2014 Ford Edge Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 215

214 Driving Aids If it is, a red warning light illuminates and an audible warning chime sounds. The brake support system assists the driver in reducing the collision speed by charging the brakes. If the risk of collision further increases after the warning light illuminates, the brake support prepares the brake system for rapid braking. This may be apparent to the driver. The system does not automatically activate the brakes but, if the brake pedal is pressed, full force braking is applied even if the brake pedal is lightly pressed. Using the Collision Warning System WARNING: The collision warning system's brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle's brakes. The brake pedal must be pressed just like any typical braking situation. The warning system and chime can be turned on and off separately; the warning system sensitivity can be adjusted to one of three possible settings by using the information display control. Refer to the Information Displays chapter. Note: If the system cannot be turned off in a vehicle equipped with MyKey®, refer to the MyKey® chapter. Note: If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced, though the manufacturer recommends using the highest sensitivity setting where possible. Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer and later system warnings. Refer to the Information Displays chapter for instructions on reducing the sensitivity. 2014 Edge (edg) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, November 2013 USA (fus)