Ford Escape (2018 year). Manual — part 42

Do not use the system if:
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You have attached a foreign object
close to the sensors on the front or rear
of your vehicle. For example, a bike rack
or trailer.

•

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

•

A foreign object damages or obstructs
the front or rear bumper or side
sensors.

•

The correct tire size is not in use on your
vehicle. For example, a mini-spare tire.

Using Active Park Assist - Parallel
Parking

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Press the Active Park Assist
button once to search for a
parallel parking space.

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.

Note: If the direction indicators are not
used, the system defaults to the passenger
side of your vehicle.

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Note: You can also switch the system on
after you have already driven partially or
completely past a parking space. Press the
Active Park Assist button and the system
informs you if you have recently passed a
suitable parking space.

When the system finds a suitable space,
it displays a message and a tone sounds.
Stop your vehicle and follow the
instructions on the 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 must observe that the space the
system selects remains clear of obstructions
at all times during the maneuver.

Note: Drive your vehicle within 5 ft (1.5 m)
and as parallel as possible to the other
vehicles while passing a parking space.

Note: The system always offers the last
parking space it detects. For example, if your
vehicle detects multiple spaces while you
are driving, it offers the last one.

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

Automatically Steering into a Parking
Space

Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or you
interrupt the maneuver, 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 (hands-free). The system
displays instructions to move your vehicle
backward and forward in the space.

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When you believe your vehicle is properly
parked, or you hear a solid tone
accompanied by a display message, bring
your vehicle to a complete stop.

When the Active Park Assist maneuver is
complete, the system displays a message
and a tone sounds.

Note: You are responsible for checking your
parked vehicle and making any necessary
corrections before leaving your vehicle.

Using Active Park Assist -
Perpendicular Parking

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Press the Active Park Assist
button twice to search for a
perpendicular parking space.

When driving at a speed less than 19 mph
(30 km/h), 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.

Note: If you do not make a selection, the
system defaults to the passenger side.

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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 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 must observe that the space the
system selects remains clear of obstructions
at all times during the maneuver.

Note: You should drive your vehicle within
5 ft (1.5 m) and as perpendicular as possible
to the other vehicles 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 one.

Note: If driven above approximately 19 mph
(30 km/h), the system shows a message to
alert you to reduce your vehicle speed.

Automatically Steering into a Parking
Space

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

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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 backward and forward in the
space.

When you believe your vehicle is properly
parked, or you hear a solid tone
accompanied by a display message, bring
your vehicle to a complete stop.

When the Active Park Assist maneuver is
complete, the system displays a message
and a tone sounds.

Note: You are responsible for checking your
parked vehicle and making any necessary
corrections before leaving your vehicle.

Using Active Park Assist - Parallel Park
Out Assist

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Press the Active Park Assist
button once while your vehicle
is at rest in a parallel parking

space to use Parallel Park Out Assist.

The system displays a message instructing
you to select a side. Use the direction
indicator to select which side of your
vehicle you want to exit the parking space.

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The system determines the clearance to
the front and rear of your vehicle and
automatically steers your vehicle out of a
parallel parking space (hands-free) while
you control the accelerator, gearshift and
brakes. The system visually and audibly
guides you to enter traffic.

After the system directs your vehicle past
the adjacent vehicle or object, it guides you
to take control of the steering to complete
the exit out of the parking space.

Note: If the clearance in front of your
vehicle allows easy departure, the Parallel
Park Out Assist feature may not be
available.

Note: You are responsible for controlling
your vehicle and making sure the path is
clear prior to pulling into traffic.

Note: Do not use this system to assist in
exiting perpendicular parking spaces.
Damages to your vehicle may occur.

Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or you
interrupt the maneuver, the system switches
off and you need to take full control of your
vehicle.

Deactivating the Active Park
Assist Feature

You can manually deactivate the system
by:
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Pressing the Active Park Assist button
during an active maneuver.

•

Grabbing the steering wheel during an
active maneuver.

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Driving above approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) for 30 seconds while
searching for a parking space.

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Driving above approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h) during an active maneuver.

•

Switching the traction control system
off.

Certain vehicle conditions may also
deactivate the system, for example:
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The traction control system activates.

•

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.