Ford C-MAX Hybrid / Energi (2016 year). Manual - part 43

The system does not offer a particular space

The sensors may be covered (for example snow, ice or dirt buildup). Covered sensors
can affect the system's functionality.

There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of the parking
space.

The vehicle is farther than 5 ft (1.5 m) from the parking space.

The vehicle is closer than 16 in (40 cm) from the parking space.

Your vehicle is going faster than 22 mph (35 km/h).

The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must be moving forward to be able to
detect a parking space.

The system does not position the vehicle where I want in the space

The vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the transmission (i.e. rolling forward
when reverse [R] is selected).

An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the system from aligning the vehicle
properly.

Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be positioned correctly.

The vehicle was pulled too far past the parking space. The system performs best when
you drive the same distance past the parking space.

The tires may not be installed or maintained correctly (i.e. not inflated correctly, improper
size, or of different sizes).

A repair or alteration has changed detection capabilities.

A parked vehicle has a high attachment (i.e. salt sprayer, snowplow, moving truck bed,
etc.).

The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehicle passed.

The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly (i.e. driving from a heated garage
into the cold, or after leaving a car wash).

You didn't wait for the steering wheel to complete its rotation after a gear change. The
system performs best when the steering wheel is allowed to finish before accelerating.

REAR VIEW CAMERA

 (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

The rear view camera system is a
reverse aid supplement device that
still requires the driver to use it in

conjunction with the interior and exterior
mirrors for maximum coverage.

Objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper, might not be seen on the

screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system.

Back up as slow as possible since
higher speeds might limit your
reaction time to stop your vehicle.

Use caution when using the rear
video camera and the liftgate is ajar.
If the liftgate is ajar, the camera will

be out of position and the video image may
be incorrect. All guidelines have been
removed when the liftgate is ajar.

Use caution when turning camera
features on or off while in reverse
(R). Make sure your vehicle is not

moving.

The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind your
vehicle.

During operation, lines appear in the
display which represent your vehicle’s path
and proximity to objects behind your
vehicle.

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The camera is located on the liftgate.

Using the Rear View Camera
System

The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you place
the transmission in reverse (R).

The system uses three types of guides to
help you see what is behind your vehicle:
•

Active guidelines: Show the intended
path of your vehicle when reversing.

•

Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path
your vehicle is moving in while reversing
in a straight line. This can be helpful
when backing into a parking space or
aligning your vehicle with another
object behind you.

•

Centerline: Helps align the center of
your vehicle with an object (for
example, a trailer).

Note: If the transmission is in reverse (R)
and the luggage compartment is ajar, no
rear view camera features are displayed.

Note: If the image comes on while the
transmission is not in reverse (R), have the
system inspected by your authorized dealer.

Note: When towing, the camera only sees
what is being towed behind your vehicle.
This might not provide adequate coverage
as it usually provides in normal operation
and some objects might not be seen. In
some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear
once the trailer tow connector is engaged.

Note: The camera may not operate
correctly under the following conditions:

•

Nighttime or dark areas if one or both
reverse lamps are not operating.

•

The camera's view is obstructed by
mud, water or debris. Clean the lens
with a soft, lint-free cloth and
non-abrasive cleaner.

•

The rear of your vehicle is hit or
damaged, causing the camera to
become misaligned.

To access any of the rear view camera
system settings, make the following
selections in the display screen when the
transmission is not in reverse (R):
•

Menu > Vehicle > Rear View Camera

After changing a system setting, the
display screen shows a preview of the
selected features.

Camera Guidelines

Note: Dynamic guidelines are only available
when the transmission is in reverse (R).

A

B

C

D

F

E

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Active guidelines

A

Centerline

B

Fixed guideline: Green zone

C

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

D

Fixed guideline: Red zone

E

Rear bumper

F

Active guidelines are only shown with fixed
guidelines. To use active guidelines, turn
the steering wheel to point the guidelines
toward an intended path. If the steering
wheel position is changed while reversing,
your vehicle might deviate from the original
intended path.

The fixed and active guidelines fade in and
out depending on the steering wheel
position. The active guidelines are not
shown when the steering wheel position
is straight.

Always use caution while reversing.
Objects in the red zone are closest to your
vehicle and objects in the green zone are
farther away. Objects are getting closer to
your vehicle as they move from the green
zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the
side view mirrors and rear view mirror to
get better coverage on both sides and rear
of your vehicle.

Enhanced Park Aids

Note: The reverse sensing system is not
effective at speeds above 7 mph (12 km/h)
and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.

When the sensing system detects an
object, it displays red, yellow and green
highlights at the top of the image. The alert
highlights all objects detected.

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF.

Manual Zoom

WARNING

When manual zoom is on, the full
area behind your vehicle is not
shown. Be aware of your

surroundings when using the manual zoom
feature.

Note: Manual zoom is only available when
the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: When manual zoom is enabled, only
the centerline is shown.

This allows you to get a closer view of an
object behind your vehicle. The zoomed
image keeps the bumper in the image to
provide a reference. The zoom is only
active while the transmission is in reverse
(R). When the transmission is shifted out
of reverse (R), the feature automatically
turns off and must be reset when it is used
again.

Selectable settings for this feature are +
and -. The default setting for the manual
zoom is OFF.

Rear Camera Delay (If Equipped)

When you shift the transmission out of
reverse (R) and into any gear while the rear
camera delay is active, the camera image
displays until:

•

Your vehicle speed sufficiently
increases.

•

You shift your vehicle into park (P).

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF. The default setting for the rear
camera delay is OFF.