Get Driving -> Help with parking and manoeuvring Guide for Cupra Formentor SUV First Generation (2020-2024)

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WARNING

Help with parking and

manoeuvring

The technology used in the park assist sys-

tem involves a series of limitations inherent

in the actual system and in the use of ultra-

sonic sensors. The use of Park Assist should

never tempt you to take any risk that may

compromise safety. The system is not a re-

placement for driver awareness.

Quick turns of the steering wheel when

parking or exiting a parking space with Park

Assist can cause serious injury.

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Assisted parking system

(Park Assist)

Do not hold the steering wheel during

manoeuvres to park or exit a parking space

until the system requests it. Doing so disa-

bles the system during the manoeuvre, re-

sulting in the parking being cancelled.

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Introduction

Any accidental movement of the vehicle

could result in serious injury.

The parking assist system is an additional

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Adapt your speed and driving style at all

CAUTION

function of the ParkPilot page 281 and

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times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

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In certain circumstances, the ultrasonic

helps the driver find a suitable parking space

from among the following types:

sensors do not detect objects such as trail-

er tongues, bars, fences, posts or thin trees,

or an open (or opening) rear lid, which

could damage the vehicle.

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Certain surfaces of objects and garments

do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-

nals. The system cannot detect, at least

correctly, these objects or people wearing

such clothes.

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park driving in reverse in suitable perpen-

dicular and parallel spaces,

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Retrofitting of certain accessories to the

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park driving forwards in suitable perpen-

dicular spaces,

vehicle, such as a bicycle rack, may inter-

fere with the operation of the Park Assist

system and cause damage.

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Ultrasound sensor signals may be affec-

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exit a parking space driving forwards from a

parallel space,

ted by external sound sources. In certain

circumstances this may prevent them from

detecting people or objects.

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The Park Assist system uses as a refer-

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park in a suitable space driving forward on

ence parked vehicles, curbs and other ob-

jects. Make sure that the tyres and wheels

are not damaged while parking. If necessa-

ry, opportunely interrupt the parking ma-

noeuvre to avoid damaging the vehicle.

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The ultrasound sensors may have blind

angle partially entering into the selected

parking space. The system will centre the ve-

hicle in said parking space.

spots in which obstacles and people are not

detected.

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Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

In vehicles with a Park Assist system and fac-

tory infotainment system, the front, rear and

side areas are represented, and the position

of obstacles is shown relative to the vehicle.

times, since the ultrasound sensors do not

detect small children, animals or certain

objects in all situations.

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The ultrasound sensors on the bumper

may be damaged or shifted in the event of a

collision, for example, when entering or ex-

iting a parking space.

The Park Assist system is subject to certain

limitations inherent to the system and its use

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If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, do

requires special attention by the driver

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more than once, the Park Assist system

switches off.

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not apply it directly unless very briefly and

always from a distance of more than 10 cm.

To become familiar with the system and

its functions, CUPRA recommends that you

practice operating the Park Assist system in

an area where there is not too much traffic

or in a car park.

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A registration plate or plate holder on the

Requirements for leaving the parking

space (only for parallel parking)

front with larger than the space for the reg-

istration plate, or a registration plate that is

curved or warped can cause:

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The traction control (TCS) must be switch-

ed on page 272 .

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False detections.

Description of the parking assist

system

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Space length: length of the vehicle + 0.5

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The sensors to lose visibility.

metres.

Cancellation of the parking manoeuvre

or defective parking.

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Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h

The components of the Park Assist system

are the ultrasonic sensors located in the

front and rear bumpers, the  to switch the

system on and off and the messages on the

instrument cluster display.

(4 mph) when exiting the parking space.

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If one of the ultrasonic sensors is dam-

aged, the area corresponding to that group

of sensors (front or rear) is deactivated and

cannot be activated until the fault is cor-

rected. However, you can still use the sen-

sors of the other bumper as per usual. If

there is a fault in the system, consult a spe-

cialist workshop. To do so, CUPRA recom-

mends going to a specialised CUPRA dealer

or any SEAT dealership.

