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Help with parking and manoeuvring

WARNING

Help with parking and ma-

noeuvring

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 286 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

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.

from among the following types:

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Certain surfaces of objects and gar-

ments do not reflect the ultrasound sen-

sors' signals. 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 perpendic-

ular 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

exiting 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-

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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.

In order to become familiar with the sys-

tem and its functions, SEAT 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 277.

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False detections.

Description of the parking assist

system

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Space length: length of the vehicle + 0.5

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 sys-

tem on and off and the messages on the in-

strument 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. SEAT recommends visiting

a SEAT dealership for this.

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 277.

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Press button  in the infotainment system,

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Speed when passing next to the parking

Note

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

tem.

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

mph).

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In order to guarantee good system oper-

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ation, keep the ultrasound sensors of the

bumper clean, free of snow or ice, and do

not cover them with adhesives or other ob-

jects.

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.

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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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Certain sources of noise, such as rough

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The parking manoeuvre does not end within

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Space width (angle parking): vehicle width

+ 0.8 meters.

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.

6 minutes from the activation of automatic

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

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

form an automatic braking only once if this

speed is exceeded. If you exceed the speed

temporarily unavailable).

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Trailer mode

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The TCS is disconnected.

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 294 is electrically connected to a

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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.

trailer.

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 slow-

ly and in both directions (20 km/h [12 mph])

for a few minutes may contribute to this

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 exit

a parking space on sharp bends.

Fig. 199 On the Infotainment system screen.:

indication of parking modes.

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.

adaptation process

page 279.

in Introduction on

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Park assist has the following 5 parking types:









Reverse parallel parking.

Reverse angle parking.

Forward angle parking.

Selecting a parking type

Reverse parallel parking without driving

past first: “Help me”.

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 manoeu-

vres to complete the parking action.



Forward parking in a parking bay without

driving past first.

Selecting a parking type after passing in

front of the space

After activating the Park Assist system and af-

ter detecting a parking space, the display on

the instrument panel proposes a parking

type. The Park Assist system selects the

Fig. 198 On the instrument panel display: view

of the parking assist system with reduced view.

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parking type automatically. The selected

type is displayed on the instrument cluster

fic and drive the vehicle past the parking

space.

Special case of driving forwards into a

type  parking bay without driving past

first

display Fig. 198 and on the infotainment

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system display.

Reverse parallel parking without driving

past first (type )

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The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 280.

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The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 280.

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 vehicle).

If it is impossible to successfully complete the

manoeuvre that has been started, the system

itself will drive out of the parking space be-

fore starting parking in a similar way to type

.

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Move forward towards the parking space

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while paying attention to traffic and stop the

vehicle with the front part partially inside the

parking space.

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Press button  in the infotainment system,

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

tem.

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Press button  once in the infotainment

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When the system is switched on, the sym-

system,  > Assistants > Parking > Park as-

sist system.

bol  on the infotainment system display is

highlighted. Additionally, the selected parking

type is shown on the instrument panel dis-

play. You can change the type of parking on

the infotainment system display.

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When the system is switched on, the sym-

bol  on the infotainment system display is

highlighted. Additionally, the selected parking

mode is shown on the instrument panel dis-

play without reduced display.

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If there are more spaces available, another

space can be selected by clicking on it on

the infotainment system display.

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Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

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duction on page 279.

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Follow the instructions displayed on the in-

strument panel while paying attention to traf-

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Parking with the parking assist system

Fig. 200 On the instrument panel display: paral-

lel parking.  Finding a parking space.  Park-

ing position.  Manoeuvring.

Fig. 201 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 instrument

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park with Park Assist page 280 and the

panel shows the message to park

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3

4

5

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parking mode must be selected page 281.

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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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Look at the display on the instrument panel

Message to press the brake pedal

Progress bar

to see if the space has been detected as “ap-

propriate” and if the correct position for park-

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Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

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duction on page 279.

ing has been reached Fig. 200 

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or Fig. 201 . The space is considered

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Please note the following message: Inter-

el and, in some cases, an acoustic signal

sounds.

