Ford Escape: Pre-Collision Assist / Evasive Steering Assist
(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.
After you turn the steering wheel in an
attempt to avoid a crash with the road
user, the system applies additional steering
torque to help you steer around the road
user. After you pass the road user, the
system applies steering torque when you
turn the steering wheel to steer back into
the lane. The system deactivates after you
fully pass the road user.
Note: Road users are defined as obstacles
encountered on the road that the system is
able to detect.
Evasive Steering Assist Limitations
Evasive steering assist only activates when
all the following occur:
- Automatic emergency braking and
evasive steering assist are on.
- The system detects a road user ahead
and starts to apply the brakes.
- You significantly turn the steering
wheel to steer around a road user.
Note: The system does not automatically
steer around a road user. If you do not turn
the steering wheel, the system does not
activate.
Note: The system does not activate if the
distance to the road user ahead is too small
and the system cannot avoid a crash.
Switching Evasive Steering Assist 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 Evasive Steering.
- Switch the feature on or off.
Note: If you switch automatic emergency
braking off, evasive steering assist turns off.
Note: Automatic emergency braking and
evasive steering assist turn on every time
you switch the ignition on.
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...
Pre-Collision Assist – Information Messages
Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently Asked Questions
Camera Troubleshooting
The windshield in front of the camera
is dirty or obstructed...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
If servicing the RH (right-hand) tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.
Remove the steering gear boot.
Refer to: Steering Gear Boot (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).
NOTICE:
Hold the steering gear rack while loosening the tie
rod...
Locating the Charge Port
The charge port is between the front
left-hand side door and the front left-hand
wheel well. To open, press the center right
edge of the charge port door, and then
release.
Note: Do not force the charge port door
open or closed...