Get Driving -> Help with parking and manoeuvring Guide for Seat Ateca SUV 2020

Driving

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On slopes, turn the front wheels so that

side areas are represented, and the position

of obstacles is shown relative to the vehicle.

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noeuvring

they are against the edge of the kerb.

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Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre of

The Park Assist system is subject to certain

limitations inherent to the system and its use

the road.

requires special attention by the driver

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Assisted parking system

(Park Assist)*

WARNING

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Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot

exhaust system could ignite inflammable

materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,

spilt fuel or flammable materials.

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.

Introduction

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Do not leave passengers inside a closed

vehicle, they may not be able to open

doors or windows. Locked doors hinder the

possibility of a rescue.

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Any accidental movement of the vehicle

Children should not be left alone in the

could result in serious injury.

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vehicle. They could tamper with the hand-

brake or the gears, which could cause the

vehicle to move without control.

Fig. 281 Related video

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

The Park Assist system is an additional

ParkPilot function page 310 and helps the

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Depending on weather conditions, it may

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become extremely hot or cold inside the

vehicle. This can be fatal.

driver to:

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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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find a suitable parking space,

select a parking mode,

park driving in reverse in suitable perpen-

dicular and parallel spaces,

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Note

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In vehicles with automatic transmission, the

key can only be removed from the ignition

when the lever is in position P.

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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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park driving forwards in suitable perpendic-

ular spaces,

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exit a parking space driving forwards from a

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The ultrasound sensors have blind spots

parallel space.

in which obstacles and people are not reg-

istered.

In vehicles with a Park Assist system and fac-

tory infotainment system, the front, rear and

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Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

times, since the ultrasound sensors do not

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detect small children, animals or certain

objects in all situations.

a collision, for example, when entering or

exiting a parking space.

other vehicles can induce the Park Assist

system or ParkPilot to give erroneous warn-

ings.

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If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

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ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, do

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-

WARNING

Quick turns of the steering wheel when

parking or exiting a parking space with

Park Assist can cause serious injury.

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

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,

Description of the parking assist

system

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loss of sensor visibility.

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cancellation of the parking manoeuvre

or defective parking.

CAUTION

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If one of the ultrasonic sensors is dam-

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In certain circumstances, the ultrasonic

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.

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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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.

Fig. 282 In the upper part of the centre con-

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The Park Assist system uses as a refer-

sole: button to switch on the Park Assist system.

Note

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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In order to guarantee good system oper-

The components of the Park Assist system

are the ultrasonic sensors located in the front

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.

and rear bumpers, the  button Fig. 282

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to switch the system on and off and the mes-

sages on the instrument panel display.

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The ultrasound sensors on the bumper

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may be damaged or shifted in the event of

Certain sources of noise, such as rough

asphalt or paving stones and the noise of

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Prerequisites for parking

Prematurely stopping or automatically in-

terrupting the manoeuvres for parking or

exiting a parking space

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.

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The traction control system (ASR) must be

turned on page 302.

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Park Assist interrupts the manoeuvres for

parking or exiting a parking space in any of

the following cases:

Speed when passing next to the parking

space (parallel parking): do not exceed ap-

prox. 40 km/h (25 mph).

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.

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Speed when passing next to the parking

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Press the  button.

The speed exceeds approximately 7 km/h

space (angle parking): do not exceed approx.

20 km/h (12 mph).

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(4 mph).

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Keep a distance between 0.5 and 2.0 me-

The driver takes hold of the steering wheel.

The parking manoeuvre does not end within

tres when driving past the parking space.

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Space length (parallel parking): vehicle

6 minutes from the activation of automatic

steering.

length + 0.8 meters.

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Space width (angle parking): vehicle width

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There is a fault in the system (the system is

Trailer mode

+ 0.8 meters.

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temporarily unavailable).

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The Park Assist system cannot be switched

on if the factory-fitted towing bracket

Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h

ASR is switched off.

ASR or ESC intervene with regulation.

The driver door is opened.

(4 mph) when parking.

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page 324 is electrically connected to a

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trailer.

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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 is pressed again.

After changing a wheel

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The traction control system (ASR) must be

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

turned on page 302.

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Space length: length of the vehicle + 0.5

metres.

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Special characteristics

Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h

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.

(4 mph) when exiting the parking space.

adaptation process

page 304.

in Introduction on

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While entering or exiting a parking space, a

brief signal sounds to prompt the driver to

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

Reverse parallel parking.

Reverse angle parking.

Forward angle parking.

the turn signal is not on, it parks on the right in

the direction of traffic.

Selecting a parking mode



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If necessary, press the  button again to

change to the next parking mode.

