steering FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2019 Owner's Guide

Note:
If the vehicle speed exceeds
approximately 6 mph (9 km/h), you
interrupt the maneuver, or the system
switches off, you must take full control of
your vehicle.
Note: If the system detects an object is very
close to your vehicle and it may be unsafe
to continue the maneuver, it may instruct
you to stop your vehicle. The system may
not provide any further instruction. Steering
assistance continues to operate but you
must decide if it is safe to continue the
maneuver. When you believe your vehicle is correctly
parked, or a solid tone sounds and an
information message appears, bring your
vehicle to a complete stop.
When the active park assist maneuver is
complete, a tone sounds and a message
appears.
Note:
You are responsible for checking how
your vehicle is parked and making any
necessary corrections before leaving your
vehicle.
Brake System Intervention
The detection of objects and activation of
the brake intervention system depends on
certain conditions. For example vehicle
load, adverse weather conditions or other
conditions that may affect the system
sensors. When active park assist is controlling the
steering, it may under certain conditions
apply the brakes to slow or stop your
vehicle.
•
The brakes may be applied at a vehicle
speed of approximately
5 mph
(8 km/h). This feature attempts to
keep the vehicle speed within the limits
for assisted parking. Brake system
intervention to slow your vehicle does
not cancel the active park assist
maneuver.
• The brakes may be applied if an
obstacle is detected within the
intended vehicle path. Brake system
intervention may bring the vehicle to a
complete stop and may decrease the
effects of a crash. If the vehicle comes
to a complete stop, the brakes can
remain applied for a short period of
time. If this feature activates, it cancels
the active park assist maneuver and
you must take full control of your
vehicle to complete the parking
maneuver.
Deactivating Active Park Assist
You can manually deactivate the system
by:
• Pressing the Active Park Assist button
during an active maneuver.
• Grabbing the steering wheel during an
active maneuver.
• Driving above
19 mph (30 km/h) for 30
seconds when searching for a parking
space.
• Driving above
31 mph (50 km/h).
• Driving above
6 mph (9 km/h) during
an active maneuver.
• Switching the traction control system
off.
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Certain vehicle conditions may also
deactivate the system, for example:
•
The traction control system activates
or fails.
• The anti-lock brake system activates
or fails.
If the system malfunctions, a message
appears and a tone sounds. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Parallel Park Out Assist
The system steers your vehicle out of a
parallel parking space. You control the
accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The
system visually and audibly guides you out
of a parallel parking space.
Note: This system is not intended to assist
when exiting a perpendicular parking space. Press the button once when your
vehicle is stationary in a parallel
parking space.
Note: If you did not use active park assist
to parallel park your vehicle, pressing the
button once selects parallel park. You must
use the information display to select park
out assist.
The system displays a message instructing
you to switch a direction indicator on. Use
the direction indicator to select which side
of your vehicle you want to exit the parking
space. The system displays instructions to
move your vehicle backward and forward
in the space.
Note: If the system detects an object is very
close to your vehicle and it may be unsafe
to continue the maneuver, it may instruct
you to stop your vehicle. The system may
not provide any further instruction. Steering
assistance continues to operate but you
must decide if it is safe to continue the
maneuver. After the system directs your vehicle to a
position where you can exit the parking
space in a forward movement, a message
appears instructing you to take full control
of your vehicle. Generally hand-over is
when your vehicle is still inside the parking
space.
Note:
Parallel Park Out Assist may not be
available when the clearance to the front
or the rear of your vehicle is too small.
Note: If the vehicle speed exceeds
approximately 6 mph (9 km/h), you
interrupt the maneuver, or the system
switches off, you must take full control of
your vehicle.
Note: You are responsible for controlling
your vehicle and making sure the path is
clear prior to pulling into traffic.
Brake System Intervention
The detection of objects and activation of
the brake intervention system depends on
certain conditions. For example vehicle
load, adverse weather conditions or other
conditions that may affect the system
sensors.
When active park assist is controlling the
steering, it may under certain conditions
apply the brakes to slow or stop your
vehicle.
• The brakes may be applied if an
obstacle is detected within the
intended vehicle path. Brake system
intervention may bring the vehicle to a
complete stop and may decrease the
effects of a crash. If the vehicle comes
to a complete stop, the brakes can
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNING: Do not use cruise control
on winding roads, in heavy traffic or when
the road surface is slippery. This could
result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death. WARNING:
When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could increase
above the set speed. The system does not
apply the brakes. The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.
Note:
Cruise control disengages if your
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below the set speed when driving
uphill. Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release
ON. The indicator appears in the
information display.
Setting the Cruise Speed
1. Drive to desired speed.
2. Press and release
SET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Changing the Set Speed
• Press and release SET+ or SET-. When
you select km/h as the display
measurement in the information
display the set speed changes in
approximately 2 km/h increments.
When you select mph as the display
measurement in the information
display the set speed changes in
approximately 1 mph increments.
• Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release
SET+.
• Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.
Canceling the Set Speed
Pull and release
CAN or tap the brake
pedal. The set speed does not erase.
Resuming the Set Speed
Pull and release
RES.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Press and release
OFF when the system is
in standby mode or switch the ignition off.
