MARUTI SUZUKI TOUR V, Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
76MH1-74E
PARKING SENSORS
• The parking sensor system uses ultra-
sonic sensors to detect obstacles near
the rear bumper. If obstacles are sensed
while you are parking or moving the
vehicle slowly, the system warns you by
sounding a buzzer.
• The system emits an ultrasonic wave
and the relevant sensor detects the
return of the wave reflected by an obsta-
cle. The system measures the time
taken by the ultrasonic wave to reach the
obstacle and return from it, from which it
determines the obstacle’s position.
• The parking sensor function can be used
when you turn the ignition switch to “ON”
position and the gearshift lever is in the
“R” position. This function is helpful in
the following cases: pulling over to the
curb; parallel parking the vehicle; steer-
ing the vehicle into a garage; driving
along an alley; and moving slowly in a
place with obstacles.
NOTE:
When the gearshift lever is shifted to the
“R” position, a buzzer will sound once.
Sensor locations
On rear bumper
78MM05002
(1) Rear sensors (2 places)
CAUTION
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
hill. Depress the clutch fully when
changing gear.
• When changing gears or starting
off, do not race the engine. Racing
the engine can shorten engine life
and prevent smooth operation.
WARNING
• The parking sensor warns you of
obstacles with buzzers. However,
you still have to drive with particu-
lar care.
• The sensors can detect obstacles
only within a limited area and only
when the vehicle is moving within a
limited speed range. So, in tricky
areas, you must move the vehicle
slowly while checking around it
using your direct vision or rearview
mirrors. There is increased risk of
an accident if you control the vehi-
cle relying only on the parking sen-
sor.
NOTICE
Parking sensors are only for driver’s
assistance.
NOTICE
• Avoid hitting the sensor areas or
directing the nozzle of a high-pres-
sure car washer onto the sensor
areas. Otherwise, the sensors may
be damaged.
• If the bumper hits a hard object, the
sensors on it may not work prop-
erly. If this occurs, have the sen-
sors inspected by a Maruti Suzuki
authorised workshop.
(1)
EXAMPLE