Ford Escape (2022 year). Manual in english — page 16

When you select EV Later with the vehicle
fully charged or near fully charged, some
electric-only driving range is used to
discharge the battery. This is to allow for
full operation of the regenerative braking
system.

EV NOW

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This mode provides an electric
only driving experience. Do not
use EV Now when towing a

trailer. The electric drive system is not
designed for towing. An EV Now
information on demand screen appears.
This screen allows you to enable your
engine while in EV Now mode.

Your vehicle could accelerate slower and
the top speed could be lower than when
in Auto EV mode.

You can enable your engine at any time by
using one of the following methods:

•

Press the OK button on the steering
wheel when viewing the EV Now
information on demand screen. Your
vehicle enables the engine as needed
and returns to EV Now mode when no
longer needed.

•

Fully press the accelerator pedal. A
pop-up message appears. Press the
OK button on the steering wheel to
enable the engine. When the engine is
no longer needed, your vehicle returns
to EV Now. The message disappears if
you release the accelerator pedal.

•

Press the EV button. This exits EV Now
mode and permits engine operation.
To return to EV Now mode, select it
again using the EV button.

Your vehicle could enter Engine Enabled
mode if system conditions require it. A
message displays if this occurs. This is a
normal function of the system and your
vehicle returns to EV Now mode when
possible.

When you enable EV Now mode, a blue EV
Now icon appears in the information
display. If your vehicle is in Engine Enabled
mode, the EV Now icon is amber. EV Now
exits when your available electric range
reaches zero.

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WHAT IS THE LANE KEEPING

SYSTEM

The lane keeping system alerts you by
providing temporary steering assistance
or steering wheel vibration when it detects
an unintended lane departure.

HOW DOES THE LANE

KEEPING SYSTEM WORK

The lane keeping system uses a forward
looking camera mounted on the windshield
to monitor vehicle movement within the
travel lane.

When the camera detects a drift out of the
travel lane, the lane keeping system alerts
the driver by vibrating the steering wheel,
or aids the driver by providing a small
steering input to move the vehicle back
into the travel lane.

The driver can select one of three modes:

•

Alert (If Equipped)

•

Aid

•

Alert + Aid

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

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. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings.

WARNING:

The sensor may

incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning.

WARNING:

In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance.

WARNING:

The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction.

WARNING:

If damage occurs in the

immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

WARNING:

The system may not

correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us.

WARNING:

Large contrasts in

outside lighting can limit sensor
performance.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

LIMITATIONS

The lane keeping system only operates
when the vehicle speed is greater than
40 mph (64 km/h).

The system works when the camera can
detect at least one lane marking.

The lane keeping system may not correctly
operate in any of the following conditions:

•

The lane keeping system does not
detect at least one lane marking.

•

You switch the turn signal on.

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•

You apply direct steering, accelerate
fast or brake hard.

•

The vehicle speed is less than 40 mph
(64 km/h).

•

The anti-lock brake, stability control or
traction control system activates.

•

The lane is too narrow.

•

Something is obscuring the camera or
it is unable to detect the lane markings
due to environment, traffic or vehicle
conditions.

The lane keeping system may not correct
lane positioning in any of the following
conditions:

•

High winds.

•

Uneven road surfaces.

•

Heavy or uneven loads.

•

Incorrect tire pressure.

SWITCHING THE LANE

KEEPING SYSTEM ON AND

OFF

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To activate the lane keeping system, press
the button on the direction indicator stalk.

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.

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HOW DOES ALERT MODE WORK

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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.

AID MODE

WHAT IS AID MODE

Aid mode provides temporary steering
assistance toward the center of the lane.

HOW DOES AID MODE WORK

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The lane keeping system aids you when
an unintentional lane departure occurs.
The system provides a small steering input
to move the vehicle towards the center of
the lane.

ALERT AND AID MODE

WHAT IS ALERT AND AID MODE

Alert and aid mode uses multiple features
to keep you in your lane. The system first
provides a small steering input to bring
your vehicle back towards the center of
the lane. If your vehicle moves too far out
of the center of the lane the system alerts
you with vibration in the steering wheel.

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HOW DOES ALERT AND AID MODE

WORK

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Alert.

A

Aid.

B

The lane keeping system detects a lane
departure and provides aid when the
vehicles enters

B

and applies the

additional alert warning if

A

is entered.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

INDICATORS

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If you switch the lane keeping system on,
a graphic with lane markings appears in
the information display.

When you switch the system off, the lane
marking graphics do not display.

Note:

The overhead vehicle graphic may

still display if adaptive cruise control is
enabled.

While the lane keeping system is on, the
color of the lane markings change to
indicate the system status.

