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CAUTION
• This system can only sense objects within the range and location of the sensors;
It can not detect objects in other areas where sensors are not installed. Also, small or slim objects, such as poles or ob‐
jects located between sensors may not be detected by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the vehicle when backing up.
• Be sure to inform any drivers of the vehicle that may be unfamiliar with the system regarding the systems capabilities
and limitations.
Non-operational conditions of
parking assist system
Parking assist system may not
operate normally when:
1. Moisture is ýrozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally when mois‐
ture melts.)
2. Sensor is covered with ýoreiþn mat‐
ter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked. (It will op‐
erate normally when the material
is removed or the sensor is no lon‐
þer blocked.)
3. Sensor is stained with ýoreiþn mat‐
ter such as snow or water. (Sensinþ
ranþe will return to normal when
removed.)
4. The parkinþ assist button is oýý.
There is a possibility of parking
assist system malfunction when:
1. Drivinþ on uneven road surýaces
such as unpaved roads, þravel,
bumps, or þradient.
2. Objects þeneratinþ excessive noise
such as vehicle horns, loud motor‐
cycle enþines, or truck air brakes
can interýere with the sensor.
3. Heavy rain or water spray.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones present near the sensor.
5. Sensor is covered with snow.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
1. Outside air temperature is ex‐
tremely hot or cold.
2. Undetectable objects smaller than
1 m and narrower than 14 cm in di‐
ameter.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes,
chains or small poles.
2. Objects, which tend to absorb sen‐
sor ýrequency such as clothes,
sponþy material or snow.
Features oý your vehicle
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