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emergency brake assistance system (Front Assist)

Driver emergency braking assistance sys-
tem

If the driver, after the critical warning, starts
braking but the system detects that the brake
is not being applied with sufficient force, the
braking intensity will be increased.

WARNING

●

The system cannot prevent a collision, al-

though it can significantly minimise the con-
sequences by reducing the speed and the
force of the impact.

●

When the Front Assist causes a braking, the

brake pedal is “harder”.

●

Automatic interventions by the Front Assist

on the brakes may be interrupted by pressing
the clutch, accelerator or moving the wheel.

●

The Front Assist may brake the vehicle until

it stops completely. However, the brake sys-
tem does not halt the vehicle permanently.
Use the foot brake!

System limitations

Fig. 122

On the instrument cluster screen:

indication of the system’s initial self-calibration.

Front Assist has certain limitations inherent to
the system. Thus, in certain circumstances,
some of the reactions may be inappropriate
from the driver's standpoint. So pay attention
in order to intervene if necessary.

The following conditions may cause the
Front Assist not to react or to do so too late:

●

In the first few instants of driving after switch-

ing on the ignition, due to the system’s initial
auto-calibration. During this period, a status
icon

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Fig. 122

is displayed.

Unrecognised objects

●

Loads and accessories of other vehicles that

protrude over the sides, backwards or over the
top.

●

If there are metal objects, e.g. guard rails or

sheets used in road works.

●

Other vehicles crossing the vehicle’s path.

●

Misaligned vehicles.

●

Narrow vehicles such as motorcycles.

●

Vehicles approaching in the opposite direc-

tion.

Operating limitations

●

If the radar sensor is disabled or faulty.

●

If the radar sensor is dirty or covered.

●

On taking tight bends or complex paths.

●

When pressing the accelerator firmly or at full

throttle.

●

If the TCS has been disconnected or the ESC

is activated in

Sport

mode

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If the ESC is adjusting or is broken.

●

If several brake lights of the vehicle or electri-

cally connected trailer are damaged.

●

If the vehicle is reversing.

●

In case of snow or heavy rain.

●

In complex driving situations (such as traffic

islands, cut-through roundabouts, etc), Front
Assist may issue warnings and intervene in
braking in an unnecessary manner.

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Manual activation and deactivation
of the function

Fig. 123

On the screen of the instrument panel

Front Assist switched off message.

The Front Assist is active whenever the ignition
is switched on.
When the Front Assist is disabled, so too are
the advance warning and the distance warning
functions. SEAT recommends leaving the Front
Assist activated except in the situations presen-
ted in

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Switching the Front Assist on and off

With the ignition switched on, the Front Assist
can be deactivated or activated as follows:

●

In the infotainment system: press the function

button

Driver assistance > Front Assist

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OR:

Select the corresponding menu option

using the button for the assistants systems

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When Front Assist is deactivated, the indication

will be displayed on the instrument cluster.

Each time the ignition is switched on, the Front
Assist will reappear as active.

Activating or deactivating the pre-warning
(advance warning)

The

advance warning

can be activated or de-

activated in the infotainment system using the
function button

Driver assistance > Front

Assist

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The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.
SEAT recommends keeping advance warning
active.
Depending on the vehicle’s infotainment system
the

advance warning

function may be adap-

ted in the following modes:

●

Advance

●

Medium

●

Delayed

●

Deactivated

SEAT recommends driving with the function in
“Medium” mode.

Switching distance warning on and off

The distance warning can be activated or de-
activated in the infotainment system using the
function button

Driver assistance > Front

Assist

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The system will store the setting for the next
time the ignition is switched on.
SEAT recommends keeping the distance warn-
ing active.

Deactivating Front Assist temporarily in the
following situations

In the following situations the Front Assist should
be deactivated due to the system's limitations:

●

When the vehicle is to be towed.

●

If the vehicle is on a test bed.

●

When the radar sensor is damaged.

●

If the radar sensor receives a violent impact.

●

If it intervenes several times unnecessarily.

●

If the radar sensor is temporarily covered by

an accessory.

●

When the vehicle is going to be loaded onto

transportation.

