FORD 2015 Focus - Manual (Page 156)

REAR PARKING AID
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
The parking aid system can only
assist you to detect objects when
your vehicle is moving at parking
speeds. Take care when using the system
to avoid personal injury.
The parking aid system may not
prevent contact with small or moving
objects that are close to the ground.
The parking aid system gives an audible
warning when it detects a large object
helping to avoid damage to your vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury you must take
care when using the parking aid system.
Traffic control systems, inclement
weather, air brakes and external
motors and fans may affect correct
operation of the sensing system; this may
include reduced performance or a false
alerts.
Rear Sensing System
When the parking aid system produces an
audible warning, the audio system may
reduce the set volume to a predetermined
level.
Note: Some add-on equipment can cause
reduced performance or a false alert. For
example, large trailer hitches, bike or
surfboard racks.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. If the
sensors are blocked system accuracy may
be affected. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this will
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Parking aid automatically turns on when
you shift into reverse (R). When your
vehicle approaches an object, a warning
tone sounds. When your vehicle moves
closer to an object, the warning tone
repeat rate will increase. The warning tone
sounds continuously when an object is 12 in
(30 cm) or less from the rear bumper.
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Sensor coverage area is up to 71
in (180 cm) from the rear
bumper. A
Note: There is decreased coverage at the
outer corners.
The system will detect objects when you
shift into reverse (R) and:
•
Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed.
• Your vehicle is stationary but an object
is approaching the rear of your vehicle
at a low speed.
• Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed and an object is approaching the
rear of your vehicle at a low speed.
Note: If your vehicle remains stationary for
two seconds the audible tone will mute. If
your vehicle moves backward, you will hear
the tone again.
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