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Once you have switched to all possible

Selecting a parking mode after passing in

front of the space

parking modes, if the  button is pressed

again, the system switches off.

After activating the Park Assist system and af-

ter detecting a parking space, the display on

the instrument panel proposes a parking

mode. The Park Assist system selects the

parking mode automatically. The selected

mode is shown on the instrument panel dis-

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Press the  button again to switch the sys-

tem back on.

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Follow the instructions displayed on the in-

strument panel while paying attention to traf-

fic and drive the vehicle past the parking

space.

Fig. 283 On the instrument panel display: view

play Fig. 283. The reduced display of oth-

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of the parking assist system with reduced view.

er possible parking modes is also shown

Fig. 284. If the mode selected by the sys-

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Special case of perpendicular parking

space to park forwards without driving

past first

tem does not correspond to the desired

mode, you can select another mode by

pressing the  button Fig. 282.

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The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 306.

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The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met page 306.

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Drive forward towards the parking space

while paying attention to traffic and stop the

vehicle.

Press the  button.

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A control lamp on the  button lights up

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Press the  button once.

A control lamp on the  button lights up

when the system is switched on. Additionally,

the selected parking mode is shown on the

instrument panel display and the reduced

display shows another parking mode it can

be changed to.

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when the system is switched on. Additionally,

the selected parking mode is shown on the

instrument panel display without reduced

display.

Fig. 284 On the instrument panel display: in-

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Turn on the corresponding turn signal to-

dication of parking modes.

wards the side of the road where you are

parking. The instrument panel displays the

side corresponding to the road. By default, if

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Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

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Parking assist has the following 3 parking

modes:

duction on page 305.

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Parking with the parking assist system

Fig. 285 On the instrument panel display: paral-

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

ing position.  Manoeuvring.

Fig. 286 On the instrument panel display: angle

parking.  Finding a parking space.  Parking

position.  Manoeuvring.

1

Message to move forwards

Your vehicle

Parked vehicle

Parking space detected

Message to park

Message to press the brake pedal

Progress bar

The necessary conditions have to be met to

“appropriate” if the display on the instrument

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park with Park Assist page 306 and the

panel shows the message to park

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5

6

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parking mode must be selected page 307.

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Stop the vehicle and, after a brief pause,

engage the reverse gear.

Parking

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Release the steering wheel

in Intro-

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Look at the display on the instrument panel

duction on page 305.

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

propriate” and if the correct position for park-

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Please note the following message: Auto-

matic steering enabled. Pay atten-

tion to your surroundings. While you

ing has been reached Fig. 285 

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or Fig. 286 . The space is considered

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keep watch around you, carefully start accel-

erating 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

Parked vehicle

Your vehicle in reverse gear

Progress bar to indicate the distance left

to cover

Message giving the proposed manoeuvre

to exit the parking space

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3

The progress bar

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on the

Fig. 285

and Fig. 286

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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-

Leaving a parking space (parallel parking)

nal sounds; OR: reverse until the indication to

move forward appears on the instrument

The necessary conditions to exit a parking

space with Park Assist have to be met

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panel display Fig. 285  or Fig. 286

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Note

 ; OR: reverse until the Park Assist fin-

ishedmessage appears on the instrument

page 306.

If the manoeuvre is terminated prematurely

during parking, the result may not be the

best.

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Press the  button Fig. 282. A control

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panel display. The progress bar

the distance to cover page 309.

indicates

lamp on the  button lights up when the sys-

tem is switched on.

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Press the brake pedal until the parking as-

sist system completes the steering wheel

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

instrument panel screen.

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Turn on the corresponding turn signal to-

Leaving a parking space with the

parking assist system (only for par-

allel parking)

wards the road you will enter when exiting the

parking space.

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Select reverse gear.

Release the steering wheel

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Select first gear.

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in Intro-

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Move forward until the continuous ParkPilot

duction on page 305. 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 necessa-

ry, change gears and brake.

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

in the space Fig. 285  or Fig. 286 .

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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 park-

ing manoeuvre ends when a corresponding

message is displayed on the instrument pan-

el and, in some cases, an acoustic signal

sounds.

Fig. 287 On the instrument panel display: exit

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Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot sig-

a parallel parking space.

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nal sounds; OR: reverse until the instrument

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panel display shows the forward indication.

Automatic braking intervention to avoid

exceeding the speed limit

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The Park Assist system is subject to cer-

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The progress bar Fig. 287

indicates the

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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.

distance to cover page 309 .

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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-

sist system completes the steering wheel

turns; OR: press the brake pedal until the

symbol  goes out on the instrument panel

screen.

