Prerequisites for functioning of the parking systems
Basic information
The following prerequisites must be met so that the sensors and cameras are best able to detect the
surroundings of the vehicle and display this information on the Infotainment screen:
—The doors and the boot lid must be closed.
—Exterior mirrors are not folded in.
—The surrounding area has a flat surface.
—The vehicle does not have a heavy load at the rear or on one side.
—The engine is running.
—TCS and where applicable ESC are switched on (→ Brake support systems, Overview).
Finding a suitable parking space
Some parking systems indicate when they have detected a suitable parking space for parking. The
following prerequisites should be met:
—The length and width of the parking space must be larger than the vehicle dimensions and offer
sufficient space for manoeuvring.
—The distance when driving past the parking space should be around 1 m.
—Vehicles with rear view camera system: the speed when driving past the parking space should be
around 15 km/h (9 mph).
—Vehicles with Park Assist: the speed when driving past the parking space should not exceed
40 km/h (25 mph) for parallel parking spaces parallel or 20 km/h (12 mph) for perpendicular
parking spaces.
When manoeuvring
A maximum speed of 7 km/h (4 mph) must not be exceeded.
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