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Driver assistance systems s and serious injury to the driver and passen-WARNING Parking sensor system* gers. The effectiveness of the ESC* can be consid- ation ● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi- ific erably reduced if other components and sys-Introduction bility, road, traffic and weather conditions. tems affecting driving dynamics are not main- pec s Even though the brake assist systems, ABS, The parking sensor system assists the driver tained or are not functioning correctly. This al BAS, EDL, ASR and ESC* provide more securi- includes, among others, brakes, tyres andwhen parking. If the rear of the vehicle is ap- hnic ty, do not take unnecessary risks while driv- other systems already mentioned.proaching an obstacle, an intermittent audi- ec T ing. ● ble warning is emitted. The shorter the dis- Remember that changing and fitting other ● Brake assist systems can not overcome the components to the vehicle can affect opera-tance, the shorter the intervals between laws of physics. Even with ESC* and other tion of the ABS, BAS, ASR TC, EDL and ESC*.tones. If the vehicle is too close to the obsta- systems, slippery and wet roads will always cle, the audible warning becomes constant. ● Changes to the vehicle suspension or using e be dangerous. ic unapproved wheel/tyre combinations can af- If you continue to approach an obstacle when ● Driving to quickly on wet ground can result fect operation of the ABS, BAS, ASR, TC, EDL Adv the sound is continuous, this means the sys- in the wheels losing contact with the ground and ESC* and their effectiveness. tem can no longer measure the distance. in an effect known as “aquaplaning”. Without ● Likewise, the effectiveness of ESC* de- adherence, it is impossible to brake, steer or Sensors situated on the rear bumper transmit pends on the use of suitable tyres control the vehicle. and receive ultrasound. Using the ultrasound ››› page 158. ● Brake assist systems cannot avoid acci- signal (transmission, reflection from the ob- dents if, for example, the driver does not re- stacles and reception), this system continu- Note spect safety distances or drives to quickly in ously calculates the distance between the ation difficult conditions. ● To ensure that the ESC*, ASR and TC work bumper and the obstacle. ● properly, all four wheels must be fitted with Even though brake assist systems are ex- Oper identical tyres. Any differences in the rolling tremely effective and help control the vehicle WARNING radius of the tyres can cause the system to in difficult situations, remember that the ve- The parking distance warning system cannot reduce engine power when this is not de- hicle stability depends on tyre grip. replace the driver's assessment of the situa- sired. ● When accelerating on a slippery surface, tion. ● If a malfunction should occur in the ABS, for example on ice or snow, press the acceler- ● The sensors have blind spots in which ob- the ESC*, ASR, TC and EDL will also be affec- ator carefully. The wheels can still slip even stacles and people are not registered. ted. ety with brake assist systems resulting in loss of ● Always observe the area around the vehi- vehicle control. ● Saf Noises may be heard while any of the cle, as the sensors do not always detect above systems are operating. small children, animals or objects. » 105

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