Prematurely stopping or automatically in-

terrupting the manoeuvres for parking or

exiting a parking space

Park Assist interrupts the manoeuvres for

parking or exiting a parking space in any of

the following cases:

Prerequisites for parking

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The traction control (TCS) must be switch-

ed on page 272 .

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Press button  in the infotainment system,

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

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Speed when passing next to the parking

space: do not exceed approx. 50 km/h (31

mph).

Note

tem.

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In order to guarantee good system opera-

When exceeding a speed of approximately

7 km/h (4 mph) more than once.

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Keep a distance between 0.5 and 2.0 me-

tres when driving past the parking space.

tion, keep the ultrasound sensors of the

bumper clean, free of snow or ice, and do

not cover them with adhesives or other ob-

jects.

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The driver takes control of the steering

wheel.

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Space length (parallel parking): vehicle

length + 0.8 meters.

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The parking manoeuvre does not end

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Space width (angle parking): vehicle width

+ 0.8 meters.

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Certain sources of noise, such as rough

within 6 minutes from the activation of auto-

matic steering.

asphalt or paving stones and the noise of

other vehicles can induce the Park Assist

system or ParkPilot to give erroneous warn-

ings. The presence of metal objects can al-

so affect the manoeuvre.

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Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h

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There is a fault in the system (the system is

(4 mph) when parking. The vehicle will per-

form an automatic braking only once if this

speed is exceeded. If you exceed the speed

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temporarily unavailable).

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The TCS is disconnected.

Trailer mode

Selecting a parking type

TCS or ESC intervene with regulation.

The driver door is opened.

The Park Assist system cannot be switched

on if the factory-fitted towing bracket

page 291 is electrically connected to a

trailer.

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To restart the manoeuvre it is necessary that

none of these things occur and that the 

button on the infotainment system is pressed

again.

After changing a wheel

If, after changing a wheel, the vehicle stops

entering and exiting parking spaces correct-

ly, the circumference of the new wheel may

be different and the system may need to

adapt to it. The adaptation is automatic and

takes place during driving. Making turns

slowly and in both directions (20 km/h [12

mph]) for a few minutes may contribute to

Special characteristics

The Park Assist system is subject to certain

limitations inherent to the system. For exam-

ple, it is therefore not possible to enter or ex-

it a parking space on sharp bends.

Fig. 178 On the instrument panel display:

view of the parking assist system with re-

duced view.

While entering or exiting a parking space, a

brief signal sounds to prompt the driver to

change between forward and reverse gears

(depending on the case). In successive ma-

noeuvres, the assistant tells the driver to

change gears, at the latest, when the contin-

uous audible signal is given (object present

at a distance of ≤30 cm) by Park Pilot.

this adaptation process

tion on page 274.

in Introduc-

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When the Park Assist system turns the steer-

ing wheel with the vehicle stationary, the in-

strument panel also displays the symbol .

Keep the brake pedal depressed while the

symbol remains on the dash panel display to

turn the wheels with the vehicle stopped.

This way, the system will require fewer ma-

noeuvres to complete the parking action.

Fig. 179 On the Infotainment system

screen.: indication of parking modes.

Park assist has 5 parking modes:

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







Reverse parallel parking.

Reverse angle parking.

Forward angle parking.

When the system is connected, the symbol

 on the Infotainment System screen is

highlighted. Additionally, the selected park-

ing type is shown on the instrument panel

display. You can change the type of parking

on the infotainment system display.

the system itself will drive out of the parking

space before starting parking in a similar way

to type .

Reverse parallel parking without driving

past first: “Help me”.

Special case of driving forwards into a type

 parking bay without driving past first



Forward parking in a parking bay without

driving past first.

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If there are more spaces available, another

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The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 275 .

space can be selected by clicking on it on

the infotainment system display.

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Move forward towards the parking space

Selecting a parking type after passing in

front of the space

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Follow the instructions displayed on the in-

while paying attention to traffic and stop the

vehicle with the front part partially inside the

parking space.

strument panel while paying attention to

traffic and drive the vehicle past the parking

space.

