Vauxhall Meriva Owner's Manual page 152

148 Drivin g and operatio n
Park ing dista nc e sensors 3
Parking distance sensors makes reverse
parking easier by measuring the distance
between the bac k of the v ehicle and
obstacles to the rear. I t is the driver,
howev er, w ho m ainta ins full responsibility
for parking.
The system record s the distance using four
sensors in the rear bumper.
To activate
The system activates automa tic ally when
the ignition is switc hed on and reverse gear
is engaged.
O perational rea diness is indicated by a
brief tone.
If the vehicle approaches an obstacle, a
series of acoustic signals sound. The interval
between the signals becomes shorter a s the
vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. When the
distance is less than 30 cm, the signal is
continuous.
9 Warning
Und er certain circumstances, various
reflective surfaces on objects or clothing
as well as external noise sources may
cause the system to fail to detect
ob stacles.
To deactiv ate
The system d eactiva tes autom atically
when rev erse g ear is disengaged.
Towing equip ment, c aravan/trailer towing
If a towing dev ice is sub sequently fitted to
the vehicle, the system must be set to the
modified vehic le leng th by a work shop.
When operating without a tra iler, the tow
bar must b e removed else the system can
be dam aged.
Fitting rear load ra cks 3
Rear carriers, e. g . bike carriers, c ould
cause system malfunction.
Fault
O n sy stem faults, a permanent tone
sounds at a dista nce of 1 metre from the
obstacle. Have the cause of the fault
elimina ted b y a work shop.
In order to avoid operationa l problems or
erroneous information, the sensors m ust be
undamag ed a nd free of soiling, snow and
ice.