Ford Escape: Blind Spot Information System / Blind Spot Information System Requirements. Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off
Blind Spot Information System Requirements
Blind spot information system turns on
when all the following occur:
- You start your vehicle.
- You shift into drive (D).
- The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off
To switch blind spot information system
on or off, use the touchscreen:
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Driver Assistance.
- Switch Blind Spot Information
System on or off.
When you switch blind spot information
system off, a warning 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.
To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work
Blind spot information system uses
sensors on both sides of your vehicle,
detecting rearward from the exterior
mirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m)
beyond the rear bumper...
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors
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...
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Manual Park Release - Gasoline
What Is Manual Park Release
Manual park release is used to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency.
Manual Park Release Precautions
WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely...
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features of SYNC. While the system
supports a variety of features, many are
dependent on your cellular phone's
functionality. At a minimum, most cellular
phones with Bluetooth wireless technology
support the following functions:
Answering an incoming call...