After activating the Park Assist system and

after detecting a parking space, the display

on the instrument panel proposes a parking

type. The Park Assist system selects the

parking type automatically. The selected

type is shown on the instrument panel dis-

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Press button  once in the infotainment

system,  > Assistants > Parking > Park as-

sist system.

Reverse parallel parking without driving

past first (type )

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When the system is connected, the symbol

With this type of parking , press button 

so that the system resolves the parking that

has already been started. The system will on-

ly switch on if sufficient progress has been

made with the manoeuvre (the side sensor

must be able to detect the reference vehi-

cle). If it is impossible to successfully com-

plete the manoeuvre that has been started,

 on the Infotainment System screen is

highlighted. Additionally, the selected park-

ing mode is shown on the instrument panel

display without reduced display.

play Fig. 178 and on the Infotainment Sys-

tem screen.

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The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 275 .

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Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

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Press button  in the infotainment system,

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

duction on page 274.

tem.

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Parking with the parking assist system

Fig. 180 On the instrument panel display:

parallel parking.  Finding a parking space.

 Parking position.  Manoeuvring.

Fig. 181 On the instrument panel display:

angle parking.  Finding a parking space. 

Parking position.  Manoeuvring.

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Message to move forwards

Your vehicle

The necessary conditions have to be met to

“appropriate” if the display on the instru-

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park with Park Assist page 275 and the

ment panel shows the message to park

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3

parking mode must be selected page 276 .

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Stop the vehicle and, after a brief pause,

Parking space detected

Message to park

engage reverse gear, or press the button 

in the infotainment system,  > Assistants >

Parking > Park assist system.

Parking

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5

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Look at the display on the instrument pan-

Message to press the brake pedal

Progress bar

el to see if the space has been detected as

“appropriate” and if the correct position for

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Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

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duction on page 274.

parking has been reached Fig. 180 

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or Fig. 181 . The space is considered

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Please note the following message: Inter-

sponding message is displayed on the instru-

ment panel and, in some cases, an acoustic

signal sounds.

Leaving a parking space with the

parking assist system (only for

parallel parking)

vention in active direction. Watch

your surroundings!. While you keep

watch around you, carefully start accelerat-

ing up to no more than 7 km/h (4 mph). Dur-

ing the parking manoeuvre, the system only

takes charge of the steering. You, as the

driver, have to accelerate, engage the

clutch if necessary, change gears and

brake.

Progress bars

The progress bar

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Fig. 180

and Fig. 181

on the

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screen of the instrument panel displays the

relative distance to be covered. The greater

the distance, the fuller the progress bar.

When driving forward, the content of the

progress bar decreases upwards, and when

reversing, it decreases downwards.

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Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot sig-

nal sounds; OR: reverse until the indication

to move forward appears on the instrument

panel display Fig. 180  or Fig. 181 ;

OR: reverse until the Park Assist finish-

ed message appears on the instrument pan-

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Note

Fig. 182 On the instrument panel display:

exit a parallel parking space.

If the manoeuvre is terminated premature-

ly during parking, the result may not be the

best.

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el display. The progress bar

distance to cover page 279 .

indicates the

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Your vehicle in reverse gear

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Press the brake pedal until the parking as-

2

Message giving the proposed manoeuvre

to exit the parking space

sist system completes the steering wheel

turns; OR: until the symbol  goes out on

the instrument panel screen.

3

Progress bar to indicate the distance left

to cover

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Select first gear.

Move forward until the continuous ParkPi-

Leaving a parking space (parallel parking)

lot signal sounds; OR: move forward until the

reverse indication appears on the instrument

panel display. The Park Assist system steers

the vehicle forward and back until it centres

it in the space Fig. 180  or Fig. 181 .

The necessary conditions to exit a parking

space with Park Assist have to be met

page 275.

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Press button  in the infotainment system,

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

tem. When the system is connected, the

symbol  on the Infotainment System

screen is highlighted.

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For best results, wait at the end of each

manoeuvre until the Park Assist system has

finished turning the steering wheel. The

parking manoeuvre ends when a corre-

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Turn on the corresponding turn signal to-

The vehicle can exit the space when a cor-

Automatic braking to reduce damages

wards the road you will enter when exiting

the parking space.

responding message is displayed on the in-

strument panel and, in some cases, an

acoustic signal sounds. Take charge of the

steering with the turning angle set by the

Park Assist system.

