2017-Fiesta-Owners Manual

Parking Aids (If Equipped)

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed) objects when moving on a flat surface at parking speeds. Certain objects with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves, surrounding vehicle's parking aid systems, traffic control systems, fluorescent lamps, inclement weather, air brakes, and external motors and fans may also affect the function of the sensing system. This may include reduced performance or a false activation. Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your Only use the Ford approved trailer wiring kit (including the trailer wiring module) when towing with your vehicle. Using generic trailer wiring kitsmay prevent the correct operation of the rear parking sensors (where fitted) and could damage the electrical systems of your vehicle. The sensors may not detect objects in heavy rain or other conditions that cause interference. The parking aid systemmay not prevent contactwith small ormoving objects that are close to the ground. The parking aid system gives an audible warning when it detects a large object helping to avoid damage to your vehicle. To help avoidpersonal injury youmust take care when using the parking aid system. Note: If you use a high pressure spray to wash your vehicle, only spray the sensors briefly from a distance not less than 8 in (20 cm). vehicle.

Note: If your vehicle has a towball arm, the system is turned off automatically when trailer lamps (or lighting boards) are connected to the 13-pin socket through a Ford approved trailer tow module. Note: Keep the sensors free from dirt, ice or snow. Do not clean with sharp objects. Note: The systemmay emit false alerts if it detects a signal using the same frequency as the sensors or if your vehicle is fully loaded. Note: The outer sensors may detect the side walls of a garage. If the distance between the outer sensors and the sidewall remains constant for three seconds, the alert will turn off. As you continue the inner sensors will detect objects directly behind your vehicle. Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper or fascia, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measure of obstacles or false alerts. REAR PARKING AID WARNINGS To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed) objects when moving on a flat surface at parking speeds. Certain objects with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves, surrounding vehicle's parking aid systems, traffic control systems, fluorescent lamps, inclement weather, air brakes, and external motors and fans may also affect the function of the sensing system. This may include reduced performance or a false activation. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse (R) and when using the sensing system.

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