Ferrari F430 Spider Owner's Manual page 91

During parking maneuvers, the sensors
help provide the driver with information on
the distance between the vehicle and the
obstacles found in front of or behind it.
The information about the presence and
distance of the obstacle is given to the
driver by means of a series of beeps, which
are emitted with increasing frequency as
the obstacle gets closer.
The acoustic warning generated by the
system adds to the driver's field of vision,
allowing him/her to avoid hitting any
obstacles during maneuvers.
The driver is in any case always
responsible for parking and
other potentially dangerous maneuvers.
The system has been designed only as
a supplementary aid during parking
maneuvers, since it allows the driver to
detect obstacles outside his/her field of
vision.
The front and rear sensors of the parking
system are automatically activated when
the key is turned to position II (On), when
reversing.
When reverse gear is engaged, a beep warns
the driver that the system is active.
The front sensors can be activated by
pressing the button on the panel to the
left of the steering wheel; when the front
sensors are activated, the LED on the
button turns on. To deactivate the sensors,
press the button again.
When reverse gear is disengaged, the rear
sensors are deactivated while the front
sensors remain active until a speed of about
9.3 mph (15 km/h) is exceeded.
When the sensors are activated, the system
begins to beep as soon as an obstacle is
detected and the beep frequency increases
as the obstacle gets closer.
When the obstacle is at a distance of less
than 15.7 in. (40 cm) from the bumper, the
beep is continuous.
The warning beep stops immediately if
the distance between the vehicle and the
obstacle increases.
3 - Driving your vehicle
Cleaning the sensors
When cleaning the sensors, take special care
not to scratch or damage them; therefore,
do not use dry, rough or hard cloths.
The sensors must be washed with clean
water, possibly with car shampoo added.
In car-washes which use steam jet or high
pressure cleaning machines, keep the
nozzle at least 4 in. (10 cm) away from the
sensors.
Bumper repainting or touching up
the paintwork in the sensor areas
may exclusively be performed by an
Authorized Ferrari Dealer. Incorrect
paint application may affect the parking
sensor operation.
Sensor range
The sensors allow the system to monitor the
front and rear of the vehicle; in fact, they
are positioned so as to cover the central
and lateral areas at the front and rear of the
vehicle.
In the event of an obstacle located in a mid
area, this will be detected at distances of
less than 4.9 ft. (1.50 m), depending on the
type of obstacle and its dimensions.
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