2022 Ford Escape Owners Manual - Cross Traffic Alert

Cross Traffic Alert

The system alerts you of vehicles approaching from the sides behind your vehicle when you shift into reverse (R).

HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT WORK



Cross traffic alert detects vehicles that approach at a speed between 4–37 mph (6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases when the sensors are partially, mostly or fully obstructed.

The sensor on the left-hand side is only partially obstructed and zone coverage on the right-hand side is maximized.

Zone coverage also decreases when parking at narrow angles. The sensor on the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and zone coverage on that side is severely reduced.

Note:   Slowly reversing helps increase the coverage area and effectiveness.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT PRECAUTIONS



WARNING:  Do not use the cross traffic alert system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before reversing out of a parking space. The cross traffic alert system is not a replacement for careful driving.    WARNING:  The system may not operate properly during severe weather conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy rain and spray. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash.

 Cross Traffic Alert Limitations

Cross traffic alert may not correctly operate when any of the following occur:

• Something is blocking the sensors.
• Adjacently parked vehicles or objects are obstructing the sensors.
• Vehicles approach at speeds less than 4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph (60 km/h).
• Your vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph (12 km/h).
• You reverse out of an angled parking space.

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT ON AND OFF



To switch cross traffic alert on or off use the touchscreen.

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

1. Press Driver Assistance.

1. Switch Cross Traffic Alert on or off.

Note:   The system switches on every time you switch the ignition on. To permanently switch the system off, contact an authorized dealer.

LOCATING THE CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT SENSORS



The sensors are behind the rear bumper on both sides of your vehicle.

Note:   Keep the sensors free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt.

Note:   Do not cover the sensors with bumper stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note:   Blocked sensors could affect system performance.

Note:   Bike and cargo racks could cause false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor. We recommend switching the feature off when using a bike or cargo rack.

If the sensors are blocked, a message may appear in the information display when you shift into reverse (R).

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT INDICATORS



When the cross traffic alert detects an approaching vehicle, a tone sounds, a warning lamp illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror and arrows appear in the touchscreen to show from which side the vehicle is approaching.

If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp illuminates in the instrument cluster and a message appears in the instrument cluster display. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Note:   In some conditions, the system could alert you, even when there is nothing in the detection zone, for example a vehicle passing further away from your vehicle.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES



Note:   When connecting a trailer, the system may detect the trailer and turn the system OFF. If the system does not turn OFF automatically, switch the cross traffic alert system OFF manually. See  Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off .