All obstacles may not always be
sensed. Even when the system is on,
you should look f or obstacles near
yourvehicletomakesureitissafeto
park.
Your vehicle has a parking sensor
system. The system lets you know
theapproximatedistancebetween
your vehicle and most obstacles
while you are parking. When the
system is on and your vehicle is
nearinganobstacle,youwillheara
beeper and see system messages on
the multi-information display.
To activate the system, push the
switch on the dashboard with the
ignition in the ON (II) position. The
indicator in the switch comes on
when the system is on. To turn the
system of f , push the switch again.The system has two front corner
sensors, two rear corner sensors,
and two rear center sensors.
The rear center sensors work when
the shif t lever is in reverse (R).
The corner sensors do not work
when the shift lever is in drive (D),
and the vehicle speed is more than 5
mph (8 km/h).
On Touring models
Parking Sensor System
390
PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH
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The system may not f unction
properly under these conditions:The sensors are covered with
snow,ice,mud,etc.
When the vehicle is on a rough
road, on grass, or on a hill.
After the vehicle has been sitting
out in hot or cold weather.
The range of the corner sensors and
the rear center sensors are limited.
Each corner sensor is capable of
sensing an obstacle only when your
vehicleis24in(60cm)orcloser.
The rear center sensor senses an
obstacle that is behind your vehicle
40 in (1 m) or closer.
Do not put any accessories on or
around the sensors.
If the system develops a problem,
you will see a ‘‘CHECK PARKING
SENSOR SYSTEM’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display, and a
beeper sounds continuously. Very
of ten, a sensor covered with mud, ice,
snow,etc.isthecauseof this
message. Check the sensors f irst. If
the message stays on or the beeper
does not stop, have the system
checked by your dealer.
CONT INUED
Parking Sensor System
Features
393
Within about 24 in (60 cm)
Within about 40 in (1 m)
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