Traction Plus operation
becomes continuous when the
distance between the vehicle and the
obstacle is less than 30 cm and stops
immediately if the distance increases;
PARKING SENSORS
The system is deactivated when
starting. To activate the Traction Plus
system press the A fig. 149 button.
The activation of the Traction Plus
system involves the following functions
being switched on:
These are located in the rear bumper
fig. 150 and their function is to inform
the driver, through an intermittent
beeping noise, about the presence of
obstacles behind the vehicle.
is constant if the distance between
the vehicle and the obstacle is
unchanged;
whereas, if this situation occurs for
the side sensors, the indication will stop
after about 3 seconds to avoid, for
example, warning indications in the
event of manoeuvres alongside walls.
inhibition of the ASR function, in
order to fully exploit the engine torque;
the differential locking effect on
the front axle, through the braking
system, to improve traction on irregular
grounds.
Detection distances
If the Traction Plus system is faulty, the
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on constantly.
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.
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FAULT INDICATIONS
ACTIVATION
Any parking sensor faults will be
indicated when reverse is engaged by
the warning light in the instrument panel
switching on together with the
message in the multifunction display, for
versions/markets, where provided (see
chapter "Warning lights and
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse is engaged. As the
obstacle behind the vehicle gets closer
to the bumper, the frequency of the
acoustic signal increases.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
messages”).
When reverse gear is engaged an
intermittent acoustic signal is
automatically activated.
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The frequency of the acoustic signal:
increases as the distance between
the vehicle and the obstacle decreases;
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