Cruise control FORD ESCAPE 2021 Owners Manual

Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist
............................227
How Does Hill Start Assist Work ...........
227
Hill Start Assist Precautions ...................
227
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting .......
227
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work .....................
228
Switching Auto Hold On and Off ..........
228
Using Auto Hold ..........................................
228
Auto Hold Indicators ..................................
228
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work .........
229
Switching Traction Control On and Off ........................................................................\
229
Traction Control Indicator .......................
229
Traction Control – Troubleshooting .....
229
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work ..........
231
Switching Stability Control On and Off ........................................................................\
232
Stability Control Indicator ........................
232
Stability Control – Troubleshooting .....
232
Steering
Electric Power Steering ............................
233
Steering – Troubleshooting ....................
234
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions ...........................
235
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
235
Front Parking Aid ........................................
236
Side Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist .................................................
237
Parking Aid Indicators ...............................
238
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting ............
239Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera
.............
240
Rear View Camera Precautions ............
240
Locating the Rear View Camera ...........
240
Rear View Camera Guide Lines ............
240
Rear View Camera Object Distance Indicators ....................................................
241
Rear View Camera Settings .....................
241
Active Park Assist
What Is Active Park Assist .......................
243
How Does Active Park Assist Work ......
243
Active Park Assist Precautions ..............
243
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off ........................................................................\
243
Entering a Parallel Parking Space ........
243
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space ........................................................................\
244
Exiting a Parking Space ............................
244
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
245
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................
247
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
247
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
247
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
248
Resuming the Set Speed .........................
248
Cruise Control Indicators .........................
248
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work .................................
249
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions ........................................................................\
249
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations ........................................................................\
250
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................
252
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation ..............................................
252
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Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed ..........................................................252
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap ........................................................................\
253
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
254
Resuming the Set Speed .........................
254
Overriding the Set Speed ........................
254
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators ......
255
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control .....................................
255
Lane Centering ............................................
255
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control ......
257
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting ......................................
258
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control ....................
262
Selecting a Drive Mode - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .......................
262
Selecting a Drive Mode - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
........................................................................\
262
Drive Modes ..................................................
263
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes .........................................................
264
Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System .......
266
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work ............................................................
266
Lane Keeping System Precautions ......
266
Lane Keeping System Limitations .......
266
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off ........................................................
267
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode ............................................................
267
Alert Mode .....................................................
267
Aid Mode .......................................................
268
Alert and Aid Mode ....................................
268
Lane Keeping System Indicators ..........
269
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
270 Blind Spot Information
System
What Is Blind Spot Information System ........................................................................\
.
273
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work .............................................
273
Blind Spot Information System Precautions ...............................................
273
Blind Spot Information System Limitations .................................................
273
Blind Spot Information System Requirements ...........................................
273
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off .................................
273
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors .......................................
274
Blind Spot Information System Indicators ...................................................
274
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting ......................................
275
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert .......................
276
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work ......
276
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions ..............
276
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations ...............
276
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off ........................................................................\
276
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors ........................................................................\
.
277
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators ...................
277
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
278
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist ....................
279
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work ........................................................................\
279
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions ...........
279
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations ...........
280
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off ................................................................
280
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Air vents.
A
Direction indicators. See Overriding Automatic High Beam Control (page
102).
B
Cruise controls. See
What Is Cruise Control (page 247).
C
Information Display. See
Instrument Cluster Overview (page 111).
D
Information display controls and audio controls. See
Using the Instrument
Cluster Display Controls (page 123). See Muting the Audio (page 415).
E
Wiper lever. See
Switching Windshield Wipers On and Off (page 92).
F
Touchscreen display.
G
Audio unit controls. See
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source (page 414).
H
Hazard flasher. See Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 315).
I
Passenger airbag deactivation indicator. See
Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator (page 54).
J
Glove compartment.
K
Climate controls. See
Automatic Climate Control (page 141).
L
Push button ignition switch. See
Push Button Ignition Switch (page 173).
M
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Liftgate Ajar
It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Warning It illuminates when the low
beam headlamp requires service.
Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If illuminated,
check your tire pressure as soon
as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,
have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Low Washer Fluid It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the engine is off, this is
normal operation. If it illuminates
when the engine is on this indicates that
the emission control system requires
service. If it flashes, have your vehicle
checked immediately. See Starting and
Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps
(page
177). Oil Pressure It illuminates when the engine
oil pressure is low.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the powertrain
requires service. Have the
system checked as soon as
possible.
