200 Driving and operatingvans). Object identification in theupper part of these vehiclescannot be guaranteed.Objects with a very small reflectioncross section, like objects ofnarrow size or soft materials, maynot be detected by the system.Parking assist will not detectobjects out of the detection range.NoteThe parking assist systemautomatically detects factory-fittedtowing equipment. It is deactivatedwhen the connector is plugged in.It is possible that the sensor detectsa non-existing object (echodisturbance) caused by externalacoustical or mechanicdisturbances.Advanced parking assist systemmay not respond to changes in theparking space after initiating aparallel parking manoeuvre.Side blind spot alertThe Side blind spot alert systemdetects and reports objects on eitherside of the vehicle, within a specified"blind spot" zone. The system alertsvisually in each side rear view mirror,when detecting objects that may notbe visible in the inside and outsiderear view mirrors.The system's sensors are located inthe bumper on the left and right sideof the vehicle.9 WarningSide blind spot alert does notreplace driver vision.The system does not detect:■ Vehicles outside the side blindzones which may be rapidlyapproaching.■ Pedestrians, cyclists or animals.Before changing a lane, alwayscheck all mirrors, look over theshoulder and use the turn signal.When the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone while drivingforward, either while passing avehicle or being passed, an amberwarning symbol B will light up in therelevant outside mirror. If the driverthen activates the turn signal, thewarning symbol B starts flashingamber as a warning not to changelanes.Side blind spot alert is active fromspeeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.Driving faster than 87 mphdeactivates the system, indicated bylow lighting warning symbols B inboth outside mirrors. Reducing the
