Parking Aid - Ford Falcon (FG) 2010 Manual

Parking aids (where fitted)
REVERSE SENSING
SYSTEM
The reverse sensing system consists
of ultrasonic sensors mounted in the
rear bumper, a controller and an audio
warning output that is emitted from the
rear audio speakers while muting the
audio media.
The system measures the distance to
the closest obstacle when reversing and
emits a corresponding audible warning
beep.
WARNINGS
The reverse sensing system is
an auxiliary system that is not
intended to relieve the driver of their
responsibility for exercising due care and
attention when reversing.
Some objects may not be
detected by the parking sensors
and may cause damage to the vehicle.
Ultrasonic waves, heavy rain
and/or conditions causing
disruptive reflections may lead to objects
not being detected by the sensors.
Moving or small objects,
particularly those close to the
ground, may not be detected by the
sensors.
In addition, objects that absorb
ultrasonic waves may not always
be detected due to their unfavourable
surface characteristics.
The system is initialised after the ignition
is turned on and reverse gear selected. A
short initialisation beep will then sound to
notify the driver that the Reverse Sensing
System is active and operational.
The reverse sensing system will detect
objects within the sensor range of
approximately 180cm.
The coverage area is decreased around
the outer corners of the bumper.
When an object is detected within the
sensor range, an intermittent warning
beep is sounded. As the distance
between the object and the sensors
reduces, the warning beeps will sound at
shorter intervals.
A continuous warning tone sounds if the
object is within 45cm of the rear bumper.
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