Ferrari 458 Spider, Owner'S Manual

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About your Vehicle
Indication of parking sensor failure
The system ECU checks all the components each time the reverse
gear is engaged. If at least one parking sensor is faulty, the special
symbol (see page 120) is displayed on the left TFT display together
with the message “Parking sensor failure. Warning! Possible
obstacles” accompanied by an acoustic signal.
Important note
The sensors are able to detect obstacles with reasonably large,
even surfaces (e.g.: poles with diameters of over 60 mm (2.4 in.),
walls, barriers, trees). Detection is not optimum with obstacles
with sharp projections or uneven surfaces.
Important note
During parking manoeuvres, always take the utmost care since
obstacles may be located above or below the sensors.
Important note
Objects placed close to the rear part of the vehicle are not
always detected by the system and may therefore damage the
vehicle or be damaged themselves.
Important note
The signals sent by the sensors may also be affected by damage
to the sensors caused by dirt, snow or ice on the sensors or
by ultrasound systems (e.g. pneumatic brakes on lorries or
pneumatic drills) in the vicinity.
Warning
However, the driver has full responsibility for parking
manoeuvres and in other potentially dangerous situations.
The system has only been designed as an aid during parking
manoeuvres, since it detects obstacles that are outside the
driver's range of visibility.
The sensors are therefore not a substitute for the driver's care
and attention when parking and checking for the presence of
persons or objects.