Ford Escape: Pre-Collision Assist / Distance Alert. Automatic Emergency Braking

Distance Alert

What Is Distance Alert

The system alerts you with a warning lamp if the distance to the vehicle ahead is small.

Note: The warning lamp does not illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise control is active.

Adjusting the Sensitivity of Distance Alert

To adjust the sensitivity of the system, use the touchscreen:

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Driver Assistance.
3. Press Pre-Collision Assist.
4. Press Alert Sensitivity.
5. Press a setting.

Automatic Emergency Braking

What Is Automatic Emergency Braking

Automatic emergency braking may activate if the system determines that a collision is imminent. The system may help reduce impact damage to avoid the crash completely.

Automatic emergency braking is only available up to certain speeds.

Switching Automatic Emergency Braking On and Off

To switch the system on or off, use the touchscreen:

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Driver Assistance.
3. Press Pre-Collision Assist.
4. Press Active Braking.
5. Switch the feature on or off.