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presence of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint,
on the surface ofthe sensor;
the sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle ("echo interference") due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing thevehicle, in rain (strong
wind), hail;
the signals sent bythe sensor can also
be altered by the presence of ultrasonic
systems (e.g. pneumatic brake systems
of trucks or pneumatic drills) near the
vehicle;
parking assistancesystem
performance canalso be influenced by
the position of thesensors, for example
due to a change inthe ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock absorbers,
suspension), or bychanging tyres,
overloading the vehicle or carrying out
specific tuning operations that require
the vehicle to be lowered;
the presence of atow hook without
trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the parking sensors.
Before using the Park Sensors system,
it is recommendedto remove the
removable tow hook ball assembly and
the relevant attachment from the vehicle
when the latter is not used for towing
operations. Failure to comply with this
prescription may cause personal injuries
or damage to vehicles or obstacles since,
when the continuous acoustic signal is
emitted, the tow hook ball is already in
a position that is much closer to the
obstacle than therear bumper. If you
wish to leave the tow hook fitted without
towing a trailer, it is advisable to contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership for the Park
Sensors system update operations
because the tow hook could be detected
as an obstacle by the central sensors.
the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Therefore, take care not to
place stickers on the sensors.
WARNING
161) Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always
make sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to take. The parking sensors are
an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
IMPORTANT
53) For correct operation of the system,
sensors must always be clean from mud,
dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The
sensors must be washed using clean water,
with the addition of vehicle 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.
54) Have interventions on the bumper in the
area of the sensors carried out only by an
Alfa Romeo Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
55) Only have the bumper repainted or any
retouches to the paintwork in the area of
the sensors carried out by an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. Incorrect paint application could
affect the operation of the parking sensors.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
(LDW) SYSTEM
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
56) 57) 58) 59)
The Lane Departure Warning system
makes use of a camera located on the
windscreen to detect the lane limits,
calculate the position of the vehicle
within such limits and possibly indicate
departure to the driver.
When one or bothlane limits are
detected and thevehicle passes over
one without the driver's say-so (direction
indicator not turnedon), the system will
emit an acoustic signal.
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