Parking Aid; Principle Of Operation; Using The Parking Aid - Ford Mondeo Owner's Handbook Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING
The parking aid does not relieve you
of your responsibility to drive with
due care and attention.
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 objects
that are close to the vehicle
(approximately 30 centimetres [11
inches] to the rear and above or below
the sensors).
If you use a high pressure spray to
wash your vehicle, only spray the
sensors briefly from a distance not
less than 20 centimetres (8 inches).
Note: The parking aid may emit false
tones if it detects a signal using the same
frequency as the sensors or if the vehicle
is fully laden.
Note: The outer sensors may detect the
side walls of a garage. If the distance
between the outer sensor and the side
wall remains constant for three seconds,
the tone will switch off. As you continue,
the inner sensors will detect rearward
objects.

USING THE PARKING AID

Note: Keep the sensors free from dirt,
ice and snow. Do not clean with sharp
objects.

Parking aid

Switching the parking aid on
and off
Note: The parking aid switches off
automatically when you start the engine
or when you exceed 16 km/h (10 mph).
Note: Vehicles fitted with a trailer tow
module not approved by us may not
correctly detect obstacles.
Note: On vehicles fitted with a tow ball
arm, the rear sensors are deactivated
automatically when any trailer lamps (or
lighting boards) are connected to the
13-pin socket via a trailer tow module we
have approved. On vehicles fitted with a
trailer tow module not approved by us,
you have to switch the parking aid off
using the switch.
Note: The front and rear sensors are
always activated or deactivated together.
Note: On vehicles fitted with automatic
transmission, the parking aid will not
operate in position P.
The parking aid is per default off. To
switch the parking aid on, press the switch
in the instrument panel or select reverse
gear.
The light in the switch illuminates when
the parking aid is activated.
To turn it off, press the switch again.
Manoeuvring with the parking
aid
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