Depending on certain conditions, the Park

Assist system can automatically brake the ve-

hicle when faced with an obstacle, briefly ac-

tioning and holding down the brake ped-

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Engage the reverse gear, or press the but-

ton  in the infotainment system.

al

. Following this the driver must press

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Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

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Paying attention to the traffic, exit the

the brake pedal.

duction on page 274. Please note the fol-

lowing message: Automatic steering en-

abled Pay attention to your sur-

roundings. While you keep watch around

you, carefully start accelerating up to no

more than 7 km/h (4 mph). When exiting the

parking space, the system only takes charge

of the steering. You, as the driver, have to

accelerate, engage the clutch if necessary,

change gears and brake.

parking space.

Automatic braking intervention to reduce

damage leads to the parking manoeuvre fin-

ishing.

Automatic operation of the

brakes by the parking assist sys-

tem

WARNING

The automatic braking intervention by Park

Assist should never tempt you to take any

risk that may compromise safety. The sys-

tem is not a replacement for driver aware-

ness.

Park Assist helps the driver by automatically

braking in certain situations.

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Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot sig-

The driver is always responsible for braking in

nal sounds; OR: reverse until the instrument

panel display shows the forward indication.

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The Park Assist system is subject to cer-

time

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tain limitations inherent to the system. In

certain situations, the automatic braking

intervention may only work in a limited way

or not work at all.

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The progress bar Fig. 182

indicates the

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Automatic braking intervention to avoid

exceeding the speed limit

distance to cover page 279 .

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Press the brake pedal until the parking as-

To avoid exceeding the allowed speed of ap-

prox. 7 km/h (4 mph) when entering or leav-

ing a parking space, the brakes may activate

automatically. After automatically activating

the brakes, the manoeuvres to enter or exit a

parking space may continue.

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sist system completes the steering wheel

turns; OR: press the brake pedal until the

symbol  goes out on the instrument cluster

screen.

Always be ready to use the brakes your-

self!

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The automatic braking intervention will

end after approximately 1.5 seconds. After-

wards, brake the vehicle yourself.

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Move forward until the continuous ParkPi-

lot signal sounds; OR: move forward until the

reverse indication appears on the instrument

panel display. The Park Assist system steers

the vehicle forward and back until it can exit

the space.

The brakes are only automatically activated

once for each attempt to enter or exit a

parking space. If the speed of approximately

7 km/h (4 mph) is exceeded again, the cor-

responding operation is halted.

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CAUTION

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Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,

Parking aid parking and

manoeuvring (ParkPilot)

wheel arch and vehicle underbody can

modify the orientation of the sensors. This

can affect the parking aid function. Have

the function checked by a specialised

workshop.

Parking distance warning system functions

can be affected by different factors that

can cause damage:

Introduction

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Under certain circumstances, the system

does not detect or display certain objects:

These assist systems help you when parking

and manoeuvring:

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A number plate or number plate holder

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Chains, trailer draw bars, bars, fences,

posts and thin trees.

with dimensions that exceed the space for

the number plate, or a cured or deformed

number plate can cause false detections or

a loss of visibility for the sensors.

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Plus Parking Aid page 282 . It is an assis-

tant that gives a visual and audio warning

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Objects that are located above the sen-

sors, such as protrusions in a wall.

of obstacles detected in front and behind

Objects with certain surfaces or struc-

tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-

der snow.

the vehicle page 282 .

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Note

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Rear Parking Aid page 285 . An audio

and visual assistant that warns of obstacles

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The display on the Infotainment system

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Certain surfaces of objects and garments

screen shows a slight time delay.

located behind the vehicle page 285 .

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do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-

nals. The system cannot detect these ob-

jects or people wearing such clothes cor-

rectly.

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In certain situations, the system can give

a warning even though there is no obstacle

in the detected area:

WARNING

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Always pay attention, by looking directly,

to traffic and the area around the vehicle.

Assistance systems are not a replacement

for driver awareness. Responsibility always

lies with the driver.