Leaving a parking space with the

parking assist system (only for par-

allel parking)

vention in active direction. Watch

your surroundings!. While you keep watch

around you, carefully start accelerating up to

no more than 7 km/h (4 mph). During 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. 200

and Fig. 201

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 pro-

gress bar decreases upwards, and when re-

versing, 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. 200  or Fig. 201  ;

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OR: reverse until the Park Assist finish-

Note

ed message appears on the instrument panel

If the manoeuvre is terminated prematurely

during parking, the result may not be the

best.

Fig. 202 On the instrument panel display: exit

a parallel parking space.

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display. The progress bar

indicates the

distance to cover page 284.

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Press the brake pedal until the parking as-

1

Your vehicle in reverse gear

sist system completes the steering wheel

turns; OR: until the symbol  goes out on the

instrument panel screen.

2

Message giving the proposed manoeuvre

to exit the parking space

3

Progress bar to indicate the distance left

to cover

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Select first gear.

Move forward until the continuous ParkPilot

signal sounds; OR: move forward until the re-

verse indication appears on the instrument

panel display. The Park Assist system steers

the vehicle forward and back until it centres it

Leaving a parking space (parallel parking)

The necessary conditions to exit a parking

space with Park Assist have to be met

page 280.

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in the space Fig. 200  or Fig. 201 .

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Press button  in the infotainment system,

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For best results, wait at the end of each

 > Assistants > Parking > Park assist sys-

tem. When the system is switched on, the

symbol  on the infotainment system display

is highlighted.

manoeuvre until the Park Assist system has

finished turning the steering wheel. The park-

ing manoeuvre ends when a corresponding

message is displayed on the instrument pan-

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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

vehicle when faced with an obstacle, briefly

actioning 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 park-

the brake pedal.

duction on page 279. Please note the fol-

lowing message: Intervention in active

steering. Watch your surroundings!.

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, en-

gage the clutch if necessary, change

gears and brake.

ing space.

Automatic braking intervention to reduce

damage leads to the parking manoeuvre fin-

ishing.

Automatic operation of the brakes

by the parking assist system

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.

The driver is always responsible for braking in

time

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Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot sig-

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nal sounds; OR: reverse until the instrument

panel display shows the forward indication.

The progress bar Fig. 202

distance to cover page 284.

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The Park Assist system is subject to cer-

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.

Automatic braking intervention to avoid

exceeding the speed limit

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indicates the

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To avoid exceeding the allowed speed of ap-

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

a parking space, the brakes may activate au-

tomatically. After automatically activating

the brakes, the manoeuvres to enter or exit a

parking space may continue.

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Press the brake pedal until the parking as-

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sist system completes the steering wheel

turns; OR: press the brake pedal until the

symbol  goes out on the instrument panel

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 ParkPilot

The brakes are only automatically activated

once for each attempt to enter or exit a park-

ing space. If the speed of approximately

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

sponding operation is halted.

signal sounds; OR: move forward until the re-

verse indication appears on the instrument

panel display. The Park Assist system steers

the vehicle forward and back until it can exit

the space.

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CAUTION

If the parking distance warning system is

Parking aid parking and ma-

noeuvring (ParkPilot)

ignored, the vehicle could suffer considera-

ble damage.

Parking distance warning system functions

can be affected by different factors that

can cause damage:

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Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,

Introduction

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.

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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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Chains, trailer draw bars, bars, fences,

posts and thin trees.

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Plus Parking Aid page 287. It is an as-

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Objects that are located above the

sensors, such as protrusions in a wall.

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A number plate or number plate holder

sist system that provides a visual and audio

warning of obstacles detected in front and

behind the vehicle .

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.

Objects with certain surfaces or struc-

tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-

der snow.

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Rear Parking Aid page 290. This is an

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assistant that gives an audio warning of ob-

jects detected behind the vehicle.

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Certain surfaces of objects and gar-

ments do not reflect the ultrasound sen-

sors' signals. The system cannot detect

these objects or people wearing such

clothes correctly.

Note

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The display on the Infotainment system

WARNING

screen shows a slight time delay.

