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Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid - Azimuth System Check Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
General Procedures

Rear Parking Aid

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The rear parking aid system measures the distance to the closest obstacle when manoeuvring and helps the driver to judge distances correctly by audible signals.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:If a parking aid switch is fitted the system will be de-activated and a light emitting diode (LED) will indicate the state of the system. A lit LED will indicate that the system is currently de-activated.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The rear parking aid system will be de-activated when a Ford rear trailer tow module is attached to the vehicle.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:If the parking aid system is faulty, an error tone approximately 3 seconds long will be issued at each ignition cycle or the first activation of the system. If an LED is fitted and is lit, this will indicate that a fault is present in the system.
    Using a suitable pole, test the rear parking aid system for normal operation.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not clean the sensors with abrasive or sharp objects. Failure to follow this instruction may result in premature failure of the parking aid sensors.
    Make sure the rear parking aid sensors are free from ice, snow, dirt, scratches or grime.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The object used in this system check can be fabricated from a tube approximately 7.5 cm in diameter and approximately 100 cm in height.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a flat dry surface.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The parking aid system will switch on when the ignition switch is turned to position II.
    Turn the ignition switch to position II.

  1. With the aid of another technician chock the wheels with a suitable object, apply the brakes and select reverse gear.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The front parking aid will also operate when reverse gear has been selected.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:When checking the rear system make sure that there are no other obstacle(s) to the front, rear or side of the vehicle within the range shown. Failure to follow this instruction may give a false reading of the rear parking aid sensors.
    Check the vehicle is clear from obstacles to the front, rear and sides.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded and is on a flat surface. Failure to follow this instruction may give a false reading of the rear parking aid sensors.
    The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on an approximately 4.8 meters wide by 3.00 meters deep surface, free of all obstacle(s). The area should also be free of noise, especially from fans and pneumatic tools.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded and is on a flat dry surface. Failure to follow this instruction may give a false reading of the rear parking aid sensors.
    Verify the parking aid system detects the Tube by emitting an audible tone through the rear speaker (approximately 7.5 cm in diameter and 100 cm high) when placed in the specified locations.

Elevation System Check > < Parking Aid