How to Use the Ford Active ParkAssist Feature

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Drive your Ford car

   You can't use it to park in a parking spot, such as a parking spot in a parking lot. , Wait for the light to be lit.
   
   This will ask the car to engage this setting. , You car will then sense when a big enough spot is available on that side and will alert you via audible tones to when it has found a suitable spot.
   
   The feature will look for spots that
   1.2 times the size of the Ford vehicle you are driving., You'll see it's directions in the display screen. , Put your foot on the brake.
   
   The brake will be the only thing you'll need to worry about when using this feature. ,, A quickening flicker sound is the sound you should wait for. , Depress the break pedal to stop the car from being in reverse. ,,, This is especially common for tight spaces. ,, The light should not be on.
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   Step 2: as you normally would

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   Step 3: prior to trying to park.

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   Step 4: Realize that with the Ford Active ParkAssist

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   Step 5: you can only use it to parallel park with ease.

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   Step 6: Push the "Auto |P|" button.

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   Step 7: Flick on the turn signal in the direction you'd like to find a spot big enough for.

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   Step 8: Follow it's directions and Pull Forward just a small bit past the car in front of the space.

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   Step 9: Stop driving temporarily.

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    Step 10: Put the car in reverse and take your hands off the steering wheel.

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    Step 11: Wait for the sensors to beep several times.

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    Step 12: Stop the car

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    Step 13: when you hear the sound.

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    Step 14: Shift the car into Drive mode once more.

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    Step 15: Take your foot off the brake pedal and let it inch forward.

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    Step 16: Repeat the process of backing up and pulling forward until the system tells you that it is finished.

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    Step 17: Wait for the display to say "ParkAssist finished".

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    Step 18: Push the "Auto |P|" feature button to turn off the feature.

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