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Driving – FORD 2010 Escape Hybrid v.1 User Manual

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APA Finished

When Active Park Assist has completed the automated steering, the
message center displays ACTIVE PARK FINISHED followed by a chime.

The driver is responsible to assess and correct as necessary the final
parking position and put the vehicle in P (Park).

The system can also be deactivated at any time by the following:
• Pressing the APA control switch
• Grabbing the steering wheel
• Exceeding a vehicle speed of 18 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds during

Active Park Searching

• Exceeding a vehicle speed of 6 mph (10 km/h) during automatic

steering

• Deactivating the AdvanceTrac௡ system or the system has activated on

a slippery or loose surface

• ABS activation or failure
• Any door (except the driver’s door) opens
• Something touching the steering wheel.
If a fault is present in the system, the message ACTIVE PARK FAULT
will be displayed followed by a chime. Contact an authorized dealer to
have your vehicle serviced.

The system should not be used if:
• A foreign object (i.e. bike rack, trailer, etc.) is attached to the front or

rear of the vehicle or at another location close to the sensors.

• The front bumper or side sensors are damaged (i.e. in a collision) or

obstructed by a foreign object (i.e. front bumper cover).

• A mini-spare tire is used

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2010 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
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