2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 301

Driving When you determine the vehicle is far enough forward or a solid tone from the forward sensing system (if equipped) is heard, bring the vehicle to a complete stop and move the gearshift to R (Reverse). The touch screen may display PLEASE CHECK SURROUNDINGS FOR SAFETY STOP VEHICLE BACK UP SLOWLY along with a corresponding graphic. The system may offer subsequent backward and forward maneuvers before proceeding to the finish phase. APA finished When active park assist has completed the automated steering, the touch screen displays ACTIVE PARK ASSIST 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. 301 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)