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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.

Parking aid parking and ma-

noeuvring (ParkPilot)

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The vehicle can exit the space when a cor-

Automatic braking to reduce damages

responding message is displayed on the in-

strument panel and, in some cases, an

acoustic signal sounds. Take charge of the

steering with the turning angle set by the Park

Assist system.

Depending on certain conditions, the Park

Assist system can automatically brake the

vehicle when faced with an obstacle, briefly

actioning and holding down the brake ped-

Introduction

These assist systems help you when parking

and manoeuvring:

al

. Following this the driver must press

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Paying attention to the traffic, exit the park-

the brake pedal.

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Park assist plus. It is an assistant that gives

ing space.

a visual and audio warning of obstacles de-

Automatic braking intervention to reduce

damage leads to the parking manoeuvre fin-

ishing.

tected in front and behind the vehicle

page 312.

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Automatic operation of the brakes

by the parking assist system

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Rear parking aid. An audio and visual as-

WARNING

sistant that warns of obstacles located be-

hind the vehicle page 315.

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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.

WARNING

The driver is always responsible for braking in

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Always pay attention, by looking directly,

to traffic and the area around the vehicle.

Assistance systems are not a replacement

time

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for driver awareness. Responsibility always

lies with the driver.

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.

external ultrasound sources, such as

other vehicles equipped with ultra-

sound systems,

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The sensors have blind spots in which ob-

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stacles and people are not detected. Pay

special attention to children and animals.

downpours, heavy snow, hail or dense

exhaust gases,

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Always keep visual control of the sur-

if the number plate is not perfectly se-

cured to the bumper surface,

roundings: use the mirrors for additional

help.

in gradient changes.

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If the parking distance warning system is

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In order to guarantee good operation,

ignored, the vehicle could suffer considera-

ble damage.

CAUTION

keep the sensors clean, free of snow and

ice, and do not cover them with stickers or

other objects.

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,

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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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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Under certain circumstances, the system

does not detect or display certain objects:

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Chains, trailer draw bars, bars, fences,

posts and thin trees.

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Fitting certain accessories to the front of

A number plate or number plate holder

the vehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-

vertising, may interfere with the operation

of the Park Assist.

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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Objects that are located above the

sensors, such as protrusions in a wall.

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Objects with certain surfaces or struc-

tures, such as wire mesh fences or pow-

der snow.

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We recommend that you practice park-

ing in an area without traffic.

Note

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The volume and tone of the signals and

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Certain surfaces of objects and gar-

indications can be changed page 316.

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The display on the Easy Connect screen

ments do not reflect the ultrasound sen-

sors' signals. The system cannot detect

these objects or people wearing such

clothes correctly.

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Please observe information on towing a

shows a slight time delay.

trailer page 316.

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In certain situations, the system can give

a warning even though there is no obstacle

in the detected area;

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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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rough or cobbled surfaces or with long

grass,

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If the system warns you of the proximity

of a low obstacle, please note that after

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B

1.60 m

0.90 m

Parking Aid operation

Parking System Plus*

C

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!

If separation is maintained, the warning vol-

ume reduces after about 4 seconds.

In order to view the entire periphery of the ve-

hicle, the vehicle must be moved a few me-

tres forwards or backwards. Thus, the missing

areas are screened and obstacles at the

Fig. 289 Centre console: parking aid button

(depending on the version).

Manually connecting and disconnecting

the parking aid

C

sides of the vehicle are displayed

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Fig. 288 Parking Aid display on the Easy Con-

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nect system screen.

Press the  button once.

Special features of ParkPilot with Area

View

Parking aid plus assists the driver by giving

visual and audio warnings about obstacles

detected in front of and behind the vehicle.

Manual disconnection of Parking Aid dis-

play (the audible sounds remain active)

In the following situations the screened area

on the side of the vehicle is automatically hid-

den:

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Press a button on the main menu of the fac-

The bumpers are fitted with sensors. When an

obstacle is detected, it is indicated by audible

signals and in the Easy Connect system

tory-assembled infotainment system.

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When a vehicle door is opened.

OR press the BACK  function button.

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When the ASR is switched off.

Fig. 288.

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Automatic connection of Parking Aid

When there is ASR or ESC regulation.

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.

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If the vehicle remains stationary for more

Select reverse gear.

OR: If you drive forward at a speed of less

than approximately 3 minutes.

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

obstacle, it is detected when it is approx. less

than 95 cm. away. If the automatic connec-

tion is activated, a reduced display is shown

The approximate measurement range of the

sensors is:

Fig. 290.

