Deactivating the park assist feature, Troubleshooting the system, 218 parking aids – FORD 2013 Taurus v.2 User Manual
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When automatic steering is finished, the touch screen displays a message
indicating that the active park assist process is done. The driver is
responsible for checking the parking job and making any necessary
corrections before putting the transmission in P (Park).
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature
The system can be deactivated manually by:
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pressing the active park assist button
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grabbing the steering wheel
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driving above approximately 20 mph (35 km/h) for 30 seconds during
an active park search
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driving above 7 mph (12 km/h) during automatic steering
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turning off the traction control system.
Certain vehicle conditions can also deactivate the system:
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Traction control has activated on a slippery or loose surface.
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Anti-lock brake system activation or failure.
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Any door (except the driver’s) opens.
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Something touches the steering wheel.
If a problem occurs with the system, a warning message is displayed,
followed by a chime. Occasional active park assist messages may occur in
normal operation. For recurring or frequent active park assist faults,
contact an authorized dealer to have your vehicle serviced.
Troubleshooting the System
The system does not look for a space
The traction control system may be off
Any door (except the driver’s) may not be completely closed
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