Ford Escape: Adaptive Cruise Control / Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap
Press the button to cycle
through the four gap settings.

The selected gap appears in the
instrument cluster display as shown by the
bars in the image.
Note: The gap setting is time dependent
and therefore, the distance adjusts with your
vehicle speed.
Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap
appropriate to the driving conditions.
Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Settings

Each time you switch the system on, it
selects the last chosen gap setting.
Following a Vehicle
When a vehicle ahead of you enters the
same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in
the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts
to maintain the gap setting.
Note: When you are following a vehicle and
you switch on a turn signal lamp, adaptive
cruise control may provide a small,
temporary acceleration to help you pass.
Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap
from the vehicle ahead until:
- The vehicle in front of you accelerates
to a speed above the set speed.
- The vehicle in front of you moves out
of the lane you are in.
- You set a new gap distance.
The system applies the brakes to slow
down your vehicle to maintain a safe gap
distance from the vehicle in front of you.
The system only applies limited braking.
You can override the system by applying
the brakes.
Note: The brakes may emit noise when
applied by the system.
If the system determines that its maximum
braking level is not sufficient, an audible
warning sounds, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display and an indicator
flashes when the system continues to
brake. Take immediate action.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off
The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On
Press the button to set the
system in standby mode...
Canceling the Set Speed
Press the button or tap the
brake
pedal.
The set speed does not erase.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press the button.
Your vehicle speed returns to the
previously set speed and gap setting...
Other information:
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
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Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off
Intermittent wipe.
Continuous wipe.
Rear window wiper off.
Reverse Wipe
What Is Reverse Wipe
Reverse wipe turns on the rear window
wiper when you shift into reverse (R) and
the windshield wipers are on.
Reverse Wipe Settings
Press Settings on the touchscreen.
Press Vehicle Settings.
Press Wipers.
Switch Rear Wiper On (when in
Reverse) on or..