Ford Escape: Pre-Collision Assist / Distance Alert. Automatic Emergency Braking
Distance Alert
What Is Distance Alert
The system alerts you with a warning lamp
if the distance to the vehicle ahead is
small.
Note: The warning lamp does not
illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise
control is active.
Adjusting the Sensitivity of Distance Alert
To adjust the sensitivity of the system, use
the touchscreen:
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Driver Assistance.
- Press Pre-Collision Assist.
- Press Alert Sensitivity.
- Press a setting.
Automatic Emergency Braking
What Is Automatic Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking may
activate if the system determines that a
collision is imminent. The system may help
reduce impact damage to avoid the crash
completely.
Automatic emergency braking is only
available up to certain speeds.
Switching Automatic Emergency Braking On and Off
To switch the system on or off, use the
touchscreen:
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Driver Assistance.
- Press Pre-Collision Assist.
- Press Active Braking.
- Switch the feature on or off.
What Is Distance Indication
Distance indication displays the gap
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you.
Note: The graphic does not display if you
switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise
control...
(If Equipped)
What Is Evasive Steering Assist
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a road
user, evasive steering assist helps you steer
around the road user...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure describes critical repair steps
required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and
steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components
and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to
the seat structure...
Inspection
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as
part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as
prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section
501-20A General Procedures of this manual...