Ford Focus (2017 year). Manual — part 38

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When you think your vehicle is properly
parked, or you hear a solid tone from the
parking aid (accompanied by a display
message and a chime), bring your vehicle
to a complete stop.

When automatic steering is complete, the
system displays a message and a tone
sounds, indicating that the active park
assist process is finished. You are
responsible for checking the parking job
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.

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 will default to the passenger's 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 selected
space 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.

Note: Perpendicular parking is a multi-step
process and may require you to shift your
transmission multiple times. Follow the on
screen instructions until the parking process
is completed.

Automatic Steering into Parking Space

Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h) or the maneuver is interrupted
(driver input), 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 back and forth in the space.

When you think your vehicle is properly
parked, or you hear a solid tone from the
parking aid (accompanied by a display
message and a chime), bring your vehicle
to a complete stop.

When automatic steering is complete, the
system displays a message and a tone
sounds, indicating that the active park
assist process is finished. You are
responsible for checking the parking job
and making any necessary corrections
before leaving your vehicle.

Using Active Park Assist - Parallel Park
Out Assist

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While your vehicle is at rest in a
parallel parking space, press the
active park assist button to use

parallel park out assist.

The system displays a message requesting
an indication of direction. 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 has directed your vehicle
past the adjacent vehicle or object, it
guides you to take control of the steering
to complete the exit from the parking spot.

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

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

Note: This system is not intended to assist
in exiting perpendicular parking spaces,
damages to your vehicle may occur.

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

Deactivating the Active Park
Assist Feature

Manually deactivate the system by:
•

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 during an
active park search.

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Driving above approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h) during automatic steering.

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Switching off the traction control
system.

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

Traction control has activated.

•

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 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 reverse (R). Your vehicle must be moving forward to be able to
detect a parking space.

The system does not offer a particular space

The sensors may be covered (for example, snow, ice or dirt buildup). Covered sensors
can affect the system's functionality.

There is not enough room in the parking space for your vehicle to safely park.

There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of the parking
space.

The parking space is farther than 5 ft (1.5 m) or closer than 16 in (0.4 m) away.

Your vehicle is going faster than 22 mph (35 km/h) for parallel and 19 mph (30 km/h)
for perpendicular parking.

You recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After a battery disconnect, the vehicle
must be driven on a straight road for a short period of time.

The system does not position the vehicle where I want in the space

Your vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the transmission (rolling forward with
reverse [R] selected).

An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the system from aligning your vehicle
properly.

Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be positioned correctly.

Your vehicle was pulled too far past the parking space.

The tires may not be installed or maintained correctly (not inflated correctly, improper
size, or of different sizes).

A repair or alteration has changed detection capabilities.

A parked vehicle has a high attachment (salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed).

The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehicle passed.

The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly (driving from a heated garage
into the cold, or after leaving a car wash).