Ford Escape: Lane Keeping System / Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off. Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode. Alert Mode

Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off

To activate the lane keeping system, press the button on the steering wheel.

To deactivate the lane keeping system, press the button again.

Note: When switching the system on or off a message appears in the information and entertainment display to show the status.

Note: The system stores the on or off setting until manually changed, unless it detects a MyKey™. If the system detects a MyKey™, it defaults to the last setting for that MyKey™.

Note: If the system detects a MyKey™, pressing the button does not affect the on or off status of the system. You can only change the mode and intensity settings.

Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode

The lane keeping system has different settings that you can view or adjust using the information display.

The system stores the last known selection for each of these settings. You do not need to readjust your settings each time you switch on the system.

To change the lane keeping system mode, use the touchscreen:

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Driver Assistance.
3. Press Lane-Keeping System.
4. Press Lane-Keeping Mode.
5. Select a mode.

Note: The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle. If the system detects a MyKey™, it defaults to the last setting for that MyKey™.

Alert Mode

What Is Alert Mode

Alert mode vibrates the steering wheel when it detects an unintended lane departure.

How Does Alert Mode Work

When in alert mode, the lane keeping system alerts you by vibrating the steering wheel. The intensity of the vibration is set through the lane keeping system menu.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration Intensity

To change the steering wheel vibration intensity, use the touchscreen:

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Driver Assistance.
3. Press Lane-Keeping System.
4. Press Alert Intensity.
5. Select an intensity setting.