Objects alongside the car

The SPA also takes objects beside the car into consideration, such as when reversing alongside a garage wall. In cases where the outer distance sensors detect an object that is not detected by the center sensors, the object is indicated as an object alongside the car. The threshold for detection of objects beside the car is approx. 40 cm.

If the object alongside the car remains at a constant distance for longer than 3 seconds, side indication is halted, and only objects directly behind the car are indicated. If the object alongside the car subsequently comes 5 cm (2 in) closer to the car, the control module will again inform the driver of the object via the SID.