Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual — part 34

Green - Zone

C

Black - center line of the
projected vehicle path

D

Note: When reversing with a trailer the
camera will show the direction of your
vehicle and not the direction of the trailer.

Note: When reversing with a trailer the
screen does not display the lines.

Switching the Rear View Camera
Off

The image does not display when you
move the gearshift lever into Park (P).

Vehicles With Rear View Camera Delay

To turn this feature on See Settings (page
327).

The display will automatically switch off
after disengaging reverse (R) gear.

The system will automatically switch off
when your vehicle speed is above 5.0 mph
(8 km/h).

Note: Depending upon which type of
multimedia display you have, the rear view
camera delay is always on, it cannot be
switched off.

Vehicles With Parking Aid

The display will show a colored distance
bar. This indicates the approximate
distance from the rear bumper to an
object.

These are color coded as follows:
•

Red - Zone

•

Amber - Zone

•

Green - Zone

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).

USING CRUISE CONTROL

WARNINGS

Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on winding roads or when the
road surface is slippery. This could

result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death.

When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed may increase above
the set speed. The system will not

apply the brakes. Change down a gear to
assist the system in maintaining the set
speed. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control, serious injury or death.

Note: Cruise control will disengage if your
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed while
driving uphill.

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The cruise control switches are located on
the steering wheel.

Switching Cruise Control On

Press and release ON.

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The indicator will display in the
instrument cluster.

Setting a Speed

1.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

2. Press and release SET+.

3. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

Changing the Set Speed

•

Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.

•

Press and release SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
1 mph (2 km/h) increments.

•

Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release SET+.

Canceling the Set Speed

Pull CAN toward you and release, or tap
the brake pedal. The system will not erase
the set speed.

Resuming the Set Speed

Pull RES toward you and release.

Switching Cruise Control Off

Note: You will erase the set speed if you
switch the system off.

Press and release OFF or switch the
ignition off.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM

WARNING

To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior

and exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The Blind
Spot Information System is not a
replacement for careful driving.

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A

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The Blind Spot Information System is
designed to aid you in detecting vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone
(A). The detection area is on both sides of
your vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft
(4 m) beyond the bumper. The system is
designed to alert you if certain vehicles
enter the blind spot zone while driving.

Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,
people, animals or infrastructure (fences,
guardrails, trees). It’s only designed to alert
you to vehicles in the blind spot zones.

Note: When a vehicle passes quickly
through the blind spot zone, typically fewer
than two seconds, the system does not
trigger.

Using the System

The Blind Spot Information System turns
on when you start the engine and you drive
your vehicle forward above 5 mph
(8 km/h).

For automatic transmissions, the Blind
Spot Information System remains on while
the transmission is in drive (D). If shifted
into reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot
Information System turns off. Once shifted
back into drive (D), the Blind Spot
Information System turns back on when
you drive your vehicle above 5 mph
(8 km/h).

For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System is on for all gears
except the reverse (R).

Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not function in reverse (R) or park (P).

System Lights and Messages

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The Blind Spot Information System
illuminates an amber alert indicator in the
outside mirror on the side of your vehicle
the approaching vehicle is coming from.
When the Blind Spot Information System
is alerting on a vehicle and the
corresponding turn signal is ON, the Blind
Spot Information System alert indicator
flashes as an increased warning level.

The alert indicator dims when the system
detects nighttime darkness.

Note: The alert indicator flashes in case of
an alert and the turn signal is set to that side
at the same time.

System Sensor Blockage

WARNING

To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior

and exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The Blind
Spot Information System is not a
replacement for careful driving.

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The system uses radar sensors that are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Any dirt, mud and
snow in front of the sensors and/or driving
in heavy rain can cause system
degradation. Also, other types of
obstructions in front of the sensor can
cause system degradation. This is referred
to as a ‘blocked’ condition.

Note: Do not apply bumper stickers and/or
repair compound to these areas, this can
cause degraded system performance.