Ultrasonic sensors use sound waves to detect obstacles close to the vehicle. They work by sending out ultrasound pulses that can bounce back to the sensor when they encounter an object or barrier. This allows the vehicle to identify the distance to obstacles in the direction of detection.
Information from these sensors is only available at low speeds. They provide distance information when the parking view is shown in the display.
Important
Use responsibly
Ultrasonic parking sensors and features that rely on them are supplements to safe driving practices. They do not reduce or replace the need for the driver to stay aware of the vehicle's surroundings and focused on driving safely.
Detection range
- Obstacles whose supports are outside of the detection zone can go undetected. Such obstacles include objects that are suspended from above or objects that extend far from their ground support, such as certain barriers and gates.
Blocked sensors
- If a sensor is blocked, certain features may become less effective or not respond correctly.
- Heavy rain or snowfall can lead to unreliable detection, and features relying on the ultrasonic sensors becoming unavailable.
- If the vehicle detects that a sensor is blocked, it may disable certain features.
- Do not place or mount anything in front of or close to the vehicle's sensors. This includes stickers, vehicle body foil and adhesive tape.
- Bodywork damage where the sensors are located can affect their performance. Contact a workshop for repairs if there is any damage in the sensor areas.1
- Make sure that any mounted accessories, extra equipment or externally stowed cargo don't block the sensors.
- Trailers, bike racks or other towbar-mounted equipment can block sensors, making detection and certain features unavailable.
- Ultrasonic sensors are sensitive to the buildup of dirt, ice or snow in front of them. This can reduce their ability to detect objects. The vehicle cannot always identify parking sensor obstruction. In situations where it is detected, the vehicle communicates this via notifications in the display. However, it is still recommended to regularly inspect the sensor locations and make sure the areas around them are clean and free of obstructions.
Warning
Clean regularly
Camera, sensor and radar locations on the vehicle must be cleaned on a regular basis and kept free from labels, objects, dirt and other kinds of potential obstructions. Otherwise, vehicle functions may respond incorrectly or become less responsive or deactivated.