SSANGYONG NEW CHAIRMAN, Owner'S Manual

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TRANSMISSION AND CONTROLS
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Check the surroundings before parking or reversing the
vehicle.
z
The parking aid system is a supplementary system to help
your parking. It is not intended to replace the driver’s
attentiveness.
z
Do not apply any shocks to the sensors by hitting or us-
ing a high-pressure water gun while washing. The sen-
sors may be damaged.
z
Normally, when you select the R position with the ignition
ON, the alarm sounds “beep” once.
z If the alarm sounds for 3 seconds when you select the R
position with the engine running or ignition “ON”, it means
that there is a malfunction in the system. Have the park-
ing aid system checked at the nearest Ssangyong Dealer
or Ssangyong Authorized Workshop. However, do not mis-
interpret this alarm system that beeps when nearing the
obstacle (within 50 cm).
The alarm may not work or improperly operate under
following conditions.
X X X X X
The Obstacles That Sensors Cannot Detect
z
Wire, ropes, chains
z
Materials that absorb ultrasonic waves: Cotton, sponge,
clothes, and snow
z
Obstacles that are lower than the bumper: Drainage or
puddle
WARNING ABOUT THE PARKING AID SYSTEM
X X
X X X
Sensors Cannot Detect
z When they are frozen
z When they are covered by snow or mud
z
When they receive other ultrasonic signals (metalic sound,
air braking noise from heavy duty vehicle)
z
When a high-power radio is turned on
X X
X X X
Weak Sensing Scopes
z When they are partially covered by snow or mud
z
When the ambient temperature is too high (above 80°C)
z
When the ambient temperature is too low (below -30°C)
X X
X X
X
Not Defective, But May Operate Improperly
z
When driving on a rough road, gravel road, hill or grass
z When the bumper height is lowered due to loading
z When the sensing area is frozen
z When the sensing area is covered by rain, water drops,
snow or mud
z
When they receive other ultrasonic signals (metalic sound,
air braking noise from heavy duty vehicle)
z When a high-power radio is turned on
z When the sensor is hindered by improperly installed ac-
cessories
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