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:
Canceling the Set Speed
Press and release the button or
tap the brake pedal.
Note: The system remembers the set
speed.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release the button.
Your vehicle speed returns to the
previously set speed and gap setting. The
set speed displays continuously in the
information display when the system is
active...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Hot Air Gun
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTICE:
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