Operation Manual

Function
Fig. 157 Installation position of the sensors on the left side of the vehicle:
front/rear
Fig. 158
Sampled areas and range of the
sensors
Read and observe and on page 140 first.
The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the
bumper and an obstacle. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the ultrasonic
sensors are located in the back or in the front bumper » Fig. 157.
Depending on the equipment, the following system versions can exist
» Fig. 158.
▶
Version 1: warns of obstacles in the areas
C
,
D
.
▶
Version 2: warns of obstacles in the regions
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
.
▶
Version 3: warns of obstacles in the regions
A
,
B
,
C
,
D
,
E
.

Approximate range of sensors (in cm)
Area » Fig. 158 Version 1
(4 sensors)
Version 2
(8 sensors)
Version 3
(12 sensors)
A
- 120 120
B
- 60 90
C
160 160 160
D
60 60 90
E
- - 90
Audible signals
The interval between the acoustic signals becomes shorter as the clearance is
reduced. A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm - danger
area. From this moment on do not continue driving!
The acoustic signals can be set in the Infotainment» Owner´s Manual , chap-
ter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
Towing a trailer
When towing, or when another accessory is connected to the trailer socket on-
ly the areas
A
and
B
» Fig. 158 are active in the system.
Note
■
If not all fields around vehicles with Version 3 are shown after the system is
activated, the vehicle will need to be moved a few metres forwards or back-
wards.
■
The signal tones for front obstacle recognition are factory-set to be higher
than for rear obstacle recognition.
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