System components
The ParkAssistent 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 reflection capabilities of the system may be impaired by sound-absorbing obstacles such as powdery snow, and by sound-reflecting obstacles such as glass bottles.
- > Very thin obstacles and obstacles with small reflecting surfaces cannot be detected.