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A

1.20 m

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OR: if the vehicle moves backwards.

OR: switch the automatic activation on and

Automatic activation

off in the Easy Connect system.

Automatic disconnection of Parking Aid

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The automatic activation of the parking aid

can be switched on and off in the Easy Con-

nect system page 89:

Move the selector lever to position P.

OR: drive forwards at 15 km/h (9 mph) or

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faster.

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Switch the ignition on.

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Select: infotainment button  > SETTINGS

Parking and manoeuvring.

Temporary suppression of sound in Park-

ing Aid

>

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Select Automatic activation. If the box

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Press the  function button.

is checked , the function is connected.

Change from reduced view to full view

Fig. 290 Miniature indication of automatic ac-

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.

tivation.

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Select reverse gear.

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OR: press the car icon on the reduced view.

When the parking aid plus connects auto-

matically, a diagram of the vehicle and the

segments will appear on the left of the dis-

Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear

View Camera “RVC”)

CAUTION

play Fig. 290.

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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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Select reverse gear.

It only operates every time the speed is re-

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

time.

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OR press the RVCfunction button.

A short confirmation signal will be heard and

the button symbol will light up when the sys-

tem is switched on.

If it is switched off using the  button, one of

the following actions must be taken for it to

reactivate automatically:

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Switch off the ignition and switch it on

again.

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

approx.

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OR: move the lever into position P and pack

again.

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

the corresponding audible warning will

sound.

Rear volume*

Visual indication segments

Volume in the rear area.

Rear sound settings/sharpness*

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 path.

Sound tone in the rear area.

Adjust volume

Stop the vehicle!

in Introduction on

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When the parking aid is switched on, the vol-

ume of the audio source will be reduced, de-

pending on the selected option.

page 310,

page 311 !

in Introduction on

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In the event the car is equipped with the Top

View Camera system, Park Assist visual guid-

ance will appear in accordance with the view

selected in the Top View Camera system.

Fig. 291 Parking Aid display on the Easy Con-

nect system screen.

Error messages

The optical indication of the segments works

as follows:

If a an error or fault message appears on the

instrument panel in Parking assist, there is a

fault.

Setting the indications and audio

signals

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White segments: the obstacle is more

than approx. 30 cm away from the path

or in the direction opposite to travel.

They are also displayed when the elec-

tronic parking brake is activated.

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-

necting the ignition, it will not be indicated

next time the parking aid is connected.

The indications and audio signal settings are

in Easy Connect* page 89.

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If a rear sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in

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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.

Red segments: obstacles are less than

approx. 30 cm away.

A

area

are displayed Fig. 288. If a front

›››

Automatic activation

B

sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in area

are displayed. Symbol  is displayed.



on–  off.

We recommend taking the vehicle to a speci-

alised workshop to have the fault repaired.

Front volume*

Volume in the front and rear area.

With the Media System Plus, Navi System or

Navi System Plus, yellow lines show the ex-

pected trajectory based on turns of the steer-

ing wheel.

Front sound settings/sharpness*

Sound tone in the front area.

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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.

the Parking assist screen of the Easy Con-

Trailer mode

nect system.

●

Whenever any of the car doors, rear lid or

bonnet are opened.

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 and 10 km/h (between 1.5 and 6

mph) for the front area and between 1.5 and

10 km/h (between 1 and 6 mph) for the rear.

Rear parking aid*

Description

The rear parking aid is an audible and visual

assistant that warns of obstacles located be-

hind the vehicle.

Fig. 292 Parking assist display on the screen

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.

with trailer attached.

There are sensors integrated in the rear

bumper. When they detect an obstacle, you

are alerted by audible warnings and visually

on the Easy Connect system.

On vehicles with a factory-fitted trailer hitch,

when the trailer is connected, the rear sen-

sors will not activate when reverse gear is en-

gaged or button  is pressed. Therefore, any

objects behind or to the side of the vehicle

will not be indicated on the screen and no

audio signals will sound.

If the Top View Camera* is installed, the rear

parking aid will issue an audible warning

about objects near the rear of the vehicle,

and the Top View Camera* image will be

available on the Easy Connect screen, giving

a real image of the objects around the car.

The manoeuvre braking function is set in the

Easy Connect system with button  > SET-

TINGS

> Parking and manoeuvring.

The screen will only display objects detected

at the front, and the vehicle's trajectory will

be hidden.

●



on– permits the use of the braking while

manoeuvring function.

●



off– does not permit the use of the

Make particularly sure that the sensors are

not covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and

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

braking while manoeuvring function.

Manoeuvre braking function*

3 Only valid with Parking System Plus

Temporary suppression of emergency

braking

eration. Cleaning instructions page 370.

›››

The approximate measurement range of the

rear sensors is:

●

When the function is deactivated with the

The emergency braking function is used to

minimise damage in the event of a collision.

Manoeuvre brakingbutton that appears on

»

Side area: 0.60 m

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●

Central area: 1.60 m

Manual disconnection of Parking Aid dis-

play (the audible sounds remain active)

Lower volume: when the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of the audio source

will be reduced, depending on the selected

option.

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency

of the audible signals will increase. The signal

will sound continuously at around 0.30 m:

●

Press a button on the main menu of the fac-

tory-assembled infotainment system.

●

OR press the BACK  function button.

Stop!

in Introduction on page 310,

›››

Error messages

in Introduction on page 311!

›››

If a an error or fault message appears on the

instrument panel in Parking assist, there is a

fault.

Temporary suppression of sound in Park-

ing Aid

If the separation is maintained, the warning

volume is reduced after about 4 seconds.

●

Press the  function button. If you have the

If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-

necting the ignition, it will not be indicated

next time the parking aid is connected.

Top View Camera* system installed, you can-

not use the temporary suppression of sound

in Parking Aid.

Parking Aid operation

Parking Aid connection

If there is a fault in a sensor, the  symbol is

Change from reduced view to full view

displayed on the Easy Connect display.

●

Select reverse gear.

●

Select reverse gear.

We recommend taking the vehicle to a speci-

alised workshop to have the fault repaired.

●

Parking Aid disconnection

OR: on vehicles fitted with reverse assist

(Rear View Camera “RVC”) click on the car

icon of the reduced display.

●

Place the selector level in position P, N or D

Towing device

(for automatic gearboxes) or disengage re-

verse (for manual gearboxes).

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.

Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear

View Camera “RVC”)

Set the lever to the N or D position to maintain

the system active for approximately 8 sec-

onds before switching off. During that time,

Parking assist will switch off if:

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR: press the RVCfunction button.

●

The selector lever is moved to position P.

Setting the indications and audio signals

●

OR: the vehicle accelerates to approx.

The indications and audio signal settings are

15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.

in Easy Connect* page 89.

›››

●

If the Top View Camera* is installed, rear

parking aid will be automatically deactivated

when disengaging reverse gear.

Rear volume*: volume in the rear area.

Rear sound settings/treble*: sound

●

tone in the rear area.

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Whenever the obstacle is located in the vehi-

cle’s direction of travel, the corresponding

audible warning will sound.

Visual indication segments

Peripheral view system (Top

View Camera)*

As the vehicle approaches an obstacle, the

segments are displayed closer to the vehicle.

When the penultimate segment is displayed,

this means that the vehicle has reached the

collision zone. In the collision zone, the obsta-

cles are represented in red (including those

out of the path). Do not continue to reverse

Introduction

in Introduction on page 310,

in

›››

Introduction on page 311!

Fig. 294 Related video

Fig. 293 Parking Aid display on the Easy Con-

nect system screen.

If you are equipped with the Top View

Camera*

Using 4 cameras, the system generates a

representation that is shown on the infotain-

ment system display. The cameras are loca-

ted on the radiator grille, the exterior mirrors

and the rear lid.

The distance to the obstacles can be estima-

ted with the help of the segments at the rear

of the vehicle.

Segments are not displayed when the vehicle

is equipped with Top View Camera*.

The Parking Aid system will issue an audible

warning for objects that are near the rear of

the vehicle, and the Top View Camera* im-

age will be available on the screen, giving a

real image of the objects around the car.

The optical indication of the segments works

as follows:

The functions and representations of the Area

View system may vary depending on whether

or not the vehicle has ParkPilot.

–

White segments: the obstacle is more

than approx. 30 cm away from the path

or in the direction opposite to travel.

They are also displayed when the elec-

tronic parking brake is activated.

Yellow segments: the obstacles lie on

the vehicle’s path and are at a distance

of less than approx. 30 cm away.

WARNING

The image from the cameras does not

make it possible to calculate the distance

to the obstacles (people, vehicles, etc.)

precisely, so using them could cause seri-

ous accidents and injury.

–

●

The camera lenses augment and distort

Red segments: obstacles are less than

approx. 30 cm away.

the visual field and the objects on the

screen are seen differently and imprecise-

ly.

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Area View system

●

Certain objects may not be shown or may

The system will probably be unable to

not be shown very clearly, for example,

posts or thin rails, due to the screen resolu-

tion or if light conditions are insufficient.

represent all areas clearly.

