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ABSA Indicator Light
WARNING!
The accident risk persists despite the
application of torque to the steering wheel
by the ABSA system.
Applying a torque that corrects the
steering wheel alignment does not always
prevent an accident. It is always the
driver's responsibility to steer, brake or
accelerate, especially after the ABSA
system warning or after the steering wheel
torque intervention. The driver is respon-
sible for ensuring that there are no pedes-
trians, other vehicles or objectives along
the direction of the vehicle. Failure to
comply with these precautions may cause
serious accidents and injuries. The driver
is fully responsible for holding a safe
distance
from
the
respecting the highway code in force in
the respective country.
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In some cases, the system could apply an
improper torque to the steering wheel.
This application can be interrupted at any
time turning the steering wheel in the
opposite direction.
Sensors
The system uses two radar sensors, located in
the rear bumper (one for each side) to detect
the presence of vehicles (cars, trucks, motor-
bikes, etc.) in the rear side blind spots of the
car.
The sensors are activated when any forward
gear is engaged at a speed higher than about
6 mph (10 km/h), or when REVERSE (R) is
engaged.
The sensors are temporarily deactivated when
the car is stationary and in PARK (P).
The detection area of the system covers about
a lane on both sides of the car around 10 ft
(3 meters).
This area begins from the door mirror and
extends for about 20 ft (6 meters) towards the
rear part of the car.
When the sensors are active the system moni-
tors the detection areas on both sides of the
car and warns the driver about the possible
vehicle
ahead
presence of cars in these areas.
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WARNING! (Continued)
Rear Sensor Location
While driving, the system monitors the detec-
tion zone in three different situations:
When you are being overtaken by a vehicle;
When you are overtaking a vehicle;
When a vehicle approaches from the side;
to check if it is necessary to intervene in order
to keep the vehicle inside the lane on both
sides.
NOTE:
The system does not signal the presence of
fixed object (e.g. safety barriers, poles, walls,
etc.). However, in some circumstances, the
system may activate in the presence of these
objects.This is normal and does not indicate a
system malfunction.
The system does not warn the driver about the
presence of cars coming from the opposite
direction, in the adjacent lanes.
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