Ford TOURNEO CONNECT 2024 - Information on the Parking Systems

its. The vehicle cannot be held securely
under all circ
umstances, for example on
slopes or slippery surfaces. If you do not
pay due attention, there is a risk of acci-
dents and serious injuries.
·
Always pay due attention and do not
rely exclusively on the system. The driv-
er is always responsible for all driving
tasks.
·
Make sure that the indicator lamp for
the Auto Hold function on the instru-
ment cluster display lights up if the ve-
hicle is to be held securely.
·
Never leave the vehicle while the en-
gine is running, even if the Auto Hold
function is active.
NOTICE
In car washes where the vehicle is towed,
an a
ctive Auto Hold function can lock the
wheels. This could lead to vehicle damage.
·
Switch o the Auto Hold function before
driving into a car wash.
Information on the parking
s
ystems
Safety information
WARNING
The parking systems are not a substitute
for the full a
ttention of the driver and op-
erate only within the limits of the respec-
tive system. The parking systems cannot
detect all driving situations and may not
react or may react with a delay or in an
undesired way. If you do not pay due at-
tention, there is a risk of accidents and se-
rious or even fatal injuries.
·
Always remain alert and do not rely
solely on the system. The driver is al-
ways responsible for all driving tasks.
·
When parking, always look in the direc-
tion of travel and observe the vehicle
surroundings.
·
Pay special attention to small children,
animals and objects when parking.
·
Do not allow the parking system dis-
pla
ys to distract you from the trac
around you.
·
Please note that the parking system
may not react if an obstacle is ap-
proached too fast and will then not is-
sue a warning.
·
Ensure that your speed and driving style
are always appropriate for the current
visibility, weather and road/trac con-
ditions.
NOTICE
The vehicle may be damaged by obstacles
when manoeuvring in parking spa
ces with-
out kerbs.
·
Observe a safety distance of around 50
cm (around 20 in) from walls and build-
ings.
Limits of sensors and cameras
T
here are various sensors and cameras on
the vehicle which detect and monitor the
area around the vehicle by means of ultra-
sound, radar waves and optical systems.
The various parking systems use dierent
combinations of the sensors. Common to
all sensors is the fact that they are subject
to technical and physical limits →
.
—
The sensors or cameras may not detect
some objects, e.g. trailer drawbars, thin
bars, fences, posts, trees, very low or high
obstacles, and boot lids that are open or
being opened.
— The detection ranges of the sensors have
blind spots in which obstacles and peo-
ple are not registered.
— In some cases, dirt or ice and water on
the sensors and cameras could be regis-
tered as an obstacle or impair detection
of objects. The sensor visibility may be
impaired by dirt and snow or also residue
from cleaning agents or coatings.
— External sources of sound and certain
surfaces on objects and clothing may in-
fluence the sensors' signals. In certain
circumstances, the systems will be un-
able to detect or properly detect people
and objects.
— It may be dicult or impossible to see
objects such as narrow posts or railings
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Parking and manoeuvring