2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Driving Aids

Note: If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced, though the manufacturer recommends using the highest sensitivity setting where possible. Setting lower sensitivitywould lead to fewer and later system warnings. See General Information (page 92). Blocked Sensors

If a message regarding a blocked sensor appears in the information display, the radar signals from the sensor have been obstructed. The sensors are locatedbehind a fascia cover near the driver side of the lower grille. When the sensors are obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be detected and the collisionwarning system does not function. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed.

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Cause

Action

The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way

Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruc- tion Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed The collisionwarning system is temporarily disabled. Collisionwarning shouldautomat- ically reactivate a short time after the weather conditions improve The collisionwarning system is temporarily disabled. Collisionwarning shouldautomat- ically reactivate a short time after the weather conditions improve

The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display

Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering with the radar signals

Swirlingwater, or snowor ice on the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals

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