Blind Spot Information System - Ford F-150 2018 Owner's Manual

Why does the vehicle not come back into the middle of the lane always, as expected, in
Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure
If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has been
modified
Vehicle accessories such as snow plows or trailers
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM
(If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not 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 Blind spot zone
B Extended blind spot zone
F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201705, First Printing
Driving Aids
the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?
The system aids you in detecting vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone.
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Note: The system does not prevent contact
with other vehicles or objects; nor detect
parked vehicles, people, animals or
infrastructure (fences, guardrails, trees). It
is only designed to alert you to moving
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).
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Blind spot zone (A): Detects slower
approaching vehicles from the exterior
mirrors to approximately 16 ft (5 m)
beyond the bumper.
Extended blind spot zone (B): Detects
faster approaching vehicles from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 59 ft
(18 m) beyond the bumper.