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[DukeCanBuildit]

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[IdahoRanger]

My 2019 XLT has the 300A package (4” non-touchscreen display). It shows typical infotainment stuff including backup camera image and parking sensor warnings.

When the backup camera image is displayed, there are small icons on the lower left of the screen. They have a real purpose and are interactive - you can use them and arrow buttons to toggle between regular view and a closeup on the hitch receiver area when backing up to a trailer. Handy, right?

When the parking sensors detect an object, an image of the truck is displayed with graphics showing which sensors are pinging. On the bottom right of the display, there is a small icon. As with the backup camera icons, I expected it to have some sort of meaning and to be interactive.

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Instead, it just appears like an online image that can’t be located and just has that goofy “x”. And, yes, like a dumbass, I tried pressing it with my finger.

Any ideas?

On a positive note, the image of the truck is a SuperCab, unlike the SuperCrew image for Lane Keeping Assist and Door Ajar on the instrument cluster.

That is the eject button. You can enable it with Forscan.

Honestly, I rarely look at the display close enough to notice.

 

[LaBalbe]

It's how you get rid of Dave when he starts chewing your ear off about dampers.

 

[Chris M]

It's how you get rid of Dave when he starts chewing your ear off about dampers.

Push the button!

 

[Blue Streak]

My 2019 XLT has the 300A package (4” non-touchscreen display). It shows typical infotainment stuff including backup camera image and parking sensor warnings.

When the backup camera image is displayed, there are small icons on the lower left of the screen. They have a real purpose and are interactive - you can use them and arrow buttons to toggle between regular view and a closeup on the hitch receiver area when backing up to a trailer. Handy, right?

When the parking sensors detect an object, an image of the truck is displayed with graphics showing which sensors are pinging. On the bottom right of the display, there is a small icon. As with the backup camera icons, I expected it to have some sort of meaning and to be interactive.

View attachment 240785

Instead, it just appears like an online image that can’t be located and just has that goofy “x”. And, yes, like a dumbass, I tried pressing it with my finger.

Any ideas?

On a positive note, the image of the truck is a SuperCab, unlike the SuperCrew image for Lane Keeping Assist and Door Ajar on the instrument cluster.

I may be wrong, but is that not the symbol for someone wanting a for sale sign.

 

[Blue Streak]

I gotta admit, it really is my own fault that I’m likely never going to get a serious answer to this question.

Sorry Duke. My truck is a cheaper model, don't have all those sensors. I do have plenty of signs ready.

 

[PltFX4]

I gotta admit, it really is my own fault that I’m likely never going to get a serious answer to this question.

@DukeCanBuildit

Actually, it a zoom in button, or at least it is on my Lariat... I just noticed it a couple months ago after 5 years of ownership. I guess it was/is intended for when trying to hook up to a trailer...

Page 181 of Owners manual
Manual Zoom
WARNING: When manual zoom
is on, the full area behind your vehicle
may not show. 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: Only the centerline shows when you
enable manual zoom.

Selectable settings for this feature are
zoom in (+) and zoom out (-). Press the
symbol on the camera screen to change
the view. The default setting is zoom off.
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).

Rear Camera Delay
Selectable settings for this feature are on
and off. The default setting for the rear
camera delay is OFF.
When shifting the transmission out of
reverse (R) and into any gear other than
park (P), the camera image remains in the
display until your vehicle speed reaches
6 mph (10 km/h). This occurs when the
rear camera delay feature is on.
181

 

[airline tech]

That is the eject button. You can enable it with Forscan.

Honestly, I rarely look at the display close enough to notice.

Just to confirm - This screen is the (Reverse Back-Up) Camera screen and when the parking sensors trigger - the back-up cam image disappears, and you see this screen.

If you are in drive - and the park sensor triggers - do you see the same (X)?

For the Lariat 8in screen, both the rear camera and truck image (upper RH Corner) with the park sensors are combined in the same screen.
When in drive - you get the windowed screen like you have posted (park sensors-trigger)

If this is the rear cam view and park sensor trigger, I would say it is supposed to be a way to (x) close the screen and back to the rear camera view.
Someone else with the same 4in screen may be able to confirm.

 

[Grumpaw]

Press it and this happens........

