Azimuth System Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. 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 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.

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

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

Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, engine off.
Apply the parking brake.
Place the gear shift in REVERSE (R).
Verify that the PAM detects the object above when placed in the 5 specified locations (P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5).