Get Driving -> Help with parking and manoeuvring Guide for Cupra Leon 4 Door First Generation (2020-2026)

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On slopes, turn the front wheels so that

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Help with parking and

manoeuvring

they are against the edge of the kerb.

If the TCS is disconnected or Sport mode is

selected, the cruise control system will be

switched off.

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Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre

of the road.

Assisted parking system

(Park Assist)

WARNING

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Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot

Parking

exhaust system could ignite inflammable

materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,

spilt fuel or flammable materials.

Introduction

To park the vehicle

The parking assist system is an additional

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Do not leave passengers inside a closed

function of the ParkPilot page 280 and

helps the driver find a suitable parking space

from among the following types:

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When parking your vehicle, all legal require-

ments should be observed.

vehicle, they may not be able to open doors

or windows. Locked doors hinder the possi-

bility of a rescue.

Always note the following points when park-

ing the vehicle:

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Children should not be left alone in the

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park driving in reverse in suitable perpen-

dicular and parallel spaces,

vehicle. They could tamper with the hand-

brake or the gears, which could cause the

vehicle to move without control.

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Park the vehicle on a suitable surface

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park driving forwards in suitable perpen-

dicular spaces,

Connect the electronic parking brake

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Depending on weather conditions, it may

page 265.

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exit a parking space driving forwards from a

parallel space,

become extremely hot or cold inside the

vehicle. This can be fatal.

Switch on the parking lock by pressing but-

ton P.

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park in a suitable space driving forward on

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Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.

angle partially entering into the selected

parking space. The system will centre the ve-

hicle in said parking space.

Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage

the steering lock.

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When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with

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.

you.

Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines

Before switching off the engine, rotate the

steering wheel so that if the vehicle should

move, it will be held by the kerb.

The Park Assist system is subject to certain

limitations inherent to the system and its use

requires special attention by the driver

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WARNING

not apply it directly unless very briefly and

always from a distance of more than 10 cm.

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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A registration plate or plate holder on the

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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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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False detections.

The sensors to lose visibility.

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Any accidental movement of the vehicle

Cancellation of the parking manoeuvre

or defective parking.

could result in serious injury.

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Adapt your speed and driving style at all

CAUTION

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If one of the ultrasonic sensors is dam-

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

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.

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In certain circumstances, the ultrasonic

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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Retrofitting of certain accessories to the

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-

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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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

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In order to guarantee good system opera-

spots in which obstacles and people are not

detected.

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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Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

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.

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Certain sources of noise, such as rough

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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If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, do

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more than once, the Park Assist system

switches off.

The TCS is disconnected.

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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.

TCS or ESC intervene with regulation.

The driver door is opened.

Requirements for leaving the parking

space (only for parallel parking)

To restart the manoeuvre it is necessary that

none of these things occur and that the 

button on the infotainment system is pressed

again.

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The traction control (TCS) must be switch-

ed on page 271 .

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Description of the parking assist

system

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Space length: length of the vehicle + 0.5

metres.

Special characteristics

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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.

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.

(4 mph) when exiting the parking space.

Prematurely stopping or automatically in-

terrupting the manoeuvres for parking or

exiting a parking space

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.

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 271 .

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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).

tem.

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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.

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.

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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.

within 6 minutes from the activation of auto-

matic steering.

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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

temporarily unavailable).

(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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Selecting a parking type

Trailer mode









Reverse parallel parking.

Reverse angle parking.

Forward angle parking.

The Park Assist system cannot be switched

on if the factory-fitted towing bracket

page 288 is electrically connected to a

trailer.

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Reverse parallel parking without driving

past first: “Help me”.

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Forward parking in a parking bay without

driving past first.

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

Selecting a parking type after passing in

front of the 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-

Fig. 190 On the instrument panel display:

view of the parking assist system with re-

duced view.

this adaptation process

in Introduc-

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tion on page 273.

play Fig. 190 and on the Infotainment

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System screen.

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The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 274 .

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Press button  in the infotainment system,

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

tem.

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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.

Fig. 191 On the Infotainment system

screen.: indication of parking modes.

