Ford Fusion: Cross Traffic Alert (IF EQUIPPED) / Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer is Attached. Switching the System
On and Off
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer is Attached
Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,
the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.
Cross traffic alert remains on when you
attach a trailer in vehicles that come with
blind spot information system with trailer
tow under the following conditions:
You connect a trailer.
The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack
with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m)
in the information display.
See Blind Spot Information System.
Switching the System On and Off
To switch the system on or off, adjust the
setting. Depending on your vehicle options,
the setting could be in the following:
- Information display.
- Touchscreen.
Note: The system turns on every time you
switch the ignition on. To permanently
switch the system off, contact an authorized
dealer.
The system may not correctly operate
when any of the following occur:
The sensors are blocked.
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
are obstructing the sensors...
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator
When the system detects an
approaching vehicle, a tone
sounds, a warning lamp
illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror
and arrows appear in the information
display to show which side the
approaching vehicle is coming from...
Other information:
You can use the remote control to operate
the windows with the ignition off.
Note: You can enable or disable this feature
in the information display or see an
authorized dealer.
Note: To operate this feature, accessory
delay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a short
time after you unlock your vehicle with the
remote control...
Principles of Operation
The AWD system may be referred to as a 4WD system in other service information and owner literature or messages located on the message center.
The power transfer unit is a gearbox that is attached to the transmission. The RH intermediate shaft passes through the power transfer unit and engages the differential side gear as in normal FWD
applications...