User Manual - Page 201

For 2018 FORD ESCAPE.

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Zone coverage also decreases when
parking at narrow angles. The sensor on
the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and
zone coverage on that side is severely
reduced.
System Lights, Messages and
Audible Alerts
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When the system detects a vehicle, an
indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror
on the side the approaching vehicle is
coming from. A tone sounds and a
message appears in the information
display.
Note: In exceptional conditions, the system
could alert you even when there is nothing
in the detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing in the distance.
Blocked Sensors
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The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Blocked sensors could affect system
performance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display when
you shift into reverse (R). See
Information Messages (page 96).
System Limitations
The system may not correctly operate
when any of the following occur:
The sensors are blocked.
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
are obstructing the sensors.
Vehicles approach at speeds greater
than 37 mph (60 km/h).
The vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph
(12 km/h).
You reverse out of an angled parking
space.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault a message
displays. See General Information (page
93).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the system off
using the information display. See General
Information (page 93). When you switch
system off, a message displays. See
Information Messages (page 96).
Note: The system turns on each time you
switch the ignition on and you shift into
reverse (R). If you temporarily switch the
system off, it turns on the next time you
switch the ignition on.
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Escape (TM2) Canada/United States of America, JJ5J 19A321 AC enUSA, Edition date: 201706, Fourth-Printing
Driving Aids
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