Ford Escape: Side and Rear Vision / Description and Operation - Blind Spot Information System - Overview

BLIS ®

The BLIS ® aids the driver in assessing whether another vehicle is present within a specific area (blind spot) to either side of the vehicle, extending rearward approximately 6 m (20 ft) beyond the rear bumper while driving on roads and highways. The system is not designed to prevent contact with other vehicles or objects. The BLIS ® uses the exterior mirror BLIS ® Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to alert the driver that a vehicle has been detected. The BLIS ® provides alerts when the vehicle is in forward gear and the vehicle speed is greater than 10 km/h (6 mph).

CTA

When the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), the CTA system alerts the driver of vehicles that are approaching from the side when backing out of a front-in parking space or backing towards the road. The system can detect a vehicle approaching from 14 m (45 ft) away at a speed up to 64 km/h (40 mph) from the left or right side of the vehicle. The CTA system uses the exterior mirror BLIS ® Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), a warning chime from the audio speakers and a message in the IPC message center and the information and entertainment display unit to notify the driver of approaching vehicles. The CTA alert arrow displayed in the information and entertainment display unit.

NOTE: If a MyKey® restricted key is in use, the BLIS ® and CTA system cannot be turned off in the information and entertainment display unit.

NOTE: If the vehicle is towing a trailer the BLIS ® or CTA system may detect the trailer and cause a false alert.

Reverse Brake Assist

The reverse brake assist is a software feature that provides automatic coarse (harsh) braking for detected obstacles behind a vehicle if audible and visual alerts are not heeded by the driver. The reverse brake assist is a software feature that utilizes the rear parking aid system, rear parking aid camera, BLIS and ABS to reduce the impact damage or assist in avoiding a collision. When the vehicle is in reverse traveling at a speed above 1 mph (1.5 km/h) and below 7 mph (12 km/h), if the systems detects an obstacle behind the vehicle, the vehicle is brought to a stop at a safe distance from the obstacle. The brakes are only held for a short period of time allowing the driver to take control. Upon braking, a warning graphic is displayed on the center stack FDIM and a notification appears in the IPC message center. These graphics are displayed momentarily.

For more information on the reverse brake assist feature, refer to the owners literature.