2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 302

Driving If a fault is present in the system, the message CAUTION! ACTIVE PARK ASSIST FAULT PLEASE REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL will be 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. 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. Troubleshooting Why isn't APA searching for a parking space? • You may have deactivated the AdvanceTrac௡ system. • One of the doors (except the driver's door) may not be securely closed. Why doesn't APA offer a particular parking space? • Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors. Clear any material stuck to the sensors. • There may not be enough room to maneuver the vehicle into the space. Remember, there needs to be enough space on the opposite side of the vehicle to allow the front of the vehicle to swing out as you back into the space. • The vehicle is not driven close enough to the parking space, less than 60 inches (1.5 m) from neighboring parked vehicles. • The vehicle is driven too close to the side objects (e.g. less than 16 inches [41 cm] from neighboring parked vehicles). • You may be driving in R (Reverse). APA can only look for a parking space while moving forward. 302 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)