicular Parking
Press the button located on thecenter console near the gearshiftlever twice.
The system displays a message and acorresponding graphic to indicate it issearching for a parking space. Use thedirection indicator to select searchingeither to the left-hand side or right-handside of your vehicle.
Note:If you do not make a selection thesystem will default to the passenger's side.
When the system finds a suitable space,it displays a message and a tone sounds.Stop your vehicle and follow theinstructions on the screen. If your vehicleis moving very slowly, you may need to pullforward a short distance before the systemis ready to park.
Note:You must observe that the selectedspace remains clear of obstructions at alltimes during the maneuver.
Note:You should drive your vehicle asperpendicular to the other vehicles aspossible while passing a parking space.
Note:The system always offers the lastdetected parking space (for example, if yourvehicle detects multiple spaces while youare driving, it offers the last one).
Note:If driven above approximately 19 mph(30 km/h), the system shows a message toalert you to reduce your vehicle speed.
Automatic Steering into Parking Space
Note:If your vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph(9 km/h) or an object interrupts a maneuverbefore completion, the automatic steeringfunction switches off and you need to takefull control of your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you shift the transmission intoreverse (R), with your hands off the wheel(and nothing obstructing its movement),your vehicle steers itself into the space.The system displays instructions to moveyour vehicle back and forth in the space.
When you think your vehicle is properlyparked, or you hear a solid tone from theparking aid (accompanied by a displaymessage and a chime), bring your vehicleto a complete stop.
When automatic steering is complete, thesystem displays a message and a tonesounds, indicating that the active parkassist process is finished. You areresponsible for checking the parking joband making any necessary correctionsbefore leaving your vehicle.
Using Active Park Assist - Park OutAssist
While your vehicle is at rest in aparallel parking space, press theactive park assist button.
The system displays a message requestingan indication of direction. Use the directionindicator to signal which side of yourvehicle you want to exit the parking space.
The system determines the clearance tothe front and rear of your vehicle andautomatically steers your vehicle out of aparallel parking space (hands-free) whileyou control the accelerator, gearshift andbrakes. The system visually and audiblyguides you to enter traffic.
After the system has directed your vehiclepast the adjacent vehicle or object, itguides you to take control of the steeringto complete the exit from the parking spot.
Note:If the clearance in front of yourvehicle allows easy departure, the Park OutAssist feature might not be available.
Deactivating the Active ParkAssist Feature
Manually deactivate the system by:
•Pressing the active park assist buttontwice.
•Grabbing the steering wheel during andactive maneuver.
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CONTROL (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Always pay close attention tochanging road conditions, especiallywhen using adaptive cruise control.Adaptive cruise control cannot replaceattentive driving. Failing to follow any ofthe warnings below or failing to payattention to the road may result in a crash,serious injury or death.
The system is not a crash warning oravoidance system. You mustintervene if the system does notdetect a vehicle in front of you.
Adaptive cruise control does notdetect stationary or slow movingvehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The system does not brake for slowor stationary vehicles, pedestrians,objects in the road, oncoming andcrossing vehicles.
Do not use the system when enteringor leaving a freeway.
Do not use adaptive cruise controlon winding roads, in heavy traffic orwhen the road surface is slippery.This could result in loss of vehicle control,serious injury or death.
Do not use the system in poorvisibility, specifically fog, heavy rain,spray or snow.
WARNINGS
Do not use the system when towinga trailer with electronic aftermarkettrailer brake controls. Electronicaftermarket trailer brakes do not functionproperly when you switch on the systembecause the brakes are electronicallycontrolled. Failing to do so may result inloss of vehicle control, which could resultin serious injury. Overrun brakes, surgebrakes and other non-electronictrailer-brake controllers are not affected.
Do not use tire sizes other than thoserecommended because this canaffect the normal operation of thesystem. Failing to do so may result in a lossof vehicle control, which could result inserious injury.
The system is designed to help youmaintain a gap from the vehicle in front ofyou. If there is no vehicle in front of you thesystem will maintain a set speed. Thesystem is intended to provide enhancedoperation of your vehicle when followingother vehicles which are in the same laneand traveling in the same direction. Youcan select from one of five gap settings.
The system is based on the use of a radarsensor which projects a beam directlyforward of your vehicle. This beam willdetect any vehicle ahead within thesystem's range.
If there is no vehicle in front of you, thesystem maintains your set speed.
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Gap decrease.A
Gap increase.B
You can decrease or increase the gapbetween your vehicle and the vehicle infront of you by pressing the gap control.
Note:It is your responsibility to select a gapappropriate to the driving conditions.
The selected gap appears in theinformation display as shown by the barsin the graphic. Five gap settings areavailable.
Note:The gap setting is time dependentand therefore the distance willautomatically adjust with your speed.
Adaptive cruise control gap settings
Dynamic beha-viorGapTime gap,secondsGraphic display,bars indicatedbetweenvehicles
Set speed
yd (m)mph ( km/h)
Sport31 (28)1162 (100)
36 (33)1.2262 (100)
Normal46 (42)1.5362 (100)
55 (50)1.8462 (100)
Comfort63 (58)2.1562 (100)
Note:The system status and settings will remain unchanged each time you switch theignition on.
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WARNING
Whenever the driver is overriding thesystem by pressing the acceleratorpedal, the system does notautomatically apply the brakes to maintainseparation from any vehicle ahead.
You can override the set speed and gap bypressing the accelerator pedal.
When you override the system,the green indicator lightilluminates and the lead vehiclegraphic does not show in theinformation display.
The system resumes operation when yourelease the accelerator pedal. The vehiclespeed decreases to the set speed, or alower speed if following a slower vehicle.
Automatic Switch Off
The system does not operate below12 mph (20 km/h). An audible warningsounds and the automatic braking releasesif the vehicle drops below this speed.
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:
•The tires lose traction.
•The engine speed is too low.
•You apply the parking brake.
Note:If the engine speed drops too low,the information display indicates low enginespeed. Shift to a lower gear (manualtransmission only) to avoid automaticcancellation.
Hilly Condition Usage
You should select a lower gear positionwhen the system is active in situationssuch as prolonged downhill driving onsteep grades, for example in mountainousareas. The system needs additional enginebraking in these situations to reduce theload on the vehicle’s regular brake systemto prevent them from overheating.
Note:An audible warning sounds and thesystem shuts down if it applies brakes foran extended period of time. This allows thebrakes to cool down. The system functionsnormally again when the brakes have cooleddown.
Detection Beam Issues
The radar sensor has a limited field ofvision. It may not detect vehicles at all ordetect a vehicle later than expected insome situations. The lead vehicle graphicdoes not illuminate if the system does notdetect a vehicle in front of you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message displaying.
ActionCause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the radar to detect that it is freefrom obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is cleanbut the message remains in the display.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehiclesahead.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with theradar signals.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehiclesahead.
Swirling water, snow or ice on the surfaceof the road may interfere with the radarsignals.
It is possible to get a blockage warning andnot be blocked. A false blocked conditionself clears or clears after a key cycle.
Switching to Normal CruiseControl
WARNING
Normal cruise control does not brakedue to slower vehicles. Always beaware of which mode you haveselected and apply the brakes whennecessary.
You can manually change from adaptivecruise control to normal cruise controlthrough the information display.
The cruise control indicator lightreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator light if youselect normal cruise control. The gapsetting does not display, the system doesnot automatically respond to lead vehiclesand automatic braking does not activate.The system remembers the last settingwhen you start your vehicle.
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