The sensors are automatically reactivated when the plug
is removed.
IMPORTANT If you wish to leave the tow hook fitted
without towing a trailer, it is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership for the relevant system update operations be-
cause the tow hook could be detected as an obstacle by
the central sensors.
When using special washing equipment such as high pres-
sure jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors very quickly
keeping the jet more than 10 cm away.
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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
The driver always has ultimate responsi-
bility for parking and other dangerous ma-
noeuvres. When parking, make sure that noone is
standing in the area, especially children or ani-
mals. The parking sensors are designed to assist
drivers: in all cases, you must always pay the ut-
most attention during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even when carried out at low speed.
WARNING
The sensor must be clean of mud, dirt, snow
or ice in order for the system to work. Be
careful not to scratch or damage the sen-
sors while cleaning them. Avoid using dry, rough or
hard cloths. The sensors should be washed with
clean water, possibly with some car shampoo.
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒
When parking, take the utmost care over obstacles that
may be above or below the sensors.
❒
Objects close to the vehicle, in certain circumstances
are not detected and could therefore cause damage to
the vehicle or be damaged.
The following conditions may influence the performance
of the parking sensor system:
❒
Reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in the park-
ing assistance system performance could be due to the
presence on the surface of the sensor of: ice, snow,
mud, thick paint;
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