Driving Aids; Blind Spot Monitor - Ford 2013 Escape Owner's Manual

BLIND SPOT MONITOR

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Blind Spot Information System
WARNINGS
The system will not prevent a crash
or contact with other vehicles or
objects. It is designed to provide a
warning to assist you in detecting vehicles
in the blind spot zones. It will not detect
obstacles, pedestrians, motorcyclists or
cyclists.
Do not use the system as a
replacement for using the mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
changing lanes. You should only use the
system as an aid. It is not a replacement
for careful driving.
The system is a convenience feature that
assists you in detecting vehicles that may
have entered the blind spot zone (A). The
detection area is on both sides of your
vehicle extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 10 feet
(3 meters) beyond the rear bumper. The
system is designed to alert you if other
vehicles enter the blind spot zone when
driving.
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Driving Aids

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A
Using the System
The system displays a yellow warning
indicator located in the exterior mirrors. It
will dim when the ambient light decreases.
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Note: Both warning indicators will
illuminate briefly when you switch the
ignition on to confirm that the system is
operational.
Note: If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the system only operates
when you move the transmission selector
lever to sport, drive or neutral.
The system only operates when your
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). The
system will temporarily switch off when
you select reverse gear.
System Detection and Alerts
WARNINGS
Do not place items such as bumper
stickers in this area.
Repairs to these areas using body
filler will affect the performance of
the system.
The system is designed to trigger the alert
for vehicles that enter the blind spot zone
from the rear or merge from the side.
Vehicles that you pass or vehicles that
enter the blind spot zone from the front,
will only trigger the alert after the vehicle
has remained in the blind spot zone for a
short period of time.
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