Principle of Operation
WARNING   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   WARNING:  The system may not operate properly if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield free from obstruction.

The system is designed to detect speed limit signs to inform you of the current speed limit. Detected speed 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:   Speed sign data provided by the navigation system contains information integrated to the data carrier release.
Note:   The system may not detect all speed 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.
Using Speed Sign Recognition
Switching Speed Warning On and Off
  1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Driver Assist..
  1. Select Traffic Sign Recognition.
  1. Select Activate TSR.
  1. Select Activate Speed Warning.
  1. Switch Overspeed Chime on or off.
Setting the System 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.
  1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Driver Assist..
  1. Select Traffic Sign Recognition.
  1. Select Activate TSR.
  1. Select Activate Speed Warning.
  1. Select Speed Warning.
  1. Select a setting and press the OK button.
Note:   The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.
Speed Sign Recognition System Display
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When the system detects a speed limit sign, the speed limit appears in the information display.
Note:   If your vehicle has a navigation system, stored speed sign data could influence the indicated speed limit value.
Speed 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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