Ford Fusion Quiz
Driver Assistance

Using the Blind Spot Information System

In this manual: Driver Assistance
Introduction — 7Environment — 1At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 9Seat Belts — 8Personal Safety System™ — 1Additional Restrictions — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 10Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 5Wipers and Washers — 4Lighting — 8Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 5Climate Control — 10Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 1Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 4Unique Driving Characteristics (if equipped) — 1Fuel and Refueling — 9Engine Emission Control — 5Infection Transmission — 1All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Park Aid — 13Cruise Control — 10Driver Assistance — 14Loading — 1Tow/Haul — 5Driving Tips — 3Roadside Emergencies — 5Customer Assistance — 6Fuses — 3Maintenance — 16Vehicle Care — 9Wheels and Tires — 13Capacities and Specifications — 11Connected Vehicle — 1Wi-Fi Hotspot — 1Audio System — 7SYNC™ — 7SYNC™ 3 — 16Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 3Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Vehicles with automatic transmission

The system activates when all of the following occur:

  • You start your vehicle.
  • You shift into Drive (D).
  • Vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Vehicles with manual transmission

The system activates when all of the following occur:

  • You start your vehicle.
  • Vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

System Indicators and Messages

Ford Fusion. Using the Blind Spot Information System

When the system detects a vehicle, the alert indicator illuminates on the outside mirror on the side the approaching vehicle is coming from. If you turn on the turn signal on that side of your vehicle, the alert indicator flashes.

Blocked Sensors

Ford Fusion. Using the Blind Spot Information System

The sensors are located behind the rear bumper on both sides of your vehicle.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may appear in the information display. The alert indicators remain on, but the system does not warn you.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Fusion quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.