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:
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Settings in the Settings Chapter.
Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that allows
it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts, it already receives...
Use oil that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade, it could
result in:
Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
Longer engine cranking periods...