 

[PltFX4]

I gotta admit, it really is my own fault that I’m likely never going to get a serious answer to this question.

@DukeCanBuildit and @airline tech ... let me try again... 2019 Lariat FX4 with the Bose audio system (if that matters). No front camera, only on tailgate. (was a front camera an option??)

Photos in order taken:
Plan revise - nothing close:

In reverse and pressed the + in the top left corner of the previous photo:

Backed up and got closed to my wife's SUV:

Drove forward to get close to the car in front: Some beeping till I stopped and a few seconds the notice went away.

Drove forward to get even closer to the car in front: More intense beeping till I stopped and a few seconds the notice went away. No real change in display message however (like the orange turning to red and such).

So the 4" display does have significantly different messages.

 

[airline tech]

Thanks Richard.

It seems the forward parking aid screen image of the larger infotainment system doesn’t have anything but the truck image and distance indicators.

i.e., no mystery icon like in the bottom RH corner of my screen

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Just to confirm:
Do all 4 Front Sensors register (objects)
I see the front (inners) but do the outers register?

View attachment 240839

Just to confirm - Rear Parking Sensor Operation
and using this as a ref:
Do all 4 of the rear sensors - pick up objects when you are backing into the garage

When you continue to back up here - 3 of the 4 rear sensors should be changing colors, the passenger outer (?) Maybe

Sorry: It did not post the way I wanted it:
Edit:
Do all 4 sensors pick up objects - I see the Front (Inners) but not the outers

 

[PltFX4]

Just to confirm - Rear Parking Sensor Operation
and using this as a ref:
Do all 4 of the rear sensors - pick up objects when you are backing into the garage

(Photo)

When you continue to back up here - 3 of the 4 rear sensors should be changing colors, the passenger outer (?) Maybe

(Photo)

Sorry: It did not post the way I wanted it:
Edit:
Do all 4 sensors pick up objects - I see the Front (Inners) but not the outers

(Photo)

@airline tech When I was backing up, the 4 sensors on the rear bumper, lit up at various moments... the photo shows what the final display was when I stopped and took the photo. Note that the center line of the camera was not on the center line of the SUV so the "red" sensor was a little closer to the SUV than the other... or so I theorize.

 

[airline tech]

@airline tech When I was backing up, the 4 sensors on the rear bumper, lit up at various moments... the photo shows what the final display was when I stopped and took the photo. Note that the center line of the camera was not on the center line of the SUV so the "red" sensor was a little closer to the SUV than the other... or so I theorize.

I was using your PIC as a ref for Duke, for him to ref what the rear sensors should be doing.
I was thinking that possibly (the icon) may be trying to display a (!) failure of one of the sensors.
Since he states (ALL) are working - that's not it

 

[NotBudule2]

I'm not sure what it means in your truck but I know EXACTLY what it means at my house because that is one of two possible post it notes that I will see when I approach our bedroom door at nite , 1st one means come on in , the second one is the one like yours and it means she's sleeping alone...

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[airline tech]

I thought that’s where you might be going with those questions. After sleeping on it, I know I’ve seen outer sensors ping on my screen but have I seen every one of them ping at some point? I can’t really say for sure.

To be 100% sure they are all working as they should, I’ll approach a solid wall straight on and at angles this morning (forward and reverse), to double-check all sensors.

Also, if a sensor wasn’t working or if the module wasn’t picking up the signal, would there be a code I could grab with my reader?

It’s an odd quirk and finding someone on the forum with an XLT who, like me, doesn’t have the tech package, could prove difficult. Most folks with the small screen are likely to have the XL trim level and no parking aid sensors.

Yes, it they were bad - you should have a message (on the IPC) Check Park Aid and you should have a code.
A other way to check the operation of the sensors is:
Key (On) or Engine Running - does not matter, as long as the key is on the sensors are producing a feedback power.
Use your phone and (video sound) all 8 sensors, you will hear all of them producing a vibrating sound.
Also, you can use a helper as the display (will only come up) when in reverse or drive all you have to do is walk or stand in front of the sensors for them to display.

Some optional things to try (since we do not know) what the (x) actually is.
Try deselecting the (park aid switch) center console and back on.

Since I recently went through this circuit, here is the thread

Front Parking Sensors Not Working Properly Due To Grille Guard | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

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