PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL
Operating principle
Ultrasonic detectors, installed in the rear bumper and, depending on the vehicle, the front bumper, measure the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle.
This measurement is indicated by beeps which become more frequent the closer you come to the obstacle, until they become a continuous beep when the vehicle is approximately 30 centimetres from the obstacle.
The system detects obstacles to the rear and, depending on the vehicle, front of the vehicle.
The parking distance control system is only activated when the vehicle is driven at a speed below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Location of the ultrasonic sensors 1
Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors indicated by the arrows 1 are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, a badly fitted/attached number plate), impacted, modified (including paintwork) or obstructed by any accessory fitted to the rear and/or, depending on the vehicle, to the front or sides of your vehicle.
An impact to the underside of the vehicle while manoeuvring (e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street furniture) may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: deformation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved Dealer.
This function is an additional driving aid.
Under no circumstances should it replace the driver’s care or responsibility whilst reversing.
The driver should always be ready for sudden incidents while driving: always ensure that there are no small, narrow moving obstacles (such as a child, animal, pushchair, bicycle, stone, post etc.) in the blind spot when manoeuvring.
Note: the display A shows the vehicle surroundings and emits beeps.
Operation
Most objects located near the rear and, depending on the vehicle, front are detected.
Depending on the distance of the obstacle, the frequency of the beep will increase as it approaches and will become a solid beep at around 30 cm for obstacles to the front or rear. The green, orange and red zones will be displayed on the B display of the instrument panel.
Note: in the event of a change in trajectory during a manoeuvre, there may be a late response to a risk of collision with an obstacle.
Operating faults
Depending on the vehicle, when the system detects an operating fault the message “Check parking sensor” appears on the instrument panel along with the © warning light. Consult an approved dealer.
Deactivating the system
You can disable the parking distance control from the setting menu (refer to “Vehicle settings customisation menu” in Section 1).