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Rough or cobbled surfaces or surfaces

with long grass.

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Sensor signals may be affected by exter-

nal sound sources. This may prevent them

from detecting people or objects.

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External ultrasound sources, such as

other vehicles equipped with ultra-

sound systems.

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If the system warns you of the proximity

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The sensors have blind spots in which ob-

of a low obstacle, please note that after be-

ing detected by the system, the obstacle in

question may disappear from the measure-

ment sensors as the vehicle moves closer,

and the system will no longer warn of its

presence. In certain circumstances, objects

such as high kerbs that could damage the

underside of the vehicle are not detected.

stacles and people are not detected. Pay

special attention to children and animals.

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Heavy rain or snow, hail or dense ex-

haust gases.

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Always keep visual control of the sur-

If the number plate is not properly se-

cured to the surface of the bumper.

roundings: use the mirrors for additional

help.

Gradient changes.

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In order to guarantee good operation,

keep the sensors clean, free of snow and

ice, and do not cover them with stickers or

other objects.

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If the parking distance warning system is

ignored, the vehicle could suffer consider-

able damage.

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Parking aid plus assists the driver by giving

visual and audio warnings about obstacles

detected in front of and behind the vehicle.

Parking Aid operation

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If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment for cleaning, do not apply it directly,

unless you do so very briefly, and always

keep a distance of more than 10 cm away.

Manually connecting and disconnecting

the parking aid

The bumpers are fitted with sensors. When

an obstacle is detected, it is indicated by au-

dible signals and in the Infotainment system

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Fitting certain accessories to the front of

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Press the function button  > Assistants >

Parking > Park distance control.

the vehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-

vertising, may interfere with the operation

of the Park Assist.

Fig. 183.

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Automatic connection of Parking Aid

When moving close to an obstacle, it is pos-

sible to know if the obstacle is in front of the

vehicle or behind it by choosing different

sounds.

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We recommend that you practice parking

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Select reverse gear.

in an area without traffic.

OR: if you drive forward at a speed of less

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The volume and tone of the signals and

than 15 km/h (9 mph) and you encounter an

obstacle, it is detected when it is optically

approx. less than 95 cm. away, or acoustical-

ly approx. 50 cm. away. If the automatic con-

nection is activated, a reduced display is

shown.

indications can be changed page 285 .

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Please observe information on towing a

The approximate measurement range of the

sensors is:

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trailer page 285 .

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A

1.20 m

B

0.60 m

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OR: if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

Parking System Plus

C

1.60 m

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm ap-

prox depending on whether or not an obsta-

cle is detected)

D

0.60 m

Description

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency

of the audible signals will increase. The signal

will sound continuously at around 0.30 m:

Stop!

Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid

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Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.

OR: press the parking lock button P.

If the separation is maintained, the warning

volume is reduced after about 2.5 seconds.

Temporary suppression of sound in Park-

ing Aid

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Press the  function button.

OR: activate the electronic parking brake.

Fig. 183 Parking aid view on the Infotain-

ment system display.

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Change from reduced view to full view

It only operates every time the speed is re-

duced below 15 km/h (9 mph) for the first

time.

front are at a distance of less than 50 cm. ap-

prox.

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Engage the reverse gear if your vehicle is

equipped with a reversing camera.

CAUTION

If disabled using the button  in the info-

tainment system ( > Assistants > Parking >

Park distance control) to be automatically

activated again, one of the following actions

must be taken:

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OR: press the car icon on the reduced

view.

The automatic connection of the Parking

Aid only works when you are driving slowly.

If driving style is not adapted to the circum-

stances, an accident and serious injury or

damage may be caused.

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OR: if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm ap-

prox depending on whether or not an obsta-

cle is detected).

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Switch off the ignition and switch it on

again.

Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear

View Camera “RVC”)

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OR: drive forward at over 15 km/h (9 mph)

approx.

Visual indication segments

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Select reverse gear.

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OR: activate or deactivate the parking lock

button P

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OR: press the RVC button on the Infotain-

ment System screen¹⁾

.

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OR: switch the automatic activation on and

off in the Infotainment system.

A short confirmation signal will be heard and

the button symbol will light up when the sys-

tem is switched on.

