2014 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 165

Driving Aids System Lights and Messages E142443 E142442 The BLIS and Cross Traffic Alert systems illuminate a yellow alert indicator in the outside mirror on the side of the vehicle the approaching vehicle is coming from. Note: The alert indicator dims when nighttime darkness is detected. Cross Traffic Alert also sounds a series of tones and a message appears in the information display indicating a vehicle is coming from the right or left. Cross Traffic Alert works with the reverse sensing system which sounds its own series of tones. See Parking Aid (page 150). System Sensors WARNING Just prior to the system recognizing a blocked condition and alerting the driver, the number of missed objects will increase. To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS as a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS is not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist. Note: It is possible to get a blockage warning with no blockage present; this is rare and known as a false blockage warning. A false blocked condition either self-corrects or clears after a key cycle. The system uses radar sensors which are located behind the bumper fascia on each side of your vehicle. Do not allow these areas to become obstructed by mud, snow or bumper stickers, as this can cause degraded system performance. If the system detects a degraded performance condition, a message warning of a blocked sensor or a message warning of low visibility will appear in the information display along with a warning indicator. The information display warning can be cleared but the warning indicator will remain illuminated. When the blockage is removed, the system can be reset in two ways: • when at least two objects are detected while driving, or • turn the ignition from on to off, then back on. If the blockage is still present after the key cycle, the system senses again that it is blocked after driving in traffic. 162 Escape/Kuga (TM2)