Ford 2015 Fusion Owner's Manual page 208

Using the Collision Warning System
WARNING
The collision warning system's brake
support can only help reduce the
speed at which a collision occurs if
the driver applies the vehicle's brakes. The
brake pedal must be pressed just like any
typical braking situation.
The warning system sensitivity can be
adjusted to one of three possible settings
by using the information display control.
See (page 94).
Note: If collision warnings are perceived as
being too frequent or disturbing then the
warning sensitivity can be reduced, though
the manufacturer recommends using the
highest sensitivity setting where possible.
Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer
and later system warnings. See (page 94).
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty
or obstructed in some way
The surface of the radar in the grille is clean
but the message remains in the display
Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering
with the radar signals
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface
of the road may interfere with the radar
signals
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Driving Aids
Cause
Blocked Sensors
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If a message regarding a blocked sensor
appears in the information display, the
radar signals from the sensor have been
obstructed. The sensors are located behind
a fascia cover near the driver side of the
lower grille. When the sensors are
obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be
detected and the collision warning system
does not function. The following table lists
possible causes and actions for this
message being displayed.
Clean the grille surface in front of the radar
or remove the object causing the obstruc-
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it is no
longer obstructed
The collision warning system is temporarily
disabled. Collision warning should automat-
ically reactivate a short time after the
weather conditions improve
The collision warning system is temporarily
disabled. Collision warning should automat-
ically reactivate a short time after the
weather conditions improve
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