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Understanding Ford's Enhanced Active Park Assist

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The Ford Enhanced Active Park Assist system eliminates the stress and guesswork of tricky parking situations with precise and reliable guidance every time. With just the push of a button, this smart system uses cutting-edge sensors and Ford's advanced engineering to simplify every parking experience and make your life easier.

Activating Enhanced Active Park Assist

To activate the system, simply press the button with an icon of a steering wheel next to a "P." You'll find this Active Park Assist button in a convenient spot on your Ford's center console.

Parallel Parking

After you press the button, the system will prompt you to use your turn signal and will then use advanced radar technology to search that side for an available parking space. If you don't use your turn signal, the system will default to searching for a parking spot on the passenger side. Once the system begins its search, keep your speed at or below 20 MPH and stay within three feet of the other parked vehicles.

Enhanced Active Park Assist uses both audio and visual cues to alert you when a spot has been found. When this happens, press the brakes, let go of the wheel, shift into reverse, and follow the helpful step-by-step instructions on your Ford's SYNC screen to complete the parking maneuver.

Perpendicular Parking

To activate this feature, either press the Active Park Assist button two times or use the SYNC screen's soft-touch buttons to toggle to the perpendicular parking section. Then, simply follow the same steps: activate your turn signal in the desired direction and keep your speed at or below 20 MPH to allow the system to search for a spot on the corresponding side. Once the system finds a suitable space, the on-screen instructions will guide you through the necessary maneuvers.

Exiting a Parking Space

By selecting "Parallel Park Exit" after pressing the Active Park Assist button, your Ford will provide you with step-by-step instructions for exiting the spot. Start by using your turn signal to indicate the direction you need to exit, press the brakes, release the parking brake, let go of the wheel, and shift into the gear recommended by the SYNC screen.

Pausing and Deactivating Enhanced Active Park Assist

To pause, press and hold the Active Park Assist button. To cancel, you can take control of the steering wheel, drive above 22 MPH while the system is searching for a space, or switch off your Ford's traction control system. Certain conditions, such as opening the passenger or rear doors or engaging/deactivating the anti-lock brake system, can cause the program to automatically pause or cancel.

To experience this incredible technology firsthand and have all your questions answered, reach out to us today here at Bob Maxey Ford in Detroit, MI.

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