CAUTION

The camera images are only two-dimen-

●

The cameras have blind spots in which

●

obstacles and people are not registered.

●

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

jects that jut out or holes on the road, for

example, are more difficult to detect or

may not be seen at all.

The camera lens must be kept free, with-

out snow or ice, and should not be covered.

WARNING

●

In certain circumstances, the camera

does not capture objects such as beams,

fences, posts or thin trees, which could

damage the vehicle.

The smart technology incorporated into

the Top View Camera* system cannot over-

come the limits imposed by the laws of

physics and it only works within the limits of

the system. The greater convenience provi-

ded by the Area View system should never

tempt you to take any risk that may com-

promise safety. If used negligently or invol-

untarily, it may cause serious accidents

and injuries. The system is not a replace-

ment for driver awareness.

Fig. 295 Viewing the top view system: aerial

view.

●

The system displays the auxiliary lines

and boxes regardless of the vehicle's envi-

ronment, no objects are detected. The driv-

er is responsible for determining that the

vehicle will fit in the parking space.

There are four different views to choose from:

A

B

Front camera area

Right camera area

Rear camera area

Left camera area

C

D

CAUTION

In order to guarantee good system opera-

tion, keep the cameras clean, free of snow

or ice, and do not cover them with adhe-

sives or other objects.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to suit

Function buttons Fig. 295:

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-

tions.

Exit the current display.



●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

Adjust the display: bright, contrast and

colour.

●

Never use abrasive cleaning products to

looking at the screen.

●



clean the camera lenses.

Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

●

Do not use hot or warm water to remove

Three-dimensional views

times, since the cameras do not capture

small children, animals and certain objects

in all situations.



ice or snow from the camera lenses. Doing

so could damage the lenses.

Depending on the equipment: connect-



ing and disconnecting the ParkPilot

●

The use of a number plate may interfere

sound.

in the views shown on the screen, since the

cameras' field of vision may be reduced.

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The aerial view is generated by combining

spatial depth, it is difficult or impossible to

make out on-screen any holes there may be

on the ground, objects jutting out from the

ground or parts protruding from other vehi-

cles.

Connecting and disconnecting

the images from all the cameras 

Fig. 295. The aerial view can be selected

›››

by pressing the vehicle in the area.

Select the corresponding view by pressing

A

D

of the

the different areas Fig. 295

to

Situations in which the objects or other vehi-

cles appear to be further away or closer than

they really are:

›››

aerial view or the reduced aerial view.

Conditions necessary for the use of the

Area View system

●

On moving from a horizontal plane to a

slope.

●

Fig. 296 Centre console: button for activat-

ing/deactivating the Area View system manual-

ly in combination with the parking aid system

() or else with the rear ParkPilot system ().

●

The doors and the rear lid must be closed.

On moving from a slope to a horizontal

●

The image must be reliable and clear. For

plane.

●

this reason, for example, the camera lens

must be clean.

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the rear.

If the vehicle approaches protruding ob-

●

Manual activation

●

The area around the vehicle must be clear-

jects. These objects may be outside the cam-

eras' angle of visibility.

ly and totally visible.

●

Press button  once Fig. 296.

›››

●

The area for parking or manoeuvring

The infotainment system screen displays the

should be a flat surface.

Trailer mode

aerial view Fig. 295. If you press the 

›››

●

The vehicle should not be loaded very

button when driving at over 15 km/h (9 mph),

the image will not be displayed.

The Area View system conceals, in the rear

camera area, all the auxiliary guiding lines

when the factory-fitted towing bracket is

connected electrically to a trailer

heavily at the rear.

●

The driver must be used to the system.

Automatic activation

●

There should be no damage to the vehicle

page 324.

›››

in the camera area. If the position or installa-

tion angle of the cameras have been

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

system should be checked by a specialised

workshop.

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR: The vehicle moves backwards.

Note

The view of the image of the vehicle's rear

camera is shown in parallel parking mode

with the reduced aerial view.

In order to become familiar with the system

and its functions, SEAT recommends that

you practice handling the Area View sys-

tem in an area where there is not too much

traffic or in a car park.

Special characteristics

Manual disconnection

The images on the area view system cameras

are only two-dimensional. Due to a lack of

●

»

Press button  again Fig. 296.

›››

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●

OR: press a button on the factory-equip-

Adjust the display: bright, contrast and

colour.

Views of the peripheral vision sys-

tem (modes)



ped infotainment system, for example the 

button.

The selected view is displayed on the right

side of the screen. The reduced aerial view

shown on the right side displays the view

framed in yellow. In addition, the right margin

of the screen displays the menu options pos-

sible and the views (the so-called “modes”)

of the camera in question. The active view

(mode) at the time is highlighted.

