Rover 45 owners manual page 98

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Parking Aid Parking Aid Parking aid in operation PARKING AID* The parking aid is not infallible. It is for guidance only! The With the starter switch turned to position ‘II’, the parking aid sensors may not be able to detect certain types of obstruction, operates automatically whenever reverse gear is selected and is e.g. narrow posts or small objects no more than a few inches wide, switched off as soon as reverse is deselected. small objects close to the ground, objects above the level of the boot When reverse is selected a short ‘bleep’ will sound to confirm that and some objects with non-reflective surfaces. the system is working (note that a one second delay will occur before the ‘bleep’ sounds). 1.5m NOTE: If a longer, higher pitched sound is emitted (for a duration of 5 30cm seconds) when reverse gear is selected, this indicates a fault with the system - contact your dealer for assistance. While reversing: • If an obstruction is located within the 1.5 m range of the rear parking aid sensors, or 60 cm of the corner sensors, the warning commences chiming. As the car moves closer to the obstruction, the chimes are transmitted more rapidly. • Once the obstruction is within 30 cm of the rear bumper, the chimes merge into a continuous warning tone. HB0637 60cm NOTE: In the case of cars equipped with factory fitted towing Four ultrasonic sensors, situated in the rear bumper, scan an area equipment, the parking aid will not operate while a caravan or trailer is behind the car, searching for obstructions. If an obstruction is hitched to the car. detected, the sensors calculate its distance from the rear of the car • If the distance between the car and an obstruction to the side of and communicate this information to the driver by sounding the car remains unchanged for over three seconds, the warning warning chimes. It is important to remember that the system is no chimes cease. more than an AID to parking. It is not foolproof in operation, nor is it a substitute for observation and personal judgement. Keep the sensors free from dirt, ice and snow. If deposits build up on the surface of the sensors, their performance may be impaired. When washing the car, avoid aiming high pressure water jets directly at the sensors from close range. 98

owners manual Rover 45

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