Vehicle Plugged In
(If Equipped) It illuminates when your vehicle
is plugged in.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various features
that are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 249).
Automatic High Beam Control See
Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 101).
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Auto Hold
See Auto Hold (page 228).
Auto-Start-Stop See
Auto-Start-Stop (page
185).
Blind Spot Monitor See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 273).
Cruise Control See
Cruise Control (page 247).
EV Charge See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 180).
EV Later See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 180).
EV Now See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 180). Front Airbag See
Airbags (page 47).
Front Fog Lamps See
Switching the Front Fog
Lamps On and Off (page 99).
High Beam See
Using the High Beam
Headlamps (page 97).
Lamps On See
Exterior Lighting Control
(page 97).
Ready to Drive See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 180).
Stability Control See
Stability Control (page
231). See Traction Control
(page 229).
Turn Signal See Switching the Turn Signal
Lamps On and Off
(page 99).
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WHAT IS CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal.
Requirements
Use cruise control when the vehicle speed
is greater than 20 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING CRUISE CONTROL
ON AND OFF WARNING:
Do not use cruise
control on winding roads, in heavy traffic
or when the road surface is slippery. This
could result in loss of vehicle control,
serious injury or death.
The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.
Switching Cruise Control On Press the button to put the
system in standby mode.
Switching Cruise Control Off Press the button when in
standby mode or switch the
ignition off.
Note: When you switch cruise control off
the set speed clears. SETTING THE CRUISE
CONTROL SPEED WARNING:
When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes.
Drive to the speed you prefer. Press the toggle button upward
or downward to set the current
speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note: The indicator changes color in the
information display.
Changing the Set Speed Press and release the toggle
button upward to increase the
set speed in small increments.
Press and hold the toggle button upward
to accelerate. Release the button when
you have reached your preferred speed. Press and release the toggle
button downward to decrease
the set speed in small
increments.
Press and hold the toggle button
downward to decelerate. Release the
button when you have reached your
preferred speed.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed does not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.
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CANCELING THE SET SPEED
Press the button, or tap the
brake pedal to cancel the set
speed.
Note: The system remembers the set
speed.
Note: The system cancels if the vehicle
speed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) under
the set speed when driving uphill.
RESUMING THE SET SPEED Press the button.
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS Illuminates when you switch the
system on.
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HOW DOES ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL WITH STOP AND GO
WORK
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
uses radar and camera sensors to maintain
a set gap between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you while following it to
a complete stop. Stop and go can also be
set to follow a vehicle directly in front of
you and adjust the set speed, while you are
at a complete stop.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING: Do not use adaptive
cruise control on winding roads, in heavy
traffic or when the road surface is
slippery. This could result in loss of
vehicle control, serious injury or death. WARNING:
Pay close attention to
changing road conditions such as
entering or leaving a highway, on roads
with intersections or roundabouts, roads
without visible lanes of travel, roads that
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep
slopes. WARNING:
The system is not a
crash warning or avoidance system. WARNING:
Do not use the system
when towing a trailer that has
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controls. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not use tire sizes
other than those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation of
the system. Failure to do so may result
in a loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury. WARNING:
Do not use the system
with a snow plow blade installed. WARNING:
Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow.
When Following a Vehicle WARNING:
When following a
vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does
not always decelerate quickly enough to
avoid a crash without driver intervention.
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
Hilly Condition Usage
You should select a lower gear when the
system is active in situations such as
prolonged downhill driving on steep slopes,
for example in mountainous areas.
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS
Sensor Limitations
WARNING: On rare occasions,
detection issues can occur due to the
road infrastructures, for example bridges,
tunnels and safety barriers. In these
cases, the system may brake late or
unexpectedly. At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening,
if required. WARNING:
If the system
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. WARNING:
Large contrasts in
outside lighting can limit sensor
performance. WARNING:
The system only warns
of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.
In some cases there may be no warning
or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes
when necessary. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. WARNING:
The system may not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below
6 mph (10 km/h). WARNING:
The system does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the road. WARNING:
The system does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction. WARNING:
The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning. The camera is mounted on the windshield
behind the interior mirror.
The radar sensor is in the lower grille.
Note:
You cannot see the sensor. It is
behind a fascia panel.
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade
sensor performance.
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