Ford Super Duty (2018 year). Manual — part 65

COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM

(If Equipped)

Principle Of Operation

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

This system is an extra driving aid. It
does not replace your attention and
judgment, or the need to apply the

brakes. This system does NOT
automatically brake your vehicle. If you fail
to press the brake pedal when necessary,
you may collide with another vehicle.

The collision warning system with
brake support cannot help prevent
all collisions. Do not rely on this

system to replace your judgment and the
need to maintain correct distance and
speed.

Note: The system does not detect, warn or
respond to potential collisions with vehicles
to the rear or sides of your vehicle.

Note: The collision warning system is active
at speeds above approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h).

Note: The collision warning system will be
unavailable if you disable the electronic
stability control. See Using Stability
Control (page 233).

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The system alerts you of certain collision
risks. The system's sensor detects your
vehicle's rapid approach to other vehicles
traveling in the same direction as your
vehicle.

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When your vehicle rapidly approaches
another vehicle, a red warning light flashes
and a tone sounds.

The brake support system assists you in
reducing any collision speed by
pre-charging the brakes. If the risk of
collision continues to increases after the
audio-visual warning, the brake support
prepares the brake system for rapid
braking. The system does not
automatically activate the brakes, but if
the brake pedal is pressed even lightly, the
brakes apply full stopping power.

Using the Collision Warning System

WARNING

The collision warning system’s brake
support reduces collision speed only
if you brake your vehicle before any

collision. As in any typical braking situation,
you must press your brake pedal.

You can use your information display
control to adjust the collision warning
system's sensitivity or to turn the system
On or Off. Your vehicle will remember
these settings across key cycles. You may
change the collision warning system
sensitivity to any one of three possible
settings. See General Information (page
114).

Note: It is recommended that you turn the
collision warning system off if a snow plow
or similar object is installed in such a way
that it may block the radar sensor. Your
vehicle will remember the selected setting
across key cycles.

Note: When possible, the manufacturer
recommends using the highest sensitivity
setting. If warnings are too frequent, you can
reduce your system's sensitivity. Reduced
sensitivity causes fewer and later system
warnings. See General Information (page
114).

Blocked Sensors

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If a blocked sensor message appears in the
information display, dirt, water, or an object
is blocking the sensor. The sensor is
located behind a cover near the driver side
of the lower grille. If anything blocks the
sensor, your vehicle cannot see through
the sensor, and the collision warning
system will not work. Possible causes for
the blocked sensor message and corrective
actions are listed below.

Action

Cause

Clean the radar sensor cover or remove the

obstruction

The radar sensor cover in the grille is dirty

or obstructed

Wait a short time. The radar may take

several minutes to reset after you remove

the obstruction

The surface of the radar sensor cover is

clean but the message remains in the

display

The collision warning system is temporarily

disabled. Shortly after weather conditions

improve, the collision warning system

automatically reactivates

Heavy rain, spray, snow or fog in the air

interferes with the radar signals

The collision warning system is temporarily

disabled. Shortly after weather conditions

improve, the collision warning system

automatically reactivates

Swirling water, snow or ice on the road

surface interferes with the radar signals

System Limitations

WARNING

The collision warning system’s brake
support only reduces collision speed
if you first apply your brakes. You

must brake as you would in any typical
braking situation.

Due to the nature of radar technology,
there may be certain instances where
vehicles do not provide a collision warning.
These include:

•

Stationary vehicles or vehicles moving
below 6 mph (10 km/h).

•

Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.

•

Oncoming vehicles in the same lane.

•

Severe weather conditions (see
blocked sensor section).

•

Debris build-up on the grille near the
headlamps (see blocked sensor
section).

•

Small distance to vehicle ahead.

•

Large steering wheel and pedal
movements (very active driving style).

Damage to the front end of your vehicle
may alter the radar sensor's coverage area.
This may result in missed or false collision
warnings. Have an authorized dealer check
your radar sensor for proper coverage and
operation.

LOAD LIMIT

Vehicle Loading - with and
without a Trailer

This section guides you in the
proper loading of your vehicle,
trailer, or both. Keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design
rating capability, with or without
a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return
of vehicle design performance.
Before you load your vehicle,
become familiar with the
following terms for determining
your vehicle’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle’s Tire and Loading
Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label.

Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:

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Payload

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PAYLOAD