2023 Ford Expedition Owners Manual - Lane Centering

Lane Centering

HOW DOES LANE CENTERING WORK



Adaptive cruise control with lane centering uses the vehicle's front radar sensor and front windshield camera sensor, together with the steering sensor to operate.

Using these sensors, the system applies continuous steering assistance towards driving in the middle of the lane.

Note:   The gap setting for adaptive cruise control with lane centering, operates in the same way as normal adaptive cruise control.

LANE CENTERING PRECAUTIONS



WARNING:  Do not use the system when towing a trailer. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.    WARNING:  Do not use the system if any changes or modifications to the steering wheel have been made. Any changes or modifications to the steering wheel could affect the functionality or performance of the system. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

Adaptive cruise control precautions apply to lane centering unless stated otherwise or contradicted by a lane centering precaution.   See   Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions. 

LANE CENTERING REQUIREMENTS



You must keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times.

Lane centering only activates when all of the following occur:

• Adaptive cruise control with lane centering is enabled in your information and entertainment screen.
• You have adaptive cruise control with stop and go enabled and set.
• The steering system detects your hands on the steering wheel.
• The system detects both lane markings when driving on a straight road.
• Your vehicle is initially centered in the lane between two visible line markings.

Note:   If the system does not detect valid lane line markings, the system will remain in standby until valid line markings are available.

Note:   If the system does not detect your hands on the steering wheel, apply a slight force to the steering wheel.

LANE CENTERING LIMITATIONS



Adaptive cruise control limitations apply to lane centering unless stated otherwise or contradicted by a lane centering limitation.   See   Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations. 

Lane centering may not correctly operate in any of the following conditions:

• The lane width is too narrow or wide.
• The curve in the road is too tight.
• The system does not detect the minimum required lane markings or when lanes merge or split.
• When the required steering effort to maintain lane center exceeds the lane centering system limit.
• When driving in areas that are under construction or when road work is in progress.
• If the front windshield camera and/or the front radar are blocked.
• When using a spare tire.
• Inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, high wind, heavy rain, and fog.
• Driving into direct sunlight.
• When modification to the steering system has been made, including alterations to the steering wheel.
• When towing a trailer.

See   Lane Keeping System Precautions. 

Note:   The system steering assistance is limited and may not have sufficient effort for all driving situations and/or conditions, such as driving through tight curves or driving through curves at high speeds.

Note:   In exceptional conditions, the system may deviate from the lane center.

SWITCHING LANE CENTERING ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN



Keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times.

The controls are on the steering wheel.

  Press the button.

The indicator appears in the instrument cluster display. When the system is on, the color of the indicator changes to indicate the system status.

You can override the system at any time by steering your vehicle.

Note:   The correct requirements must be met before you can switch the system on.   See   Lane Centering Requirements. 

Enabling and Disabling Lane Centering

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

1. Press Driver Assistance.

1. Press Cruise Control.

1. Press Lane Centering.

SWITCHING LANE CENTERING ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN



You must keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times.

The controls are on the steering wheel.

  Press the button.

The indicator appears in the instrument cluster display. When the system is on, the color of the indicator changes to indicate the system status.

You can override the system at any time by steering your vehicle.

Note:   The correct requirements must be met before you can switch the system on.   See   Lane Centering Requirements. 

Enabling and Disabling Lane Centering

1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.

1. Press SETTINGS.

1. Press Driver Assistance.

1. Press Cruise Control.

1. Press Adaptive Cruise Control.

1. Press Lane Centering Assist.

 Lane Centering Alerts

You must keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times.

When the system is active and detects no steering activity for a period of time, the system alerts you to put your hands on the steering wheel. If you do not react appropriately to the warnings the adaptive cruise control with lane centering system cancels and slows your vehicle down to idle speeds while maintaining steering control.  See   Lane Centering Automatic Cancellation. 

The system also alerts you if your vehicle crosses lane line markings without detected steering activity.

Note:   The system could detect a light grip or light touch on the steering wheel as hands-off driving.