Ford Taurus (2018 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) :
•

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).

The system provides audio warnings only
when your vehicle is moving or when your
vehicle is stationary and the detected
obstacle is less than 12 in (30 cm) away
from the bumper.

Obstacle Distance Indicator

(If

Equipped)

The system provides obstacle distance
indication through the information display.
The distance indicator displays when the
transmission is in reverse (R).

The indicator displays:
•

As the distance to the obstacle
decreases the indicator blocks
illuminate and move towards the
vehicle icon.

•

If there is no obstacle detected, the
distance indicator blocks are grayed
out.

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

You must remain in your vehicle
when the system turns on. At all
times, you are responsible for

controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required. Failure
to take care may result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, serious personal
injury or death.

The system is designed to aid the
driver. It is not intended to replace
your attention and judgment. You are

still responsible to drive with due care and
attention.

The sensors may not detect objects
in heavy rain or other conditions that
cause interference.

Active park assist does not apply the
brakes under any circumstances.

Note:

The blind spot information system

does not detect traffic alongside or behind
your vehicle during an active park assist
maneuver.

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

If you are uncomfortable with the proximity
to any vehicle or object, you may choose
to override the system by grabbing the
steering wheel or pushing the active park
assist button.

The system may not operate correctly in
any of the following conditions:
•

You use a spare tire or a tire
significantly worn more than the other
tires.

•

One or more tires are improperly
inflated.

•

You try to park on a tight curve.

•

Something passes between the front
bumper and the parking space. For
example, a pedestrian or cyclist.

•

The edge of the neighboring parking
vehicle is high off the ground. For
example, a bus, tow truck or flatbed
truck.

•

The weather conditions are poor. For
example, during heavy rain, snow or
fog.

Note:

Keep the sensors, located on the

fascia, free from now, ice and large
accumulations of dirt. Covered sensors can
affect the systems accuracy. Do not clean
the sensors with sharp objects.

Note:

The sensors may not detect objects

with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves
or cause ultrasonic interference. For
example, motorcycle exhaust, truck air
brakes or horns.

Note:

Following a change in tire size, the

system must recalibrate and operation may
be impaired for a short time.

Do not use the system if:
•

You have attached a bike rack, trailer
or other object near the sensors on the
front or rear of your vehicle.

•

You have attached an overhanging
object to the roof. For example, a
surfboard.

•

A foreign object damages or obstructs
the sensors.

•

The correct tire size is not in use. For
example, when using a mini-spare tire.

Using Active Park Assist

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Press the button to turn the
system on or off.

When driving at a speed less than 22 mph
(35 km/h), the system automatically scans
both sides of your vehicle for an available
parking space. The system displays a
message and a corresponding graphic to
indicate it is searching for a parking space.
Use the direction indicator to select
searching either to the left hand side or
right hand side of your vehicle. If the
direction indicator is not used, the system
defaults to the passenger side of your
vehicle.

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When the system finds a suitable space it
displays a message and a tone sounds.
Stop your vehicle and follow the
instructions on the display screen. If your
vehicle is moving very slowly, you may
need to pull forward a short distance
before the system is ready to park.

Note:

You can also activate the system

after you drive partially or completely pass
the parking space. To do so, press the active
park assist button and the system informs
you if you recently passed a suitable parking
space.

Note:

You must observe that the selected

space remains clear of obstructions at all
times in the maneuver.

Note:

You should drive your vehicle within

5 ft (1.5 m) and as parallel to the other
vehicles as possible while passing a parking
space.

Note:

The system always offers the last

detected parking space. For example, if your
vehicle detects multiple spaces while you
are driving, it offers the last detected space.

Note:

If driven above approximately 22 mph

(35 km/h), the display screen shows a
message to alert you to reduce your vehicle
speed.

Automatic Steering into Parking
Space

Note:

If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph

(9 km/h) or the maneuver is interrupted, for
example driver input is detected, the system
switches off and you need to take full
control of your vehicle.

When you shift the transmission into
reverse (R), with your hands off the
steering 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 your vehicle has enough
space in front and behind it, or you hear a
solid tone from the parking aid
(accompanied by a touchscreen display
message and a chime), bring your vehicle
to a complete stop.

When automatic steering is complete, the
system displays a message and a chime
sounds, indicating that the active park
assist process is finished. You are
responsible for checking the parking job
and making any necessary corrections
before leaving your vehicle.

Deactivating the Park Assist
Feature

Manually deactivate the system by:
•

Pressing the active park assist button
during an active maneuver.

•

Grabbing the steering wheel during an
active maneuver.

•

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

•

Driving above 6 mph (9 km/h) during
automatic steering.

•

Switching off the traction control
system.

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

Traction control has activated.

•

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

If a problem occurs with the system, a
warning message displays accompanied
by a tone. 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 detect a
parking space.

The system does not offer a particular space

The sensors may be covered. For example, with snow, ice or dirt. Covered sensors can
affect the system's functionality

There is not enough room in the parking space for your vehicle to safely park.

There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of the parking
space.