Parking Aids -> Active Park Assist for your Ford Fiesta 2017-2023
Parking Aids (If Equipped)
When you shift into any forward gear, the
system provides audible warnings and
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 visual indication turns off
after four seconds.
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.
When you shift into neutral (N), the system
only provides visual indication if your
vehicle is moving at a speed of
The active park assist button is
next to the gearshift lever.
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, visual indication turns
off after four seconds.
Driving into a Parking Space
1. Press the active park assist button.
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.
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.
If the system is not available, the side
distance indicator blocks do not display.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
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.
Using Active Park Assist
4. Bring your vehicle to a complete
standstill.
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.
5. Release the steering wheel and shift
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.
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Parking Aids(If Equipped)
Leaving a Parking Space
Canceling Active Park Assist
The system assists leaving only parallel
To cancel parking assistance at any time,
press the active park assist button or turn
the steering wheel.
parking spaces.
1. Press the active park assist button.
Note: It also cancels when your vehicle
2. Use the direction indicator lever to
exceeds 9 km/h (6 mph).
choose the direction to leave.
3. Release the steering wheel and shift
into reverse (R).
Brake System Intervention
When active park assist is controlling the
steering, it may under certain conditions
apply the brakes to slow or stop your
vehicle.
4. Follow the instructions on the
information display.
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: This could cause the parking
assistance to cancel.
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.
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Parking Aids (If Equipped)
Symptom
Possible Cause
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.
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.
WARNING: Reverse your vehicle
slowly. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
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: Use caution when the
liftgate is ajar. If the liftgate is ajar, the
camera will be out of position and the
video image may be incorrect. All
guidelines disappear when the liftgate
is ajar. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
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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