Ford Escape: Active Park Assist / Entering a Parallel Parking Space
- Press the active park assist button.
Note: The system detects
other vehicles
and curbs to find a parking space.
- Use the turn signal lever to search for
a parking space on the driver or
passenger side of your vehicle.
Note: If you do not use the turn signal
lever,
the system searches for a parking space on
the passenger side of your vehicle.
- Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft
(1 m) away from and parallel to the
other parked vehicles when searching
for a parking space.
Note: A tone sounds and a message
appears in the information and
entertainment display when active park
assist finds a suitable parking space.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Release the steering wheel and shift
into neutral (N).
- Press and hold the active park assist
button.
- Release the brake pedal to allow your
vehicle to park.
Note: You can slow down your vehicle at
any time by pressing the brake pedal.
Note: When parallel parking between
objects, the system parks closer to the
object in front of your vehicle to allow easier
access to the luggage compartment.
Note: When parking is complete, your
vehicle shifts into park (P).
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...
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space
Press the active park assist button.Note: Active park assist
does not recognize
parking space lines and centers your vehicle
between objects...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
Network communication or missing network DTCs may result
from intermittent concerns, such as damaged wiring or low battery
voltage occurrences...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Punch
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in..