2023 Ford Expedition Owners Manual -  Cross Traffic Alert Limitations

 Cross Traffic Alert Limitations

The system may not correctly operate when any of the following occur:

• Something is blocking the sensors.
• Adjacently parked vehicles or objects are obstructing the sensors.
• Vehicles approach at speeds less than 4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph (60 km/h).
• Your vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph (12 km/h).
• You reverse out of an angled parking space.

Cross Traffic Alert Limitations with a Trailer Attached

The system remains on when you attach a trailer to vehicles with blind spot information system with trailer coverage under the following conditions:

• You connect a trailer.
• The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
• You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m) in the instrument cluster display.

Note:   The system may not correctly operate when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a trailer tow module and tow bar approved by the manufacturer, the system turns off when you attach a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket trailer tow module or tow bar, we recommend that you switch the system off when you attach a trailer.

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN



To switch cross traffic alert on or off use the touchscreen.

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

1. Press Driver Assistance.

1. Switch Cross Traffic Alert on or off.

When you switch the system on or off, the alert indicators flash twice.

Note:   The system switches on every time you switch the ignition on.

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN



To switch cross traffic alert on or off use the touchscreen:

1. Access the vehicle drawer.

1. Press SETTINGS.

1. Press Driver Assistance.

1. Switch Cross Traffic Alert on or off.

When you switch the system on or off, the alert indicators flash twice.

Note:   The system turns on every time you start your vehicle.