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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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In certain situations, the system can give

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Sensor signals may be affected by exter-

a warning even though there is no obstacle

in the detected area:

nal sound sources. This may prevent them

from detecting people or objects.

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Rough or cobbled surfaces or surfaces

with long grass.

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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

being detected by the system, the obstacle

in question may disappear from the meas-

urement sensors as the vehicle moves clos-

er, and the system will no longer warn of its

presence. In certain circumstances, ob-

jects such as high kerbs that could damage

the underside of the vehicle are not detec-

ted.

stacles and people are not detected. Pay

special attention to children and animals.

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External ultrasound sources, such as

other vehicles equipped with ultra-

sound systems.

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Always keep visual control of the sur-

roundings: use the mirrors for additional

help.

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Heavy rain or snow, hail or dense ex-

haust gases.

If the number plate is not properly se-

cured to the surface of the bumper.

Gradient changes.

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B

C

D

0.60 m

1.60 m

0.60 m

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In order to guarantee good operation,

Parking System Plus

keep the sensors clean, free of snow and

ice, and do not cover them with stickers or

other objects.

Description

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As you approach the obstacle, the frequency

of the audible signals will increase. The signal

will sound continuously at around 0.30 m:

Stop!

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.

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Fitting certain accessories to the front of

If the separation is maintained, the warning

volume is reduced after about 2.5 seconds.

the vehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-

vertising, may interfere with the operation

of the Park Assist.

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We recommend that you practice park-

Parking Aid operation

ing in an area without traffic.

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The volume and tone of the signals and

Fig. 203 Parking aid view on the Infotainment

system display.

Manually connecting and disconnecting

the parking aid

indications can be changed page 290.

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In vehicles without an infotainment sys-

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Press the function button  > Assistants >

Parking aid plus assists the driver by giving

visual and audio warnings about obstacles

detected in front of and behind the vehicle.

tem, these parameters can be changed at

a SEAT Official Service or in a specialised

workshop.

Parking > Park distance control.

Automatic connection of Parking Aid

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Please observe information on towing a

The bumpers are fitted with sensors. When an

obstacle is detected, it is indicated by audible

signals and in the Infotainment system

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Select reverse gear.

trailer page 291.

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OR: if you drive forward at a speed of less

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

obstacle, it is detected when it is optically ap-

prox. less than 95 cm. away, or acoustically

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

nection is activated, a reduced display is

shown.

Fig. 203.

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When moving close to an obstacle, it is possi-

ble to know if the obstacle is in front of the ve-

hicle or behind it by choosing different

sounds.

The approximate measurement range of the

sensors is:

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OR: if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm approx

depending on whether or not an obstacle is

detected)

A

1.20 m

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Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid

Switch the ignition on.

Automatic activation

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Press the function button  > Assistants >

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

When the Plus Parking Aid connects auto-

matically, a diagram of the vehicle and the

segments will appear on screen. This function

will be available unless the user has deacti-

vated it.

Parking > Park distance control.

OR: press the P parking lock button on vehi-

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Select Automatic activation. If the box is

cles with automatic transmission.

checked , the function will be switched on.

Temporary suppression of sound in Park-

ing Aid

If activated automatically, an audible sound

warning will only be given when obstacles in

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

prox.

It only operates every time the speed is re-

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

time.

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Press the  function button.

OR: activate the electronic parking brake.

If disabled using the button  in the infotain-

ment system ( > Assistants > Parking >

Park distance control) to be automatically

activated again, one of the following actions

must be taken:

CAUTION

Change from reduced view to full 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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Engage the reverse gear if your vehicle is

equipped with a reversing camera.

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OR: press the car icon on the reduced view.

OR: if the vehicle moves back a certain dis-

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Switch off the ignition and switch it on

again.

tance (between approx. 10 and 20 cm approx

depending on whether or not an obstacle is

detected).

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

approx.

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OR: activate or deactivate the parking lock

button P

Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear

View Camera “RVC”)

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OR: switch the automatic activation on and

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Select reverse gear.