Note: You erase the set speed when you
switch the system off.
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USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL
WARNING: Always pay close
attention to changing road conditions
when using adaptive cruise control. The
system does not replace attentive driving.
Failing to pay attention to the road may
result in a crash, serious injury or death. 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:
Adaptive cruise control
may not detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below
6 mph (10 km/h). WARNING:
Do not use adaptive
cruise control on winding roads, in heavy
traffic or when the road surface is slippery.
This could result in loss of vehicle control,
serious injury or death. 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:
Adaptive cruise control
is not a crash warning or avoidance system. WARNING:
Adaptive cruise control
does not detect pedestrians or objects in
the road. WARNING:
Adaptive cruise control
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 helps you to maintain a gap
from the vehicle in front of you. The
system adjusts your vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
The system applies the brakes to slow your
vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance
from the vehicle in front.
The system uses a radar sensor which
projects a beam directly in front of your
vehicle.
The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On Press and release the switch.
The information display shows the grey
indicator light. The system is now in
standby.
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SPEED LIMITER
Principle of Operation
WARNING: When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed may increase
above the set speed. The system will not
apply the brakes but a warning displays.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious personal injury or death.
The system allows you to set a speed, to
which your vehicle then becomes limited.
The set speed will become the effective
maximum speed of your vehicle, but with
the option to temporarily exceed this limit
if required.
Using the System
The system is operated by adjustment
controls mounted on the steering
wheel. Set speed increase
A
On and off
B
Set speed decrease
C
Cancel and resume
D Note:
The set speed limit can be
intentionally exceeded for a short period of
time if required, for example when
overtaking.
Switching the System On and Off
Press switch B. The information display
will prompt you to set a speed.
Setting the Speed Limit
Press switch A or C with the limiter in
standby mode to set the limiter to the
current vehicle speed.
Press switch A or C to select your desired
speed limit. The speed is displayed in the
information display and stored as the set
speed.
Pull switch D to cancel the limiter and
place it in standby mode. The information
display will confirm this has been turned
off by showing the set speed crossed out.
Pull switch D again to resume the limiter.
The information display will confirm this
has been turned on by showing the set
speed again.
Intentionally Exceeding the Set Speed
Limit
Depress the accelerator fully to temporarily
switch the system off. The system will turn
on once your vehicle speed drops below
the set speed.
System Warnings
If you accidently exceed the set speed, the
set speed indicator flashes in the
information display and a warning tone
sounds.
If you intentionally exceed the set speed,
the set speed indicator flashes in the
information display.
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B
C
D

Driver Alert System Display
To view the driver alert system status, use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to select the following:
Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the OK button.
Information
Press the
OK button.
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. 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 or Off
To switch driver alert on or off, 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.
Driver Alert
Note: The system remains on or off
depending on how it was last set.
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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: 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. WARNING:
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 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. 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 by
providing a temporary steering torque input
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
40 mph (65 km/h). You
can view the system status in the
instrument cluster.
Note: The system works when the camera
can detect at least one lane marking.
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The system may not correctly operate in
any of the following conditions:
•
The system does not detect at least
one lane marking.
• You switch the direction indicator on.
• You apply direct steering, accelerate
fast or brake hard.
• The vehicle speed is less than 40 mph
(65 km/h).
• The anti-lock brake, stability control or
traction control system activates.
• Narrow lane width.
The system may not correct lane
positioning in any of the following
conditions:
• High winds.
• Uneven road surfaces.
• Heavy or uneven loads.
• Incorrect tire pressure. Switching Lane Keeping System
On or Off Press the button on the steering
wheel stalk.
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.
Alert Mode
Provides a steering wheel vibration when
the system detects an unintended lane
departure.
Intensity Setting
To adjust the steering wheel vibration intensity setting, 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.
Lane Keeping System
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Intensity
Note: This setting does not affect the aid
mode. Note:
The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle.
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Sensitivity Setting
To adjust how quickly the system alerts you, 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.
Lane Keeping System
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Sensitivity
Aid Mode
Provides a temporary steering torque input
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.
Alert and Aid Mode
Provides a temporary steering torque input
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. Alert mode.
A
Aid mode.
B
Note: The diagram illustrates general zone
coverage. It does not provide exact zone
parameters.
To change between the lane keeping system modes, 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.
Lane Keeping System
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Mode
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Note:
The system only indicates the
efficiency level for the current trip. The
system resets each time you switch the
ignition on.
Eco Mode System Display
You can view the instantaneous efficiency
level or the trip summary in the information
display. Instantaneous Efficiency Level
The display ring increases as the
instantaneous efficiency level increases
and illuminates when it reaches maximum
efficiency. The level continuously updates
to indicate the efficiency level for the
current trip.
To view the instantaneous efficiency level, use the information display controls
on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
MyView
Press the OK button.
Eco Coach
Trip Summary
The calculated trip summary is shown as
three colored bars. The bars travel from
left to right as the calculated efficiency
levels increase. The bars indicate the
average efficiency level for acceleration,
deceleration and speed during the total
distance traveled by your vehicle for the
current trip.
To view the trip summary, use the information display controls on the steering
wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
MyView
Press the OK button. Press it again to view the trip summary.
Eco Coach
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