Get Parking Aids -> Active Park Assist - Manual Transmission Guide for Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Parking Aids (If Equipped)

When the system detects an object within

When you shift into reverse (R), the system

provides audible warnings and a visual

indication when detected objects are

within 60 cm (24 in) and are inside the

driving path of your vehicle. When you stop

your vehicle, the audible warnings turn off

after two seconds.

When you shift into any forward gear, the

system provides audible warnings and a

visual indication when your vehicle is

moving at a speed of approximately

8 km/h (5 mph) or below and the system

detects an object within the detection

zone. When you stop your vehicle, the

audible warnings turn off after two

seconds and the visual indication turns off

after four seconds.

the coverage area and the driving path of

your vehicle, an audible warning sounds.

As your vehicle moves closer to the object,

the rate of the tone increases.

Note: The system does not detect an object

that is moving toward the side of your

vehicle, for example another vehicle moving

at low speed, if it does not pass a front or

rear sensor.

Object Distance Indicator(If Equipped)

When you shift into neutral (N), the system

only provides a visual indication if your

vehicle is moving at a speed of

approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or below.

For example, your vehicle is moving on a

slope, and the system detects an object

moving toward your vehicle. When you

stop your vehicle, the visual indication

turns off after four seconds.

If the system is not available, the side

distance indicator blocks do not display.

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The system provides object distance

indication through the information display.

The system assists parking into and out of

parking spaces. Sensors are used to detect

parking spaces. The system then steers as

required to maneuver into or out of a

parking space. You control the accelerator,

brakes and changing gears.

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As the distance to the object

decreases, the indicator blocks

illuminate and move toward the vehicle

icon.

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If there is no object detected, the

distance indicator blocks are gray.

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Parking Aids(If Equipped)

4. Bring your vehicle to a complete

Using Active Park Assist

standstill.

5. Release the steering wheel and shift

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.

into reverse (R).

6. Drive backward and your vehicle steers

itself into the parking space.

7. Follow the instructions on the

information display.

Note: When parking is complete, a tone

sounds and an information message

appears.

WARNING: The sensors may not

detect objects in heavy rain or other

conditions that cause interference.

Leaving a Parking Space

The system assists leaving only parallel

parking spaces.

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.

1. Press the active park assist button.

2. Use the direction indicator lever to

choose the direction to leave.

3. Release the steering wheel and shift

into reverse (R).

4. Follow the instructions on the

information display.

The active park assist button is

next to the gearshift lever.

Note: After the system drives your vehicle

to a position where you can exit the parking

space in a forward movement, a message

appears instructing you to take full control

of your vehicle.

Driving into a Parking Space

1. Press the active park assist button.

Canceling Active Park Assist

To cancel parking assistance at any time,

press the active park assist button or turn

the steering wheel.

Note: The system searches for parallel

parking spaces on the passenger side. Press

the active park assist button again to make

the system search for perpendicular spaces.

2. Use the direction indicator lever to

search for a parking space on the driver

or passenger side of your vehicle.

Note: It also cancels when your vehicle

exceeds 9 km/h (6 mph).

Brake System Intervention

3. Drive your vehicle approximately 1 m

(3 ft) 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 display when

active park assist finds a suitable parking

space.

When active park assist is controlling the

steering, it may under certain conditions

apply the brakes to slow or stop your

vehicle.

Note: This could cause the parking

assistance to cancel.

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Parking Aids ^{(If Equipped)}

Active Park Assist Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause

The system does not search for You may have switched traction control off.

a parking space.

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

parking space.

The sensors may be blocked. For example, snow, ice

or large accumulations of dirt. Blocked sensors can

affect how the system functions.

The sensors in the front or rear bumper could be

damaged.

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 more than 1.5 m (5 ft) or less than

0.5 m (2 ft) away.

The vehicle speed is greater than 35 km/h (22 mph)

for parallel parking or greater than 30 km/h (19 mph)

for perpendicular parking.

You recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After

you reconnect the battery you must drive your vehicle

on a straight road for a short period of time.

The system does not correctly An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the

position your vehicle in a

parking space.

system from correctly aligning your vehicle.

Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be

correctly parked.

Your vehicle stopped too far past the parking space.

The tires may not be correctly installed or maintained.

For example, not inflated correctly, improper size, or of

different sizes.

A repair or alteration changes the detection capabilities.

A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example,

a salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed.

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Parking Aids^{(If Equipped)}

Symptom

Possible Cause

The parking space length or position of parked objects

changes after your vehicle passes the space.

You are using a spare tire or a tire that is significantly

worn more than the other tires.

The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes.

For example, driving from a heated garage into cold

outside temperature, or after leaving a car wash.

Using Active Park Assist

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The parking button is near the

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission selector on the

center console.

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Press the parking button to bring up full

screen notifications. Press either the

parking button or the soft keys on the

display screen to switch between Parallel

Park In, Perpendicular Park In or Parallel

Park Out parking modes.

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.

Driving into a Parking Space

Note: When parking perpendicularly, the

system backs your vehicle into parking

spaces.

WARNING: The sensors may not

detect objects in heavy rain or other

conditions that cause interference.

