parking sensors SKODA FABIA 2006 2.G / 5J Owner's Manual
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The handbrake warning light  lights up when the handbrake is applied,  provided the ignition is on. 
A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you  have inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied: 
HANDBRAKE ON 
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h  for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
•Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which is only partially released can re sult in the rear brakes overheating  which will have a negative effect on  the operation of the brake system -  risk of accident! In addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.
•Never leave children unattended in  the vehicle. The children might,  for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The  vehicle might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always  first of all apply the handbrake firmly  before then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever into position  P (automatic gearbox).
Parking aid*
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the  
vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and  an obstacle located behind the vehicle wi th the aid of ultrasound sensors. The  sensors are integrated in the rear bumper. 
Range of sensors 
The clearance warning begins at a distan ce of about 160 cm from the obstacle  (area   ⇒fig. 92). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter  as the clearance is reduced. 
A continuous tone sounds fr om a clearance of just 30 cm (Bereich  ) - danger  area.  You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds! 
Activating 
The parking aid is activated automatically when  reverse gear is engaged and  the ignition is turned on. This is conf irmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.
Fig. 92  Parking aid:  Range of sensors
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Starting-off and Driving109
Using the systemSafetyDriving TipsGeneral MaintenanceBreakdown assistanceTechnical Data 
Deactivating 
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
WARNING
•The parking aid is not a substitute  for the driver paying proper atten- tion and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.
•You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is  no small obstacle, such as a rock, th in post, trailer drawbar etc., behind  your vehicle. Such an obstacle might  not be within the range detected by  the sensors.
Note
•The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models which feature a fact ory-fitted towing device*).
•A system fault is indicated if a warning signal sounds for about 5 seconds  after switching the ignition on and engaging reverse gear and there is no  obstacle close to your vehicle. Have the  fault rectified by a specialist workshop.
•The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to  operate properly.
•If the parking aid is activated and the  selector lever of the automatic gearbox  is in the position  , warning signal indicates interruption (vehicle can no  longer move).
Cruise control system (CCS)*
Introduction
The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h, once it has been set, without you  having to depress the accelerator pedal.  This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output  and braking power of the engine. The cruise control system makes it possible - particularly on long journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.
WARNING
•The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slip- pery roads or loose chippings) - risk of accident!
•In order to prevent unintentional  use of the cruise control system,  always switch off the system after use.
Note
•Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal if you switch on the cruise control system when  the gearbox is in Neutral. Otherwise  the engine can rev up unintentionally.
•The cruise control system is not able  to maintain a constant speed when  driving on steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the  speed at which it travels. One should shift down in good time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle down by applying the foot brake.
•It is not possible on vehi cles fitted with an automatic gearbox to switch on  the cruise control system if the selector lever is in the position  P, N or R.
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