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VO: You might be interested to know that your vehicle can help you parallel and perpendicular park.
VO: And help guide you out of a tight parallel parking spot! VO: It can also let you know if there are any objects in front of, behind, or next to your vehicle.
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VO: Let me explain.
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Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Vehicle must be driving at or below 20 mph. The system will automatically default to the passenger side if not indicated.
Location of button may vary
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VO: To activate the Enhanced Active Park Assist feature, press the Active Park Assist button on the center console, here…
VO: then signal to indicate which side you’d like the system to search.
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| You must be within 2‘ to 5‘ from the parking space for the system to operate
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VO: An information screen will appear on your center display…
VO: and the system will begin to scan for available parking spots.
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| Always be prepared to use the brake pedal to stop. Vehicle must be kept under 6 mph while parking.
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VO: Once an appropriate spot is found…
VO: you’ll hear a chime… VO: and see a “Spot found” message on your touchscreen.
VO: Then, simply follow the prompts on your touchscreen. VO: You’ll be responsible for driver controls such as, accelerating, shifting and braking as needed. VO: And be sure to watch your mirrors and your surroundings for any objects, which you may be getting too close to.
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| You must be within 2’ to 5’ from the parking space for the system to operate. Always be prepared to use the brake pedal to stop.
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VO: In addition, the system can help you back into a perpendicular–non-angular–or traditional parking spot.
VO: While traveling under 20 mph and about 3-feet from other vehicles, just press the Active Park Assist button 2 times… VO: signal to indicate which side you want to park on… VO: pull up past the parked cars you want to park near… VO: then simply follow the instructions on your touchscreen. VO: Accelerating, shifting and braking as needed.
VO: Keep in mind: you can cancel the parking processes at any time by grabbing the steering wheel – or pressing the activation button again.
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| A vehicle must be parked in front of you in order for park out assist to work
Always be prepared to use the brake pedal to stop
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VO: Active Park Assist can also help you get out of a tight parallel parking space, which is great if someone has parked too close in front of – or behind you.
VO: Just press the same Active Park Assist button you used to park… VO: let go of the steering wheel… VO: and follow the prompts displayed on your touchscreen. VO: Once again, you just accelerate, shift and brake as needed.
VO: If, by chance, the system doesn’t automatically engage when you turn the ignition on… VO: you can press the soft touch button on the SYNC screen and then press Park Out Assist and follow the prompts.
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Display will appear in upper-right corner of display screen or centered on the screen.
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VO: Your vehicle also has something called Side Sensing.
VO: It is an enhancement to your Forward and Reverse Sensing Systems. VO: It uses a chime… VO: and a visual diagram display on your touchscreen with red, yellow and green highlights to indicate where the closest object to your vehicle is detected. VO: Red indicates the closest, and green the farthest away.
VO: One more thing: In order for the system to function properly, sensors must be clear of snow, ice or mud. |
| ©2018 Ford Motor Company. Specifications and descriptions contained within are based upon the most current information available at the time of release. Vehicles shown may include optional features. See your dealer for complete details regarding availability of features.
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VO: Any questions? Go to Owner.Ford.com
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Enhanced Active Park Assist
This informative video will explain how to activate the Enhanced Active Park Assist on your vehicle and how it can help you parallel park, maneuver out of a tight parking spot and help detect items hidden from view.
Keywords: Enhanced Active Park Assist, Side Sensing System, parallel park, part assist, Active Park Assist button, parking spot, information screen, center display, chime, spot found, red, yellow, green, guidelines
Vehicle Availability:
2015 – Edge
2016 – Edge, ADD Explorer
2017 – Edge, Explorer, ADD Escape, ADD Fusion, ADD Fusion Hybrid, ADD Fusion Energi
2018 – Edge, Explorer, Escape, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi, ADD Expedition
2019 – Edge, Explorer, Escape, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi, Expedition, ADD Transit Connect
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