Using Ford Active Park Assist for Parallel and Reverse Perpendicular Parking

How to Use Ford Enhanced Active Park Assist

Life’s full of tense moments already. Now drivers can do away with the nerve-racking stress of city parking with Ford’s Enhanced Active Park Assist system. Learn how to properly use Ford  Active Park Assist for parallel and reverse perpendicular parking in this complete feature guide.

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Parallel Parking with Active Park Assist

Step 1: Press Active Park Assist Button

Next to your vehicle’s shifter knob, there will be an Active Park Assist button labeled with a “P” and steering wheel icon. To activate this feature, start by pressing this button.

Step 2: Activate Turn Signal

Use your turn signal to indicate which side you would like the vehicle to search. The system will then start scanning for available parking spots. When an appropriate space is found, the system will chime and display a “Spot Found” message on the display.

Step 3: Follow Screen Prompts

Once a spot is found, the system will then provide clear on-screen instructions on when to accelerate, shift and brake as it automatically steers the vehicle into place.

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Reverse Perpendicular Parking with Active Park Assist

Step 1: Press Active Park Assist Button Twice

Next to your vehicle’s shifter knob, there will be an Active Park Assist button labeled with a “P” and steering wheel icon. To activate this feature, press this button twice.

Step 2: Activate Turn Signal

Activate your turn signal to indicate which side you would like the vehicle to start scanning for an available parking spot. Once a space is found, the system will chime and display a “Spot Found” message.

Step 3: Follow Screen Prompts

Once it has identified a parking space, the system will provide step-by-step instructions on when to accelerate, shift and brake as it automatically steers the vehicle into place.

 

Drivers should note that the vehicle must be driving at or below 22 mph to activate Active Park Assist. The parking process can be canceled at any time by grabbing the steering wheel or pressing the Active Park Assist button again.

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