2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Speed Sign Recognition

Speed Sign Recognition

Principle of Operation

WARNING:  You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.    WARNING:  The system may not operate properly if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield free from obstruction.

The system is designed to detect speed limit signs to inform you of the current speed limit. Detected speed signs appear in the information display. The sensor is behind the interior mirror.

Note:   Do not carry out windshield repairs in the immediate area surrounding the sensor.

Note:   Speed sign data provided by the navigation system contains information integrated to the data carrier release.

Note:   The system may not detect all speed signs and may incorrectly read signs.

Note:   In cold and severe weather conditions the system may not function. Rain, snow, spray and large contrasts in lighting can all prevent the sensor from correctly functioning.

Note:   If your vehicle has a suspension kit not approved by us, the system may not correctly function.

Note:   Always fit Ford original parts when replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may reduce system performance.

The system turns on when you switch the ignition on and you cannot switch the system off.

Using Speed Sign Recognition

Switching Speed Warning On and Off

1. Press the menu button on the steering wheel to enter the information display main menu.

1. Select Settings.

1. Select Driver Assistance.

1. Select Traffic Signs.

1. Switch Speed Warning on and off.

Setting the Speed Warning

You can set the system speed warning to alert you when the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit recognized by the system by a certain speed tolerance.

1. Press the menu button on the steering wheel to enter the information display main menu.

1. Select Settings.

1. Select Driver Assistance.

1. Select Traffic Signs.

1. Select Speed Warning.

1. Select a setting and press the OK button.

Speed Sign Recognition System Display

When the system detects a speed limit sign, the speed limit appears in the information display.

Note:   If your vehicle has a navigation system, stored speed sign data could influence the indicated speed limit value.