Parking Sensors - McLaren P1 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Parking Sensors

The parking sensors alert the driver to any
obstructions while manoeuvring at low
speeds. The system comprises two ultrasonic
sensors in the front bumper, four ultrasonic
sensors in the rear bumper and two sounders.
Each sounder has a different pitch to indicate
whether the obstruction is at the front or the
rear of the vehicle.
The front parking sensors are automatically
switched on when the ignition is switched on.
The rear parking sensors are switched on
when reverse gear is selected. The light
around the parking sensors button will
illuminate red to indicate that parking sensors
are active.
The centre sensors on the front bumper have
a range of approximately 1 metre (3 feet). The
centre sensors in the rear bumper have a
range of approximately 1.5 metres (5 feet).
An intermittent tone is heard when an
obstruction is within range. As the vehicle
moves closer to an obstruction, the
frequency of the tone increases. When the
distance between the sensors and the
obstruction is less than approximately
40 centimetres (1.5 feet), the tone becomes
continuous.
WARNING: The parking sensors may not
detect moving objects such as children
and animals, until they are dangerously
close. Always manoeuvre with caution
and always use your mirrors, turn your
head, and look behind you.
NOTE: The parking sensors are for
guidance only and are not intended to
replace the driver's visual checks for
obstructions when manoeuvring. The
parking sensors may not detect some
obstructions, such as narrow posts or
small obstructions close to the ground
such as kerbs.
The rear parking sensors are automatically
switched off when reverse gear is de-selected.
The front parking sensors can be switched off
manually by pressing the centre of the
button, the light around the button will
extinguish.
If a fault is detected, a long high-pitched tone
will sound. If the sensors are obscured by dirt,
ice or snow, clean them. If the problem
persists, contact your McLaren Retailer.
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