Parking Aid - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

XDL function (Fabia RS and Fabia Estate RS only)
XDL is an extension to the electronic differential lock. XDL does not respond to
traction, but to the relief of the inner front wheel during fast cornering. The active
brake intervention on the brake of the inner wheel prevents it from spinning.
Thus, the traction is improved and the vehicle continues to follow the desired
track.

Parking aid

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating principle
WARNING
The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and
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it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the vehicle
or carrying out similar manoeuvres. Pay particular attention to small children
and animals as they are not recognised by the parking aid sensors.
You should satisfy yourself before reversing that there is no small obstacle,
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such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front or behind your vehicle.
Such obstacles may not be recognised by the parking aid sensors.
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of cloth-
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ing cannot reflect the signals from the parking aid. Thus, these objects or peo-
ple who wear such clothing are not recognised by the parking aid sensors.
External sound sources can have a detrimental effect on the parking aid.
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Under unfavourable conditions, objects or people may not be recognised.
CAUTION
If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after activating the system and
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there is no obstacle close to your car, this indicates a system fault. Have the fault
rectified by a specialist garage.
The sensors must be kept clean (free of ice, etc.) to enable the parking aid to
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operate properly.
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Driving
Note
Additionally fitted modules, such as a bicycle rack, can impair the function of the
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parking aid.
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Operating principle
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 112.
The parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an obsta-
cle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the rear
bumper.
Range of sensors
The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle
(area » Fig. 98). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as
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the clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm (area
area. You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!
On vehicles with a factory-fitted radio or navigation system, the distance to the
obstacle is simultaneously graphically illustrated on the display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions for the radio or navigation system.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the border of the danger area
starts (continuous tone) 5 cm further away from the vehicle. The length of the ve-
hicle can be increased with an installed detachable towing device.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the rear sensors are deactivated
when towing a trailer.
Fig. 98
Parking aid: Range of sensors
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