Parking Aid. MG 75, ZT

Parking Aid

Parking Aid PARKING AID *

5 feet (1.5m)

14in (35cm)

The parking aid is not infallible. It is for guidance only! The sensors may not be able to detect certain types of obstruction, eg. narrow posts or small objects no more than a few inches wide, small objects close to the ground, objects above the level of the boot and some objects with dark non-reflective surfaces.

H2772a

2 feet (60cm)

The parking aid system is designed to help the driver reverse into parking places.

Four ultrasonic sensors, situated in the rear bumper, scan an area behind the car searching for obstructions. If an obstruction is detected, the sensors calculate its distance from the rear of the car and communicate this information to the driver by sounding warning chimes.

It is important to remember that the system is no more than an AID to parking. It is not foolproof in operation, nor is it a substitute for observation and personal judgement.

Care point: Keep the sensors free from dirt and ice, either of which will impair performance.

Care point: When washing the car, avoid aiming high pressure water jets directly at the sensors from close range.

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Parking Aid 2

Parking aid in operation

With the starter switch turned to the second position, the parking aid operates automatically whenever reverse gear is selected and is switched off as soon as reverse is deselected.

When reverse is selected a short ‘bleep’ will sound to confirm that the system is working (Note that a one second delay will occur before the ‘bleep’ sounds).

While reversing:

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If no obstruction is sensed, the warning chime will remain silent.

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If an obstruction is located within the 5 feet (1.5 m) range of the rear parking aid sensors or 2 feet (60 cm) of the corner sensors, the warning commences chiming. As the car moves closer to the obstruction, the chimes are transmitted more rapidly.

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Once the obstruction is within 14 inches (35 cm) of the rear bumper, the chimes merge into a continuous warning tone.

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If the distance between the car and an obstruction to the side of the car remains unchanged for over three seconds, the parking aid will switch off.

Operating tip: Reduce the radio volume while reversing - loud audio sounds may ‘drown’ the warning chimes.

NOTE: If a longer, higher pitched, sound is emitted (for a duration of 5 seconds) when reverse gear is selected, this indicates a fault with the system - contact your dealer for assistance.

NOTE: In the case of cars equipped with factory fitted towing equipment, the parking aid will not operate while a caravan or trailer is hitched to the car.

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