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CAUTION
Keep the system sensors
» Fig. 134
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and do not cover with any objects of any kind, otherwise the system function-
ing may be impaired.
Under adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or
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high temperatures etc.), the system function may be limited - "incorrect recog-
nition of obstacle".
Additionally installed accessories such as e.g. bicycle carriers can impair the
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system function.
Function
Fig. 134 Location of the ultrasonic sensors: front / rear
Read and observe
and
The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the
bumper and an obstacle. The ultrasonic sensors are, depending on vehicle
equipment, located in the back or in the front bumper
on page 133 clean, snow-and ice-free
Fig. 135
Sampled areas and range of the
sensors
on page 132 first.
» Fig.
134.
Depending on the equipment, the following system versions can exist
» Fig.
135.
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Version 1: warns of obstacles in the areas
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Version 2: warns of obstacles in the regions
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Version 3: warns of obstacles in the regions
Approximate range of sensors (in cm)
Area
» Fig. 135
Version 1
(4 sensors)
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A
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B
160
C
60
D
-
E
Audible signals
The interval between the acoustic signals becomes shorter as the clearance is
reduced. A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm - danger
area. From this moment on do not continue driving!
Towing a trailer
When towing, or when another accessory is connected to the trailer socket on-
ly the areas
and
» Fig. 135
are active in the system.
A
B
Note
If with Version 3 vehicles not all fields around the vehicle are active after ac-
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tivation the vehicle should be moved forwards or backwards.
The signal tones for front obstacle recognition are factory-set to be higher
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than for rear obstacle recognition.
The sound of the park-assist can be adjusted via the MAXI DOT display in the
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Assistants menu option
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48.
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C
D
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,
,
.
A
B
C
D
,
,
,
,
.
A
B
C
D
E
Version 2
Version 3
(8 sensors)
(12 sensors)
120
120
60
60
160
160
60
60
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60
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Assist systems
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