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Park assist has 5 parking modes:

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If there are more spaces available, another

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,

the system itself will drive out of the parking

space before starting parking in a similar way

to type .

vehicle with the front part partially inside the

parking space.

space can be selected by clicking on it on

the infotainment system display.

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Press button  once in the infotainment

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Follow the instructions displayed on the in-

system,  > Assistants > Parking > Park as-

sist system.

strument panel while paying attention to

traffic and drive the vehicle past the parking

space.

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When the system is connected, the symbol

 on the Infotainment System screen is

highlighted. Additionally, the selected park-

ing mode is shown on the instrument panel

display without reduced display.

Special case of driving forwards into a type

Reverse parallel parking without driving

 parking bay without driving past first

past first (type )

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The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 274 .

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

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Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

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duction on page 273.

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Move forward towards the parking space

while paying attention to traffic and stop the

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Parking with the parking assist system

Fig. 192 On the instrument panel display:

parallel parking.  Finding a parking space.

 Parking position.  Manoeuvring.

Fig. 193 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 274 and the

ment panel shows the message to park

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parking mode must be selected page 275 .

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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 273.

parking has been reached Fig. 192 

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or Fig. 193 . 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. 192

and Fig. 193

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. 192  or Fig. 193 ;

OR: reverse until the Park Assist finish-

ed message appears on the instrument pan-

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Note

Fig. 194 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 278 .

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. 192  or Fig. 193 .

The necessary conditions to exit a parking

space with Park Assist have to be met

page 274.

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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-

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.

Automatic braking to reduce damages

wards the road you will enter when exiting

the parking space.

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 273. 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

time

nal sounds; OR: reverse until the instrument

panel display shows the forward indication.

The progress bar Fig. 194

distance to cover page 278 .

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The Park Assist system is subject to cer-

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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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indicates the

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Automatic braking intervention to avoid

exceeding the speed limit

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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

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 281 . It is an as-

sistant 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 281 .

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Note

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Rear Parking Aid page 284 . 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 284 .

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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. 195.

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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 284 .

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Please observe information on towing a

The approximate measurement range of the

sensors is:

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trailer page 284 .

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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.

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OR: activate the electronic parking brake.

Fig. 195 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 88 page 92 :

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Automatic activation

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Switch the ignition on.

Press the function button  > Assistants >

Fig. 196 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.

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

–

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 280,

page 280 !

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

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.

Fig. 195. If a front sensor is faulty, only the

obstacles in the areas

played. Symbol  is displayed.

C

D

and

will be dis-

The indications and acoustic signals are set

in the Infotainment system: function button

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 348 .

›››

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 280,

›››

Braking while manoeuvring button that ap-

pears on the Parking aid screen of the Info-

tainment system.

in Introduction on page 280!

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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Help with parking and manoeuvring

Introduction

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

Reverse Assist (Rear View

Camera)

looking at the screen.

A camera on the rear bumper aids the driver

when reverse parking or manoeuvring

●

The images are only two-dimensional.

Protruding objects or holes in the road, for

example, are more difficult to detect or

may not be seen at all.

page 235.

›››

Operating and safety warnings

The camera image is viewed together with

orientation lines projected on the Infotain-

ment system screen. Part of the bumper can

be seen at the bottom, which can be used by

the driver as a reference point.

WARNING

●

Vehicle load modifies the representation

of the guide lines. The width represented

by the lines decreases with vehicle load.

Pay special attention to the surroundings

when the inside of the vehicle of the lug-

gage compartment are loaded.

●

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.

Reverse assist modes

●

In the following situations, objects or

Depending on the equipment, the following

modes are available:

other vehicles appear to be further away or

closer than they actually are. Pay special

attention:

●

The camera lens expands and distorts the

●

Angle parking: reverse parking perpendic-

ular to the road.

field of view and displays the objects on the

screen in a way that is different from reality.

Distance perception is also distorted.

–

If moving from a flat surface to a slope

and vice-versa.

●

Assistance function for hitching a trailer:

helps to hitch a trailer.

–

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

●

Due to the screen resolution or light con-

When the vehicle approaches objects

that are not on the ground surface or

that protrude from it. These objects

may be outside the camera angle when

reversing.

●

Cross traffic: traffic is monitored in a trans-

verse direction.

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.

