Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual
8.29. Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensors (where fitted)
The parking sensor (sonar) system sounds a tone to inform the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper.
When the parking sensor (sonar) system is turned on, the sonar view will automatically appear in the vehicle information display.
The parking sensor (sonar) system is a convenience but it is not a substitute for proper parking.
The driver is always responsible for safety during parking and other manoeuvres. Always look around and check that it is safe to do so before parking.
Read and understand the limitations of the parking sensor (sonar) system as contained in this section. The colours of the sonar indicator indicates different distances to the object.
Inclement weather or ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, a truck’s compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill may affect the function of the system; this may include reduced performance or a false activation.
The parking sensor (sonar) system is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle.
The parking sensor (sonar) system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects. Always move slowly. The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not detect objects close to the bumper or on the ground.
The parking sensor (sonar) system may not detect the following objects: fluffy objects such as snow, cloth, cotton, glass, wool, etc.; thin objects such as rope, wire and chain, etc.; or wedge-shaped objects.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent material), install accessories, or apply anything blocking the sensors. These conditions may reduce the ability of the system.
Excessive noise (such as audio system volume or an open vehicle window) will interfere with the tone and it may not be heard.
Keep the parking sensor (sonar) sensors (located on the rear bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt. Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects. If the sensors are covered, the accuracy of the sonar function will be diminished.
If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.