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SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: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 in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.
Traffic control systems, 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.
WARNING:To help avoid personal injury, always use caution
when in R (Reverse) and when using the sensing system.
WARNING:This system is not designed to prevent contact with
small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a
warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to
avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects,
particularly those close to the ground.
WARNING:Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches,
bike or surfboard racks and any device that may block the normal
detection zone of the system, may create false beeps.
Note:Keep the sensors (located on the bumper/fascia) free from snow,
ice and large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors are covered, the
system’s accuracy can be affected. Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
Note:If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper/fascia, leaving it
misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
The sensing system warns the driver of obstacles within a certain range
of the bumper area. The system turns on automatically whenever the
ignition is switched on and the gearshift lever is placed in R (Reverse).
When receiving a detection warning, the radio volume is reduced to a
predetermined level. After the warning goes away, the radio volume
returns to the previous level.
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Using the Rear Sensing System
The rear sensors are only active when the transmission is in R (Reverse).
As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the rate of the audible
warning increases. When the obstacle is fewer than 10 inches (25
centimeters) away, the warning sounds continuously. If a stationary or
receding object is detected farther than 10 inches (25 centimeters) from
the side of the vehicle, the tone sounds for only three seconds. Once the
system detects an object approaching, the warning sounds again.
A. Coverage area of up to 6 feet
(2 meters) from the rear bumper
(with a decreased coverage area at
the outer corners of the bumper).
The system detects certain objects while the transmission is in R
(Reverse):
•and moving toward a stationary object at a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h)
or less.
•but not moving, and a moving object is approaching the rear of the
vehicle at a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less.
•and moving at a speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving
object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at a speed of less than
3 mph (5 km/h).
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ACCESSORIES
For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your
vehicle, please contact an authorized dealer or visit our online store at
www.Accessories.Ford.com(United States only).
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly authorized
dealer-installed Ford Genuine Accessories found to be defective in
factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as
well as any component damaged by the defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your vehicle through the warranty that
provides the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12000 miles (20000 kilometers) (whichever occurs first).
•The remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior style
•Hood deflectors•Running boards
•Side-window deflectors•Splash guards
Interior style
•Carpeted floor mats•All-weather floor mats
•Floor mats•Cargo organization
•Interior mirrors with
electrochromic compass and
temperature•Seat covers
Lifestyle
•Trailer hitches and towing
accessories
Peace of mind
•Keyless entry keypad•Back up alarm*
•Remote start•Hitch mounted parking sensor*
•Vehicle security systems
•Bumper mounted parking sensors*
*The accessory manufacturer designs, develops and therefore warrants
Ford Licensed Accessories, and does not design or test these accessories
to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements. Contact an
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