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Lane Assist system

Lane Assist system

Introduction

The Lane Assist System helps the driver stay
in his/her lane within the physical limits of the
system. This function is not suitable and is not
designed to keep the vehicle automatically in
the lane.
Using the camera located in the windscreen,
the Lane Assist system detects the lane boun-
daries dividing the lanes in which the vehicle
is travelling. If the vehicle gets too close to
the detected lane limits, the system alerts the
driver through a corrective motion of the steer-
ing wheel. The driver can cancel the steering
corrective action at any time.
No warning is produced with the turn signals
activated, given that the Lane Assist system un-
derstands that a lane change is required.

System limits

Use the Lane Assist system only on large, well-
maintained motorways and highways.
The system is not available under the following
conditions:

●

The driving speed allowed is below approx.

55 km/h (30 mph).

●

The system has not detected any lane lines.

●

On tight bends.

●

Temporarily in very sporty driving situations.

●

If the turn signal is switched on before a man-

ual lane change.

●

If the driver firmly rectifies a system interven-

tion.

●

If a lane marking is crossed despite system

intervention.

●

If the driver does not react to a request to

intervene.

WARNING

The intelligent technology in the Lane Assist
system cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and by the very nature of
the system. Careless or uncontrolled use of
the Lane Assist system may cause accidents
and injury. The system is not a replacement
for driver awareness or manoeuvres when
driving.

●

Always adapt your speed and the distance

to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.

●

Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel so it can be turned at any time. The
responsibility of staying in the lane is always
the driver's.

●

The Lane Assist system does not detect

all road markings. The road surfaces, road
structures or objects in poor condition can
be incorrectly detected as road markings un-
der certain circumstances by the Lane Assist
system. Immediately counter any unwanted
intervention of the system.

●

Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary if the
traffic situation permits.

●

In the following situations there may be

undesired interventions of the system or it
may be that the system does not intervene
at all. In these situations, special attention is
required from the driver and, where appropri-
ate, the temporary deactivation of the lane
assist warning system:

–

In very sporty driving situations.

–

In adverse weather conditions and roads

in poor condition.

–

When passing through areas undergoing

works.

–

Before gradient changes of grade and

river beds.

●

Always observe the vehicle surroundings

carefully and drive proactively.

●

When the area of vision of the camera

becomes dirty, covered or is damaged, the
Lane Assist system function can be affected.

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Driving with the Lane Assist System

Fig. 124

On the instrument cluster screen:

indications of the lane assist system.

Yellow line: The system intervenes assisting
on the represented side.
White line: Lane line detected. The system
does not intervene.

Control lamps

Lights up green

Lane Assist system active and availa-
ble.

Lights up yellow

The Lane Assist system intervening
with a rectification of the steering.

Switching the lane assist system on or off

In some countries, the Lane Assist System is al-
ways activated when the ignition is switched on.
The connection status is shown in the

Driver

assistance

menu of the Infotainment system or

the driver assistance systems menu after press-
ing the corresponding button. These menus can
be used to activate and deactivate the system.
The Lane Assist system is designed to actively
intervene as of approximately 60 km/h (35
mph) and if it has detected the lane boundaries
(system status: active).
If the control lamp of the instrument cluster dis-
play is off, it means that the system is connec-
ted but not ready to intervene or it is disconnec-
ted.
When you activate a turn signal, the system
temporarily goes into a passive state in order to
allow manual lane change.
An energetic rotation or rectification of the
steering wheel by the driver causes the system
to temporarily switch to a passive state.

Driver intervention prompt

If the steering is not corrected manually, the
system prompts the driver through an indication
on the instrument panel display and acoustic
warnings.
If no reaction is obtained from the driver, the
system switches to a passive state.
Regardless of the steering manoeuvres,
through an indication on the instrument panel
display and acoustic warnings, the driver is also
prompted to drive through the centre of the
lane if the steering correction lasts more than
reasonable.

