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:
How Do the Knee Airbags Work
The driver knee airbag is under or within
the instrument panel. During a crash, the
restraints control module may activate the
knee airbag based on crash severity and
respective occupant conditions. Under
certain crash and occupant conditions, the
knee airbag may deploy but the
corresponding front airbag may not
activate...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the instrument panel center register...