ESP FORD TRANSIT 2021 Owner's Manual

Hill Start Assist Information Messages
Action
Message
Displays when the system is not available. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
AUTO HOLD WARNING: The system does not
replace the parking brake. When you
leave your vehicle, always apply the
parking brake. WARNING:
You must remain in
your vehicle when the system turns on.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system turns off if
there is a malfunction or if you
excessively rev the engine.
The system is designed to apply the brakes
to hold your vehicle at a standstill after you
stop your vehicle and release the brake
pedal. This could be beneficial in certain
situations, for example when waiting on a
hill or in traffic.
Switching Auto Hold On and Off Press the button on the center
console. The button illuminates
when you switch the system on.
Note: You can only switch the system on
after you close the driver door, fasten your
seatbelt and start the engine.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle. Make sure you switch the system off before
towing with your vehicle or before using an
automatic car wash.
Using Auto Hold
1. Use the brakes to bring your vehicle to
a complete stop. The auto hold active
indicator illuminates in the information
display.
2. Release the brake pedal. The system holds your vehicle at a standstill. The
auto hold active indicator remains
illuminated in the information display.
Note: The system only activates if you
apply enough brake pressure. If your vehicle
is on a steep slope, you could need to press
the brake pedal harder before the system
activates.
Note: Under certain conditions, the system
could apply the electric parking brake. The
brake system warning lamp illuminates. The
electric parking brake releases when you
press the accelerator pedal.
See Applying
the Electric Parking Brake (page 177).
Note: If auto-start-stop turns off the
engine, auto hold remains active.
Note: The system deactivates if you shift
into reverse (R) and press the brake pedal.
3. Pull away in the normal manner. The system releases the brakes and the
auto hold active indicator turns off.
Auto Hold Indicator
The auto hold indicator illuminates in the
information display when the system is on
and is either active or unavailable.
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When you shift into neutral (N), the system
only provides a visual indication if your
vehicle is moving at a speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or below.
For example, your vehicle is moving on a
slope, and the system detects an object
moving toward your vehicle. When you
stop your vehicle, the visual indication
turns off after four seconds.
If the system is not available, the side
distance indicator blocks do not display.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
The system assists parking into and out of
parking spaces. Sensors are used to detect
parking spaces. The system then steers as
required to maneuver into or out of a
parking space. You control the accelerator,
brakes and changing gears.
Using Active Park Assist WARNING:
You must remain in
your vehicle when the system turns on.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
The sensors may not
detect objects in heavy rain or other
conditions that cause interference. 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. The active park assist button is
next to the gearshift lever.
Driving into a Parking Space
1. Press the active park assist button.
Note: The system searches for parallel
parking spaces on the passenger side. Press
the active park assist button again to make
the system search for perpendicular spaces.
2. Use the direction indicator lever to search for a parking space on the driver
or passenger side of your vehicle.
3. Drive your vehicle approximately
3 ft
(1 m) away from and parallel to the
other parked vehicles when searching
for a parking space.
Note: A tone sounds and a message
appears in the information display when
active park assist finds a suitable parking
space.
4. Bring your vehicle to a complete standstill.
5. Release the steering wheel and shift into reverse (R).
6. Drive backward and your vehicle steers
itself into the parking space.
7. Follow the instructions on the information display.
Note: When parking is complete, a tone
sounds and an information message
appears.
Leaving a Parking Space
The system assists leaving only parallel
parking spaces.
1. Press the active park assist button.
2. Use the direction indicator lever to choose the direction to leave.
3. Release the steering wheel and shift into reverse (R).
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Selectable settings for this feature are
Zoom in (+) and Zoom Out (-). Press the
symbol in the camera screen to change the
view. The default setting is Zoom OFF. The
rear bumper remains in the image as a
reference point.
Note:
Only the centerline shows when you
switch on manual zoom.
Rear View Camera Delay
You can switch this feature on or off using
the vehicle settings menu. See Settings
(page 427). The default setting is off.
When shifting the transmission out of
reverse (R) and into any gear other than
park (P), the camera image remains in the
display until:
• Your vehicle speed sufficiently
increases.
• You shift your vehicle into park (P).
Enhanced Parking Aids or Park
Pilot
(If Equipped)
You can switch this feature on or off using
the vehicle settings menu. See
Settings
(page 427).