Steering wheel vibration

The following situations may result in a steering
wheel vibration:

●

The lane ceases to be recognised during a

sudden intervention in the direction of the sys-
tem.
It is also possible to select steering wheel vibra-
tion in the

Assistants

menu of the infotainment

system. In this case, when a vehicle with Lane
Assist switched on crosses over a detected lane
marking, the steering wheel will vibrate.

Note

If the lane departure warning assistant is
faulty, it may switch off automatically.

Troubleshooting

Lane Assist is not available

The control lamp switches on yellow. A relevant
warning is also displayed on the instrument
panel screen.

●

The field of vision of the camera is dirty.

Clean the windscreen

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●

The visibility of the camera is diminished due

to accessories or adhesives.

●

There is a fault or a defect. Switch the engine

off and on again.

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Driving Assist (Travel Assist)

The system behaves differently than expec-
ted

●

The camera has been altered or damaged,

e.g. because of damage caused to the wind-
screen. Check for visible damage.

●

Do not mount objects on the steering wheel.

If the problem persists, consult a specialised
workshop.

Note

After switching on the ignition, it may take a
few seconds before a fault is detected in the
system.

Note

If Lane Assist is unavailable, Emergency As-
sist and Travel Assist will be unavailable as
well.

Driving Assist (Travel As-
sist)

Introduction

Travel Assist combines adaptive cruise control
(ACC) and the adaptive lane guidance func-
tion. Within the limitations of the system, the ve-
hicle can maintain a distance from the vehicle
in front that is preselected by the driver and
remain in the preferred position within the lane.

Travel Assist uses the same sensors as Adap-
tive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Assist.
Therefore, carefully read the information about
the ACC

and the Lane Assist

and take into account the limita-

tions of the systems and the indications given in
the information.

How to know if the vehicle is fitted with
Travel Assist

The vehicle is fitted with Travel Assist if the mul-
tifunction steering wheel has the

button.

Speed range

Depending on the type of gear, Travel Assist
regulates from 0 km/h (0 mph). The speed can
be set from 30 km/h (20 mph).

Driving with Travel Assist

Travel Assist automatically controls the accel-
erator pedal, the brakes and the steering. In
addition, Travel Assist may, within its limitations,
decelerate the vehicle until it stops behind an-
other that stops and automatically starts again.
You can override assisted adjustment at all
times.

Status display

Fig. 125

On the instrument cluster display:

display of active regulation (schematic
representation).

The colour of the lane markings indicates
the status of the adaptive lane guidance
function.

●

Yellow:

adaptive lane guidance function

active.

●

White:

adaptive guidance function avail-

able.

●

Grey:

passive adaptive lane guidance

function.

Distance set.

Depending on the equipment, additional de-
tails, e. g. dashed road markings and vehicles
in front, can also be shown on the instrument
cluster display.

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Control lamps indicate the status of the system
on the instrument panel display:

Green lamp: travel Assist active, adaptive
cruise control and adaptive lane guid-
ance function are active.
Partially green lamp: Travel Assist active,
adaptive cruise control active and adap-
tive lane guidance function passive.
Grey lamp: Travel Assist deactivated, not
regulating.

Driver intervention prompt

If you remove your hands from the steering
wheel, after a few seconds the system asks
you to take over the steering with an indication
on the instrument panel display and acoustic
warnings.
If you do not react, Travel Assist is deactivated.
Depending on the equipment, Emergency As-
sist activates if it is activated in the infotainment
system.

WARNING

The Travel Assist smart technology cannot
overcome the limits imposed by the laws of
physics and it only works within the limits
of the system. If Travel assist is used negli-
gently or involuntarily, it may cause serious
accidents and injuries. The system is not a
replacement for driver awareness.

●

Bear in mind the system limitations and

the indications regarding the control of the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane As-
sist.

●

Adapt your speed and safety distance to

the vehicle in front of you at all times to
suit visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

●

Do not use Travel Assist when visibility is

bad, on steep roads, on windy roads or in
slippery circumstances (e. g., snow, ice, rain
or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.

●

Do not use Travel Assist offroad or on roads

where the surface is not firm. Travel Assist
has been designed for use on paved roads
only.

●

Travel Assist does not react to people or

animal or vehicles crossing your path or
which approach you head-on in the same
lane.

