User's Manual Part 2

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About your Vehicle
Important note
Obstacles that may damage the luggage compartment (obstacles
at distances of less than 400 mm, see page 123) are detected
only once by the rear sensors prior to hydraulic operation of the
hard top. Any obstacles that appear after hard top activation will
not be detected.
Important note
The sensors are able to detect obstacles with reasonably large,
even surfaces (e.g.: poles with diameters of over 60 mm, walls,
barriers, trees). Detection is not optimum with obstacles with
sharp projections or uneven surfaces.
Important note
When parking and operating the retractable hard top, always be
very careful to avoid obstacles that may be above or below the
sensors.
Important note
Objects placed close to the rear part of the vehicle are not
always detected by the system and may therefore damage the
vehicle or be damaged themselves.
Important note
The signals sent by the sensors may also be affected by damage
to the sensors caused by dirt, snow or ice on the sensors or
by ultrasound systems (e.g.. pneumatic brakes on lorries or
pneumatic drills) in the vicinity.
Warning
However, the driver has full responsibility for parking
manoeuvres and in other potentially dangerous situations.
The system has been designed only as an aid during parking
manoeuvres and the operation of the retractable hard top,
since it detects obstacles that are outside the driver's range of
visibility.
The sensors are therefore not a substitute for the driver's care
and attention when parking and checking for the presence of
persons or objects.