Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 43

The system does not offer a particular space

The parking space is farther than 5 ft (1.5 m) or closer than 16 in (40 cm) away.

Your vehicle is going faster than 22 mph (35 km/h).

You may have recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After a battery disconnect,
the vehicle must be driven on a straight road for a short period of time.

The system does not position your vehicle where I want in the space

Your vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the transmission. For example, rolling
forward when the transmission is in reverse (R).

An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the system from aligning your vehicle
properly.

Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be positioned correctly.

Your vehicle was pulled too far past the parking space. The system performs best when
you drive the same distance past the parking space.

The tires may not be installed or maintained correctly. For example, not inflated correctly,
improper size or of a different size.

A repair or alteration has changed detection capabilities.

A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example, a salt sprayer, snowplow or moving
truck bed.

The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehicle passed.

The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly. For example, when driving from
a heated garage into the cold, or after leaving a car wash.

REAR VIEW CAMERA

WARNINGS

The rear view camera system is a
reverse aid supplement device that
still requires the driver to use it in

conjunction with the interior and exterior
mirrors for maximum coverage.

WARNINGS

Objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper, might not be seen on the

screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system.

Use caution when the rear cargo door
is ajar. If the rear cargo door is ajar,
the camera will be out of position

and the video image may be incorrect. All
guidelines disappear when the rear cargo
door is ajar. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNINGS

Reverse your vehicle slowly. Failure
to follow this instruction could result
in the loss of control of your vehicle,

personal injury or death.

Do not switch the camera features
on or off when your vehicle is moving.

The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind your
vehicle. During operation, lines appear in
the display which represent your vehicle’s
path and proximity to objects behind your
vehicle.

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The camera is located on the luggage
compartment door.

Using the Rear View Camera
System

The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you place
the transmission in reverse (R).

Note:

The reverse sensing system is not

effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h)
and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.

The system uses three types of guides to
help you see what is behind your vehicle:
•

Active guidelines (if equipped): Show
the intended path of your vehicle when
reversing.

•

Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path
your vehicle is moving in while reversing
in a straight line. This can be helpful
when backing into a parking space or
aligning your vehicle with another
object behind you.

•

Centerline: Helps align the center of
your vehicle with an object (for
example, a trailer).

Note:

When towing, the camera only sees

what you are towing. This might not provide
adequate coverage as it usually provides in
normal operation and some objects might
not be seen. In some vehicles, the guidelines
may disappear when you connect the trailer
tow connector.

The camera may not operate correctly
under the following conditions:
•

Nighttime or dark areas if one or both
reverse lamps are not operating.

•

Mud, water or debris obstructs the
camera's view. Clean the lens with a
soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner.

•

The rear of your vehicle is hit or
damaged, causing the camera to
become misaligned.

Active Guidelines (If Equipped)

Note:

Active guidelines are only shown with

fixed guidelines while your vehicle is in
reverse (R).

A

B C

D

F

E

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Active guideline

A

Centerline

B

Fixed guideline: Green zone

C

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

D

Fixed guideline: Red zone

E

Rear bumper

F

To use active guidelines, turn the steering
wheel to point the guidelines toward an
intended path. If you change the steering
wheel position while reversing, your vehicle
might deviate from the original intended
path.

The fixed and active guidelines fade in and
out depending on the steering wheel
position. The active guidelines do not
display when the steering wheel position
is straight.

Fixed Guidelines

Note:

Fixed guidelines are only available

when the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note:

The centerline is only available if

fixed guidelines are on.

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A

E

D

C

B

Rear bumper

A

Fixed guideline: Red Zone

B

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

C

Fixed guideline: Green zone

D

Centerline

E

Always use caution while reversing.
Objects in the red zone are closest to your
vehicle and objects in the green zone are
farther away. Objects are getting closer to
your vehicle as they move from the green
zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the
side view mirrors and rear view mirror to
get better coverage on both sides and rear
of the vehicle.

Camera System Settings

You can access the rear view camera
system settings through the display screen.
See Settings (page 423).

Obstacle Distance Indicator (If
Equipped)

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The system provides an image of your
vehicle and the sensor zones in the display
screen. The zones highlight green, yellow
and red when the parking aid sensors
detect an object in the coverage area.

Manual Zoom

WARNING

When manual zoom is on, the full
area behind your vehicle may not
show. Be aware of your surroundings

when using the manual zoom feature.

Note:

Manual zoom is only available when

the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note:

When you enable manual zoom, only

the centerline is shown.

Manual zoom allows you to get a closer
view of an object behind your vehicle. The
zoomed image keeps the bumper in the
image to provide a reference. The zoom is
only active while the transmission is in
reverse (R).

Selectable settings for this feature are
Zoom in (+) and Zoom out (-). Press the
symbol in the camera screen to change the
view. The default setting is Zoom OFF.

Rear Camera Delay

When shifting the transmission out of
reverse (R) and into any gear other than
park (P), the camera image remains in the
display until:
•

Your vehicle speed reaches
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

•

You shift your vehicle into park (P).

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF. The default setting for the rear
camera delay is OFF.