Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 42

Deactivating the Park Assist
Feature

The system can be deactivated manually
by:

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pressing the active park assist button

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grabbing the steering wheel

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driving above approximately 50 mph
(80 km/h) for 30 seconds during an
active park search

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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:

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Traction control has activated on a
slippery or loose surface.

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

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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 R (Reverse); the vehicle must be moving forward to detect a
parking space

The system does not offer a particular space

Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors

There is not enough room on both sides of the vehicle in order to park

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

The vehicle is farther than 5 ft (1.5 m) from the parking space

The vehicle is closer than 16 in. (40 cm) from neighboring parked vehicles

The transmission is in R (Reverse); the vehicle must be moving forward to detect a
parking space

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

The vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the transmission (i.e. rolling forward
when R [Reverse] is selected)

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

Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be positioned correctly

The 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 (i.e. not inflated correctly, improper
size, or of different sizes)

A repair or alteration has changed detection capabilities

A parked vehicle has a high attachment (i.e. salt sprayer, snowplow, moving truck bed,
etc.)

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

The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly (i.e. driving from a heated garage
into the cold, or after leaving a car wash)

REAR VIEW CAMERA

(IF EQUIPPED)

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.

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.

Back up as slow as possible since
higher speeds might limit your
reaction time to stop the vehicle.

WARNINGS

Use caution when using the rear
video camera and the trunk is ajar. If
the trunk is ajar, the camera will be

out of position and the video image may
be incorrect. All guidelines (if enabled)
have been removed when the trunk is ajar.

Use caution when turning camera
features on or off while in R
(Reverse). Make sure the vehicle is

not moving.

The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind the vehicle.
The image will be displayed in either in the
rear view mirror or the display in the center
of the instrument panel.

During operation, lines appear in the
display which represent your vehicle’s path
and proximity to objects behind the vehicle.

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The camera is located on the trunk.

Using the Rear View Camera
System

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

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

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Active guidelines: Show the intended
path of your vehicle when reversing.

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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.

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Centerline (If applicable): Helps align
the center of your vehicle with an
object (i.e. a trailer).

Note: If the transmission is in R (Reverse)
and the luggage compartment is ajar, no
rear view camera features are displayed.

Note: If the image comes on while the
transmission is not in R (Reverse), have the
system inspected by your authorized dealer.

Note: When towing, the camera only sees
what is being towed behind your vehicle.
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
once the trailer tow connector is engaged.

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

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

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The camera's view is obstructed by
mud, water or debris. Clean the lens
with a soft, lint-free cloth and
non-abrasive cleaner.

•

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

To access any of the rear view camera
system settings, make the following
selections in the touch screen when the
transmission is not in R (Reverse):

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Menu > Vehicle > Rear View Camera

After changing a system setting, the touch
screen shows a preview of the selected
features.

Guidelines and the Centerline

Note: Active guidelines and fixed guidelines
are only available when the transmission is
in R (Reverse).

Note: The centerline is only available if
Active or Fixed guidelines are on.

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B

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D

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Active guidelines

A

Centerline

B

Fixed guideline: Green zone

C

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

D

Fixed guideline: Red zone

E

Rear bumper

F

Active guidelines are only shown with fixed
guidelines. To use active guidelines, turn
the steering wheel to point the guidelines
toward an intended path. If the steering
wheel position is changed while reversing,
the 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 are not
shown when the steering wheel position
is straight.

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.

Selectable settings for this feature are
ACTIVE + FIXED, FIXED and OFF.

Visual Park Aid Alert

Note: Visual park alert is only available
when the transmission is in R (Reverse).

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 red, yellow and green
highlights which appear on top of the video
image when an object is detected by the
reverse sensing system. The alert highlights
the closest object detected. The reverse
sensing alert can be disabled and if visual
park aid alert is enabled, highlighted areas
are still displayed.

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF.

Manual Zoom

WARNING

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

using the manual zoom feature.

Note: Manual zoom is only available when
the transmission is in R (Reverse).

Note: When manual zoom is enabled, only
the centerline is shown.

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