●

Brake immediately if Travel Assist does not

slow down enough.

●

Brake immediately when instructed to do

so on the instrument cluster display, or if
Travel Assist does not reduce speed suffi-
ciently.

●

Brake when the vehicle continues to move

forward without it being desired after an indi-
cation to brake.

●

If possible, do not wear gloves while driv-

ing. The system could interpret this as no
driving activity.

●

If driver intervention is requested on the in-

strument panel display, immediately resume
control of the vehicle.

●

Keep your hands on the steering wheel at

all times, to ensure you have control over the
steering at all times. The driver is always re-
sponsible for keeping the vehicle in its own
lane.

●

Always be prepared to adjust the speed

yourself.

Operating Travel Assist

Fig. 126

Left side of the multifunction steering

wheel

Switch on and start regulation

1. While driving with ACC activated, press

on the multifunction steering wheel.
The vehicle switches from ACC to Travel As-
sist.

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Emergency Assist

Depending on the driving situation, the vehicle
switches to the following system statuses in
Travel Assist:

●

When ACC is regulating, Travel Assist main-

tains the current speed and the preset distance
to the vehicle in front.
When lane markings are detected, the vehicle is
also kept in the lane by steering movements.

●

If ACC is not regulating, Travel Assist remains

selected but in a passive (unregulated) status.
1. Press the

button.

Travel Assist switches to the active system
status, depending on the driving situation.

The indicator lamp for the driving situation
lights up on the instrument cluster display. A
message is also displayed.

Interrupting the adjustment

1. Briefly press the button .

OR:

press the brake pedal.

The set distance remains saved.

Switch to ACC

1. Press the

button on the multi-function

steering wheel.
The vehicle switches from Travel Assist to
the ACC system status corresponding to
the driving situation.

Making other adjustments

All other aspects of Travel Assist are controlled
like the ACC.

Troubleshooting

Travel Assist is not available or does not

work as expected

The control lamp switches on yellow. A relevant
warning is also displayed on the instrument
panel screen.

●

There is a fault in the sensors. Check the cau-

ses and solutions described in the information
about the ACC

or the Lane Assist

●

There is a fault or a defect. Switch the engine

off and on again.

●

The system limits are exceeded.

●

If the problem persists, consult a specialised

workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership.

Grip the steering wheel

The warning lamp lights up white, and a mes-
sage is shown on the instrument cluster display.

●

You released the steering wheel for a few sec-

onds. Take hold of the steering wheel and take
control of the vehicle.

Grip the steering wheel

The warning lamp lights up red and a mes-
sage is shown on the instrument cluster display.
Depending on the situation, an audio warning
sounds or the steering wheel vibrates.

●

You have let go of the steering wheel for

a long time, or the system limits have been
reached. Immediately take hold of the steering
wheel and take control of the vehicle.

Travel Assist disconnects automatically

●

Vehicles without Emergency Assist:

You have released the steering wheel for a long
period.

●

There is a fault or a defect. Switch the engine

off and on again.

●

If the problem persists, consult a specialised

workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership.

The adjustment is interrupted unexpectedly

●

You have turned on the turn signal.

Emergency Assist

How it works

Emergency Assist can detect whether there is
inactivity by the driver and can automatically
keep the car in its lane and stop it altogether

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if necessary. This way the system can actively
help avoid an accident or reduce its conse-
quences.
Emergency Assist uses the same sensors as
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane As-
sist. Therefore, carefully read the information
about the ACC

and Lane Assist

and take into account the limita-

tions of the systems and the indications given in
the information.

Driver intervention prompt

If the emergency assist detects that the driver is
not actively doing anything, he or she is promp-
ted to take control of the vehicle by audio
warnings and a brief application of the brake. In
addition, a warning is shown on the instrument
cluster display and the volume of the infotain-
ment system is lowered.
Depending on the equipment, the driver’s seat
belt is tightened at the same time.

System intervention

If the driver does not react, the system can
brake the vehicle and keep it in its lane. The fol-
lowing control lamp lights up on the instrument
cluster display:

The system is regulating.

