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Park Aid

Side Detection System (if equipped)

In this manual: Park Aid
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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The system uses the front and rear corner sensors of the Parking Aid system to detect objects located alongside your vehicle. The system displays them on a virtual map on the information display as your vehicle passes them.

The sensors are located on the front and rear bumpers.

The system may not operate if:

  • Turn the ignition on, then off, and then on again within a few seconds.
  • Your vehicle remains stationary for more than two minutes.
  • The anti-lock brake system activates.
  • The traction control system activates.

To reinitialize the system, you may need to drive the vehicle approximately 10 ft (3 m).

The sensor detection range is up to 24 in (60 cm) from the side of the vehicle.

When the system detects an object within the coverage area and in the path of your vehicle, an audible warning sounds. As the object gets closer to your vehicle, the tone frequency increases.

Object Distance Indicator (if equipped)

The system shows object distance through the information display.

  • As the distance to the object decreases, the indicator segments illuminate and move toward the vehicle icon.
  • If no object is detected, the distance indicator segments are displayed in gray.

When you shift into Reverse (R), the system provides audible and visual warnings when detected objects are within 24 in (60 cm) and within the path of your vehicle. When you stop the vehicle, the audible warnings turn off after two seconds.

When shifting into any forward gear, the system provides audible warnings and a visual indication when your vehicle is moving at approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or below and the system detects an object within the detection zone. When you stop the vehicle, the audible warnings turn off after two seconds, and the visual indication turns off after four seconds.

When shifting into Neutral (N), the system provides a visual indication only if your vehicle is moving at approximately 8 km/h or below. For example, your vehicle is moving down a slope and the system detects a moving object toward your vehicle. When you stop the vehicle, the visual indication turns off after four seconds.

If the system is unavailable, the side distance indicator segments are not displayed.

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