Ford C-MAX Hybrid / Energi (2016 year). Manual — part 42

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Coverage area of up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from
the rear bumper. There may be decreased
coverage area at the outer corners of the
bumper.

The system detects certain objects while
the transmission is in reverse (R) :
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Your vehicle is moving toward a
stationary object at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

•

Your vehicle is not moving, but a
moving object is approaching the rear
of your vehicle at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

•

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).

FRONT PARKING AID

The front sensors are active when the
transmission is in any position other than
park (P) and the vehicle speed is below
8 mph (13 km/h).

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Coverage area of up to 28 in (70 cm) from
the front bumper. There is decreased
coverage area at the outer corners.

The system sounds an audible warning
when obstacles are near either bumper in
the following manner:
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Objects detected by the front sensors
are indicated by a high-pitched tone
from the front of the vehicle.

•

Objects detected by the rear sensors
are indicated by a lower pitched tone
from the rear of the vehicle.

•

The sensing system reports the
obstacle which is closest to the front
or rear of the vehicle. For example, if
an obstacle is 12 in (30 cm) from the
front of the vehicle and, at the same
time, an obstacle is only 6 in (15 cm)
from the rear of the vehicle, the lower
pitched tone sounds.

•

An alternating warning sounds from
the front and rear if there are objects
at both bumpers that are closer than
10 in (25 cm).

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST

(If Equipped)

WARNING

This system is designed to be a
supplementary park aid. It may not
work in all conditions and is not

intended to replace the driver’s attention
and judgment. The driver is responsible for
avoiding hazards and maintaining a safe
distance and speed, even when the system
is in use.

Note: The driver is always responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening if required.

The system detects an available parallel
parking space and automatically steers
the vehicle into the space (hands-free)
while you control the accelerator, gearshift
and brakes. The system visually and
audibly instructs you to park the vehicle.

The system may not function correctly if
something passes between the front
bumper and the parking space (i.e. a
pedestrian or cyclist) or if the edge of the
neighboring parked vehicle is high from the
ground (i.e. a bus, tow truck or flatbed
truck).

Note: The sensors may not detect objects
in heavy rain or other conditions that cause
disruptive reflections.

Note: The sensors may not detect objects
with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves.

Note: After a tire change the system will go
through a relearning procedure. During this
time the system performance may
deteriorate.

The system should not be used if:
•

a foreign object (i.e. bike rack or trailer)
is attached to the front or rear of the
vehicle or at another location close to
the sensors.

•

an overhanging object (i.e. surfboard)
is attached to the roof.

•

the front bumper, rear bumper or side
sensors are damaged (i.e. in a collision)
or obstructed by a foreign object (i.e.
front bumper cover).

•

a mini-spare tire is in use.

Using Active Park Assist

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Press the button. The touch screen
displays a message and a corresponding
graphic to indicate it's searching for a
parking space. Use the turn signal to
indicate which side of the vehicle you want
the system to search on.

Note: If the turn signal is not on, the system
automatically searches on the vehicle's
passenger side.

Note: You can also activate the Active Park
Assist system after you have already driven
partially or completely past a parking space.
To do so, press the Active Park button and
the system will inform you if you have
recently passed a suitable parking space.

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When a suitable space is found, the touch
screen displays a message and a chime
sounds. Slow down and stop at
approximately position (A), then follow
the instructions on the touch screen.

Note: You must observe that the selected
space remains clear of obstructions at all
times in the maneuver.

Note: Vehicles with overhanging loads (for
example, a bus or a truck), street furniture
and other items may not be detected by
active park assist. You must make sure the
selected space is suitable for parking.

Note: The vehicle should be driven as
parallel to other vehicles as possible while
passing a parking space.

Note: The system always offers the last
detected parking space (i.e. if the vehicle
detects multiple spaces while you are
driving, it offers the last one).

Note: If driven above approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h), the touch screen shows a
message to alert you to reduce vehicle
speed.

Automatic Steering into Parking
Space

Note: If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10
km/h), the system switches off and you
need to take full control of the vehicle.

Note: If a maneuver is interrupted before
completion, the system switches off. The
steering wheel position will not indicate the
actual position of the steering and you have
to full take control of the vehicle.

When you shift the transmission into
reverse (R), with your hands off the wheel
(and nothing obstructing its movement),
your vehicle steers itself into the space.
The system displays instructions to move
your vehicle back and forth in the space.

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When you think the vehicle is properly
parked, or you hear a solid tone from the

parking aid, bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.

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When automatic steering is finished, the
touch screen displays a message indicating
that the active park assist process is done
and a tone sounds. The driver is
responsible for checking the parking job
and making any necessary corrections
before putting the transmission in P (Park).

Deactivating the Park Assist
Feature

The system can be deactivated manually
by:
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pressing the active park assist button.

•

grabbing the steering wheel during
automatic steering.

•

driving above approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) for 30 seconds during an
active park search.

•

driving above 6 mph (10 km/h) during
automatic steering.

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turning off the traction control system.

Certain vehicle conditions can also
deactivate the system, such as:
•

Traction control has activated on a
slippery or loose surface.

•

There is an anti-lock brake system
activation or failure.

•

Something touches the steering wheel.

If a problem occurs with the system, a
warning message is displayed, followed
by a chime. Occasional system messages
may occur in normal operation. For
recurring or frequent system faults, contact
an authorized dealer to have your vehicle
serviced.

Troubleshooting the System

The system does not look for a space

The traction control system may be off.

The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must be moving forward to be able to
detect a parking space.