2021 FORD ESCAPE brake

If your vehicle is in any forward gear, the
front parking aid provides audible warnings
and visual indication when your vehicle is
moving at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) or
below and the system detects an object
within the detection zone. Once your
vehicle reaches a stop, the visual indication
and audio warning stops after a few
seconds.
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the front
and rear sensors provide visual indication
only when your vehicle is moving below a
speed of
5 mph (8 km/h) and obstacles
are detected inside the detection areas.
Once your vehicle stops, the visual
indication and audio warning stops after
a few seconds.
Locating the Front Parking Aid
Sensors The front parking aid sensors are in the
front bumper.
Front Parking Aid Audible
Warnings
A warning tone sounds when there is an
object within
28 in (70 cm) from the front
bumper. As your vehicle moves closer to
an object, the rate of the tone increases. The warning tone continuously sounds
when an object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from
the front bumper.
Note:
If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)
or less from your vehicle, visual indication
remains on.
SIDE PARKING AID - VEHICLES
WITH: ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
What is the Side Parking Aid
The front and rear outermost parking aid
sensors map objects that are near to the
sides of your vehicle.
Side Parking Aid Limitations
The sensor coverage is up to 24 in (60 cm)
from the sides of your vehicle.
The side parking aid may not function if:
• You switch your vehicle on, off and
back on within a few seconds.
• Your vehicle remains stationary for over
two minutes.
• The anti-lock brake system activates.
• The traction control system activates.
• Your vehicle is in park (P).
• The steering wheel angle information
is not available. You must drive at least
492 ft (150 m)
above 19 mph
(30 km/h) to reset the steering wheel
angle information.
Note: If you switch traction control off, the
side sensing system also turns off.
To reinitialize the system, drive the length
of your vehicle.
The side parking aid does not detect an
object that is moving toward the side of
your vehicle, for example another vehicle
moving at a low speed, if it does not pass
a front or rear parking aid sensor.
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Note:
If you do not use the turn signal lever,
the system searches for a parking space on
the passenger side of your vehicle.
3. Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft
(1 m) away from and parallel to the
other parked vehicles when searching
for a parking space.
Note: A tone sounds and a message
appears in the information and
entertainment display when active park
assist finds a suitable parking space.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Release the steering wheel and shift into neutral (N).
6. Press and hold the active park assist button.
7. Release the brake pedal to allow your vehicle to park.
Note: You can slow down your vehicle at
any time by pressing the brake pedal.
Note: When parallel parking between
objects, the system parks closer to the
object in front of your vehicle to allow easier
access to the luggage compartment.
Note: When parking is complete, your
vehicle shifts into park (P).
ENTERING A PERPENDICULAR
PARKING SPACE
1. Press the active park assist button.
Note: Active park assist does not recognize
parking space lines and centers your vehicle
between objects.
2. Press the active park assist icon on the
touchscreen.
3. Select perpendicular parking.
4. Use the turn signal lever to search for a parking space on the driver or
passenger side of your vehicle. Note:
If you do not use the turn signal lever,
the system searches for a parking space on
the passenger side of your vehicle.
5. Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft
(1 m) away from and perpendicular to
the other parked vehicles when
searching for a parking space.
Note: A tone sounds and a message
appears in the information and
entertainment display when active park
assist finds a parking space.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Release the steering wheel and shift into neutral (N).
8. Press and hold the active park assist button.
9. Release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to park.
Note: Active park assist backs your vehicle
into parking spaces.
Note: Active park assist aligns the front end
of your vehicle with the lane side of the
object next to it.
Note: When the system detects only one
object, it allows enough distance to open
the door on either side.
Note: You can slow down your vehicle at
any time by pressing the brake pedal.
Note: When parking is complete, your
vehicle shifts into park (P).
EXITING A PARKING SPACE
Active park assist only assists leaving
parallel parking spaces.
1. Press the active park assist button.
2. Press the active park assist icon on the
touchscreen.
3. Select parallel park exit.
4. Use the turn signal to choose the direction to exit the parking space.
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5. Press and hold the brake pedal.
6. Release the steering wheel and shift
into neutral (N).
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Press and hold the active park assist button.
9. Release the brake pedal to allow your vehicle to move.
Note: After active park assist drives your
vehicle to a position where you can exit the
parking space in a forward movement, a
message appears instructing you to take full
control of your vehicle.
10. Take control of your vehicle.
Note: You can slow down your vehicle at
any time by pressing the brake pedal.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Active Park Assist – Information
Messages Action
Message
The system
requires service.
Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Active Park Fault
Active Park Assist – Frequently
Asked Questions
Why does active park assist not
operate correctly? The system is unable to detect a
vehicle, curb or object to park next to
or in between. The system needs
boundary objects to operate correctly. Why does active park assist not search
for a parking space?
You have switched traction control off.
Why does active park assist not search
for a parking space? The transmission is in reverse (R). Your
vehicle must be moving forward to be
able to detect a parking space.
