Azimuth System Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Minimum Detectable Object Locations

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The detectable object used in this system check can be fabricated using a 7.62 cm (3 inches) diameter plastic pipe, 99.06 cm (39 inches) in length (available as PVC pipe, or similar from a hardware or plumbing supply).

NOTE: The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a level surface.

NOTE: The parking aid system defaults to on when the ignition key is cycled from the OFF position to the ON position.

Turn the ignition to the ON position, engine off.
Set the parking brake on.
Place the gearshift in REVERSE (R).
Verify the parking aid system detects the detectable object when it is placed within the 4 specified locations (PI, P2, P3, and P4). These zones are shown ideally and are not absolute. The pipe should be inside of the locations.