2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Driving Aids

Using the Blind Spot Information System VehicleswithAutomaticTransmission The system turns on when all of the following occur: • You start your vehicle. • You shift into drive (D). • The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h). Note: The system does not operate in park (P) or reverse (R). Vehicles withManual Transmission The system turns on when all of the following occur: • You start your vehicle. • The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h). Note: The system does not operate in reverse (R). SystemLights andMessages

Note: The systemmay not alert you if a vehicle quickly passes through the detection zone. Blocked Sensors

E205199 The sensors are behind the rear bumper on both sides of your vehicle. Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt. Note: Do not cover the sensorswith bumper stickers, repair compound or other objects. Note: Blocked sensors could affect system performance. If the sensors are blocked, a message may appear in the information display. See InformationMessages (page 96). The alert indicators remain illuminated but the system does not alert you. SystemErrors If the system detects a fault, a warning lamp illuminates and a message displays. See InformationMessages (page 96). Switching the SystemOff and On You can switch the system off using the information display. See General Information (page 92). When you switch the systemoff, awarning lamp illuminates and a message displays. When you switch the system on or off, the alert indicators flash twice. Note: The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.

E142442 When the system detects a vehicle, an alert indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side the approaching vehicle is coming from. If you turn the direction indicator on for that side of your vehicle, the alert indicator flashes.

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