When the reverse sensing system detects
an object, it displays red, yellow and green
indicators at the top of the image.
180 DEGREE CAMERA WARNING:
The rear view camera
system is a reverse aid supplement
device that still requires the driver to use
it in conjunction with the interior and
exterior mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING:
Objects that are close
to either corner of the bumper or under
the bumper, might not be seen on the
screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system. WARNING:
Use caution when
turning camera features on or off when
the transmission is not in park (P). Make
sure your vehicle is not moving. 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.
Note: Use caution using the 180 view when
any of the doors are ajar. If a door is ajar, the
camera will be out of position and the video
image may be incorrect.
Front View Camera WARNING:
The front camera
system still requires the driver to use it
in conjunction with looking out of your
vehicle.
Note: The system turns off the front video
image when your vehicle is in motion at low
speed, except when in reverse (R).
Note: The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to your vehicle's orientation
or road condition.
Note: The camera system may not operate
correctly if mud, water or debris obstructs
the camera's view. You can clean the lens
with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner or by using your front washer.
See
Wipers and Washers (page 97).
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Cruise Control Indicator
The indicator appears when you
switch the system on.
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 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:
Pay close attention to
changing road conditions such as
entering or leaving a highway, on roads
with intersections or roundabouts, roads
without visible lanes of travel, roads that
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep
slopes. WARNING:
The system may not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below
6 mph (10 km/h). WARNING:
Do not use the system
when towing a trailer that has
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controls. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system is not a
crash warning or avoidance system. WARNING:
The system does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the road. WARNING:
The system does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane. WARNING:
Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow. WARNING:
Do not use tire sizes
other than those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation of
the system. Failure to do so may result
in a loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury.
The system adjusts the vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
You can select four gap settings.
The system uses a radar that projects a
beam directly in front of your vehicle. The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On
Press to set the system in
standby mode.
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Note:
The brakes may emit noise when
applied by the system.
Setting the Gap Distance You can decrease or increase the
distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front by
pressing the gap control.
Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap
appropriate to the driving conditions. The selected gap appears in the
information display as shown by the bars
in the image. You can select four gap
settings.
Adaptive Cruise Control Distance Between Vehicle Settings Dynamic Beha-
vior
Distance Gap
Time Gap -
Seconds
Graphic Display
- Bars Indicated BetweenVehicles
Set Speed
yd (m)
mph ( km/h)
Sport.
31 (28)
1
1
62 (100)
Normal.
43 (39)
1.4
2
62 (100)
Normal.
55 (50)
1.8
3
62 (100)
Comfort.
67 (61)
2.2
4
62 (100)
When you switch the ignition on, the
system selects the last chosen gap setting.
Overriding the System WARNING: If you override the
system by pressing the accelerator
pedal, it does not automatically apply
the brakes to maintain a gap from any
vehicle ahead.
Use the accelerator pedal to intentionally
exceed the set speed limit.
When you override the system, the vehicle
graphic disappears from the information
display. Changing the Set Speed Press the toggle button upward
to increase the set speed.
Press the toggle button
downward to decrease the set
speed.
You can adjust the set speed in small or
large increments. Press the toggle button
upward or downward once to adjust the
set speed in small increments. Press and
hold the toggle button upward or
downward to adjust the set speed in large
increments.
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The system may apply the brakes to slow
your vehicle to the new set speed. The set
speed continuously displays in the
information display when the system is
active.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press the button, or tap the
brake pedal.
The last set speed displays with a
strikethrough and the last gap setting
appears but does not erase.
Note: The set speed also cancels if you
press the clutch pedal for an extended
period.
Resuming the Set Speed Press the button.
The vehicle speed returns to the previously
set speed and gap setting. The set speed
continuously shows in the information
display when the system is active.
Note: Only use resume if you are aware of
the set speed and intend to return to it.
Automatic Cancellation
The system does not operate if the vehicle
speed is below 12 mph (20 km/h). A tone
sounds and adaptive braking releases if
the vehicle speed falls below
12 mph
(20 km/h).
Automatic cancellation can also occur
when:
• 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 advises you to shift
to a lower gear. Hilly Condition Usage
Select a lower gear when the system is
active and you are driving downhill on
steep grades, for example in mountainous
areas. The system needs additional engine
braking in these situations to reduce the
load on the brake system to prevent it from
overheating.
