FIAT 500 User Manual

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For correct operation, 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 should be
washed using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing stations, clean
sensors quickly keeping the vapour jet/high
pressure washing nozzles at 10 cm at least from
the sensors.

GENERAL WARNINGS
❒ When parking, take the utmost care over

obstacles that may be above or under the sensors.

❒ Objects close to the car, are not detected under

certain circumstances and could therefore cause
damage to the car or be damaged.

The following conditions may influence the
performance of the parking assistancesystem:
❒ Reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in the

parking assistance system performance could be
due to the presence on the surface of the sensor
of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint

❒ The sensor may detect a non-existent obstacle

(echo interference) due to mechanical
interference, for example when washing the
vehicle, in rain, (strong wind), hail.

❒ The signals sent by the sensors can also be altered

by the presence of ultrasonic systems (e.g.
pneumatic brake systems or pneumatic drills) near
the vehicle.

❒ Parking assistance system performance can also be

influenced by the position of the sensors, for
example due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock absorbers,
suspension), or by changing tyres, overloading the
car or carrying out specific tuning operations
that require the car to be lowered.

❒ The presence of a tow hook without trailer

interferes with the correct operation of the
parking sensors. If a fixed tow hook is installed, the
parking sensors cannot be used. If the customer
wishes to install a removable tow hook, this must
be disconnected from the crossmember whenever
the trailer is not attached to prevent the activation
of the sensors.

WARNING

Parking manoeuvres however are always

the driver’s responsibility.While

manoeuvring, always make sure that no people
(especially children) or animals are in the area
concerned.The parking sensors are designed
to assist drivers: in any case, you must always
pay the utmost attention during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even when carried out
at low speed.

GETTING TO

KNOW YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX