Active Park Assist - Ford Escape 2014 Owner's Manual

• An alternating warning sounds from
the front and rear if there are objects
at both bumpers that are closer than
12 inches (30 centimeters).
• If a stationary or receding object is
detected further than 12 inches (30
centimeters) from the side of your
vehicle, the tone sounds for only three
seconds. Once the system detects an
object approaching, the warning
sounds again.
The system detects certain objects when
the transmission selector lever is in reverse:
• and your vehicle is moving toward a
stationary object at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less
• but your vehicle is not moving, and a
moving object is approaching the rear
of your vehicle at a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h) or less
• and your vehicle is moving at a speed
of less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a
moving object is approaching the rear
of your vehicle at a speed of less than
3 mph (5 km/h).
Press the button to switch the system off.
It will remain off for the entire ignition
cycle. For item location: See At a Glance
(page 9).

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST

WARNINGS
At all times you are responsible for
controlling your 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.
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Parking Aids
must make sure that the selected space
is suitable for parking.
not indicate the true position of the
steering and you will have to take control
of your vehicle.
Note: After a tire change the system will go
through a relearning procedure. During this
time the system performance may
deteriorate.
The system will detect a suitable parallel
parking space and steer your vehicle into
(If Equipped)
the space. The system controls the
steering while you control the accelerator,
transmission and brakes. You can stop the
manoeuvre at any time by holding the
steering wheel or pressing the active park
assist switch. See At a Glance (page 9).
The system will visually and audibly
instruct you throughout the manoeuvre to
safely park your vehicle.
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WARNINGS
The system may not detect parked
vehicles with overhanging loads,
street furniture or other items. You
Do not use the system if there is an
overhanging item attached to your
vehicle roof.
Do not use the system if a trailer is
attached to your vehicle.
Do not use the system if a bike rack
is attached to the back of your
vehicle.
If interrupted before the manoeuvre
is completed, the system will turn
off. The steering wheel position will
Make sure that your hands, arms and
loose clothing do not get caught in
the rotating steering wheel.