Ford Escape: Pre-Collision Assist / Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off
You cannot switch the system off.
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist Settings
You can adjust the following settings by
using the touchscreen controls in the
pre-collision assist menu:
- Change alert and distance alert
sensitivity to one of three possible
settings.
- Switch distance indication and alert on
or off.
- If required, switch automatic
emergency braking on or off.
- If required, switch evasive steering
assist on or off.
Note: Automatic emergency braking and
evasive steering automatically turns on
every time you switch the ignition on.
Note: If you switch automatic emergency
braking off, evasive steering assist switches
off.
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention...
Camera.
Radar sensor (if equipped).
If a message regarding a blocked sensor
or camera appears in the information
display, something is obstructing the radar
signals or camera images...
Other information:
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,
should questions arise, see the tables
below.
Use your regional Ford website at any time
to check your phone's compatibility,
register your account and set preferences
as well as access a customer
representative via an online chat (during
certain hours)...
Removal
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Make sure that the component terminals are not bent or damaged.
Remove the retainers...