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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010TAURUS SEL, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTWARNING SYSTEMSPARKING AID SYSTEMGENERAL PROCEDURESELEVATION SYSTEM CHECK
2010 Ford Taurus SEL, FWD

Elevation System Check

2010 Ford Taurus SEL, FWDSECTION Elevation System Check
  1. Check the parking aid system to make sure the system does not  see signals caused by ground reflections.
    Fig 1: Checking Elevation System
    G06065153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a 4.6 m (15 ft) wide by 3.0 m (10 ft) deep smooth concrete surface, free of all obstacles. The area should also be free of noise from fans and pneumatic tools.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, engine off.
  4. Apply the parking brake.
  5. Place the gear shift in REVERSE (R).
    6. NOTE: No audible warning tones should be heard. If audible warning tones are heard, check to make sure the bumper is installed correctly and not tilted downward so that the sensor is pointing towards the ground.
  6. Verify that no  audible warning tones are heard.
    • If the audible warning tone is heard, refer to PARKING AID  in the Diagnosis and Testing.
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