2013 Ford Focus Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 196

Parking Aids 195 Front Sensing System The front sensors are active when the gearshift is in any position other than P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is below 7 mph (12 km/h). A. Coverage area of up to 27 inches (70 centimeters) from the front of the vehicle and about 6-14 inches (15-35 centimeters) to the side of the front end of the vehicle. Refer A to the reverse sensing section for details on coverage area. The system sounds an audible warning when obstacles are near either bumper in the following manner: • Objects detected by the front sensors are indicated by a high-pitched tone from the front radio speakers. • Objects detected by the rear sensors are indicated by a lower pitched tone from the rear radio speakers. • The sensing system reports the obstacle which is closest to the front or rear of the vehicle. For example, if an obstacle is 24 inches (60 centimeters) from the front of the vehicle and, at the same time, an obstacle is only 16 inches (40 centimeters) from the rear of the vehicle, the lower pitched tone sounds. • An alternating warning sounds from the front and rear if there are objects at both bumpers that are closer than 10 inches (25 centimeters). For specific information on the reverse sensing portion of the system, refer to that section. Press the button to switch the system off. It will remain off for the entire ignition cycle. 2013 Focus (foc) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)