OR: press the RVC¹⁾button on the infotain-

off in the Infotainment system.

ment system display.

Automatic activation of the park assist can be

switched on and off in the infotainment sys-

A short confirmation signal will be heard and

the button symbol will light up when the sys-

tem is switched on.

tem page 93:

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1)

The RVC button will only be displayed when re-

verse gear is engaged.

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

the corresponding audible warning will

sound.

Visual indication segments

Error messages

If a an error or fault message appears on the

instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a

fault.

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

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-

necting the ignition, it will not be indicated

next time the parking aid is connected.

path). Stop the vehicle!

in Introduction

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on page 286,

page 286 !

in Introduction on

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If a rear sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in

A

B

the areas

and

are displayed

Fig. 203. If a front sensor is faulty, only the

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C

D

obstacles in the areas

and

will be dis-

Fig. 204 Parking aid view on the Infotainment

system display.

Setting the indications and audio

signals

played. Symbol  is displayed.

We recommend taking the vehicle to a speci-

alised workshop to have the fault repaired.

The optical indication of the segments works

as follows:

The indications and acoustic signals are set

in the Infotainment system: function button 

> Assistants > Parking > Park distance con-

trol:

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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.

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-

tion

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.

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 en-

gaged gear.

The screen will only display objects detected

at the front, and the vehicle's trajectory will

be hidden.

Adjust volume

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pears on the Parking aid screen of the Info-

tainment system.

If the separation is maintained, the warning

volume is reduced after about 2.5 seconds.

Manoeuvre braking function

The emergency braking function is used to

minimise damage in the event of a collision.

●

Whenever any of the car doors, rear lid or

Parking Aid connection

bonnet are opened.

●

Select reverse gear.

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.

Parking Aid disconnection

Rear parking aid

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

OR: set the selector lever or N or D, or press

Description

the parking lock button P on vehicles with au-

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.

tomatic transmission.

The rear parking aid is an optical and audi-

ble assistant that warns of obstacles located

behind the vehicle.

Setting the indications and audio signals

The indications and acoustic signals are set

in the Infotainment system: function button 

> Assistants > Parking > Parking assistant.

There are sensors integrated in the rear

bumper. When they detect an obstacle, you

are alerted by audible and visible warnings

on the Infotainment system.

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 apply.

Settings

Make particularly sure that the sensors are

not covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and

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

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.

eration. Cleaning instructions page 359.

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Adjust volume

The approximate measurement range of the

rear sensors is:

The braking while manoeuvring function is set

in the Infotainment system: function button 

> Assistants > Parking > Park distance con-

trol.

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Side area: 0.60 m

Error messages

Central area: 1.60 m

If a an error or fault message appears on the

instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a

fault.

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:

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When the function is deactivated with the

Stop!

in Introduction on page 286,

Braking while manoeuvring button that ap-

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in Introduction on page 286!

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If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-

necting the ignition, it will not be indicated

next time the parking aid is connected.

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reality. Distance perception is also distor-

ted.

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

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.

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Due to the screen resolution or light con-

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.

We recommend taking the vehicle to a speci-

alised workshop to have the fault repaired.

Towing device

Note

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.

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The reverse assist has blind spots where

●

It is important to take great care and pay

special attention if the driver is not familiar

with the system.

it cannot see people or objects. Monitor the

vehicle's surrounding area at all times.

●

The system is not a replacement for driv-

●

The reverse assist reference lines disap-

pear when the rear lid is open.

er awareness. Supervise the parking ma-

noeuvre and the vehicle's surrounding area

at all times.

Reverse Assist (Rear View

Camera)

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Do not be distracted from the traffic by

Introduction

looking at the screen.

●

The images are only two-dimensional.

A camera fitted to the rear bumper assists the

driver when parking or driving in reverse

Operating and safety warnings

Protruding objects or holes in the road, for

example, are more difficult to detect or

may not be seen at all.

page 242.

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WARNING

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Vehicle load modifies the representation

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.

●

The reverse assist does not make it possi-

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.

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.