●

OR: press the  function button.

Automatic off

●

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

proximately.

●

OR: switch off the ignition. The Area View

system menu disappears immediately.

The reduced aerial view can be hidden by

pressing the  symbol to thus display the se-

lected view full-screen.

The red lines are indicate a distance of ap-

prox. 40 cm away from the vehicle.

Aerial views (bird's eye view)

Main mode:

The vehicle and its immediate vicinity



Fig. 297 Display on the top view system

screen:  Front camera: off-road view.  Rear

camera: off-road view.

seen from above are shown. Depending

on the equipment, the ParkPilot's path

may also be displayed.

Depending on the equipment: connect-

ing and disconnecting the ParkPilot

sound.



Three-dimensional views:

The vehicle and its vicinity seen from

above are shown.



Showing the reduced display.







The vehicle and its vicinity seen from

above are shown obliquely.



Hiding the reduced display.

The vehicle and its vicinity seen obli-

quely are shown.

Exiting the Area View system screen:



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Rear camera views (rear view)

Swipe the infotainment system display with

your finger in the direction of the arrows to

change the angle of vision in the three-di-

mensional views of the vehicle and its vicinity.

Reverse Assist (Rear View

Camera)*

Angle parking. The area behind the vehi-



cle is shown. Auxiliary lines are shown to

give guidance.

Operating and safety warnings

Parallel parking. The area directly be-

Front camera views (front view)



hind the vehicle is shown. The coloured

WARNING

Cross traffic. This visualization helps to



boxes and auxiliary lines serve as orien-

tation.

monitor traffic to the left, front and right

●

The reverse assist does not make it possi-

of the vehicle and can be used, for ex-

ample, when exiting garages or narrow

exits.

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.

Off-road or hitching a trailer function.

The vehicle's rear is presented.



Green and red semicircular auxiliary

lines are displayed in vehicles with a fac-

tory-fitted towing bracket. The auxiliary

lines indicate the distance from the tow-

ing bracket. The distance between the

auxiliary lines (green and red) is approx.

30 cm The orange auxiliary line indi-

cates, according to how the steering

wheel is turned, the precalculated direc-

tion of the towed device.

Angle parking. The area in front of the



vehicle is shown. Orientation lines are

shown to give guidance.

Off-road. The area directly in front of the



●

The camera lens expands and distorts

vehicle seen from above is shown. For

the field of view and displays the objects

on the screen in a way that is different from

reality. Distance perception is also distor-

ted.

example, on a slope, in order to see the

area directly in front of the vehicle.

Side camera views (side view)

●

Due to the screen resolution or light con-

Right and left sides. The areas located



Cross traffic. This visualization helps to

monitor traffic to the left, front and right

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.



directly to the side of the vehicle seen

from above are represented in order to

navigate possible obstacles more pre-

cisely.

of the vehicle and can be used, for ex-

ample, when exiting garages or narrow

exits.

●

The reverse assist has blind spots where

The driver’s or passenger's side seen



  _{from above is shown. This makes it}

it cannot see people or objects. Monitor the

vehicle's surrounding area at all times.

possible to visualize the blind spots

along the vehicle.

●

Keep the camera lens clean, free of ice

»

and snow, and do not cover it.

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Rear assist settings

●

The system is not a replacement for driv-

Note

er awareness. Supervise the parking ma-

noeuvre and the vehicle's surrounding area

at all times.

Rear assist offers the user the possibility to

change the image's brightness, contrast and

colour settings.

●

It is important to take great care and pay

special attention if the driver is not familiar

with the system.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

●

Reverse assist will not be available if the

rear lid is open.

To change these settings:

looking at the screen.

●

The images are only two-dimensional.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place without

Protruding objects or holes in the road, for

example, are more difficult to detect or

may not be seen at all.

switching off the ignition or the infotainment

system.

Usage instructions

●

Apply the parking brake.

●

Vehicle load modifies the representation

●

Select reverse gear.

of the guide lines Fig. 299. The width rep-

›››

●

Press the  function button displayed on

resented by the lines decreases with vehi-

cle load. Pay special attention to the sur-

roundings when the inside of the vehicle of

the luggage compartment are loaded.

the screen.

●

Make the desired adjustments on the menu

by pressing the –/+function buttons or by

moving the scroll button.

●

In the following situations, objects or oth-

er vehicles appear to be further away or

closer than they actually are. Pay special

attention:

Requirements for parking and manoeu-

vring with the rear assist

–

If moving from a flat surface to a slope

and vice-versa.

