parking sensors Lancia Ypsilon 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

When reverse gear is released, the front and rear
sensors remain activated until a speed of around
15 km/h is exceeded to allow the parking
manoeuvre to be completed.
The sensors are deactivated by pressing the PARK
button again or when a speed of 15 km/h is
exceeded: the LED in the button is off when the
system is not active.
When the sensors are activated, the system starts
to produce acoustic signals from the front or
rear buzzers as soon as an obstacle is detected
with the frequency increasing as the obstacle gets
closer. When the obstacle is less than about 30
cm away, the sound becomes continuous.
Depending on the position of the obstacle (front or
rear) the sound is produced by the corresponding
buzzers (front or rear). The obstacle closest to
the car is signalled.
The acoustic signal stops immediately if the
distance of the obstacle increases. The sound cycle
remains constant if the distance measured by the
centre sensors remains unchanged, while if this
situation occurs for the side sensors, the signal is
interrupted after about 3 seconds (for example, to
prevent signals in the case of manoeuvres
alongside walls).
WARNING
Parking manoeuvres are always the
driver’s responsibility. When making
these manoeuvres, always make sure that no
people (especially children) or animals are
present in your manoeuvring space. The
parking sensors serve to assist the driver.
The driver must never allow his or her
attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those executed
at low speeds.
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WARNING BUZZER
The information concerning the presence and
distance of an obstacle from the car is transmitted
by means of acoustic signals from buzzers
installed in the passenger compartment:
❒in the versions with 4 rear sensors, a buzzer in
the front dashboard area warns of the presence
of rear obstacles;
❒in the versions with 10 sensors, a front buzzer
warns of the presence of obstacles at the front
and a buzzer located at the rear warns of the
presence of obstacles at the rear.
The acoustic signal:
❒increases as the distance between the car and
the obstacle decreases;
❒becomes continuous when the distance between
the car and the obstacle is less than 30 cm and
stops immediately if the distance increases
❒remains constant if the distance remains
unchanged; if this situation concerns the side
sensors, the buzzer will stop after about 3
seconds to avoid, for example, warning
indications in the event of manoeuvres along
walls.
The sensor must be free of mud, dirt,
snow or ice in order for the system
to work. Be careful not to scratch or
damage the sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The
sensors should be washed using clean water
with the addition of car shampoo if necessary.
When using special washing equipment such
as high pressure jets or steam cleaning, clean
the sensors very quickly keeping the jet more
than 10 cm away.Only have the bumpers repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the
area of the sensors carried out by a
Lancia Dealership. Incorrect paint
application could affect the operation of the
parking sensors.
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OPERATION WITH TRAILER
The operation of the sensors is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric plug
is inserted in the car's tow hook socket. The
sensors are automatically enabled again when the
trailer's cable plug is removed.
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave the tow hook
fitted when there is no trailer, it is advisable to go
to a Lancia Dealership to have the system updated
because the tow hook could be detected as an
obstacle by the centre sensors.
GENERAL WARNINGS
During parking manoeuvres, pay the utmost
attention to any obstacles that could be located
above or below the sensors.
Under certain circumstances close objects located
in front of or behind the car may not be detected
and could therefore cause damage to the car or
be damaged themselves.
The following conditions may influence the
performance of the parking sensor system:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in
the parking assistance system performance
could be due to the presence on the surface of
the sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint
❒The sensor may detect a non-existent obstacle
(echo interference) due to mechanical
interference, for example when washing the car,
in rain, (strong wind), hail.❒The signals sent by the sensors can also be
altered by the presence of ultrasonic systems
(e.g. pneumatic brake systems or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle.
❒The performance of the parking assistance
system may also be affected by the position of
the sensors. For example, if the geometry is
altered (as a result of wear of the shock
absorbers, suspension) or the tyres are changed,
the vehicle is too heavily laden, specific tuning
is carried out that lowers the car.
❒The detection of obstacles at the top part of the
car may not be guaranteed because the system
detects obstacles that could cause an impact
with the car in the bottom part.
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Parking sensors................... 108
Particulate filter (DPF) ....... 128
Passenger side glove
compartment ...................... 73
Performance (top speed) ..... 256
Plugs (type) ........................ 244
Pollen filter ......................... 229
Power socket ........................ 74
Power supply ...................... 245
Preparation to install a
portable navigation
system ............................... 107
Pretensioners ...................... 135
Protecting the
environment ...................... 128Radio setup system............. 106
Rain sensor .......................... 59
Raising the car .................... 214
Rear fog lights .................... 200
Rear roof light
– bulb replacement............ 202
Rear view mirrors................. 37
Rear window washer jets..... 235
Rear window washer
– rear window washer
fluid level ....................... 228Rear window wiper
– blade replacement .......... 234
– blades............................. 233
– level check ....... 224-225-226
Rear window wiper/Rear
window washer ................... 61
Reconfigurable
multifunction display ......... 8
Refuelling capacity ............. 125
Refuelling
– capacities table ............... 258
Refuelling the car ........ 124-125
Replacing fuses ................... 204
Rev counter .......................... 6
Reverse lights...................... 200
Rim Protector ..................... 254
Rims
– Rim Protector ................. 254
Roof lights
– front roof light ................. 65
– glove compartment
light ................................. 68
– luggage compartment
roof light.......................... 68
– rear roof light .................. 67
Roof rack/ski rack................ 92
Safety................................. 130– carrying children safely .. 138
– "Isofix" child seat
(fitting) .......................... 143
– seat belts ........................ 130
Saving fuel.......................... 15
Scheduled Servicing Plan .... 218
Seat belts
– load limiters ................... 135
– maintenance ................... 138
– pretensioners .................. 135
– SBR system .................... 132
– using the seat belts ......... 130
Seats .................................... 32
– Adjusting the seats ........... 32
Servicing and care .............. 217
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– heavy-duty use of the
car.................................. 222
– periodic checks ............... 222
– scheduled servicing......... 217
– scheduled servicing
plan................................ 218
Setup for "Isofix" child
seat ................................... 143
Setup menu .......................... 11
Side airbags (side bag -
window bag) ..................... 149
Side air diffusers .................. 39
Side bag) ............................ 1499