Parking aids – FORD 2014 Fusion Hybrid v.1 User Manual

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Deactivating the Park Assist
Feature

The system can be deactivated manually
by:

pressing the active park assist button

grabbing the steering wheel

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

driving above 6 mph (10 km/h) during
automatic steering

turning off the traction control system.

Certain vehicle conditions can also
deactivate the system, such as:

Traction control has activated on a
slippery or loose surface.

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

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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