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Vehicle Specifications

Rear Parking Distance Warning Operation

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Operating Condition

  • This system is activated when the ignition switch is ON and the vehicle is in reverse. If the vehicle is moving faster than 5 km/h, the system may be activated incorrectly.
  • The detection distance when the rear warning system is operating is approximately 120 cm (47 in.) at the center of the rear bumper, and 60 cm (23.5 in.) at the rear side of the bumper.
  • When more than two objects are detected at the same time, the nearest one will be recognized first.

Types of Warning Sounds

  • When an object is between 120 cm and 61 cm (47 in. and 24 in.) from the rear bumper: the buzzer sounds intermittently.
  • When an object is between 60 cm and 31 cm (24 in. and 12 in.) from the rear bumper: the buzzer sounds more frequently.
  • When an object is within 30 cm (12 in.) of the rear bumper: the buzzer sounds continuously.

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