Get Active Park Assist Guide for Ford Edge SUV Third Generation (2024-2026)

WHAT IS ACTIVE PARK

ASSIST

Assists you with parking in and out of

parking spaces.

HOW DOES ACTIVE PARK

ASSIST WORK

Active park assist uses sensors to detect

parking spaces. The system controls

steering as required to maneuver into or

out of a parking space.

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: You must remain in

your vehicle when the system turns on.

At all times you are responsible for

controlling your vehicle, supervising the

system, and intervening if required.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: The sensors may not

detect objects in heavy rain or other

conditions that cause interference.

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The

system is designed to be an aid and does

not relieve you of your responsibility to

drive with due care and attention. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

the loss of control of your vehicle,

personal injury or death.

WARNING: Active park assist does

not apply the brakes under any

circumstances.

WARNING: Do not use the system

with accessories that extend beyond the

front or rear of your vehicle, for example

a trailer hitch or bike rack. The system is

not able to make corrections for the

additional length of the accessories.

SWITCHING ACTIVE PARK

ASSIST ON AND OFF

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Press the active park assist

button to bring up full screen

notifications.

Press the soft keys on the touchscreen to

switch between parallel park in,

perpendicular park in or parallel park out

parking modes.

Cancelling Active Park Assist

To cancel parking assistance at any time:

• Press the active park assist button

during operation.

• Grab the steering wheel during

operation.

• Drive above 22 mph (35 km/h) for a

short period of time when searching for

a parking space.

• Drive above 6 mph (9 km/h) during

operation.

• Switch traction control off.

ENTERING A PARALLEL

PARKING SPACE

1. Press the active park assist button.

2. Select parallel park.

Note: The system detects other vehicles

and curbs to find a parking space.

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3. Use the turn signal lever to search for

a parking space on the driver or

passenger side of your vehicle.

Note: The system defaults to searching for

a parking spot on the passenger side of your

vehicle if you do not use the turn signal lever.

4. Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft

(1 m) away from and parallel to the

other parked vehicles when searching

for a parking space.

Note: A tone sounds and a message

appears on the touchscreen when active

park assist finds a parking space.

5. Press and hold the brake pedal.

6. Release the steering wheel and shift

into reverse (R).

7. Use the accelerator and brake to

control your vehicle's speed when

parking. You are responsible for

stopping your vehicle.

8. Active park assist is a multi-step

process and requires you to shift the

transmission multiple times. Follow the

onscreen instructions until parking is

complete.

Note: You can slow down your vehicle at

any time by pressing the brake pedal.

Note: When parallel parking between

objects, the system will park closer to the

object in front of your vehicle to allow easier

access to the cargo area.

ENTERING A PERPENDICULAR

PARKING SPACE

1. Press the active park assist button.

2. Select perpendicular parking.

Note: Active park assist does not recognize

parking space lines and centers your vehicle

between objects.

Note: Active park assist backs your vehicle

into parking spaces.

3. Use the turn signal lever to search for

a parking space on the driver or

passenger side of your vehicle.

Note: The system defaults to searching for

a parking spot on the passenger side of your

vehicle if you do not use the turn signal lever.

4. Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft

(1 m) away from and perpendicular to

the other parked vehicles when

searching for a parking space.

Note: A tone sounds and a message

appears in the information and

entertainment display when active park

assist finds a parking space.

5. Press and hold the brake pedal.

6. Release the steering wheel and shift

into reverse (R).

7. Use the accelerator and brake to

control your vehicle's speed when

parking. You are responsible for

stopping your vehicle.

8. Active park assist is a multi-step

process and requires you to shift the

transmission multiple times. Follow the

onscreen instructions until parking is

complete.

Note: Active park assist aligns the front-end

of your vehicle with the lane side of the

object next to it.

Note: When only one object is detected,

the system allows enough distance to open

the door on either side.

Note: You can slow down your vehicle at

any time by pressing the brake pedal.

EXITING A PARKING SPACE

Active park assist only assists leaving

parallel parking spaces.

1. Press the active park assist button.

2. Select parallel park exit.

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3. Use the turn signal to choose the

direction to exit the parking space.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal.

5. Release the parking brake.

6. Release the steering wheel and shift

into the instructed gear.

7. Use the accelerator and brake to

control your vehicle's speed when

exiting the parking space. You are

responsible for stopping your vehicle.

8. Active park assist is multi-step process

and requires you to shift the

transmission multiple times. Follow the

onscreen instructions until operation

is complete.

Note: After active park assist drives your

vehicle to a position where you can exit the

parking space in a forward movement, a

message appears instructing you to take full

control of your vehicle.

9. Take control of your vehicle.

Note: You can slow down your vehicle at

any time by pressing the brake pedal.

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –

TROUBLESHOOTING

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –

INFORMATION MESSAGES

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The system

requires service.

Have your vehicle

checked as soon as

possible.

Active Park Fault

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why does active park assist not

operate correctly?

• The system is unable to detect a

vehicle, curb or object to park next to

or in between. The system needs

boundary objects to operate correctly.

Why does active park assist not

search for a parking space?

• You have switched traction control off.

• The transmission is in reverse (R). Your

vehicle must be moving forward to be

able to detect a parking space.

Why does active park assist not

offer a parking space?

• The sensors could be blocked. For

example, snow, ice or large

accumulations of dirt. Blocked sensors

can affect how the system functions.

• The sensors in the front or rear bumper

could be damaged.

• There is not enough room in the parking

space for your vehicle to safely park.

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Active Park Assist for Your Ford Edge SUV Third Generation (2024-2026)

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