Sensor blocked
If this symbol and a message are displayed in the instrument panel, it means that the camera and radar units are unable to detect other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and large animals in front of the vehicle and that the vehicle's camera and radar-based functions may be obstructed.
The following table shows some of the situations that can cause the message to be displayed, and suggested actions:
Cause | Action |
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The area in front of the radar unit is dirty or covered by ice or snow. | Clean the area in front of the radar unit to remove dirt, ice and snow. |
The area of the windshield in front of the camera is dirty or covered by ice or snow. | Clean the windshield in front of the camera and remove dirt, ice and snow. |
Thick fog, heavy rain or snow is blocking the radar signals or the camera's range of visibility. | No action. Heavy precipitation may sometimes prevent the camera/radar sensor from functioning. |
Water or snow is spraying/swirling up and blocking the radar signals or the camera's range of visibility. | No action. Very wet or snow-covered roads may sometimes prevent the camera/radar sensor from functioning. |
Bright sunlight. | No action. The camera/radar sensor will reset automatically when lighting conditions improve. |