Active Park Assist; Principle Of Operation; Using Active Park Assist - Ford FOCUS 2014 Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
At all times you are responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening if
required.
You must observe that the selected
space remains clear of obstructions
at all times in the manoeuver.
Vehicles with overhanging loads,
street furniture and other items may
not be detected by the system. You
must make sure that the selected space
is suitable for parking.
Do not use the system if a trailer is
attached to the vehicle.
Do not use the system if a bike rack
is attached to the back of the vehicle.
Do not use the system if an
overhanging item is attached to the
roof.
If the manoeuvre is interrupted
before completion, the system will
be disabled. The steering wheel
position will not indicate the true position
of the steering and you will have to take
control of the vehicle.
Make sure that loose clothing, your
hands or your arms do not get caught
in the rotating steering wheel.
Focus (CD3) , enPHI, Edition date: 01/2014

Active Park Assist

The system will detect a suitable parallel
parking space and steer the vehicle into
the space. The system controls the
steering while the driver controls the
accelerator, transmission and brakes. The
manoeuvre can be stopped at any time by
holding the steering wheel or pressing the
active park assist switch. See At a Glance
(page 11).
The system will visually and audibly
instruct the driver throughout the
procedure to safely park the vehicle.

USING ACTIVE PARK ASSIST

Note: If the traction control system is
disabled active park assist will not be
available. See (page 80).
The system will not align the vehicle
correctly if:
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CAUTIONS
The sensors may not detect objects
in heavy rain or other conditions that
cause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objects
with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic
waves.
The sensors may not detect the curb.
a spare tire, or a tire worn significantly
more than the other tires is used
the factory installed tire size is not used
on the vehicle
the tires skid
you allow the vehicle to roll
the weather conditions are poor (heavy
rain, snow, fog, etc).