Blind Spot Information System - Overview: CTA

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), the CTA system alerts the driver of vehicles that are approaching from the side when backing out of a front-in parking space or backing towards the road. The system can detect a vehicle approaching from 14 m (45 ft) away at a speed up to 64 km/h (40 mph) from the left or right side of the vehicle. The CTA system uses the exterior mirror BLIS ® Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), a warning chime from the audio speakers and a message in the IPC message center to notify the driver of approaching vehicles.

NOTE: If a MyKey ® restricted key is in use, the BLIS ® and CTA system cannot be turned off through the IPC.

NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with the trailer tow option from the factory, the BLIS ® and CTA automatically turns off when the trailer is electrically connected to the vehicle.