Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When
Trailer is Attached
Note:
The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,
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.
Cross traffic alert remains on when you
attach a trailer in vehicles that come with
blind spot information system with trailer
tow under the following conditions:
•
You connect a trailer.
•
The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack
with a maximum length of 1 m (3 ft).
•
You set the trailer length to 1 m (3 ft)
in the information display.
Switching the System On and Off
To switch the system on or off, adjust the
setting. Depending on your vehicle options,
the setting could be in the following:
•
Information display. See
•
Touchscreen. See
Note:
The system turns on every time you
switch the ignition on. To permanently
switch the system off, contact an authorized
dealer.
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator
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When the system detects an
approaching vehicle, a tone
sounds, a warning lamp
illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror
and arrows appear in the information
display to show which side the
approaching vehicle is coming from.
Note:
If arrows do not display, a message
appears in the information display.
If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Note:
In exceptional conditions, the system
could alert you, even when there is nothing
in the detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing further away from your vehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages
Action
Message
Displays instead of indication arrows when the system
detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross traffic alert
Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system sensors. Clean
the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cross traffic not available
Sensor blocked See
manual
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Cross traffic malfunction
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
Cross traffic alert deactiv-
ated Trailer attached
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 28-09-2020, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202008, First-Printing
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