●

In the following situations, objects or oth-

Reverse assist modes

er vehicles appear to be further away or

closer than they actually are. Pay special

attention:

Depending on the equipment, the following

modes are available:

●

The camera lens expands and distorts

the field of view and displays the objects

on the screen in a way that is different from

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If moving from a flat surface to a slope

and vice-versa.

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Angle parking: reverse parking perpendic-

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ular to the road.

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Assistance function for hitching a trailer:

helps to hitch a trailer.

Exit the current display

Cross traffic



This visualization helps to monitor traffic be-

hind the vehicle and can be used, for exam-

ple, when exiting garages or narrow exits.

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 ^{Switch to angle parking}

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Cross traffic: traffic is monitored in a trans-

verse direction.

Switch to the trailer hitching assistance

function



 ^{Switch to cross traffic}

Connecting and disconnecting

Requirements

Adjust the display: brightness, contrast

and colour.



Connect the reverse assist

To park with reverse assist, the following re-

quirements must be met:

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 ^{Switch to park assist}

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Select reverse gear.

OR: in the infotainment system select  >

Assistants > Parking > Park distance con-

●

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

(9 mph).

Display/hide the parking aid view

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trol.

●

Parking space width: vehicle width +

Guide lines

0.15 m (without counting the mirrors).

Disconnect the reverse assist

Green horizontal lines: extension of the vehi-

cle.

To display a real image, the following require-

ments must be met:

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

Yellow lines: vehicle path depending on the

steering angle.

●

The luggage compartment rear door is

closed.

Shown on the display

Assistance function for hitching a trailer

●

The surroundings are on a flat surface.

The vehicle should not be loaded very

The system’s functions and representations

may vary depending on the equipment.

On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing de-

vice, this function can be used to move the

vehicle close to a tow bar.

heavily at the rear.

The assistant's image view changes when the

factory-fitted tow hitch is electronically con-

nected to a trailer page 300.

Auxiliary lines are shown in the infotainment

system.

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Green lines: distance to the tow hitch. The

distance between the lines is approx. 0.25 m

Reverse assist functions and symbols

When the reverse assist is connected, you

can make adjustments using the function but-

tons. Some adjustments are equipment-de-

pendent.

Orange line: precalculated direction of the

tow hitch depending on steering wheel rota-

tion.

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Parking

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The factory-fitted towing bracket must not

be electrically connected to a trailer

page 300.

Parallel parking

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In the infotainment system select  > As-

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sistants > Parking > Park distance control

before passing in front of the selected park-

ing space.

The vehicle has some type of damage in

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

pact.

●

With reverse assist connected and in work-

ing order, press the function button .

●

The field of view of the camera is blocked

by an accessory, e.g. a bicycle carrier sys-

tem.

●

Place the vehicle in front of the parking

2

space Fig. 205

.

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Changes have been made to the paint in

●

Reverse while turning the steering wheel so

the camera area, or structural modifications

have been made to a component such as the

running gear.

that the yellow lines enter the parking space.

The green and yellow lines must match the

side boundary lines

3

.

●

Stop the vehicle when the red line has

Camera with no visibility, fault message,

the system disconnects

4

reached the rear boundary

.

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Clean the camera or remove possible ad-

hesives or accessories from it page 359.

Fig. 205 Display on the Infotainment system

screen.: parking with reverse assist.

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Troubleshooting

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Check for visible damage.

The system behaves differently than ex-

pected

Key to the Fig. 205:

Possible solution







Finding a parking space

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Temporarily disconnect the system.

There can be several causes:

Go to the selected parking space

Check if one of the causes indicated above

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The camera is dirty page 359. In addi-

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Centre the vehicle inside the parking

space

has occurred.

tion to dirt and snow, camera visibility can be

reduced by detergent residue or any type of

coating.

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Once the source of the problem has been

eliminated, the system may be reconnected.

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Road

2

3

4

Parking space

●

The system requirements must be met

●

If the system still behaves unpredictably,

have it checked by a specialised workshop.

Lateral boundary of the parking space

Rear boundary of the parking space

page 292.

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The camera is covered with water.

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