Ford Escape: Active Park Assist / Active Park Assist Precautions. Switching Active Park Assist On and Off

Active Park Assist Precautions

WARNING: You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: The sensors may not detect objects in heavy rain or other conditions that cause interference.

WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not use the system with accessories that extend beyond the front or rear of your vehicle, for example a trailer hitch or bike rack. The system is not able to make corrections for the additional length of the accessories.

Switching Active Park Assist On and Off

Press the active park assist button to bring up full screen notifications.

Press the soft keys on the touchscreen to switch between parallel park in, perpendicular park in or parallel park out parking modes.

Cancelling Active Park Assist

To cancel parking assistance at any time:

• Press the active park assist button during operation.
• Grab the steering wheel during operation.
• Drive above 22 mph (35 km/h) for a short period of time when searching for a parking space.
• Drive above 6 mph (9 km/h) during operation.
• Switch traction control off.