Ford Escape: Cross Traffic Alert / Cross Traffic Alert Precautions. Cross Traffic Alert Limitations. Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions
WARNING: Do not use the cross
traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
reversing out of a parking space. The
cross traffic alert system is not a
replacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may not
operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations
Cross Traffic Alert may not correctly
operate when any of the following occur:
- Something is blocking the sensors.
- Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
are obstructing the sensors.
- Vehicles approach at speeds less than
4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph
(60 km/h).
- Your vehicle speed is greater than
7 mph (12 km/h).
- You reverse out of an angled parking
space.
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off
To switch cross traffic alert on or off use
the touchscreen.
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Driver Assistance.
- Switch Cross Traffic Alert on or off.
Note: The system switches on every time
you switch the ignition on. To permanently
switch the system off, contact an authorized
dealer.
Cross Traffic Alert detects vehicles that
approach at a speed between 4–37 mph
(6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases when
the sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed...
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert 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...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Fully extend and lower the steering column.
Release the upper gap hider from the IPC and position aside...
General Specifications - Rear Parking Aid
Item
Specification
Test object position 1 (P1) and position 5 (P5), distance from rear bumper
30 cm (12 in)
Test object position 2 (P2) and position 4 (P4), distance from rear bumper
91 cm (36 in)
Test object position 3 (P3), distance from rear bumper
152 cm (60 in)
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