You can cancel the adjustment at any time by
moving the steering wheel, over-accelerating
or braking.

While the emergency assistant is in operation,
other road users are warned as follows:

●

The hazard warning lights are switched on

soon after.

●

The horn sounds (depending on the speed).

The following happens as soon as the vehicle
stops:

●

The electronic parking brake is activated.

●

All doors are unlocked.

●

The interior lighting comes on.

●

Depending on the features, an emergency

call (eCall) is made.

Connecting and disconnecting

Emergency Assist can be switched on and off in
the assistants menu of the infotainment system.
When connected, the Emergency Assist is only
activated if the following requirements are met:

●

The Travel Assist or the Lane Assist are

switched on.

●

The system has detected a road lane mark-

ing on both sides of the vehicle.

Note

If the emergency assist is faulty, it may
switch off automatically.

Note

If Lane Assist is unavailable, Emergency As-
sist will be unavailable as well.

WARNING

The smart technology fitted into the Emer-
gency Assist cannot overcome the limits im-
posed by the laws of physics; it only works
within the limits of the system. The driver is
responsible for driving the vehicle.

●

Adapt your speed and safety distance to

the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit
the visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

●

The Emergency Assist cannot always avoid

accidents or serious injuries by itself.

●

If the radar sensor or the camera are cov-

ered or have been altered or damaged, the
system may intervene on the brakes or on the
direction in an inappropriate manner.

●

The Emergency Assist does not react to

people or animal or vehicles crossing your
path or which approach you head-on in the
same lane.

WARNING

If the Emergency Assist Intervenes inoppor-
tunely, serious accidents and injuries may
occur.

●

If the vehicle behaves differently than

expected, interrupt the intervention of the
Emergency Assist by over-accelerating,
braking or moving the steering wheel.

●

Do not use Travel Assist or Lane Assist.

Have the system checked by a specialised
workshop.

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Lane departure warning (Side Assist)

Troubleshooting

Emergency Assist not available

The control lamp switches on yellow. A relevant
warning is also displayed on the instrument
panel screen.

●

The field of vision of the camera is dirty.

Clean the windscreen.

●

The visibility of the camera is diminished due

to weather factors, e.g. snow, or detergent resi-
due or some coating. Clean the windscreen.

●

The visibility of the camera is diminished due

to accessories or adhesives. Leave the area
around the camera’s field of vision free.

●

The camera has been altered or damaged,

e.g. because of damage caused to the wind-
screen. Check for visible damage.

●

There is a fault or a defect. Switch the engine

off and on again.

●

If the fault continues, disconnect the Emer-

gency Assist and consult a specialised work-
shop.

Lane departure warning
(Side Assist)

Introduction

The lane departure warning uses radar sen-
sors to monitor the areas behind the vehicle

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. The system does this by measuring

the vehicle's distance from other vehicles and
its speed differential. The lane departure warn-
ing will not work at speeds of less than approx.
15 km/h (9 mph).
The lane width is not detected individually, but
is rather pre-configured in the system. Thus if
you are driving in wide lanes or in between two
lanes, the indications may be incorrect. Further-
more, the system can detect vehicles driving in
the lane next to you (if there are any), and can
also detect stationary objects such as dividers,
and thus give an incorrect indication.

Trailer mode

Side assist is automatically deactivated and
cannot be switched on if the factory-fitted tow-
bar is electrically connected to a trailer or simi-
lar device.
As soon as the driver starts to drive with a trailer
connected electrically to the vehicle, a mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument panel dis-
play indicating that side assist is switched off.
Once the vehicle trailer has been disengaged,

side assist will return to the initial state prior to
the moment the trailer was electrically connec-
ted.
If the tow-bar is not factory fitted, side assist
should be switched off manually when driving
with a trailer.

Physical limitations inherent to the system

In some situations the lane departure warning
may not interpret the traffic situation correctly.
I.e. in the following situations:

●

on tight bends;

●

in the case of lanes with different widths;

●

in areas with significant gradient changes;

●

in adverse weather conditions;

●

in the case of special constructions to the

side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular divid-
ers.