Note:
A tone sounds and the system turns
off if it applies brakes for an extended period
of time. This allows the brakes to cool. The
system operates after the brakes cool.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off Press the button.
Note: The set speed erases when you
switch the system off.
Detection Issues WARNING:
On rare occasions,
detection issues can occur due to the
road infrastructures, for example bridges,
tunnels and safety barriers. In these
cases, the system may brake late or
unexpectedly. At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening,
if required. WARNING:
If the system
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
The radar has a limited field of view. It does
not detect all vehicles in all situations and
could detect vehicles later that you expect.
The lead vehicle graphic does not display
if the system does not detect a vehicle in
front of you.
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You can change from adaptive cruise
control to cruise control using the
information display.
To switch between adaptive cruise control and normal cruise control, use the
information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the OK button.
Cruise Control
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Mode The cruise control indicator
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator if you select
normal cruise control. The gap setting
does not display, the system does not
automatically respond to lead vehicles and
adaptive braking does not activate. The
system remembers the last setting when
you start your vehicle. Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator The indicator appears when you
switch the system on.
The indicator appears in the information
display when the system is in standby
mode and when you set the adaptive
cruise speed.
Adaptive Cruise Control Information Messages Action
Message
The radar has reduced visibility.
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The system is not available.
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Adaptive Cruise Malfunc-
tion
You have switched normal cruise control on. Adaptive braking
turns off.
Normal Cruise Active
Adaptive Braking Off
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SPEED LIMITER
Principle of Operation
WARNING: When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes. WARNING: The system is designed
to aid the driver. It is not intended to
replace your attention and judgment.
You are still responsible to drive with due
care and attention.
The system allows you to set a speed to
which your vehicle becomes limited. The
set speed sets the effective maximum
speed of your vehicle. You can temporarily
exceed the set speed if required, for
example to overtake.
Using Speed Limiter
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Switching the System On and Off Press to set the system in
standby mode. Press again to
switch the system off.
Setting the Speed Limiter Press the toggle button upward
or downward with the system in
standby mode to set the speed
limiter to the current vehicle
speed. The set speed is stored
and displayed in the information
display. You can adjust the set speed in small or
large increments. Press the toggle button
upward or downward once to adjust the
set speed in small increments. Press and
hold the toggle button upward or
downward to adjust the set speed in large
increments.
Canceling the Set Speed Press to cancel the set speed
limiter. The system returns to
standby mode.
Resuming the Set Speed Press to resume the set speed
limiter.
Intentionally Exceeding the Speed
Limit
Firmly press the accelerator pedal to
temporarily exceed the set speed limit. The
system resumes when the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit, or when
you press the
RES button.
System Warnings
If you intentionally exceed the set speed,
a warning appears in the information
display.
If you unintentionally exceed the set speed,
for example when you are going downhill,
a warning appears in the information
display and a tone sounds.
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DRIVER ALERT
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
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction. WARNING:
Take regular rest
breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for
the system to warn you. WARNING:
Certain driving styles
may result in the system warning you
even if you are not feeling tired. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings. WARNING:
If damage occurs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. 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 if it
calculates that you are becoming drowsy
or if your driving deteriorates. The system calculates your alertness level
based upon your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors
when the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).
Driver Alert System Warnings
The warning system has two stages:
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.
Note: The system does not warn you if the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
40 mph (65 km/h)
.
Driver Alert System Display
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select
Information.
3. Select
Driver Alert.
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. Your calculated alertness level is good.
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Your calculated alertness level is low. You
should stop your vehicle and take a rest as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Your calculated alertness level shows in
gray if:
•
The sensor cannot track the road lane
markings.
• The vehicle speed is less than
approximately 40 mph (65 km/h). Switching Driver Alert On and Off
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
2. Switch
Driver Alert on or off.
Note: The system remains on or off
depending on how it was last set.
Resetting Driver Alert
You can reset the system by:
• Switching the ignition off and on when
your vehicle is stationary.
• Opening and closing the driver door
when your vehicle is stationary.
Driver Alert System Messages Action
Message
Displays when we recommend that you take a break due to
low alertness levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Displays when you must take a break due to low alertness
levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM 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. WARNING:
The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
Large contrasts in
outside lighting can limit sensor
performance.
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