Forde Edge II owners manual page 217

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Driving Aids The following are other situations that may Note:The Cross Traffic Alert switches on limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance: whenever the ignition is switched on and • Adjacently parked vehicles or objects ready to provide appropriate alerts when obstructing the sensors. the transmission is in reverse (R). Cross • Approaching vehicles passing at Traffic Alert will not remember the last speeds greater than 37 mph selected on or off setting. (60 km/h). You can also have Cross Traffic Alert • Driving in reverse faster than 7 mph switched off permanently at an authorized (12 km/h). dealer. Once switched off permanently, • Backing out of an angled parking spot. the system can only be switched back on at an authorized dealer. False Alerts STEERING Note:If your vehicle has a tow bar with a factory equipped trailer tow module and it Electric Power Steering is towing a trailer, the sensors will automatically turn the Cross Traffic Alert WARNINGS off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but no The electric power steering system factory equipped trailer tow module, it is has diagnostic checks that recommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alert continuously monitor the system. If off manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alert a fault is detected, a message displays in with a trailer attached will cause poor Cross the information display. Stop your vehicle Traffic Alert performance. as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the There may be certain instances when there ignition off. After at least 10 seconds, is a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alert switch the ignition on and watch the system that illuminates the alert indicator information display for a steering system with no vehicle in the coverage zone. Some warning message. If a steering system amount of false alerts are normal; they are warning message returns, have the system temporary and self-correct. checked by an authorized dealer. System Errors If the system detects an error, you may not feel a difference in the If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problem with steering, however a serious condition the left or right sensor a message will may exist. Obtain immediate service from appear in the information display. See an authorized dealer, failure to do so may Information Messages (page 108). result in loss of steering control. Switching the System Off and On Your vehicle has an electric power steering You can temporarily switch Cross Traffic system. There is no fluid reservoir. No Alert off in the information display. See maintenance is required. General Information (page 98). When If your vehicle loses electrical power while you switch Cross Traffic Alert off, you will you are driving, electric power steering not receive alerts and the information assistance is lost. The steering system still display will display a system off message. operates and you can steer your vehicle manually. Manually steering your vehicle requires more effort. 214 Edge/Galaxy/S-MAX (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing

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