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Traffic Sign Recognition
Principle of Operation
WARNING:
You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING:
The system may not operate properly if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield free from obstruction. |
The system is designed to detect traffic signs to inform you of the current speed limit and overtaking regulations. Detected traffic signs appear in the information display. The sensor is behind the interior mirror.
Note:
Do not carry out windshield repairs in the immediate area surrounding the sensor.
Note:
Traffic sign data provided by the navigation system contains information integrated to the data carrier release.
The system detects recognizable traffic signs, for example:- Speed limit signs.
- No overtaking signs.
- Speed limit cancellation signs.
- No overtaking cancellation signs.
Note:
The system may not detect all traffic signs and may incorrectly read signs.
Note:
In cold and severe weather conditions the system may not function. Rain, snow, spray and large contrasts in lighting can all prevent the sensor from correctly functioning.
Note:
If your vehicle has a suspension kit not approved by us, the system may not correctly function.
Note:
Always fit Ford original parts when replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may reduce system performance.
The system turns on when you switch the ignition on and you cannot switch the system off.
Switching Speed Warning On and Off
- Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Driver Assist..
- Select Traffic Sign Recognition.
- Select Activate TSR.
- Select Activate Speed Warning.
- Switch Overspeed Chime on or off.
Setting the Speed Warning
You can set the system speed warning to alert you when the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit recognized by the system by a certain speed tolerance.
- Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Driver Assist..
- Select Traffic Sign Recognition.
- Select Activate TSR.
- Select Activate Speed Warning.
- Select Speed Warning.
- Select a setting and press the OK button.
Traffic Sign Recognition System Display
The system can display two traffic signs in parallel.
You can view the status at any time using the information display.
The system displays recognizable traffic signs in four stages as follows:- All new traffic signs appear brighter than the others in the display.
- After a predetermined time they display normally.
- After a predetermined distance they are greyed out.
- After another predetermined distance they are deleted.
If the system detects a supplementary traffic sign, it displays below the respective traffic sign. For example, when passing a reduced speed limit in wet road conditions sign.
Note:
If your vehicle has a navigation system, stored traffic sign data may influence the indicated speed limit value.
Traffic Sign Recognition System Messages
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Traffic Sign Reduced Performance See Manual | The traffic sign data provided by the navigation system is unavailable due to weak or no signal. Wait for a short period of time for the signal to improve. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
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