Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) Message Center Function

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system faults may not be detected until the transmission is placed in reverse.

NOTE: The BLIS® and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system menus in the message center are not available when a MyKey® restricted key is in use.

The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) can be turned off by using the blind spot on/off function in the message center. When the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) has been turned off by the driver or if a system fault is present, the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) RTT in the message center remains on. When turning the system on or off, the exterior mirror Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) flash 2 times. When the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) is turned off, the driver cannot receive any alerts. The system remains off until turned back on by the driver.

The Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system can be turned off by selecting the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system on/off function in the message center. The system defaults to on with each ignition cycle.

There are some system faults that set Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in the SODL or SODR. These Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can set a message in the IPC message center that displays BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT and/or CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT. There are also symptom based faults that do not set a DTC.