Alfa Romeo Giulia 952 2017 Owner's Handbook Manual page 171

is constant if the distance between
the vehicle and the obstacle is
unchanged.
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.
Warning on display
Park Sensors system indications appear
on the Connect system display. To access
the function, on the main menu select the
following items in sequence: "Settings",
"Driver assistance", "Parking sensors",
"Mode" and "Sound and Display".
The system indicates the presence of an
obstacle by displaying a single arc in one
of the possible areas, in accordance with
the distance of the object and the
position in relation to the car.
If the obstacle is detected in the rear
central area, a single arc will be displayed
as the obstacle approaches, first
constant, then flashing, in addition to an
acoustic warning.
If the obstacle is detected in the rear left
and/or right area, a single flashing arc will
be shown in the corresponding area on
the display and the system will emit an
acoustic warning, either at frequent
intervals or constantly.
In general, the car is closer to the
obstacle when a single flashing arc is
shown on the display and the acoustic
warning becomes continuous.
If several obstacles are detected
simultaneously in the rear area, the
display will show all of them, regardless
of the area in which they were detected.
The colour on the display depends on the
distance from and position of the
obstacle.
It is possible to exit from the display
screen by pressing the Rotary Pad. In any
case, the audible signal will remain active.
Anomaly warning
Parking sensor faults, if any, will be
indicated when reverse is engaged by a
message on the instrument panel display
(see description in the "Warning lights
and messages" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter).
Messages on the display
In case of system failure, a dedicated
message appears on the instrument
panel for about 5 seconds.
Cleaning the front sensors: if the
display shows messages requiring the
front sensor cleaning, make sure that the
outer surface and the underside of the
bumper is free of dirt (e.g. snow, mud, ice,
etc.). After performing this check, place
the ignition device in STOP position, then
turn it to the ON position and check
whether the messages are no longer
displayed. If messages are still displayed,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Audio system not available: if the
display shows the message that the
audio system is not available, it means
that the acoustic warning will be emitted
by the instrument panel.
Operation with a trailer
The operation of the sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer is plugged to the tow hook socket
of the car. The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug
is removed.
Important notes
When parking, take the utmost care over
obstacles that may be above or under the
sensor. Objects close to the car are not
detected under certain circumstances
and could therefore cause damage to the
car or be damaged.
Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to the
presence of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint,
on the surface of the sensor;
the sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle ("echo interference") due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing the vehicle, in rain (strong
wind), hail;
the signals sent by the sensor can also
be altered by the presence of ultrasonic
systems (e.g. pneumatic brake systems
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