2012 FORD B MAX parking sensors

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If the engine is revved excessively, orif a malfunction is detected, thesystem will be deactivated.
The system makes it easier to pull awaywhen your vehicle is on a slope without theneed to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your vehicle willremain stationary on the slope for two tothree seconds after you release the brakepedal. This allows you time to move yourfoot from the brake to the acceleratorpedal. The brakes are releasedautomatically once the engine hasdeveloped sufficient drive to prevent yourvehicle from rolling down the slope. Thisis an advantage when pulling away on aslope, (for example from a car park ramp,traffic lights or when reversing uphill intoa parking space).
The system will activate automatically onany slope which can result in significantvehicle rollback.
Using Hill Start Assist
1.Press the brake pedal to bring yourvehicle to a complete standstill. Keepthe brake pedal pressed.
2.If the sensors detect that your vehicleis on a slope, the system will beactivated automatically.
3.When you remove your foot from thebrake pedal, your vehicle will remainon the slope without rolling away forapproximately two or three seconds.This hold time will automatically beextended if you are in the process ofdriving off.
4.Drive off in the normal manner. Thebrakes will be released automatically.
Switching the System On and Off
Note:The system can only be switched onand off for manual transmissions.
Note:Once you have switched off thesystem, it will remain off until you switch iton again.
Your vehicle comes with the systemalready enabled. If desired, you can disablethe feature: See General Information(page 58).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention.
If your vehicles has a trailer towmodule not approved by us, thesystem may not correctly detectobstacles.
The sensors may not detect objectsin heavy rain or other conditions thatcause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objectswith surfaces that absorb ultrasonicwaves.
The system does not detectobstacles moving away from yourvehicle. They will only be detectedshortly after they start to move towardyour vehicle.
Take particular care when reversingwith a tow ball arm or rear fittedaccessories e.g. a bicycle carrier, asthe rear parking aid will only indicate thedistance from the bumper to the obstacle.
If you use a high pressure spray towash your vehicle, only spray thesensors briefly from a distance notless than 8 inches (20 centimetres).
Note:If your vehicle has a tow ball arm, thesystem is switched off automatically whenany trailer lamps (or lighting boards) areconnected to the 13-pin socket via a trailertow module we have approved.
Note:Keep the sensors free from dirt, iceand snow. Do not clean with sharp objects.
Note:The system may emit false tones ifit detects a signal using the same frequencyas the sensors or if your vehicle is fully laden.
Note:The outer sensors may detect theside walls of a garage. If the distancebetween the outer sensor and the side wallremains constant for three seconds, thetone will switch off. As you continue, theinner sensors will detect rearward objects.
PARKING AID
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury, readand understand the limitations of thesystem as contained in this section.Sensing is only an aid for some (generallylarge and fixed) objects when moving inreverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control systems, inclementweather, air brakes and external motorsand fans may also affect the function ofthe sensing system. This may includereduced performance or a false activation.
To help avoid personal injury, alwaysuse caution when moving in reverseand when using the sensing system.
This system is not designed toprevent contact with small or movingobjects. The system is designed toprovide a warning to assist the driver indetecting large stationary objects to avoiddamaging the vehicle. The system may notdetect smaller objects, particularly thoseclose to the ground.
Certain add-on devices such as largetrailer hitches, bike or surfboard racksand any device that may block thenormal detection zone of the system, maycreate false audible warnings.
Note:Keep the sensors located on thebumper or fascia free from snow, ice andlarge accumulations of dirt. If the sensorsare covered, the system’s accuracy can beaffected. Do not clean the sensors withsharp objects.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:If your vehicle sustains damage tothe bumper or fascia, leaving it misalignedor bent, the sensing zone may be alteredcausing inaccurate measurement ofobstacles or false alarms.
The system warns you of obstacles withina certain range of the bumper area.
When receiving a detection warning, theradio volume is reduced to apredetermined level. After the warninggoes away, the radio volume returns to theprevious level.
Rear Sensing System
The rear sensors are only active when youmove the transmission selector lever toposition R (reverse). As your vehicle movescloser to the obstacle, the rate of theaudible warning increases. When theobstacle is fewer than 12 inches (30centimetres) away, the audible warningsounds continuously. If a stationary orreceding object is detected farther than 12inches (30 centimetres) from the side ofyour vehicle, the audible warning soundsfor only three seconds. Once the systemdetects an object approaching, the audiblewarning sounds again.
Coverage area of up to 72 inches(183 centimetres) from the rearbumper (with a decreasedcoverage area at the outercorners of the bumper).
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The system detects certain objects whenyou move the transmission selector leverto position R (reverse):
•and your vehicle is moving toward astationary object at a speed of 3 mph(5 km/h) or less
•but your vehicle is not moving, and amoving object is approaching the rearof your vehicle at a speed of 3 mph (5km/h) or less
•and your vehicle is moving at a speedof less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and amoving object is approaching the rearof your vehicle at a speed of less than3 mph (5 km/h).
Move the transmission selector lever fromposition R (reverse) to turn the system off.If a fault is present in the system, a warningmessage appears in the informationdisplay and does not allow you to switchthe system on.
Front and Rear Sensing System
The system turns on automaticallywhenever you switch the ignition on. Itbecomes active when you press theparking aid button or move thetransmission selector lever into position Ror reverse gear and your vehicle speed isbelow 10 mph (16 km/h).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Coverage area of up to 31 inches(80 centimetres) from the frontof your vehicle, up to 72 inches(183 centimetres) from the rearbumper and about 6–14 inches(15–35 centimetres) to the sideof the front end of your vehicle.
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The system sounds an audible warningwhen obstacles are near either bumper inthe following manner:
•Objects detected by the front sensorsare indicated by a high-pitched tonefrom the front speakers.
•Objects detected by the rear sensorsare indicated by a lower pitched tonefrom the rear speakers. As your vehiclemoves closer to the obstacle, the rateof the audible warning increases.
•The sensing system reports theobstacle which is closest to the frontor rear of your vehicle. For example, ifan obstacle is 24 inches (60centimetres) from the front of yourvehicle and at the same time, anobstacle is only 16 inches (40centimetres) from the rear of yourvehicle, the lower pitched tone sounds.
•An alternating audible warning soundsfrom the front and rear if there areobjects at both bumpers that are closerthan 12 inches (30 centimetres).
•If a stationary or receding object isdetected further than 12 inches (30centimetres) from the side of yourvehicle, the audible warning sounds foronly three seconds. Once the systemdetects an object approaching, theaudible warning sounds again.
For specific information on the reversesensing portion of the system, refer to thatsection.
Press the button to switch the system off.Press the button or move the transmissionselector lever to position R (reverse) toturn the system on again. For item location:See At a Glance (page 8).
REAR VIEW CAMERA
WARNINGS
The operation of the camera mayvary depending on the ambienttemperature, vehicle and roadconditions.
The distances shown in the displaymay differ from the actual distance.
Do not place objects in front of thecamera.
The camera is located on the liftgate nearthe handle.
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