Forde Edge II owners manual page 186

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Parking Aids (If Equipped) PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Note:The sensing system cannot be turned off when a MyKey is present. See Principle WARNINGS of Operation (page 52). To help avoid personal injury, please Note:If you attach certain add-on devices read and understand the limitations such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear sensing of the system as contained in this system may detect that add-on device and section. Sensing is only an aid for some therefore provide warnings. It is suggested (generally large and fixed) objects when that you disable the rear sensing system moving on a flat surface at parking speeds. when you attach an add-on device to your Certain objects with surfaces that absorb vehicle to prevent these warnings. ultrasonic waves, surrounding vehicle's The sensing system warns the driver of parking aid systems, traffic control obstacles within a certain range of your systems, fluorescent lamps, inclement vehicle. The system turns on automatically weather, air brakes, and external motors whenever you switch the ignition on. and fans may also affect the function of The system can be switched off through the sensing system; this may include the information display menu or from the reduced performance or a false activation. pop-up message that appears once you To help avoid personal injury, always shift the transmission into reverse (R). See use caution when in reverse (R) and General Information (page 98). when using the sensing system. If a fault is present in the system, a warning This system is not designed to message appears in the information prevent contact with small or moving display. See Information Messages objects. The system is designed to (page 108). provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid REAR PARKING AID (If Equipped) damaging your vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. The rear sensors are only active when the Certain add-on devices such as large transmission is in reverse (R). As your trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the and any device that may block the rate of the audible warning increases. normal detection zone of the system, may When the obstacle is less than 12 in create false beeps. (30 cm) away, the warning sounds continuously. If the system detects a Note:Keep the sensors, located on the stationary or receding object farther than bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and 12 in (30 cm) from the corners of the large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors bumper, the tone sounds for only three are covered, the system’s accuracy can be seconds. Once the system detects an affected. Do not clean the sensors with object approaching, the warning sounds sharp objects. again. Note:If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 183 Edge/Galaxy/S-MAX (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing

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