The automatic activation of the parking aid

can be switched on and off in the Infotain-

ment system page 85 page 89 :

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Automatic activation

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Switch the ignition on.

Press the function button  > Assistants >

Fig. 184 Parking aid view on the Infotain-

ment system display.

When the Plus Parking Aid connects auto-

matically, a diagram of the vehicle and the

segments will appear on screen. This func-

tion will be available unless the user has de-

activated it.

Parking > Park distance control.

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Select Automatic activation. If the box is

The optical indication of the segments works

as follows:

checked, the function is connected.

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If activated automatically, an audible sound

warning will only be given when obstacles in

1)

The RVC button will only be displayed when

reverse gear is engaged.

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White and segments: the obstacle is

more than approx. 30 cm away from the

path or in the direction opposite to trav-

el. They are also displayed when the

electronic parking brake is activated.

 > Assistants > Parking > Park distance

control:

Trailer mode

On vehicles with a factory-mounted trailer

hook, when the trailer is connected, the rear

sensors will not activate when reverse gear is

engaged or button  is pressed in the Info-

tainment system ( > Assistants > Parking >

Park distance control). Therefore, any ob-

jects behind or to the side of the vehicle will

not be indicated on the screen and no audio

signals will sound.

Setup

Automatic activa-

On/off

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Yellow segments: the obstacles lie on

the vehicle’s path and are at a distance

of less than approx. 30 cm away.

tion

Volume in the front and rear

area.

Front volume

Red segments: obstacles are less than

approx. 30 cm away.

Rear volume

Volume in the rear area.

When the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of

the audio source will be re-

duced, depending on the se-

lected option.

A wake will indicate the anticipated forward

or backward trajectory, depending on the

engaged gear.

The screen will only display objects detected

at the front, and the vehicle's trajectory will

be hidden.

Adjust volume

If an obstacle is located in the vehicle’s way,

the corresponding audible warning will

sound.

Manoeuvre braking function

Error messages

When the penultimate segment is displayed,

the vehicle has reached the collision zone. In

the collision zone, the obstacles are repre-

sented in red (including those out of the

The emergency braking function is used to

minimise damage in the event of a collision.

If a an error or fault message appears on the

instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a

fault.

Depending on the equipment, if the Parking

Aid is active, the braking while manoeuvring

function activates emergency braking when

it detects an obstacle in the vehicle’s path

that could cause a collision, driving forwards

or in reverse.

path). Stop the vehicle!

in Introduction

›››

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-

necting the ignition, it will not be indicated

next time the parking aid is connected.

on page 281,

page 281 !

in Introduction on

›››

If a rear sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in

Setting the indications and audio

signals

A

B

the areas

and

are displayed Fig. 183 .

The function will not brake if the Parking Aid

is activated automatically. For the system to

operate, manoeuvring speed must be be-

tween 2.5-7 km/h (1.5-4 mph) for the front

area and between 1.5-7 km/h (1-4 mph) for

the rear.

›››

If a front sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in

C

D

the areas

and

will be displayed. Symbol

The indications and acoustic signals are set

in the Infotainment system: function button

 is displayed.

We recommend taking the vehicle to a spe-

cialised workshop to have the fault repaired.

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Following an intervention, the braking while

manoeuvring function will be inactive in the

same direction of travel for 5 metres. Once

the gear is changed, or the selector lever’s

position is changed, the function will be ac-

tive again. The Parking Aid’s limitations ap-

ply.

are alerted by audible and visible warnings on

the Infotainment system.

 > Assistants > Parking > Parking assis-

tant.

Make particularly sure that the sensors are

not covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and

the like, as this could affect the system's op-

Settings

Rear volume

Volume in the rear area.

eration. Cleaning instructions page 355 .

›››

When the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of

the audio source will be re-

duced, depending on the se-

lected option.

The approximate measurement range of the

rear sensors is:

The braking while manoeuvring function is

set in the Infotainment system: function but-

ton  > Assistants > Parking > Park dis-

tance control.