Red

Yellow

White

Gray

Indicates that the

system is providing

or has just provided
a lane keeping alert

warning.

Indicates that the

system is providing

or has just provided

a lane keeping aid

intervention.

Indicates that the

system is available

or ready to provide a

warning or interven-

tion on the indicated

side.

Indicates that the

system is tempor-

arily unavailable to

provide a warning or

intervention on the

indicated side.

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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

The system has malfunctioned. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service

Required

The system has detected a condition that

has caused the system to be temporarily

unavailable.

Front Camera Temporarily Not Available

The system has detected a condition that

requires you to clean the windshield in order

for it to operate properly.

Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen

The system has malfunctioned. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Front Camera Malfunction Service Required

The system requests that you keep your

hands on the steering wheel.

Keep Hands on Steering Wheel

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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings

on the road?

Your vehicle speed is less than 40 mph (65 km/h).

The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.

A quick intentional lane change has occurred.

Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings for an extended interval of time.

Driving at high speeds in curves.

The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.

Ambiguous lane markings, for example, in construction zones.

Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.

Sudden offset in lane markings.

ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.

There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.

You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.

Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings, or vice versa.

There is standing water on the road.

Faint lane markings, for example, partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.

Lane width is too narrow or too wide.

You have not calibrated the camera after a windshield replacement.

Driving on tight or on uneven roads.

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Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the

Aid, or Aid + Alert mode?

High cross winds are present.

There is a large road crown.

Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.

Heavy, uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure.

You changed the tires or modified the suspension.

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WHAT IS BLIND SPOT

INFORMATION SYSTEM

Blind spot information system detects
vehicles that may have entered the blind
spot zone.

HOW DOES BLIND SPOT

INFORMATION SYSTEM WORK

Blind spot information system uses
sensors on both sides of your vehicle,
detecting rearward from the exterior
mirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m)
beyond the rear bumper. The detection
area extends to approximately 59 ft (18 m)
beyond the rear bumper when the vehicle
speed is greater than 30 mph (48 km/h)
to alert you of faster approaching vehicles.

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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not use the blind

spot information system as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The
blind spot information system is not a
replacement for careful driving.

WARNING:

The system may not

operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.

Note:

Blind spot information system does

not prevent contact with other vehicles. It
does not detect parked vehicles,
pedestrians, animals or other infrastructure.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

Blind spot information system does not
operate in park (P) or reverse (R).

The system may not alert you if a vehicle
quickly passes through the detection zone.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Blind spot information system turns on
when all the following occur:

•

You start your vehicle.

•

You shift into drive (D).

•

The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).

SWITCHING BLIND SPOT

INFORMATION SYSTEM ON

AND OFF

To switch blind spot information system
on or off, use the touchscreen:

1.

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

.

3. Switch

Blind Spot Information

System

on or off.

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When you switch blind spot information
system off, a warning lamp illuminates and
a message displays. When you switch the
system on or off, the alert indicators flash
twice.

Note:

The system remembers the last

setting when you start your vehicle.

To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.

LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT

INFORMATION SYSTEM

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 may affect system

accuracy.

Note:

Bike and cargo racks could cause

false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.
We recommend switching the feature off
when using a bike or cargo rack.

If the sensors become blocked, a message
may appear in the information display. The
alert indicators remain illuminated but the
system does not alert you.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION

SYSTEM INDICATORS

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When blind spot information
system detects a vehicle, an
alert indicator illuminates in the

exterior mirror on the side the approaching
vehicle is coming from. If you turn the turn
signal on for that side of your vehicle, the
alert indicator flashes.

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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

A fault with the system has occurred. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Blind Spot System Fault

Something is blocking the sensors. Clean

the sensors.

Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked

See Manual

The system automatically turns off and

displays this message when you connect a

trailer to the vehicle that does not have a

trailer blind spot system or when you switch
the trailer blind spot system off through the

touchscreen.

Blind Spot Alert Deactivated Trailer

Attached

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WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC

ALERT

The system alerts you of vehicles
approaching from the sides behind your
vehicle when you shift into reverse (R).

HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC

ALERT WORK

Cross traffic alert detects vehicles that
approach at a speed between 4–37 mph
(6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases when
the sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed.

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The sensor on the left-hand side is only
partially obstructed and zone coverage on
the right-hand side is maximized.

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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.

Note:

Slowly reversing helps increase the

coverage area and effectiveness.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not use the cross

traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
reversing out of a parking space. The
cross traffic alert system is not a
replacement for careful driving.

WARNING:

The system may not

operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

LIMITATIONS

Cross traffic alert may not correctly
operate when any of the following occur:

•

Something is blocking the sensors.

•

Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
are obstructing the sensors.

•

Vehicles approach at speeds less than
4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph
(60 km/h).

