Operation Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
At all times you are responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening if
required.
If the sensor becomes blocked the
system may not function.
CAUTIONS
In cold and severe weather conditions
the system may not function. Rain,
snow, spray and large contrasts in
lighting can all influence the sensor.
Do not carry out windscreen repairs in
the immediate area surrounding the
sensor.
If your vehicle is fitted with a
suspension kit not approved by us, the
system may not function correctly.
Always fit Ford Original Parts when
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other
bulbs may reduce system
performance.
Note: Keep the windscreen free from
obstructions such as bird droppings, insects
and snow or ice.
Note: The system may not detect all traffic
signs.
Note: The system is designed to read signs
meeting the Vienna convention.
A sensor is mounted behind the interior
rear view mirror. It continuously monitors
road signs to alert you of the current legal
speed limit and overtaking regulations.
The system will automatically detect
recognizable traffic signs, for example
speed limit signs, no overtaking signs and
speed limit cancellation signs.
USING TRAFFIC SIGN
RECOGNITION
Switching the system on and off
Note: The system status and settings will
remain unchanged during ignition cycles.
The system can be switched on and off
using the information display. See General
Information (page 78).
Setting the system speed warning
The system has a number of speed
warning levels which can be set using the
information display. See General
Information (page 78).
System display
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The system can display two traffic signs
in parallel.
You can view the status at any time using
the information display.
The system display is in four stages as
follows:
1. All new recognisable traffic signs will
appear brighter than the other warning
signs in the display.
2. After a predetermined time they will
be shown normally.
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Traffic Sign Recognition