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134 Driving and operating A warning chime is also sounded briefly if a fault is present when Note The volume of the warning chime can also be adjusted via the Driver Important hints for using the parking assist systems 9 Warning Under certain circumstances, various reflective surfaces on objects or clothing as well as external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect obstacles. low obstacles which can damage the lower part of the bumper. If such obstacles leave the detection area of the sensors during approach of the vehicle, a continuous warning tone will sound. Caution Performance of the sensor can be reduced when sensors are covered, e.g. by ice or snow. systems can be reduced due to heavy loading. are taller vehicles involved (e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans, vans). Object identification in the upper part of these vehicles cannot be guaranteed. cross section, like objects of narrow size or soft materials, may not be detected by the system. collision with objects which are out of the detection range of the sensors. Note The parking assist system automatically detects factory-fitted towing equipment. It is deactivated when the connector is plugged in. The sensor may detect a non- existent object (echo disturbance) caused by external acoustic or mechanical disturbances. |