The system should not be used in the follow-

ing cases:

Fig. 298 In the rear lid handle: location of the

reverse assist camera.

–

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

●

If the image displayed is not very reliable or

–

When the vehicle approaches objects

A camera installed in the rear lid handle as-

sists the driver with reverse parking or ma-

noeuvring Fig. 298.

is distorted, or if the lens is dirty.

that are not on the ground surface or

that protrude from it. These objects

may be outside the camera angle when

reversing.

●

If the area behind the vehicle is incomplete.

›››

●

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

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.

●

If the position of the camera has changed

after a rear-end collision. Have the system

checked by a specialised workshop.

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Familiarising yourself with the system

Switching the system on and off

Parking and manoeuvring with re-

verse assist

●

To familiarise yourself with the system, the

orientation lines and their function, SEAT rec-

ommends practising in a place without too

much traffic or in a car park when there are

good weather and visibility conditions.

Reverse assist is connected by a contact

when engaging reverse gear.

●

The system switches off 8 seconds after

disengaging reverse gear and immediately

after removing the contact.

●

The camera will stop transmitting images

Cleaning the camera lens

above the speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) with re-

verse engaged.

Keep the camera lens clean and clear of

snow and ice:

In combination with the parking aid plus sys-

tem page 312, the camera image will no

longer be displayed when reverse gear is dis-

engaged, and the system will display the op-

tical information provided by the parking aid

system.

●

Moisten the lens using a normal alcohol-

›››

based glass cleaning product and clean the

lens with a dry cloth.

Fig. 299 Display on the Easy Connect system

screen: guide lines.

●

Remove snow using a small brush.

●

Use de-icing spray to remove any ice.

Meaning of the orientation lines Fig. 299

›››

It is also possible to hide the reverse assist im-

age:

1

Lateral lines: extension of the vehicle

(approximately in its total width) on the

road.

CAUTION

●

Do not use abrasive cleaning products to

●

By pressing one of the Infotainment system

clean the camera lens.

buttons on the display.

●

2

3

4

End of the side lines: approx. 2 m behind

●

Do not use hot or warm water to remove

the vehicle on the road.

OR: by clicking on the miniature vehicle

ice or snow from the camera lens, as it

could be damaged.

shown on the screen.

Intermediate line: approx. 1 m behind the

vehicle on the road.

Horizontal red line: a safe distance of

approx. 40 cm at the rear of the vehicle

on the road.

If you wish to display the rear assist image

again:

●

Disengage and re-engage reverse gear.

1)

●

»

OR: Press the RVCfunction button

1)

The RVC button will only be displayed when re-

verse gear is engaged.

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Parking manoeuvre

Start-Stop system operates as normal. No

special characteristics need to be taken into

account.

Towing bracket device*

●

Stop the vehicle in front of a space and se-

lect reverse gear.

Trailer mode

If the system does not recognise the trailer or

the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted by

SEAT, the Start-Stop system must be discon-

nected by pressing the corresponding button

in the lower part of the centre console before

driving with the trailer, and it should remain

●

Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel

so that the side lines lead towards the park-

ing space.

Introduction

●

Guide the vehicle into the parking space so

Take into account country-specific regula-

tions about driving with a trailer and the use

of a towing bracket.

that the side lines run parallel to it.

off for the rest of the journey

.

›››

The vehicle has been developed primarily for

carrying people, although it can also be used

to tow a trailer if fitted with the corresponding

technical equipment. This additional load has

an effect on the useful life, fuel consumption

and vehicle performance and in some cases

can reduce the service intervals.

Vehicles with driving profile selection

If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use

of the Eco driving profile is not recommen-

ded. You are advised to select another of the

available driving profiles before beginning to

drive with a trailer.

Driving with a trailer requires more force from

the vehicle, and thus more concentration

from the driver.

Trailer weight/drawbar load

Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If

you do not load the trailer up to the maximum

permitted trailer weight, you can then climb

correspondingly steeper slopes.

In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on both

the vehicle and the trailer.

Maximum vertical load technically permit-

ted on the coupling device

The maximum trailer weights listed are only

applicable for altitudes up to 1000 m above

sea level. Since higher altitude decreases en-

gine performance and the ability to climb

slopes, the tow load decreases proportional-

ly. The weight of the vehicle and trailer com-

bination must be reduced by 10% for every

1000 m of altitude. When possible, operate

the trailer with the maximum authorised

The maximum technically permitted vertical

load of the trailer’s drawbar on the hitch of

the towing device is 88 kg.

Vehicles with the Start-Stop system

If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing

bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, the

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