System components
The ParkAssistant consists of :
- a control module which is located under the driver's seat together with a cover plate.
- four ultra-sound sensors which are installed in the rear spoiler.
- an audible signal transmitter which is integrated into the instrument cluster.
WARNING:
Danger of injury and damage to vehicle when the vehicle is rolling backwards!
- Reverse gear must be engaged and the ignition must be switched on; otherwise the ParkAssistent System is deactivated.
WARNING:
Danger of injury and damage to vehicle when the system limits are reached. The system does not free the driver from his/her responsibility to be careful.
- Short obstacles such as a person lying down cannot be detected.
- The reflecting behaviour of the system can be impaired by sound absorbent obstacles such as powder snow or sound-reflecting obstacles such as glass surfaces.
- Very thin obstacles and obstacles with no reflecting surfaces cannot be detected.