Ford Escape 2017 Owners Manual
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Note: Cross Traffic Alert only functions while your transmission is in reverse (R). Cross Traffic Alert is designed to detect vehicles that approach with a speed up to 37 mph (60 km/h). Coverage decreases when the sensors are partially, mostly or fully obstructed. Reversing slowly helps increase the coverage area and effectiveness. In this first example, the left sensor is only partially obstructed; zone coverage to the right is nearly maximized. 188 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Driving...
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Zone coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles. Here, the left sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage on that side is severely limited. System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an amber alert indicator in the outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the approaching vehicle is coming from. Cross Traffic Alert also sounds an audible alert and a message appears in the information display indicating a vehicle is coming from the right or left. Cross...
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The system uses radar sensors that are located behind the bumper fascia on each side of your vehicle. Do not allow mud, snow or bumper stickers to obstruct these areas, this can cause degraded system performance. See Blind Spot Information System (page 185). If the Blind Spot Information System is blocked, Cross Traffic Alert is also blocked. A corresponding message appears in the information display as soon as you shift the transmission into reverse (R). System Limitations Cross Traffic Alert has its...
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Note: The Cross Traffic Alert switches on whenever the ignition is switched on and ready to provide appropriate alerts when the transmission is in reverse (R). Cross Traffic Alert will not remember the last selected on or off setting. You can also have Cross Traffic Alert switched off permanently at an authorized dealer. Once switched off permanently, the system can only be switched back on at an authorized dealer. ECO MODE This system assists you in driving more efficiently by constantly monitoring...
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STEERING Electric Power Steering WARNINGS The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected a steering message will appear in the information display. The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation of the electronic system. When an electronic error is detected, a message will be displayed in the information display. If this...
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The system is designed to assist you by warning you of the risk of a crash with the vehicle in front of you. The system is designed to alert you by warning chimes and a visual warning in the information display. 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. Brake support may...
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Distance Alert sensitivity Time gap Distance gap Graphic Sensitivity Speed Greater than 0.9seconds Greater than 82 ft (25 m) Grey Normal 62 mph (100 km/h) Between 0.6 and 0.9 seconds Between 56 ft (17 m) and 82 ft (25 m) Yellow Normal 62 mph (100 km/h) Less than 0.6seconds Less than 56 ft (17 m) Red Normal 62 mph (100 km/h) Blocked Sensors The sensors are located at the center of the lower grille. If a message regarding a blocked sensor appears in the information display, the radar signals from the...
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Action Cause Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruc- tion The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display The collision warning system is temporarily disabled. Collision warning should automat- ically reactivate a short time after the weather...
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REAR UNDER FLOOR STORAGE Cargo Management System (If Equipped) The system is located in the floor of the cargo area. Lift the handle to open. Adjustable Load Floor (If Equipped) Vehicles with the standard size spare tire can adjust the load floor to two positions. The front of the load floor can be placed either on (for high position) or below (for low position) the ledges behind the rear seats. The rear of the load floor always sits on the two small shelves located on the liftgate trim. LUGGAGE COVERS...
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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS WARNING When loading the roof racks, we recommend you evenly distribute the load, as well as maintain a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher centers of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Take extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. The maximum recommended load, evenly distributed on the crossbars, is: • 100 pounds (45 kilograms) for vehicles without a moonroof • 45...