DRIVER SUPPORT
It is not always possible to find parking
spaces on narrow streets since there is not
enough space for manoeuvring. In such park-
ing situations, it helps the system to drive as
close to the side of the road as possible
where you intend to park.
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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - limitations
IMPORTANT
Under certain circumstances, PAP is unable
to find parking spaces - one reason for this
may be the fact that there is interference with
the sensors from external sound sources
which emit the same ultrasound frequencies
as those with which the system works.
The PAP sequence is stopped:
if the car is driven too quickly - above 7 km/h
(4 mph)
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if the driver touches the steering wheel
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Bear in mind that the front of the car may
swing out towards oncoming traffic while
being parked.
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if the ABS41 or ESC42 function is engaged -
e.g. if a wheel loses grip on a slippery road
surface.
Examples of such sources include horns, wet
tyres on asphalt, pneumatic brakes and
exhaust noises from motorcycles etc.
Objects situated higher than the detection
areas of the sensors are not included when
calculations are made for the parking
A text message indicates where the PAP
sequence was stopped.
manoeuvre. This may cause PAP to swing
into the parking space too early, and hence
such parking spaces should be avoided.
To bear in mind
The driver should bear in mind that the Park
Assist Pilot is an aid – not an infallible, fully-auto-
matic function. The driver must therefore be pre-
pared to intervene. There are also a few details to
bear in mind while parking, e.g.:
NOTE
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors will
reduce their function and may prevent meas-
urement.
The driver is responsible for determining
whether the space selected by PAP is suita-
ble for parking.
Use approved tyres43 with the correct tyre
pressure - this affects the ability of PAP to
park the car.
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PAP starts out from the current location of
the parked vehicles - if they are inappropri-
ately parked then the car's tyres and wheel
rims may be damaged against kerbs.
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Heavy rain or snow may cause the system to
measure the parking space incorrectly.
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PAP is designed for parking on straight
streets - not sharp curves or bends. For this
reason, make sure the car is parallel to the
parking space when PAP measures the
space.
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Do not use PAP if snow chains or a spare
wheel are fitted.
Do not use PAP if loaded objects are pro-
truding from the car.
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(Anti-lock Braking System) - Anti-lock braking system.
(Electronic Stability Control) - Stability and traction control system.
"Approved tyres" refers to tyres of the same type and make as those fitted new on delivery from the factory.
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43
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* Option/accessory.
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