Driving and Operation 153
Parking distance sensors 3
Towing equipment,
Parking distance sensors make reverse
parking easier by measuring the distance
between the rear of the vehicle and an
obstacle through ultrasonic reflection, and
by warning you with an acoustic signal in
the passenger compartment.
caravan / trailer towing:
If a towing device is subsequently fitted to
the vehicle, the system must be set to the
modified vehicle length by a workshop.
When operating without a trailer, the tow
bar must be removed, else the system can
be damaged.
The system record s the distance using four
sensors in the rear bumper.
Fitting rear load racks 3:
To activate:
Rear load racks, e.g. bicycle racks, fitted
The parking distance sensors activate
automatically when the ignition is switched
on and reverse gear is engaged.
near the sensors could disrupt the system.
Fault:
On system faults, a permanent tone
sounds at a distance of 1 metre from the
obstacle. Have the cause of the fault
eliminated by a workshop.
Operational readiness is indicated by a
brief tone.
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9 Warning
If the vehicle slowly gets close to an
obstacle while reversing, an intermittent
acoustic signal is audible in the passenger
compartment when the vehicle tail is less
than one metre from the obstacle. The
interval between the signals becomes
shorter as the distance is reduced. If the
distance is less than 30 cm, a continuous
signal is audible.
In order to avoid operational problems or
erroneous information,the sensors must be
undamaged and free of soiling, snow and
ice.
Under certain circumstances, various
reflective surfaces on objects or clothing
as well as external noise sources may
cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles. For this reason, care must be
taken when reversing even if the parking
distance sensors are operational. This is
of particular importance when in the
vicinity of pedestrians.
To deactivate:
The system deactivates automatically
when reverse gear is disengaged.
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