Driving Aids -> Blind Spot Information System for Your Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

Driving Aids  
Using the Blind Spot Information  
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION  
System  
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission  
The system turns on when all of the  
WARNING: Do not use the blind  
following occur:  
spot information system as a  
You start your vehicle.  
You shift into drive (D).  
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.  
The vehicle speed is greater than  
6 mph (10 km/h).  
Note: The system does not operate in park  
(P) or reverse (R).  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly during severe weather  
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy  
rain and spray. Always drive with due  
care and attention. Failure to take care  
may result in a crash.  
Vehicles with Manual Transmission  
The system turns on when all of the  
following occur:  
You start your vehicle.  
The vehicle speed is greater than  
6 mph (10 km/h).  
Note: The system does not operate in  
reverse (R).  
System Lights and Messages  
The system is designed to detect 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 13 ft  
(4 m) beyond the rear bumper.  
Note: The system does not prevent contact  
with other vehicles. It is not designed to  
detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals  
or other infrastructures.  
When the system detects a vehicle, an  
alert indicator illuminates in the exterior  
mirror on the side the approaching vehicle  
is coming from. If you turn the direction  
indicator on for that side of your vehicle,  
the alert indicator flashes.  
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Driving Aids  
Note: The system may not alert you if a  
Note: The system may not correctly operate  
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a  
trailer tow module and tow bar approved  
by us, the system turns off when you attach  
a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket  
trailer tow module or tow bar, we  
vehicle quickly passes through the detection  
zone.  
Blocked Sensors  
recommend that you switch the system off  
when you attach a trailer.  
To permanently switch the system off,  
contact an authorized dealer.  
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (IF  
EQUIPPED)  
The sensors are behind the rear bumper  
on both sides of your vehicle.  
WARNING: Do not use the cross  
traffic alert system as a replacement for  
using the interior and exterior mirrors or  
looking over your shoulder before  
reversing out of a parking space. The  
cross traffic alert system is not a  
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice  
and large accumulations of dirt.  
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper  
stickers, repair compound or other objects.  
Note: Blocked sensors could affect system  
replacement for careful driving.  
performance.  
If the sensors are blocked, a message may  
appear in the information display. See  
Information Messages (page 96). The  
alert indicators remain illuminated but the  
system does not alert you.  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly during severe weather  
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy  
rain and spray. Always drive with due  
care and attention. Failure to take care  
may result in a crash.  
System Errors  
If the system detects a fault, a warning  
lamp illuminates and a message displays.  
See Information Messages (page 96).  
The system is designed to alert you of  
vehicles approaching from the sides when  
you shift into reverse (R).  
Switching the System Off and On  
Using the Cross Traffic Alert  
System  
You can switch the system off using the  
information display. See General  
Information (page 93). When you switch  
the system off, a warning lamp illuminates  
and a message displays. When you switch  
the system on or off, the alert indicators  
flash twice.  
The system is designed to detect vehicles  
that approach with a speed up to 37 mph  
(60 km/h). Coverage decreases when the  
sensors are partially, mostly or fully  
obstructed. Slowly reversing helps increase  
the coverage area and effectiveness.  
Note: The system remembers the last  
setting when you start your vehicle.  
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