2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER parking sensors

REAR PARK ASSIST
— IF EQUIPPED
Rear Park Assist
Warning!
Do not rely completely on the parking
sensor system and be sure to confirm the
safety around your vehicle visually when
driving. This system can assist the driver in
operating the vehicle in the forward and
backward directions while parking. The
detection ranges of the sensors are limited,
therefore, driving the vehicle while relying
only on the system may cause an accident.
Always confirm the safety around your
vehicle visually when driving.
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 drive into. 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.
The rear park assist system uses four
ultrasonic sensors (two rear sensors
and two rear corner sensors) to detect
obstructions around the vehicle while
parking the vehicle in a garage or
during parallel parking when the gear
selector is in Reverse (R).
The system is equipped with an assist
device to notify the driver of the
approximate distance from the vehicle
to the surrounding obstruction using a
audible signal.
Note:
Do not install any accessories within
the detection ranges of the sensors. It
may affect the system operation.
Depending on the type of
obstruction and the surrounding
conditions, the detection range of a
sensor may narrow, or the sensors
may not be able to detect
obstructions.
The system may not operate
normally under the following
conditions:
Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the
sensor area (returns to normal
operation when removed).
The sensor area is frozen (returns to
normal operation when the ice is
thawed).
The sensor is covered by a hand or
excessively shocked.
The vehicle is excessively tilted.
Under extremely hot or cold
weather conditions.
The vehicle is driven on bumps,
inclines, gravel, or grass covered
roads.
Anything which generates
ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as
another vehicle's horn, the engine
sound of a motorcycle, the air brakes
of a large-sized vehicle, or another
vehicle's sensors.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or
in road conditions causing
water-splash.
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A antenna for a radio transmitter is
installed to the vehicle.
The vehicle is moving towards a tall
or square curbstone.
An obstruction is too close to the
sensor.
The following types of obstructions
may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire or rope.
Things which absorb sonic waves
easily such as rain or snow.
Angular shaped objects.
Very tall objects, and those which
arewideatthetop.
Small, short objects.
Obstructions under the bumper
may not be detected. Obstructions
that are lower than the bumper or thin
which may have been initially detected
but are no longer detected as the
vehicle approaches more closely.
Always have the system inspected
by an Authorized Dealer if any shock is
applied to the bumpers, even in a
minor accident. If the sensors are
deviated, they cannot detect
obstructions.
The system may have a malfunction
if the audible signal does not operate.
Contact an Authorized Dealer.
The beeper which indicates a
system malfunction may not be heard
if the ambient temperature is extremely
cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to
the sensor area. Remove any foreign
material from the sensor area.
When installing a trailer hitch,
contact an Authorized Dealer.
Caution!
Only have repairs on the bumper in the
area of the sensors carried out by a
Authorized Dealer. Repairs on the bumper
that are not carried out properly may
compromise the operation of the parking
sensors.
Only have the bumpers repainted or any
retouches to the paint work in the area of
the sensors carried out by a Authorized
Dealer. Incorrect paint application could
affect the operation of the parking sensors.
Sensor Detection Range
The sensors detect obstructions within
the following range:
Lateral Detection Range :
19 inches (50 cm)
Rear Detection Range :59inches
(150 cm)
System Operation
The system is operational when the
ignition is switched ON and the gear
selector is shifted to the Reverse (R)
position. When the audible signal
activates the system is enabled for use.
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STARTING AND OPERATING

Programming Additional Key
Fobs...................24
Key-In Reminder ..............21
Keyless Entry System...........15
Lane Change And Turn Signals ....41
Lane Change Assist ............41
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........124,126
Leaving Home Light System ......42
Life Of Tires ............... .246
Lights Daytime Running ...........40
Fog ...................41
Hazard Warning Flasher ......185
Passing .................40
Turn Signal ...............41
Loading Vehicle .............177
Tires ................. .241
Locks PowerDoor ........... .26,31
Maintaining the finish.........255
Maintenance Monitor ...........85
Maintenance procedures ........236
Manual Climate Control System ....48
Heating .................50
Manual transmission ..........152
Manual Transmission ..........152
Manual, Service .............284
Methanol ................. .173
Mirrors....................36 Automatic Dimming
.........37
Electric Remote ............38
Exterior Folding ............38
Outside .................36
Rearview ................36
Occupant Restraints ..........123
Onboard Diagnostic System ......77
Operating Precautions ..........77
Outside Rearview Mirrors ........36
Overhead light (bulb replacement) . .195
Overheating, Engine ...........220
Overloading ............... .182
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ..........284
Paint damage touch-up ........256
Parking Brake ...............151
Passing Light ................40
Performance ...............277
Periodic checks (scheduled servicing) ............... .226
Personal Settings ............108
Personalization Features ........108
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...............241
Plastic part maintenance ........259
Power Brakes ................ .150
Door Locks ............26,31
Mirrors .................38 Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . .125
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............128
Protection from atmospheric agents (bodywork) ..........253
Radar Sensors.............162
Radial Ply Tires ..............245
Radio Frequency General Information ........20,23
Radio transmitter and mobile phones ...................5
Rear Camera ...............167
Rear lights (light bulbs) .........188
Rear Park Assist System ........163
Rear View ..................10
Rearview Mirrors ..............36
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure ............... .265
Recorder, Event Data ..........146
Recreational towing ...........178
Reformulated Gasoline .........173
Refueling procedure ...........175
Refueling the vehicle ..........173
Reminder, Seat Belt ...........128
Replacement Tires ............247
Replacing a bulb .............185
Replacing exterior light bulbs .....188
Replacing fuses .............196
Replacing interior light bulbs .....195
Reporting Safety Defects .......283
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