1. Press the active park assist button.

Note: The system does not recognize

parking space lines and centers your vehicle

between objects.

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.

Note: The system detects other vehicles

and curbs to find a parking space.

Note: The system searches for parallel

parking spaces on the passenger side. Press

the active park assist button again to make

the system search for perpendicular spaces.

2. Use the direction indicator lever to

search for a parking space on the driver

or passenger side of your vehicle.

The system assists parking into and out of

parking spaces. It uses sensors to detect

parking spaces. The system then steers,

accelerates, brakes and shifts gear as

required to maneuver into or out of a

parking space.

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Parking Aids ^{(If Equipped)}

3. Drive your vehicle approximately 1 m

1. Press the active park assist button.

(3 ft) away from and parallel to the

other parked vehicles when searching

for a parking space.

2. Use the direction indicator lever to

choose the direction to leave.

3. Press and hold the brake pedal.

Note: A tone sounds and a message

appears in the information display when

active park assist finds a suitable parking

space.

4. Release the steering wheel and shift

into neutral (N).

5. Release the parking brake.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal.

6. Press and hold the active park assist

button.

5. Release the steering wheel and shift

into neutral (N).

7. Release the brake pedal to allow the

vehicle to move.

6. Press and hold the active park assist

button.

Note: You can slow down your vehicle at

any time by pressing the brake pedal.

7. Release the brake pedal to allow the

vehicle to park.

Note: After the system drives your vehicle

to a position where you can exit the parking

space in a forward movement, a message

appears instructing you to take full control

of your vehicle.

Note: When parallel parking between

objects, the system parks closer to the

object in front of your vehicle to allow easier

access to your luggage compartment.

Note: When perpendicular parking, the

system aligns the front end of your vehicle

with the object next to it.

Note: When perpendicular parking, if the

system detects only one object, it allows

enough distance to open the door on either

side.

Canceling Active Park Assist

To cancel parking assistance at any time,

shift out of neutral (N).

Note: If you turn the steering wheel or open

the driver door the parking assistance also

cancels.

Note: You can slow down your vehicle at

Pausing Active Park Assist

any time by pressing the brake pedal.

To pause parking assistance at any time,

Note: When parking is complete the vehicle

release the active park assist button.

shifts into park (P).

The vehicle stops moving until you press

and hold the active park assist button

again.

Leaving a Parking Space

The system assists leaving only parallel

Note: If you open the passenger or rear

parking spaces.

doors the parking assistance also pauses.

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Parking Aids(If Equipped)

Active Park Assist Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause

The system does not correctly The system is unable to detect a vehicle, curb or object

operate.

to park next to, or in-between. This could occur because

of sensors not operating correctly, not enough room

for your vehicle, or the traction control is off.

The system does not search for You may have switched traction control off.

a parking space.

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

parking space.

There could be blockage on the sensors. For example,

snow, ice or large accumulations of dirt. Blocked

sensors can affect how the system functions.

The sensors in the front or rear bumper could be

damaged.

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 more than 1.5 m (5 ft) or less than

0.5 m (2 ft) away.

The vehicle speed is greater than 35 km/h (22 mph)

for parallel parking or greater than 30 km/h (19 mph)

for perpendicular parking.

You recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After

you reconnect the battery you must drive your vehicle

on a straight road for a short period of time.

The system does not correctly An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the

position your vehicle in a

parking space.

system from correctly aligning your vehicle.

Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be

correctly parked.

Your vehicle stopped too far past the parking space.

The tires may not be correctly installed or maintained.

For example, not inflated correctly, improper size, or of

different sizes.

A repair or alteration changes the detection capabilities.

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Parking Aids (If Equipped)

Symptom

Possible Cause

A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example,

a salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed.

The parking space length or position of parked objects

changes after your vehicle passes the space.

You are using a spare tire or a tire more significantly

worn than the other tires.

The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes.

For example, driving from a heated garage into cold

outside temperature, or after leaving a car wash.

Note: Back up as slow as possible since

higher speeds might limit your reaction time

REAR VIEW CAMERA(IFEQUIPPED)

to stop your vehicle.

The rear view camera system provides a

video image of the area behind your

vehicle.

During operation, lines appear in the

display which represent your vehicle’s path

and proximity to objects behind your

vehicle.

WARNING: The rear view camera

system is a reverse aid supplement

device that still requires the driver to use

it in conjunction with the interior and

exterior mirrors for maximum coverage.

WARNING: Objects that are close

to either corner of the bumper or under

the bumper, might not be seen on the

screen due to the limited coverage of the

camera system.

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WARNING: Use caution when the

rear cargo door is ajar. If the rear cargo

door is ajar, the camera will be out of

position and the video image could be

incorrect. All guide lines disappear when

the rear cargo door is ajar. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in

personal injury.

The camera is located on the liftgate.

WARNING: Use caution when

turning camera features on or off when

the transmission is not in park (P). Make

sure your vehicle is not moving.

Using the Rear View Camera

System

The rear view camera system displays

what is behind your vehicle when you place

the transmission in reverse (R).

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Parking Aids -> Active Park Assist - Manual Transmission for Your Ford Kuga SUV 2020

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