Ford Transit Transit Custom 2011-2019 Driving Aids Car Owner Manuals

Zone coverage also decreases when parking at narrow angles

The sensor on the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and zone coverage on that side is severely reduced.

Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors

The sensors are behind the rear bumper on both sides of your vehicle.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note: Blocked sensors could affect system performance.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may appear in the information display when you shift into reverse (R).

Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations

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.
• Vehicles approach at speeds less than 6 km/h (4 mph) or greater than 60 km/h (37 mph).
• The vehicle speed is greater than 12 km/h (7 mph).
• You reverse out of an angled parking space.

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 equipped with a 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 1 m (3 ft).
• You set the trailer length to 1 m (3 ft) in the information display.

See Blind Spot Information System (page 195).

Switching the System On and Off

To switch cross traffic alert on or off, use the Information display. See General Information (page 81).

Note: The system turns on every time you switch the ignition on. To permanently switch the system off, contact an authorized dealer.

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.

Note: If arrows do not display, a message appears in the information display.