Daytime Running Lamps; Automatic High Beam Control - Ford Escape 2014 Owner's Manual

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

WARNING
The autolamps switch position may
not activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog. Always ensure that your headlamps
are switched to auto or on, as appropriate,
during all low visibility conditions. Failure
to do so may result in a crash.
To switch the system on:
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Switch the lighting control to the off or
autolamp position.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
(If Equipped)
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. You may need to
manually override the system if it does not
turn the high beams on or off.
The system automatically turns on high
beams if it is dark enough and no other
traffic is present. If it detects an
approaching vehicle's headlamps or tail
lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system
turns off high beams before they can
distract other road users. Low beams
remain on.
Note: The system may not operate properly
if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield
free from obstruction or damage.
Note: The system may not operate properly
in cold or inclement conditions. You can
switch on the high beams by manually
overriding the system.
Escape/Kuga (CBS) Australia, Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014, TF 19A321 AD enAUS
Lighting
Note: If the system detects a blockage, for
example bird droppings, bug splatter, snow
or ice, the system goes into low beam mode
until you clear the blockage. A message may
appear in the information display if the
camera is blocked.
Note: Using much larger tires or equipping
vehicle accessories such as snowplows can
modify your vehicle's ride height and
degrade automatic high beam control
performance.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to turn
the high beams on and off.
Once the system is active, the high beams
turn on if:
• The ambient light level is low enough.
• There is no traffic in front of your
vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 40 km/h.
The high beams turn off if:
• The ambient light level is high enough
that high beams are not required.
• The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
• The vehicle speed falls below
approximately 25 km/h.
• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.
• The camera is blocked.
Switching the System On and Off
Note: The system may take a short time to
turn on after switching the ignition on. The
high beam does not automatically turn on
during this time.
Switch the system on using the information
display.
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