Lane Departure Warning System - Ford Cargo 2017 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Lane Departure Warning System

WARNING
LDWS is only a warning system and does not
interfere with dynamics of the vehicle. Always drive
attentively and do not try to test the system on the
road.
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LDWS will not warn if emergency lights are
active
LDWS will not warn if LDWS warning lamp
is constantly on, meaning that system is not active
due to driver deactivation or an error.
In order not to get lane departure warnings for
the intended lane changes, always operate turn
signal to the direction of lane change.
The system does not relieve you of your
responsibility to drive with due care and attention.
At all times driver is responsible for controlling
your vehicle, supervising the system and
intervening if required.
The sensor may incorrectly track lane markings
such as other structures or objects. This can result
in a false or missed warning.
In cold and severe weather conditions the
system may not function. Rain, snow, spray, worn
or dirty lane markings and large contrasts in lighting
can all influence the sensor.
The system may not operate in areas during
roadwork construction.
The system may not operate on
roads with sharp bends or narrow lanes.
Do not carry out windshield repairs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor.
The system may be impaired or may not
operate properly if:
• Visible lane markings are not continuous
• There is glare due to oncoming traffic, direct
sunlight or reflections or from wet surfaces
• Front camera visibility is low due to insufficient
road illumination or due to snow, rain, fog or
heavy spray
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• Lane markings are not detected due to
vehicles driving in front
• The part of the windscreen where front
camera is located is dirty, misted up, damaged
or covered
• No lane markings or several ambiguous lane
markings are present, i.e. lanes branch off,
cross or merge
Note: The system may assist you when driving on
fast main roads and freeways.
Note: The system may operate with a minimum of
one tracked lane marking.
Note: The system may only operate above vehicle
speeds of approximately 60km/h.
Principle of operation
Lane Departure Warning System sensor is
located behind lower part of the windscreen. It
continuously monitors conditions to alert the driver
of unintentional lane drifting at high speeds.
Once vehicle speed is above 60kph, if there are
visible lane markings on each side of the road, lane
markings may appear on the LDWS page of the
cluster display showing that system is active and
ready to warn.