Ford TOURNEO CONNECT - Lane-Keeping System

Lane-Keeping System
Introduction
Within the system limits, the Lane-
K
eeping System helps the driver to stay
in lane. The function is not designed to
keep the vehicle in lane automatically,
nor is it suited to this purpose.
Using a camera behind the windscreen, the
Lane-Keeping System detects road lane
markings on the road. If your vehicle moves
too close to a recognised road lane mark-
ing, the system will warn the driver with
a corrective steering intervention. The cor-
rective steering intervention can be overrid-
den by the driver at any time.
Speed range
When road lane markings can be detected,
the Lane-Keeping System is ready to inter-
vene at speeds above around 60 km/h
(around 35 mph) (system status active).
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the Lane-
K
eeping System cannot overcome the
laws of physics, and functions only within
the limits of the system. Careless or unin-
tentional use of the Lane-Keeping System
can cause accidents and serious injuries.
The system is not a substitute for the
driver’s full concentration and steering
manoeuvres.
·
Adapt your speed and distance from
the vehicles ahead to suit visibility,
weather, road and trac conditions.
·
Your hands should always be on the
steering wheel so that you can steer at
any time. The driver is always responsi-
ble for staying in lane.
·
Steer the vehicle to override any un-
wanted intervention immediately.
·
Observe the information on the instru-
ment cluster display and respond ac-
cording to the prompts, if permitted by
the trac situation.
·
A
lways observe the area around the ve-
hicle with care and watch the road
ahead while driving.
·
If the camera’s field of view is dirty, cov-
ered or damaged, the function of the
Lane-Keeping System may be impaired.
Limits of the Lane-Keeping Sys-
t
em
Please refer to at the start of the
chapt
er on page 173.
Road lane markings not recognised, or
not recognised correctly
The Lane-Keeping System cannot recog-
nise all lane markings correctly. If the road
lane markings are not recognised, the
Lane-Keeping System may fail to perform
a control intervention. Be prepared to steer
the vehicle at all times.
Poor road surfaces, road structures, ob-
jects, reflections and glare can be recog-
nised incorrectly as lane markings in some
situations. Immediately override any unde-
sired intervention by the system.
Switching o the Lane-Keeping System
temporarily
In the following situations, the Lane-Keep-
ing System may intervene in an unwanted
manner or fail to intervene as intended.
This means that it is crucial that the driver
is attentive in these situations. Switch o
the Lane-Keeping System temporarily in
the following situations:
— If your driving style is very dynamic.
— In poor weather conditions and when
driving on poor roads.
— When driving through road works.
— Ahead of crests and dips in the road.
— When you are not driving on motorways
or good country roads.
WARNING
Failure to switch o the Lane-Keeping
System in the situations mentioned can
cause accidents and serious injuries.
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