2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Wrong Way Alert

Wrong Way Alert

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 alert you if it detects that you are driving the wrong way on a freeway exit road. The system uses a sensor behind the interior mirror to detect no entry signs and uses information from the navigation system.

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

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

Note:   The system is designed to detect traffic signs meeting the Vienna convention.

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

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.

Note:   The system does not operate in some countries. We recommend that you check system availability before use.

If the system detects that you are driving the wrong way on a freeway exit road, a message appears in the information display and a tone sounds. The audio system volume mutes and navigation system guidance pauses.

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 functioning correctly.

Note:   The system may not correctly operate in areas under construction or new infrastructure.

Note:   In exceptional conditions, the system could alert you even if you are not driving the wrong way on a freeway exit road.

Switching Wrong Way Alert 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. Switch Wrong Way Alert on and off.

Note:   The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.

Wrong Way Alert Information Messages