Driving Aids; Blind Spot Information System - Ford 2014 ESCAPE Owner's Manual

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM
(If Equipped)

Blind Spot Information System

(BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert
Equipped)
WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior
and exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The Blind
Spot Information System is not a
replacement for careful driving.
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The Blind Spot Information System aids
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 bumper. The
system alerts you if certain vehicles enter
the blind spot zone while driving.
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Driving Aids

(If
A
A
Cross Traffic Alert warns you of vehicles
approaching from the sides when the
transmission is in Reverse (R).
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,
people, animals or infrastructure (fences,
guardrails, trees, etc.). It only alerts you to
vehicles in the blind zones.
Note: When a vehicle passes quickly
through the blind zone, typically fewer than
two seconds, the system does not trigger.
Using the Systems
The Blind Spot Information System turns
on when you start the engine and you drive
your vehicle forward above 3 mph (5
km/h); it remains on while the transmission
is in Drive (D) and Neutral (N). If shifted
out of Drive (D) or Neutral (N), the system
enters cross traffic alert mode. Once
shifted back into Drive (D), the Blind Spot
Information System turns back on when
you drive your vehicle above 3 mph (5
km/h).
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not function in Reverse (R) or Park (P)
or provide any additional warning when a
turn signal is on.
Cross Traffic Alert detects approaching
vehicles from up to 45 feet (14 meters)
away though coverage decreases when the
sensors are blocked. Reversing slowly helps
increase the coverage area and
effectiveness.
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