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Control Module Use Saab 9-3 II

Parking Aid, Spa 2 illustrations ~217 words

Control Module Use

The control module is used to

  1. calculate the distance to the closest object behind the vehicle using the values obtained from the distance sensors.
  2. indicate the distance to the closest object behind the vehicle to the driver by means of audible signals via the loudspeakers in the audio system
  3. determine when measurement should take place.
  4. check and control the distance sensors.
  5. communicate and collect information from other systems in the vehicle via the I-bus.
  6. supply current to the rear distance sensors.
  7. ground the rear distance sensors.
  8. check the function with continuous self diagnosis.
  9. communicate with the diagnostic tool.

Scheme 37

Scheme 37: Temporary Disengagement of SPA
Scheme 37: Temporary Disengagement of SPA

Parking assistance can be temporarily switched off, for example when using a trailer without electrical connection. This is done by pressing the CLEAR button on SIDC (SID control panel) when parking assistance is active.

There are two alternative methods of re-engaging the parking assistance

  1. Ignition OFF followed by ignition ON.
  2. Disengage and engage reverse gear.

Scheme 38

Scheme 38: Permanent Disengagement of SPA
Scheme 38: Permanent Disengagement of SPA

Parking assistance can be discontinued from Customer Settings.

  1. Go to «CUSTOMER SETTINGS»(ref-275866-S41496236762007122900000) by pressing the CUSTOMIZE button on SIDC.
  2. Select "Park Assistance" with the INFO knob.
  3. Press the INFO knob.
  4. Select "SPA off".
  5. Confirm the choice by pressing the INFO knob.

To engage parking assistance again, select "SPA on" from the "Park Assistance" menu.