Why does active park assist not offer
a parking space? The sensors could be blocked. For
example, snow, ice or large
accumulations of dirt. Blocked sensors
can affect how the system functions.
Why does active park assist not offer
a parking space? The sensors in the front or rear bumper
could be damaged.
Why does active park assist not offer
a parking space? There is not enough room in the
parking space for your vehicle to safely
park.
Why does active park assist not offer
a parking space? There is not enough space for the
parking maneuver on the opposite side
of the parking space.
Why does active park assist not offer
a parking space? The parking space is more than 5 ft
(1.5 m) or less than 2 ft (0.5 m) away
from your vehicle.
Why does active park assist not offer
a parking space? Your vehicle's speed is greater than
22 mph (35 km/h) for parallel parking
or greater than
19 mph (30 km/h) for
perpendicular parking.
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WHAT IS CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal.
Requirements
Use cruise control when the vehicle speed
is greater than 20 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING CRUISE CONTROL
ON AND OFF WARNING:
Do not use cruise
control on winding roads, in heavy traffic
or when the road surface is slippery. This
could result in loss of vehicle control,
serious injury or death.
The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.
Switching Cruise Control On Press the button to put the
system in standby mode.
Switching Cruise Control Off Press the button when in
standby mode or switch the
ignition off.
Note: When you switch cruise control off
the set speed clears. SETTING THE CRUISE
CONTROL SPEED WARNING:
When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes.
Drive to the speed you prefer. Press the toggle button upward
or downward to set the current
speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note: The indicator changes color in the
information display.
Changing the Set Speed Press and release the toggle
button upward to increase the
set speed in small increments.
Press and hold the toggle button upward
to accelerate. Release the button when
you have reached your preferred speed. Press and release the toggle
button downward to decrease
the set speed in small
increments.
Press and hold the toggle button
downward to decelerate. Release the
button when you have reached your
preferred speed.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed does not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.
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CANCELING THE SET SPEED
Press the button, or tap the
brake pedal to cancel the set
speed.
Note: The system remembers the set
speed.
Note: The system cancels if the vehicle
speed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) under
the set speed when driving uphill.
RESUMING THE SET SPEED Press the button.
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS Illuminates when you switch the
system on.
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HOW DOES ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL WITH STOP AND GO
WORK
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
uses radar and camera sensors to maintain
a set gap between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you while following it to
a complete stop. Stop and go can also be
set to follow a vehicle directly in front of
you and adjust the set speed, while you are
at a complete stop.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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: Do not use adaptive
cruise control on winding roads, in heavy
traffic or when the road surface is
slippery. This could result in loss of
vehicle control, serious injury or death. WARNING:
Pay close attention to
changing road conditions such as
entering or leaving a highway, on roads
with intersections or roundabouts, roads
without visible lanes of travel, roads that
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep
slopes. WARNING:
The system is not a
crash warning or avoidance system. WARNING:
Do not use the system
when towing a trailer that has
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controls. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not use tire sizes
other than those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation of
the system. Failure to do so may result
in a loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury. WARNING:
Do not use the system
with a snow plow blade installed. WARNING:
Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow.
When Following a Vehicle WARNING:
When following a
vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does
not always decelerate quickly enough to
avoid a crash without driver intervention.
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
Hilly Condition Usage
You should select a lower gear when the
system is active in situations such as
prolonged downhill driving on steep slopes,
for example in mountainous areas.
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS
Sensor Limitations
WARNING: On rare occasions,
detection issues can occur due to the
road infrastructures, for example bridges,
tunnels and safety barriers. In these
cases, the system may brake late or
unexpectedly. At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening,
if required. WARNING:
If the system
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. WARNING:
Large contrasts in
outside lighting can limit sensor
performance. WARNING:
The system only warns
of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.
In some cases there may be no warning
or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes
when necessary. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. WARNING:
The system may not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below
6 mph (10 km/h). WARNING:
The system does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the road. WARNING:
The system does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction. WARNING:
The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning. The camera is mounted on the windshield
behind the interior mirror.
The radar sensor is in the lower grille.
Note:
You cannot see the sensor. It is
behind a fascia panel.
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade
sensor performance.
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A message displays if something obstructs
the camera or the sensor. When something
blocks the sensor, the system cannot
detect a vehicle ahead and does not
function. See Adaptive Cruise Control
– Information Messages (page 258).
The radar sensor has a limited field of view.
It may not detect vehicles at all or detect
a vehicle later than expected in some
situations. The lead vehicle image does
not illuminate if the system does not
detect a vehicle in front of you. Detection issues can occur: When driving on a different line
than the vehicle in front.
A
With vehicles that edge into your
lane. The system can only detect
these vehicles once they move
fully into your lane.
B
There may be issues with the
detection of vehicles in front
when driving into and coming out
of a bend or curve in the road.
C
In these cases, the system may brake late
or unexpectedly.
If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs, the
radar-sensing zone may change. This could
cause missed or false vehicle detection.
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