Ferrari F430 SPIDER Owner's Manual page 84

The front sensors can be activated by
pressing the button on the panel to the
left of the steering wheel; when the front
sensors are activated, the LED integrated
in the button turns on. To deactivate the
sensors, press the button again.
When reverse gear is disengaged, the rear
sensors are deactivated while the front
sensors remain active until a speed of about
15 km/h is exceeded.
When the sensors are activated, the system
begins to beep as soon as an obstacle is
detected and the beep frequency increases
as the obstacle gets closer.
When the obstacle is at a distance of less
than 40 cm from the bumper, a continuous
beep is emitted.
The warning beep stops immediately if
the distance between the vehicle and the
obstacle increases.
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Cleaning the sensors
When cleaning the sensors, take the utmost
care not to scratch or damage them;
therefore, do not use dry, rough or hard
cloths.
The sensors must be washed with clean
water, possibly with car shampoo added.
In car-washes which use steam jet or high
pressure cleaning machines, keep the
nozzle at least 10 cm away from the sensors.
Bumper repainting or touching up
the paintwork in the sensor areas may
exclusively be carried out by the Ferrari
Service Network. Incorrect paint
application could affect the parking sensor
operation.
Sensor range
The sensors allow the system to monitor the
front and rear of the vehicle; in fact, they
are positioned so as to cover the central
and lateral areas at the front and rear of the
vehicle.
In the event of an obstacle located in a
central area, it will be detected at distances
of less than 1.50 m, depending on the type
of obstacle and its dimensions.
If the obstacle is located in a lateral
position, it will be detected at distances of
less than 0.8 m.