2014 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 163
2014 Ford Escape Manual
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Driving Aids BLIND SPOT MONITOR Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (If Equipped) Note: BLIS is not designed to prevent contact with other vehicles or objects; or to detect parked vehicles, people, animals or infrastructure (fences, guardrails, trees, etc.). It is designed to alert the driver 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 BLIS turns on when the engine is started and the vehicle is driven forward above 3 mph (5 km/h); it remains on while the transmission is in D (Drive) and N (Neutral). If shifted out of D (Drive) or N (Neutral), the system enters cross traffic alert mode. Once shifted back into D (Drive), BLIS turns back on when the vehicle is driven above 3 mph (5 km/h). Note: BLIS does not function in R (Reverse) or P (Park) or provide any additional warning when a turn signal is on. Cross Traffic Alert is designed to detect 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. WARNING To help avoid personal injury, NEVER use the cross traffic alert system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors and looking over your shoulder before backing out of a parking space. Cross traffic alert is not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist. WARNING To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS is not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist. A A E124788 BLIS aids you in detecting vehicles that may have entered the blind spot zone (A). The detection area is on both sides of the vehicle, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to approximately 10 feet (3 meters) beyond the bumper. The system is designed to alert you if certain vehicles enter the blind spot zone while driving. Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you of vehicles approaching from the sides when the transmission is in R (Reverse). 160 Escape/Kuga (TM2)