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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Azimuth System Check

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Azimuth System Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Azimuth System - Minimum Detectable Object Locations
G04658193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE:
    1. The object used in this system check can be fabricated using a 7.62 cm (3 inches) diameter pipe, 99.06 cm (39 inches) in length.
    2. The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a level surface.
    3. The parking aid module system defaults to on when the ignition key is cycled from the OFF position to the ON position.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, engine off.
  2. Apply the parking brake.
  3. Place the gear shift in REVERSE (R).
  4. Verify that the parking aid module detects the object above when placed in the 5 specified locations (PI, P2, P3, P4 and P5).
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