Ford Escape: Driver Alert / Switching Driver Alert On and Off. Driver Alert Indicators
Switching Driver Alert On and Off
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Driver Assistance.
- Switch Driver Alert on or off.
Note: The system remains on or off
depending on how it was last set.
Resetting Driver Alert
You can reset the system by either:
- Switching the ignition off and on.
- Stopping the vehicle and then opening
and closing the driver door.
Driver Alert Indicators
System Warnings
The warning system has two stages:
- A temporary warning is issued to advise
you to take a rest. This message only
appears for a short time.
- If you do not rest and the system
continues to detect that your driving
deteriorates, it issues a further warning.
This remains in the instrument cluster
display until you cancel it.
Note: The system does not warn you if the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).
How Does Driver Alert Work
Driver Alert calculates your alertness level
based on your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors
through use of the front camera sensor
behind the interior mirror...
Driver Alert – Information Messages
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Other information:
Overview
The perimeter anti-theft alarm system has three operation modes:
ARMED - The perimeter anti-theft alarm is armed when the
ignition is OFF and all vehicle entry points have been electrically
locked for 20 seconds.
ACTIVE - When the perimeter anti-theft alarm activates,
the horn sounds and all turn signals and interior courtesy lamps flash.
The horn stops sounding after 30 s..
Park (P)
This position locks the driveline and
prevents the wheels from turning.
The engine can start with the shifter in this
position.
The electric parking brake could apply if:
You shift to park (P) on a slope.
You shift to park (P) without the brake
pedal fully pressed.
Note: A warning tone sounds if you open
the driver door and you have not shifted the
transmission selector to park..