Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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the presence of: ice, snow, mud, thick
paint, on the surface of the sensor;
the sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle ("echo interference") due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing the vehicle, in rain
(strong wind), hail;
the signals sent by the sensor can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems of trucks or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle;
parking assistance system
performance can also be influenced
by the position of the sensors, for
example due to a change in the ride
setting (caused by wear to the shock
absorbers, suspension), or by changing
tyres, overloading the vehicle or fitting
specific trims that require the vehicle to
be lowered;
the presence of a tow hook without
trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the rear parking
sensors.
Before using the Park Assist system,
it is recommended to remove the tow
hook ball assembly and the relevant
attachment from the vehicle when the
latter is not used for towing operations.
Failure to comply with this prescription
may cause personal injuries or damage
to vehicles or obstacles since, when
the continuous acoustic warning is
emitted, the tow hook ball is already
in a position that is much closer to
the obstacle than the rear bumper. If
you wish to leave the tow hook fitted
without towing a trailer, it is advisable
to contact a Fiat Dealership for the
relevant Park Assist system update
operations because the tow hook could
be detected as an obstacle by the
central sensors.
the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Therefore, take care not to
place stickers on the sensors.
WARNING
131) Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always
make sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the
route you want to take. The parking
sensors are an aid for the driver, but the
driver must never allow their attention
to lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds.
IMPORTANT
54)
The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than 10
cm away.
55) Have interventions on the bumper in
the area of the sensors carried out only
by a Fiat Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
56)
Only have the bumper repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the
area of the sensors carried out by a Fiat
Dealership. Incorrect paint application
could affect the operation of the parking
sensors.
57) The rear sensors may provide a false
reading, interpreting the tow hook ball
assembly and the respective attachment
as an obstacle in the area behind the car.