Active Park Assist; Principle Of Operation; Using Active Park Assist - Ford 2011 C-Max Owner's Handbook Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
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 active park
assist. You must ensure the selected
space is suitable for parking.
Do not use active park assist if a
trailer is attached to the vehicle.
Do not use active park assist if a
bike rack is attached to the back of
the vehicle.
Do not use active park assist if an
over hanging item is attached to the
roof.
If the manoeuvre is interrupted
before completion, active park
assist will be cancelled. The steering
wheel position will not indicate the true
position of the steering and you will have
to take control of the vehicle.
Ensure loose clothing, your hands
or your arms do not get caught in
the rotating steering wheel.
Active park assist detects a suitable
parallel parking space and steers the
vehicle into the space. The system
controls the steering while the driver
controls the accelerator, transmission and
brakes. The manoeuvre can be stopped
by holding the steering wheel or pressing
the active park assist control switch.
Active park assist will visually and audibly
instruct the driver throughout the
procedure to safely park the vehicle.

Active park assist

USING ACTIVE PARK ASSIST

Note: If the traction control system is
disabled active park assist will not be
available. See General information
(page 84).
Active park assist will not align the vehicle
correctly if:
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Move forwards at a maximum speed of
30 kph (18 mph). Press the active park
assist control switch. See Quick start
(page 10). Use the direction indicator
lever to select searching either to the
left-hand side or right-hand side of the
vehicle.
Note: If no selection is made via the
direction indicator lever active park assist
will default to the passenger side of the
vehicle.
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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 kerb.
a spare tyre, or a tyre worn
significantly more than the other tyres
is used
the factory installed tyre size is not
used on the vehicle
the tyres skid
you allow the vehicle to roll
the weather conditions are poor
(heavy rain, snow, fog, etc).