2013 Volvo C70 Owner's Manual - Page 174

06 Starting and driving Rear park assist* Introduction Function The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. The indicator light in the button in the center console illuminates. Park assist monitors the area behind the vehicle when the engine is running and reverse gear has been selected. The distance monitored behind the vehicle is approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The signal comes from the rear speakers. The system must be deactivated when towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted carrier, etc., which could trigger the rear park assist system's sensors. Rear park assist Activating/deactivating park assist NOTE Rear park assist is deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine trailer wiring is used. Park Assist button (rear button in the illustration) 06 The park assist system is designed to assist you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. It utilizes four ultrasound sensors located in the rear bumper to measure the distance to a vehicle, object or a person who may be close to the rear of your vehicle. The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. - Press the Park assist button on the center console to temporarily deactivate the system. The indicator light in the button will go out when the system has been deactivated. Park assist will be automatically reactivated the next time the engine is started, or if the button is pressed (the indicator light in the button will illuminate). WARNING Park Assist is an information system, NOT a safety system. This system is designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. It is not, however, intended to replace the driver's attention and judgement. - 172 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. G018389