Adjust volume

●

Side area: 0.60 m

Central area: 1.60 m

Error messages

Temporary suppression of emergency

braking

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency

of the audible signals will increase. The signal

will sound continuously at around 0.30 m:

If a an error or fault message appears on the

instrument panel in Parking assist, there is a

fault.

●

When the function is deactivated with the

Stop!

in Introduction on page 281,

›››

Braking while manoeuvring button that ap-

pears on the Parking aid screen of the Info-

tainment system.

in Introduction on page 281!

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-

necting the ignition, it will not be indicated

next time the parking aid is connected.

›››

If the separation is maintained, the warning

volume is reduced after about 2.5 seconds.

●

Whenever any of the car doors, rear lid or

We recommend taking the vehicle to a spe-

cialised workshop to have the fault repaired.

bonnet are opened.

Parking Aid connection

●

Select reverse gear.

Towing device

Rear parking aid

In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket

device from the factory, when the trailer is

connected, the parking aid will not be activa-

ted when reverse gear is engaged.

Parking Aid disconnection

●

Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.

Description

OR: use the selector lever to select N or D,

The rear parking aid is an optical and audi-

ble assistant that warns of obstacles located

behind the vehicle.

or press the parking lock button P.

Setting the indications and audio signals

There are sensors integrated in the rear

bumper. When they detect an obstacle, you

The indications and acoustic signals are set

in the Infotainment system: function button

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WARNING

fences, posts or thin trees, which could

damage the vehicle.

Peripheral view system (Top

View Camera)

The smart technology incorporated into

the Top View Camera system cannot over-

come the limits imposed by the laws of

physics and it only works within the limits of

the system. The greater convenience provi-

ded by the Area View system should never

tempt you to take any risk that may com-

promise safety. If used negligently or invol-

untarily, it may cause serious accidents and

injuries. The system is not a replacement

for driver awareness.

●

The system displays the auxiliary lines

and boxes regardless of the vehicle's envi-

ronment, no objects are detected. The

driver is responsible for determining that

the vehicle will fit in the parking space.

Introduction

Using 4 cameras, the system generates a

representation that is shown on the infotain-

ment system display. The cameras are loca-

ted on the radiator grille, the exterior mirrors

and the rear lid.

Area View system

The functions and representations of the

Area View system may vary depending on

whether or not the vehicle has ParkPilot.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-

tions.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

WARNING

looking at the screen.

The image from the cameras does not

make it possible to calculate the distance to

the obstacles (people, vehicles, etc.) pre-

cisely, so using them could cause serious

accidents and injury.

●

Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

times, since the cameras do not capture

small children, animals and certain objects

in all situations.

●

The system will probably be unable to

●

The camera lenses augment and distort

Fig. 185 Viewing the top view system: aer-

ial view.

represent all areas clearly.

the visual field and the objects on the

screen are seen differently and imprecisely.

There are four different views to choose

from:

●

CAUTION

Certain objects may not be shown or may

not be shown very clearly, for example,

posts or thin rails, due to the screen resolu-

tion or if light conditions are insufficient.

●

The camera images are only two-dimen-

sional. Due to a lack of spatial depth, ob-

jects that jut out or holes on the road, for

example, are more difficult to detect or

may not be seen at all.

A

Front camera area

B

Right camera area

●

The cameras have blind spots in which

C

Rear camera area

obstacles and people are not registered.

D

●

Left camera area

In certain circumstances, the camera

does not capture objects such as beams,

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●

Function buttons Fig. 185:

There should be no damage to the vehicle

in the camera area. If the position or installa-

tion angle of the cameras have been

changed, e.g. after a rear-end collision, the

system should be checked by a specialised

workshop.

connected electrically to a trailer

page 291.

›››

Exit the current display.



Adjust the display: bright, contrast and

colour.

Note



To become familiar with the system and its

functions, CUPRA recommends that you

practice handling the Area View system in

an area where there is not too much traffic

or in a car park.

Depending on the equipment: con-



necting and disconnecting the ParkPilot

Special characteristics

sound.

The images on the area view system cameras

are only two-dimensional. Due to a lack of

spatial depth, it is difficult or impossible to

make out on-screen any holes there may be

on the ground, objects jutting out from the

ground or parts protruding from other vehi-

cles.

