360 Degree View Camera Alignment
For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM COLOR CODING .
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with Trailer Reverse Guidance (TRG) this procedure also perform the Trailer Reverse Guidance camera alignment.
NOTE:
Damage to or misalignment of any of the cameras or the body panels they are mounted to can cause the camera alignment to be unsuccessful.
- Prior to beginning this procedure, perform the following:
- Verify the exterior rear view mirrors to make sure they are in normal driving position.
- Verify suspension is in a normal driving mode if equipped with adjustable suspension.
- Verify that all doors, deck lid, liftgate and tailgate are closed.
- Using a scan tool retrieve and if necessary repair any parking aid camera Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
- Clean the camera lenses. Inspect all cameras (except center high-mounted stoplamp camera and trailer camera, if equipped), the associated mounting hardware and body components for damage.
- Environmental conditions that may affect the procedure:
- Perform procedure in day light.
- Perform procedure when visibility is clear with high contrast scenes that are not disturbed by strong rainfall or snow.
- Recommend driving on normal asphalt or concrete road surface.
- Avoid road surfaces that have a smooth and uniform appearance (e.g. snow blanketed roadway).
- Using a scan tool carry out the 360 Degree view camera alignment procedure.NOTE: The vehicle needs to be driven for approximately 5 to 10 minutes or possibly longer depending on the environmental conditions.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- After the procedure is successful, verify the quality of the 360 degree view camera on the display. If necessary, repeat the procedure to achieve the best 360 view image results.
- Drive to a parking lot and stop vehicle over straight parking designation lines.
- Activate the 360 degree view camera system.
- Drive slowly over the parking designation lines while watching the corners of the 360 image for stitching quality. Lines should look continuous.