Radar Sensor; Operation; Distance Warning (Dangerous Distance) - Skoda Octavia Operating Instructions Manual

Radar sensor

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Read and observe and
The radar sensor » Fig. 166(hereinafter referred to simply as the sensor) can
detect objects by emitting and receiving electromagnetic waves.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following.
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The sensor is soiled by mud, snow and the like.
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The area in front and around the sensor is obscured by labels, auxiliary lights
or similar items.
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Visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
If the sensor is dirty or covered, the corresponding message appears on the
display of the instrument cluster
WARNING
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the system. Have
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the sensor checked by a specialist garage.
The sensor can become misaligned by collisions or by damage to the front
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of the vehicle, the wheel arch or the underside of the vehicle. This can lead
to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accidents! Have the sensor
checked by a specialist garage.
The area in front and around the sensor should not be obscured by labels,
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auxiliary lights or similar items. This can lead to impaired function of the
sensor - risk of accidents!
CAUTION
Remove the snow with a brush and the ice with a solvent-free de-icer.
154
Driving
Fig. 166
Mounting location of the radar
sensor
on page 153 first.
» page 156, Information messages.

Operation


Read and observe and
The system support is provided in the following manner.
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Alerts you about a dangerous proximity to the vehicle ahead.
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Warns you of an impending collision.
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Prepares the brakes for emergency braking prior to a detected danger.
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Assists with a brake action triggered by the driver.
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If the driver fails to respond to a detected danger, automatic braking is per-
formed.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met.
The system is activated.
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TCS is enabled » page 133, Braking and stabilisation systems.
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The vehicle is travelling forwards at a speed of more than approx. 5 km/h.
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Note
The system can be impaired or may not be available, for example when driving
in "sharp "curves or with an ESC engagement

Distance warning (dangerous distance)

Fig. 167
Symbols in the instrument cluster: Note (dangerous
proximity)

Read and observe and
If a safe interval to the vehicle ahead falls below a minimum the display of the
instrument cluster shows the symbol 
Immediately increase the proximity if the current traffic situation allows you
to do so!
The proximity at which the warning is displayed depends on the current speed.
The warning may occur when driving between about 60 km/h and 210 km/h.
on page 153 first.
» page 133.
on page 153 first.
» Fig. 167.