•

Your vehicle speed is greater than
7 mph (12 km/h).

•

You reverse out of an angled parking
space.

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC

ALERT ON AND OFF

To switch cross traffic alert on or off use
the touchscreen.

1.

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

.

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3. Switch

Cross Traffic Alert

on or off.

Note:

The system switches on every time

you switch the ignition on. To permanently
switch the system off, contact an authorized
dealer.

LOCATING THE CROSS

TRAFFIC ALERT 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.

Note:

Bike and cargo racks could cause

false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.
We recommend switching the feature off
when using a bike or cargo rack.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display when
you shift into reverse (R).

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

INDICATORS

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When the cross traffic alert
detects an approaching vehicle,
a tone sounds, a warning lamp

illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror
and arrows appear in the information
display to show which side the vehicle is
approaching from.

If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.

Note:

If arrows do not display, a message

appears in the information display.

Note:

In some conditions, the system could

alert you, even when there is nothing in the
detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing further away from your vehicle.

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CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Displays instead of indication arrows when

the system detects a vehicle. Check for

approaching traffic.

Cross Traffic Alert

Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system
sensors. Clean the sensors. If the message

continues to appear, have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked

See Manual

The system has malfunctioned. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic System Fault

Displays if you attach a trailer to your

vehicle.

Cross Traffic Alert Deactivated Trailer

Attached

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WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION

ASSIST

Pre-collision assist detects and warns of
approaching hazards in the roadway. If
your vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian
within your driving path, the system
provides multiple levels of assistance to
help avoid a collision.

HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION

ASSIST WORK

The system warns the driver of potential
hazards by providing three levels of
assistance.

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If your vehicle is rapidly approaching
potential hazards, the system provides the
following levels of functionality:

1.

Alert.

2. Brake Support.

3. Automatic Emergency Braking.

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Alert

: When active, a flashing visual

warning appears and an audible warning
tone sounds.

Brake Support

: The system is designed

to help reduce the impact speed by
preparing the brakes for rapid braking. The
system does not automatically apply the
brakes. If you press the brake pedal, the
system could apply additional braking up
to maximum braking force, even if you
lightly press the brake pedal.

Automatic Emergency Braking

:

Automatic emergency braking may
activate if the system determines that a
collision is imminent.

Note:

If you perceive pre-collision assist

alerts as being too frequent or disturbing,
then you can reduce the alert sensitivity,
though the manufacturer recommends
using the highest sensitivity setting where
possible. Setting lower sensitivity would
lead to fewer and later system warnings.

Each system has various level of detection
capabilities. See

Pre-Collision Assist

Limitations

(page 275).

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. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

The system does not

detect vehicles that are driving in a
different direction, cyclists or animals.
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death.

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WARNING:

The system does not

operate during hard acceleration or
steering. Failure to take care may lead
to a crash or personal injury.

WARNING:

The system may fail or

operate with reduced function during
cold and severe weather conditions.
Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog can
adversely affect the system. Keep the
front camera and radar free of snow and
ice. Failure to take care may result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Take additional care if

your vehicle is heavily loaded or you are
towing a trailer. These conditions could
result in reduced performance of this
system. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING:

The system cannot

help prevent all crashes. Do not rely on
this system to replace driver judgment
and the need to maintain a safe distance
and speed.

WARNING:

In situations where the

vehicle camera has limited detection
capability, this may reduce system
performance. These situations include
but are not limited to direct or low
sunlight, vehicles at night without tail
lights, unconventional vehicle types,
pedestrians with complex backgrounds,
running pedestrians, partly obscured
pedestrians, or pedestrians that the
system cannot distinguish from a group.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST

LIMITATIONS

Pre-collision assist depends on the
detection ability of its camera and sensors.
Any obstructions or damage to these areas
can limit detection or prevent the system
from functioning. See

Locating the

Pre-Collision Assist Sensors

(page 276).

The system is active at speeds above
3 mph (5 km/h)

Note:

The pre-collision assist system

disables when you select four-wheel drive
low or manually disable AdvanceTrac™.

Note:

Brake support and automatic

emergency braking are active at speeds up
to 80 mph (130 km/h). If the vehicle has a
radar sensor included with adaptive cruise
control, then brake support and automatic
emergency braking are active up to the
maximum speed of the vehicle.

Pedestrian Detection Limitations

Pedestrian detection is active at speeds
up to 50 mph (80 km/h).

Pedestrian detection functions optimally
when detected hazards are clearly
identifiable. System performance may
reduce in situations where pedestrians are
running, partly obscured, have a complex
background, or cannot be distinguished
from a group.

SWITCHING PRE-COLLISION

ASSIST ON AND OFF

You cannot switch the system off.

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