Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 41

PARKING AID

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGS

To help avoid personal injury, please
read and understand the limitations
of the system as contained in this

section. Sensing is only an aid for some
(generally large and fixed) objects when
moving in reverse on a flat surface at
parking speeds. Traffic control systems,
inclement weather, air brakes, and external
motors and fans may also affect the
function of the sensing system; this may
include reduced performance or a false
activation.

To help avoid personal injury, always
use caution when in R (Reverse) and
when using the sensing system.

This system is not designed to
prevent contact with small or moving
objects. The system is designed to

provide a warning to assist the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to avoid
damaging the vehicle. The system may not
detect smaller objects, particularly those
close to the ground.

Certain add-on devices such as large
trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks
and any device that may block the

normal detection zone of the system, may
create false beeps.

Note: Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors
are covered, the system’s accuracy can be
affected. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to
the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned
or bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alarms.

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with
MyKey®, it is possible to prevent turning the
sensing system off. See MyKey™ (page
50).

The sensing system warns the driver of
obstacles within a certain range of the
bumper area. The system turns on
automatically whenever the ignition is
switched on.

When receiving a detection warning, the
radio volume is reduced to a
predetermined level. After the warning
goes away, the radio volume returns to the
previous level.

The system can be switched off through
the information display menu or from the
pop-up message that appears once the
transmission is shifted into R. See General
Information (page 85).

If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information
display and does not allow the driver to
switch the faulted system on. See
Information Messages (page 93).

Rear Sensing System

The rear sensors are only active when the
transmission is in R. As the vehicle moves
closer to the obstacle, the rate of the
audible warning increases. When the
obstacle is fewer than 10 inches (25
centimeters) away, the warning sounds
continuously. If a stationary or receding
object is detected farther than 10 inches
(25 centimeters) from the side of the
vehicle, the tone sounds for only three
seconds. Once the system detects an
object approaching, the warning sounds
again.

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Coverage area of up to 6 feet (2
meters) from the rear bumper.
There is decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the
bumper.

A

The system detects certain objects while
the transmission is in R:

•

and moving toward a stationary object
at a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less

•

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

•

and moving at a speed of less than 3
mph (5 km/h) and a moving object is
approaching the rear of the vehicle at
a speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h).

Front Sensing System

The front sensors are active when the
gearshift is in any position other than P
(Park) or N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed
is below 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Coverage area of up to 27 inches
(70 centimeters) from the front
of the vehicle and about 6–14
inches (15–35 centimeters) to
the side of the front end of the
vehicle. Refer to the reverse
sensing section for details on
coverage area.

A

The system sounds an audible warning
when obstacles are near either bumper in
the following manner:

•

Objects detected by the front sensors
are indicated by a high-pitched tone
from the front radio speakers.

•

Objects detected by the rear sensors
are indicated by a lower pitched tone
from the rear radio speakers.

•

The sensing system reports the
obstacle which is closest to the front
or rear of the vehicle. For example, if
an obstacle is 24 inches (60
centimeters) from the front of the
vehicle and, at the same time, an
obstacle is only 16 inches (40
centimeters) 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 inches (25 centimeters).

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For specific information on the reverse
sensing portion of the system, refer to that
section.

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.

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 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 located on the
center console near the gearshift
lever.

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.

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When a suitable space is found, the touch
screen displays a message and a chime
sounds. Slow down and stop when the
touch screen displays a message and a
chime sounds (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 (e.g.
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 20
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 R
(Reverse), with your hands off the wheel
(and nothing obstructing its movement),
the vehicle steers itself into the space.
Instructions to safely move the vehicle
back and forward in the space are
displayed in the touch screen and indicated
by chimes.

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When you think the vehicle has enough
space in front and behind it, or you hear a
chime followed by a solid tone from the
parking aid, bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.

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

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