Parking Aids (If Equipped)
The sensing system warns the driver of
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
obstacles within a certain range of your
vehicle. The system automatically turns
on each time you switch the ignition on.
WARNING: The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.
You can turn the system on or
off by pressing the parking aid
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button. If your vehicle does not
have a parking aid button, the system can
be switched off through the information
display menu or from the pop-up message
that appears once you shift the
WARNING: To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in
reverse (R) and when using the sensing
system.
transmission into reverse (R). See
General Information (page 91).
If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information
display and does not allow you to switch
the system on.
WARNING: Traffic control systems,
inclement weather, air brakes, external
motors and fans may affect the correct
operation of the sensing system.This
may cause reduced performance or false
alerts.
See Information Messages (page 95).
REAR PARKING AID
WARNING: The system may not
detect small or moving objects,
particularly those close to the ground.
WARNING: The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.
Note: Some accessories such as large
trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks can
cause reduced performance or false alerts.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. Blocked
sensors may affect system accuracy. Do
not clean the sensors with sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this will
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Note: The sensing system cannot be turned
off when a MyKey is present. See Principle
of Operation (page 45).
WARNING: The system may not
detect small or moving objects,
particularly those close to the ground.
WARNING: To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in
reverse (R) and when using the sensing
system.
WARNING:Theparkingaidsystem
can only assist you to detect objects
when your vehicle is moving at parking
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you
must take care when using the parking
aid system.
We recommend that you take some time
to get to know the system and its
limitations by reading this section.
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
