2017-Focus-Owners Manual

Driving Aids

Switching the SystemOff and On You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot Information System off in the information display. See General Information (page 91). When the Blind Spot Information System switches off, you will not receive alerts and the information display shows a system off message. The telltale in the cluster also illuminates. When you switch the Blind Spot Information System on or off, the alert indicators flash twice. Note: The Blind Spot Information System remembers the last selected on or off setting. permanently at an authorized dealer. Once switched off permanently, the system can only be switched back on at an authorized dealer. CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT WARNING To help avoid personal injury, NEVER use the Cross Traffic Alert system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors and looking over your shoulder before backing out of a parking space. Cross Traffic Alert is not a replacement for careful driving. Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you of vehicles approaching from the sides when the transmission is in reverse (R). Using the System Cross Traffic Alert turns on when you start the engine and you shift into reverse (R). Once shifted out of reverse (R), Cross Traffic Alert turns off. Note: Cross Traffic Alert only functions while your transmission is in reverse (R). You can also have the Blind Spot Information System switched off

Note: Do not apply bumper stickers and/or repair compound to these areas, this can cause degraded system performance. If the system detects a degraded performancecondition, amessagewarning of a blocked sensor will appear in the information display. Also the BLIS alert indicators will remain ON and BLIS will no longer provide any vehicle warnings. You can clear the information display warning but the alert indicators will remain illuminated. A "blocked" condition can be cleared in two ways: • After the blockage in front of the sensors is removed or the rainfall/snowfall rate decreases or stops, drive for a few minutes in traffic to allow the sensors to detect passing vehicles. • By cycling the ignition from ON to OFF and then back ON. Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a factory equipped trailer tow module and it is towing a trailer, the sensors will automatically turn the Blind Spot Information System off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but no factory equipped trailer tow module, it is recommended to turn the Blind Spot Information System off manually. Operating the Blind Spot Information System with a trailer attached will cause poor system performance. SystemErrors If the system senses a problem with the left or right sensor, the telltale will illuminate and a message will appear in the information display. See Information Messages (page 95).

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