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Limitations of Parking Distance
Warning
Parking Distance Warning may not
operate normally when:
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Any sensor is covered or blocked with
snow, water, or dirt. Parking Distance
Warning operates normally again
when unblocked or uncovered.
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The weather is very hot or cold.
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The sensor or sensor assembly is
disassembled.
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The surface of the sensor has been
damaged or scratched with a sharp
object.
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The sensors or its surrounding area
is directly sprayed with high pressure
washer.
Parking Distance Warning may
malfunction when:
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Heavy rain or water spray is present.
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Water flows on the surface of the
sensor.
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The sensor is covered with snow.
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An ultrasonic sensor with similar
frequency is near your vehicle.
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Sources that generate ultrasonic
waves are near your vehicle.
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Driving on uneven road, gravel roads,
or bushes.
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Your vehicle's bumper height or
ultrasonic sensor installation has been
modified.
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Equipment, license plate, or
accessories are attached near the
ultrasonic sensors.
The following objects may not be
detected:
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Narrow or slim objects such as ropes,
chains, or small poles
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Objects that tend to absorb sensor
frequency, such as clothes, spongy
material, or snow.
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Objects less than 40 inches (100 cm)
high and less than 6 inches (14 cm)
wide
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Pedestrians, animals, or objects
that are very close to the ultrasonic
sensors
WARNING
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The operation of Parking Distance
Warning can be affected by several
factors (including environmental
conditions). Parking Distance Warning
is a supplemental function only.
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Always turn your head and look for
potential hazards around your vehicle
when parking.
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To prevent serious injury or death,
pay close attention when driving near
objects, pedestrians, and especially
children. Some objects may not be
detected by ultrasonic sensors, due to
the object's distance, size, or material.