Connecting and disconnecting

●

The reverse assist has blind spots where it

Note

Connect the reverse assist

cannot see people or objects. Monitor the

vehicle's surrounding area at all times.

●

It is important to take great care and pay

●

Select reverse gear.

special attention if the driver is not familiar

with the system.

●

The system is not a replacement for driv-

OR: in the infotainment system select  >

er awareness. Supervise the parking ma-

noeuvre and the vehicle's surrounding area

at all times.

Assistants > Parking > Park distance con-

●

The reverse assist reference lines disap-

»

trol.

pear when the rear lid is open.

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●

Disconnect the reverse assist

Guide lines

Parking space width: vehicle width +

0.15 m (without counting the mirrors).

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

Green horizontal lines: extension of the vehi-

cle.

To display a real image, the following require-

ments must be met:

Yellow lines: vehicle path depending on the

steering angle.

Shown on the display

●

The luggage compartment rear door is

closed.

The system’s functions and representations

may vary depending on the equipment.

Assistance function for hitching a trailer

●

The surroundings are on a flat surface.

The vehicle should not be loaded very

On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing de-

vice, this function can be used to move the

vehicle close to a tow bar.

The assistant's image view changes when the

factory-fitted tow hitch is electronically con-

heavily at the rear.

nected to a trailer page 294 .

›››

Auxiliary lines are shown in the infotainment

system.

Reverse assist functions and symbols

Parallel parking

Green lines: distance to the tow hitch. The

distance between the lines is approx. 0.25 m.

When the reverse assist is connected, you

can make adjustments using the function

buttons. Some adjustments are equipment-

dependent.

Yellow line: pre-calculated direction of the

trailer hitch, depending on how the steering

wheel is turned.

Exit the current display



Cross traffic

 ^{Switch to angle parking}

page 286

›››

This visualization helps to monitor traffic be-

hind the vehicle and can be used, for exam-

ple, when exiting garages or narrow exits.

Switch to the trailer hitching assistance

function



 ^{Switch to cross traffic}

Adjust the display: brightness, contrast

and colour.



Requirements

page 280

 ^{Switch to park assist}

›››

To park with reverse assist, the following re-

quirements must be met:

Display/hide the parking aid view

|

Fig. 197 Display on the Infotainment sys-

tem screen.: parking with reverse assist.

●

Do not exceed a speed of approx. 15 km/h

(9 mph).

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Problems and solutions

Key to the Fig. 197:

Possible solution







Finding a parking space

●

Temporarily disconnect the system.

The system behaves differently than ex-

pected

Go to the selected parking space

Check if one of the causes indicated above

has occurred.

Centre the vehicle inside the parking

space

There can be several causes:

●

Once the source of the problem has been

eliminated, the system may be reconnected.

●

The camera is dirty page 348 . In addi-

›››

1

2

3

4

Road

tion to dirt and snow, camera visibility can be

reduced by detergent residue or any type of

coating.

●

If the system still behaves unpredictably,

have it checked by a specialised workshop.

Parking space

Lateral boundary of the parking space

Rear boundary of the parking space

●

The system requirements must be met

page 286.

›››

●

Parking

The camera is covered with water.

●

In the infotainment system select  > As-

●

The factory-fitted towing bracket must not

sistants > Parking > Park distance control

before passing in front of the selected park-

ing space.

be electrically connected to a trailer

›››

●

page 294.

The vehicle has some type of damage in

●

With reverse assist connected and in work-

ing order, press the function button .

the camera area, e.g. due to a parking im-

pact.

●

Place the vehicle in front of the parking

●

The field of view of the camera is blocked

by an accessory, e.g. a bicycle carrier system.

2

space Fig. 197

.

›››

●

Reverse while turning the steering wheel so

●

Changes have been made to the paint in

that the yellow lines enter the parking space.

The green and yellow lines must match the

side boundary lines

the camera area, or structural modifications

have been made to a component such as

the running gear.

3

.

●

Stop the vehicle when the red line has

4

reached the rear boundary

.

Camera with no visibility, fault message,

the system disconnects

●

Clean the camera or remove possible ad-

hesives or accessories from it page 348 .

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●

Check for visible damage.

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