Radar Sensor - Skoda Superb B8 Owner's Manual

WARNING
The ACC does not react when approaching a stationary obstacle, such as
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traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns or vehicles waiting at a traffic light.
The ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
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If the ACC does not decelerate fast enough, immediately apply the vehi-
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cle's foot brake.
WARNING
For safety reasons, do not use the ACC under the following conditions.
When driving in turning lanes, motorway exits or construction sites, to
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avoid an unwanted acceleration to the stored speed.
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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When road conditions are poor (e.g. ice, slippery road, gravel, dirt road).
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When driving around "sharp" bends.
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When riding on a steep gradient / high slope.
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Note
The ACC is designed primarily for use on motorways.
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The ACC reduces the speed by automatically releasing the accelerator or by
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means of a braking procedure as appropriate. If the brakes are used for an au-
tomatic speed reduction at any moments, then the brake light illuminates.
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the con-
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nected trailer, the ACC becomes unavailable.
The control automatically cancels the engagement of the brake supportive
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assistance systems (e.g. ESC) or when the maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded.

Radar sensor

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Driving
Fig. 199
Installation of the radar sensor
cover
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Read and observe on page 163 first.
The radar sensor (following known as sensor) is located under a cover
» Fig. 199 and is used to detect the traffic situation ahead of the vehicle.
The sensor can distinguish objects by radiating and receiving electromagnetic
waves.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following.
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The sensor cover is soiled by mud, snow and the like.
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The area in front and around the sensor cover is obscured by labels, auxiliary
lights and similar.
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When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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In exceptional cases, the sensor may be hidden in the area under the cover,
such as due to snow.
If the sensor cover of the sensor is dirty or covered, the corresponding mes-
sage appears on the display of the instrument cluster
WARNING
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC. Have the
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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 an impairment of the ACC function - risk of accidents! Have the sensor
checked by a specialist garage.
The area in front and around the sensor cover should not be obscured by
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labels, auxiliary lights and similar. This can lead to impaired function of the
sensor - risk of accidents!
WARNING
The sensor may not be able to distinguish all objects correctly under certain
circumstances. You should therefore not use ACC in the following cases -
risk of accidents!
When driving through places where metal objects (such as metal build-
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ings, railway tracks, etc.) can be found.
When driving through very divided and enclosed spaces (such as large-ca-
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pacity garages, car ferries, tunnels and the like.).
CAUTION
Remove the snow with a brush and the ice with a solvent-free de-icer from
the sensor cover.
» page 169.