Owner`s manual

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Parking distance sensors 3
The parking distance sensors system makes
reverse parking easier by measurin g the
distance between the rear of the vehicle and
an obstacle, an d warning you with a n
acoustic signal in the passenger
compa rtment.
The system records the distance using four
sensors in the rear bumper.
When the ignition is on, the parking distance
sensors system is activated automatically
wh en reve rse gear is engaged or, f or
au to matic tran smissio n 3, when the selector
lever is set to R. A brief acoustic signal
indicates that the system is ready for
operation.
If the vehicle gets close to an obstac le while
reversing, an intermittent acoustic signal is
audible in the passenger compa rtment when
the veh icle tail is le ss tha n one metre from the
obstacle . The interval be twee n the signals
becomes shorter as the distance is reduced.
If the distance is less than 30 cm, a
continuous signal is audible.
The system registers the distance by means
of four sensors on the rear bumper. To ensure
that the sensors function correctly and tha t
the in forma tion provided is c orrect, they must
be undamaged and free of dirt, snow and ice.
Towing equipment 3, c a rav an/traile r
towing
If towing equ ipment is fitted on the vehicle,
the system must be set to the appropriate
vehicle length by a Vauxha ll Dea lership.
Fault
If a system fault occurs, a continuous
ac oustic signa l is sounded at a distance of
one metre from the obstacle. To have the fault
rectified, c onsult a Vau xha ll Dea le rship. The
system's integral self-diagnosis facility allows
faults to be quickly remedied.
In order to avoid operational problems or
erroneous information, the sensors must be
undamaged and free of soiling, snow and ice .
Rear load ra cks, e. g. bicycle racks, fitted
near the sensors could disrupt the system.
Under certain circumstances, various
reflec tive surfa ces on objects or clothing as
well a s external noise sources may cause
the system to fail to detect obstacles. For
this reason, care must be taken when
reversing eve n if the parking distance
sensors system is operational. This is of
par ticu lar i mportance whe n in t he vicinit y o f
pedestrians.