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Technologies Offered with Ford Co-Pilot360™ for the 2021 Ford Edge
By Product Expert | Posted in Ford, New Ford Models, Safety, Technology on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 4:38 pm
2021 Ford Edge Standard Driver-Assistive Safety Features
Heading out on your next adventure? You’ll need to sit inside a vehicle you can trust. Included standard in every 2021 Ford Edge, the Ford Co-Pilot360™ suite consists of five driver-assistive safety features engineered to help you avoid collisions. At Eric Von Schledorn, we will explore all five safety technologies to help you understand how they work and what they do.
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Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross-Traffic Alert
When driving on the highway, BLIS® can detect and alert you of a vehicle in your blind spot. Cross-Traffic Alert, a similar feature included with BLIS®, alerts you of oncoming pedestrians and vehicles while backing out of a parking spot.
Lane-Keeping System
Lane-Keeping System includes three different modes: Lane-Keeping Aid, Lane-Keeping Alert, and Driver Alert. Within its limits, Lane-Keeping Aid detects visible lane markers and helps the driver remain within their lane with gentle steering adjustments. Lane-Keeping Alert warns drivers of drifting by making the steering wheel vibrate to simulate a rumble strip. Finally, Driver Alert gives the driver visual warnings in the message center to pull over and take a break when repeated lane drifting has occurred.
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
Using advanced camera technology, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking can detect a potential collision with a vehicle or pedestrian and alert the driver with a sound cue. If the driver’s response isn’t sufficient, the system will increase brake sensitivity to give you more responsiveness. If the driver doesn’t react and the collision is about to happen, the system will apply brake pressure.
Auto High-Beam Headlamps
When you drive at night, you’ll need enhanced visibility with your high beams. However, these bright lights are blinding to other drivers and can cause an accident if not turned off. Auto High-Beam Headlamps can detect nearby traffic and toggle the high beams off when a vehicle is in range (2,000 feet when oncoming and 500 feet when driving ahead).
Rear View Camera
While in reverse, the rear-view camera gives you live footage of everything directly behind your vehicle, such as items, pedestrians, and vehicles. This system is designed to make it easier for drivers to see what’s normally hidden due to the solid area of the vehicle. Active guidelines are also included to help you see where your vehicle is going when backing in a curve. Of course, the rear view camera is an aid and should not be used as a substitute for looking backwards while in reverse.
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