Ford Escape: Pre-Collision Assist / Distance Indication
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.

Switching Distance Indication 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 Distance Indication.
Distance Indication Indicator
The indicator displays the time gap
between your vehicle and vehicles traveling
in the same direction ahead of you.

Camera.
Radar sensor (if equipped).
If a message regarding a blocked sensor
or camera appears in the information
display, something is obstructing the radar
signals or camera images...
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...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
On both sides.
Disconnect the liftgate anti-pinch switch electrical connector.
On both sides...
Removal
Open the glove compartment and remove the check strap.
Fully lower the glove compartment.
Lift glove compartment off hinge piviot.
Remove the bolts and the glove compartment close out...