The aerial view is generated by combining

the images from all the cameras 

Fig. 185. The aerial view can be selected

by pressing the vehicle in the area.

›››

Connecting and disconnecting

Select the corresponding view by pressing

Connect the reverse assist

A

D

the different areas Fig. 185

to

of the

›››

●

Select reverse gear.

aerial view or the reduced aerial view.

Situations in which the objects or other vehi-

cles appear to be further away or closer than

they really are:

OR: in the infotainment system select  >

Assistants > Parking > Park distance

control.

Conditions necessary for the use of the

Area View system

●

On moving from a horizontal plane to a

slope.

●

The doors and the rear lid must be closed.

The image must be reliable and clear. For

Disconnect the reverse assist

●

Drive forwards at over 15 km/h (9 mph) ap-

●

On moving from a slope to a horizontal

plane.

this reason, for example, the camera lens

must be clean.

proximately.

●

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the rear.

●

The area around the vehicle must be clear-

ly and totally visible.

If the vehicle approaches protruding ob-

Views of the peripheral vision sys-

tem (modes)

jects. These objects may be outside the

cameras' angle of visibility.

●

The area for parking or manoeuvring

should be a flat surface.

●

The vehicle should not be loaded very

heavily at the rear.

Depending on the equipment: con-



Trailer mode

necting and disconnecting the ParkPilot

The Area View system conceals, in the rear

camera area, all the auxiliary guiding lines

when the factory-fitted towing bracket is

sound.

●

The driver must be used to the system.

»

Exiting the Area View system screen:



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Adjust the display: bright, contrast and

colour.

from above are represented in order to

navigate possible obstacles more pre-

cisely.

Reverse Assist (Rear View

Camera)



To select the camera you want to use, press

the thumbnail on the left side of the screen.

Once activated it will be highlighted in or-

ange. You can switch between views in the

menu bar at the bottom of the screen. The

selected view will be highlighted in orange.

Rear camera views (rear view)

Operating and safety warnings

Angle parking. The area behind the ve-



WARNING

hicle is shown. Auxiliary lines are shown

to give guidance.

●

The reverse assist does not make it possi-

ble to precisely calculate the distance from

obstacles and nor can it overcome the sys-

tem's own limits, hence its negligent use

may cause serious accidents and injuries if

used without due care. The driver should

be aware of his/her surroundings at all

times to ensure safe driving.

Assistance function for hitching a trailer.



The red lines are indicate a distance of ap-

prox. 40 cm away from the vehicle.

On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing

device, this function can be used to

move the vehicle close to a tow bar.

Auxiliary lines are shown in the infotain-

ment system.

Aerial views (bird's eye view)

Main mode:

The vehicle and its immediate vicinity



●

The camera lens expands and distorts the

Green lines: distance to the trailer hitch.

The distance between the lines is ap-

prox. 0.30 m

seen from above are shown. Depending

field of view and displays the objects on the

screen in a way that is different from reality.

Distance perception is also distorted.

on the equipment, the ParkPilot's path

may also be displayed.

Yellow line: pre-calculated direction of

the trailer hitch depending on how the

steering wheel is turned.

●

Due to the screen resolution or light con-

Front camera views (front view)

ditions, some items may be blurry or not

displayed at all. Take care with thin posts,

fences, railings or trees that might not be

seen on the screen and could damage the

vehicle.

Cross traffic. This visualization helps to



Cross traffic. This visualization helps to



monitor traffic to the left, front and right

of the vehicle and can be used, for ex-

ample, when exiting garages or narrow

exits.

of the vehicle and can be used, for ex-

ample, when exiting garages or narrow

exits.

●

The reverse assist has blind spots where it

cannot see people or objects. Monitor the

vehicle's surrounding area at all times.

Angle parking. The area in front of the



vehicle is shown. Orientation lines are

shown to give guidance.

●

The system is not a replacement for driv-

er awareness. Supervise the parking ma-

noeuvre and the vehicle's surrounding area

at all times.

Side camera views (side view)

Right and left sides. The areas located



directly to the side of the vehicle seen

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