Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual page 84

Operation
Fig. 98 Laser sensor/detection range
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Read and observe and
By means of a laser sensor » Fig. 98
ahead of the vehicle up to a distance of about 10 metres
The system interventions take place when a risk of collision is detected as fol-
lows.
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The brake system is prepared for an emergency stop.
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If the driver fails to respond to a detected danger, an automatic braking ac-
tion is performed.
The system can intervene if the following basic conditions apply.
The engine is running.
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The system is activated.
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The vehicle speed is about 5-30 km/h.
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The field of view of the laser sensor is not impaired.
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If the system triggers automatic braking, the warning light flashes  quickly in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic braking interventions by the emergency brake function can be ter-
minated by pressing the clutch or the accelerator or by moving the steering
wheel.
The system can, for example, be affected in the following situations or not
be available.
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When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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Driving around "sharp" bends.
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When fully pressing down the accelerator pedal.
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-  the system registers traffic situations
» Fig. 98
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When the laser sensor is dirty or obscured.
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When the vehicles are very dirty and have a low level of reflection.
If the system is not available or there is a system malfunction, the warning
light flashes  slowly in the display of the instrument cluster.
WARNING
Do not cover the windscreen in the area of the laser sensor. This can lead
to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accidents!
WARNING
The laser beam from the laser sensor can cause serious eye injuries. The la-
ser beam is not visible to the human eye.
Never use optical devices, e.g. a range-finder camera or magnifying glass
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to look into the laser sensor.
The laser beam can also be active when the system is disabled or is not
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available.
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CAUTION
Remove any snow from the windscreen in the area of the laser sensor using
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a hand brush and any ice with a solvent-free de-icing spray.
If the laser sensor range on the windscreen has scratches, cracks, etc., re-
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place the windscreen.
Note
If an automatic brake intervention is triggered by the system, the pressure in
the brake system increases and the brake pedal cannot be operated with the
normal pedal stroke.