Rover 75 Saloon, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Parking Aid
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Parking Aid PARKING AID*
The parking aid is not infallible. It is for guidance only! The
sensors may not be able to detect certain types of obstruction,
e.g. narrow posts, small objects close to the ground, objects above the
level of the boot on saloon models and some objects with
non-reflective surfaces.
Four ultrasonic sensors, situated in the rear bumper, scan an area
behind the car searching for obstructions. If an obstruction is
detected, the sensors calculate its distance from the rear of the car
and communicate this information to the driver by sounding
warning chimes. It is important to remember that the system is no
more than an AID to parking. It is not foolproof in operation, nor
is it a substitute for observation and personal judgement.
Keep the sensors free from dirt, ice and snow. If deposits build
up on the surface of the sensors, their performance may be
impaired. When washing the car, avoid aiming high pressure water
jets directly at the sensors from close range.
Parking aid in operation
With the starter switch turned to the second position, the parking
aid operates automatically whenever reverse gear is selected and is
switched off as soon as reverse is deselected.
When reverse is selected a short ‘bleep’ will sound to confirm that
the system is working (Note that a one second delay will occur
before the ‘bleep’ sounds).
NOTE: If a longer, higher pitched, sound is emitted (for a duration of
5 seconds) when reverse gear is selected, this indicates a fault with the
system - contact your dealer for assistance.
While reversing:
•
If an obstruction is located within the 1.5 m range of the rear
parking aid sensors or 60 cm of the corner sensors, the warning
commences chiming. As the car moves closer to the
obstruction, the chimes are transmitted more rapidly.
•
Once the obstruction is within 35 cm of the rear bumper, the
chimes merge into a continuous warning tone.
NOTE: In the case of cars equipped with factory fitted towing
equipment, the parking aid will not operate while a caravan or trailer is
hitched to the car.
•
If the distance between the car and an obstruction to the side of
the car remains unchanged for over three seconds, the warning
chimes cease.
35cm
60cm
1.5m
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