Renault ALASKAN 2017 Driver's Handbook Manual page 248

PARKING SENSOR (SONAR) SYSTEM (where fitted)
The parking sensor (sonar) system sounds a tone to
inform the driver of obstacles near the bumper.
When the "Display" key is ON, the sensor view will
automatically appear in the vehicle information dis-
play.
WARNING
•
The parking sensor (sonar) system is a conve-
nience but it is not a substitute for proper
parking. The driver is always responsible for
safety during parking and other manoeuvres.
Always look around and check that it is safe
to do so before parking.
•
Read and understand the limitations of the
parking sensor (sonar) system as contained
in this section. The colours of the corner sen-
sor indicator and the distance guide lines in
the rear view indicate different distances to
the object. Inclement weather or ultrasonic
sources such as an automatic car wash, a
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Starting and driving
truck's compressed-air brakes, or a pneu-
matic drill may affect the function of the sys-
tem; this may include reduced performance
or a false activation.
•
This function is designed as an aid to the driver
in detecting large stationary objects to help
avoid damaging the vehicle. The system is
not designed to prevent contact with small or
moving objects. Always move slowly.
•
The system will not detect small objects be-
low the bumper, and may not detect objects
close to the bumper or on the ground.
•
The system may not detect the following ob-
jects.
– Fluffy objects such as snow, cloth, cotton,
glass-wool, etc.
– Thin objects such as rope, wire, chain, etc.
– Wedge-shaped objects
•
If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper
fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sens-
ing zone may be altered causing inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
CAUTION
•
Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the tone clearly.
•
Keep the sensors (located on the bumper fas-
cia) free from snow, ice, and large accumula-
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tions of dirt. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects. If the sensors are covered, the
accuracy of the sensor function will be dimin-
ished.
The system informs with visual and audible signals
of rear obstacles when the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.
The system is deactivated at speeds above 10 km/h
(6 MPH). It is reactivated at lower speeds.
The intermittent tone will stop after 3 seconds when
an obstacle is detected only by a corner sensor and
the distance does not change. The tone will stop
when the obstacle moves away from the vehicle.