Parking Distance Sensors Description; Towing Equipment, Caravan / Trailer Towing; Fitting Rear Load Racks - Vauxhall Corsa Owner's Manual

Parking distance sensors
Parking distance sensors make reverse
parking easier by measuring the distance
between the rear of the vehicle and an
obstacle through ultrasonic reflection and
warning you with an acoustic signal in the
passenger compartment.
The system records the distance using four
sensors in the rear bumper.
When the ignition is switched on, the
parking distance sensors are automatically
enabled when reverse gear is selected or
the selector lever is moved to R in vehicles
with automatic transmission. Readiness for
operation is indicated by brief acoustic
alarm.
If the vehicle slowly gets close to an
obstacle while reversing, an intermittent
acoustic signal is audible in the passenger
compartment when the vehicle tail is less
than one metre from the obstacle. The
interval between the signals becomes
shorter as the distance is reduced. If the
distance is less than 30 cm, a continuous
signal is audible.
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The system registers the distance by means
of four sensors on the rear bumper. To
ensure that the sensors function correctly
and that the information provided is
correct, they must be undamaged and free
of dirt, snow and ice.
Under certain circumstances, various
reflective surfaces on objects or clothing
as well as external noise sources may
cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles. For this reason, care must be
taken when reversing even if the parking
distance sensors are operational. This is
of particular importance when in the
vicinity of pedestrians.
Towing equipment, caravan / trailer
towing
If towing equipment is fitted on the vehicle
subsequently, the system must be set to
the modified vehicle length. We
recommend contacting a Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.

Fitting rear load racks 3

Rear load racks, e.g. bicycle racks, fitted
near the sensors could disrupt the system.
Fault
If a system fault occurs, a continuous
acoustic signal is sounded at a distance of
one metre from the obstacle. Have the
cause of the fault remedied. We
recommend that you consult a Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer. The system's
integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to
be quickly remedied.
In order to avoid operational problems or
erroneous information, the sensors must
be undamaged and free of soiling, snow
and ice.
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