Assistant For "Blind Spot Monitoring - Skoda 2015 Superb Owner's Manual

Assistant for "blind spot monitoring"

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
Driving conditions and warnings
Activation / deactivation
Information messages
The assistant for"blind spot monitoring" (following known as system) draws
attention to vehicles travelling in the same direction in the next lane in the so
called blind spots.
The "blind spot" is an area that is not easily visible in a rear-view mirror or even
directly from the vehicle.
WARNING
Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
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systems » page 142, in section Introduction.
WARNING
The system has physical and system-related limitations. Therefore, in the
following situations the system can be delayed in drawing attention (or not
at all) to a vehicle in the next land. The responsibility for the lane change
rests with the driver.
When a vehicle is approaching at a very high speed.
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When passing through a very sharp curve or a roundabout.
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Operation
Fig. 214
Installation of radar sensors
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Read and observe
Using radar sensors and when the speed is above 15 km / h the system moni-
tors the area next to and behind the vehicle. At the same time, the distance
and the difference in speed between your vehicle and the other vehicles in the
monitored area can be measured.
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If a vehicle is detected in the "blind spot" area, the system indicates this vehi-
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cle by the indicator light
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179 Radar sensors
The radar sensors (following known as sensors) are located under the rear
bumper » Fig. 214 and are not visible from the outside.
When driving the sensors monitor an area to the left and right to the extent of
a normal lane width.
System constraint
The system is unable to recognize the specific lane width by means of sensors.
Therefore, a warning example may be issued in the following cases.
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When driving on a road with narrow lanes or on the lane edge, the system
can respond to a vehicle that is not drive directly in the adjacent lane.
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When making a turn, the system can respond to a vehicle in a more remote
lane.
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The system may also respond to objects on the roadside such as crash barri-
ers, noise barriers or similar objects.
WARNING
If there is an impact, or the rear of the vehicle is damage the sensor may
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be damaged or misaligned. This can lead to impaired function of the sensor
- risk of accidents! Have the vehicle checked by a specialist garage.
The area in front and around the sensor should not be obscured by any
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objects. This could lead to impairment of the system function.
Remove snow, ice and such obstacles from the area in front of and
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around the sensor.
CAUTION
In adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or high
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temperatures, etc.), the system function may be limited - "failure to recognise
a vehicle".
Accessories fitted to the rear of the vehicle, such as bicycle carriers, can im-
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pair the system function.
on page 177 first.
in the exterior mirror.
Assist systems
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