WARNING

The smart technology incorporated into Side
Assist cannot overcome the limits imposed
by the laws of physics; it only works within
the limits of the system. Accidents and se-
vere injury may occur if Side Assist is used
negligently or involuntarily. The system is not
a replacement for driver awareness.

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to the

vehicle in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.

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●

Keep your hands on the wheel at all times

to be ready to intervene in the steering at any
time.

●

Pay attention to the indicator lamps that

may come on in the external rear view mir-
rors and on the instrument cluster, and follow
any instructions they may give.

●

The lane departure warning could react

to any special constructions that might be
present to the sides of the vehicle, e.g. high
or irregular dividers. This may cause errone-
ous warnings.

●

Never use the lane departure warning on

unpaved roads. The lane departure warning
has been designed for use on paved roads.

●

Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-

roundings.

●

The control lamps of the lane departure

warning may have limited functionality due
to solar radiation.

Note

If Side Assist does not work as described in
this chapter, stop using it and contact a spe-
cialised workshop.

Driving with Side Assist

Fig. 127

Control lamp of the lane departure

warning.

Fig. 128

Control lamp of the lane departure

warning.

Connecting and disconnecting

Side Assist can be switched on and off by
accessing the

Assistants

menu of the infotain-

ment system or through the instrument clus-
ter display using the controls on the steering

wheel. If the vehicle is equipped with a multi-
function camera, it can also be accessed by
means of the assistants systems key located on
the main beam headlight lever.
When the lane departure warning is ready to
operate, the indications in the control lamps will
turn on briefly as confirmation.
When the vehicle is restarted, the last adjust-
ment in the system will remain active.

Indication on the exterior mirror

The control lamp provides an indication on the
corresponding side regarding the traffic situa-
tion behind the vehicle, if it is deemed to be
critical. The control lamp on the left-hand side
indicates the traffic situation to the rear left of
the vehicle, and the control lamp on the right-
hand side indicates the traffic situation to the
rear right of the vehicle .
In the case of retrofitted tinted windows or win-
dows with tinted film, the indications of the ex-
ternal mirrors may not be seen clearly.
Keep the external mirrors clean and free of
snow and ice, and do not cover them with ad-
hesives or other similar materials.

It lights up

It turns on once briefly: the lane departure warning
is activated and ready to operate, i.e. when acti-
vating the system.

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It lights up

It lights up continuously: the lane departure warn-
ing has detected a vehicle in the blind spot.

Flashes

A vehicle has been detected in the adjacent lane
and the turn signal has been engaged in the direc-
tion of the detected vehicle.

For vehicles that are also equipped with Lane As-
sist

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, a warning to switch lanes will

also appear even though the turn signal has not
been engaged (Lane Assist “Plus”).

The control lamps light up when the ignition is
switched on and should turn off after approxi-
mately 2 seconds. This is the time taken for the
function check.
If there are no indications from the control lamp
of the lane departure warning, this means that
the lane departure warning has not detected
any other vehicles at the rear area.
When the exterior lighting is low, the intensity
with which the control lamps come on is dim-
med. The user can modify the intensity of the
control lamps with up to 5 levels in the infotain-
ment system menu.

Lane assist Plus.

The Lane Assist Plus function can be used by
activating the

Lane Assist

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and

Side Assist

functions. In this case its functions

are expanded as described below.
If the driver initiates a lane change manoeuvre
in a potential critical situation:

●

The lamp flashes in the corresponding rear-

view mirror even though the turn signal has not
been activated.

●

The steering wheel vibrates to warn the driver

of the risk of collision.

●

torque is applied to correct the steering and

return the vehicle to its lane.

Driving situations

Fig. 129

Schematic diagram: Overtaking

with traffic behind the vehicle. Side Assist
indication on the left hand side.

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Fig. 130

Schematic diagram: Overtaking in

the central lane and then joining the right lane.

Side Assist indication on the right hand side.

In the following situations, an indication will be
displayed in the control lamp

(arrow) or

(arrow):

●

When being overtaken by another vehicle

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Fig. 129

●

When passing another vehicle

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Fig. 130

with a speed differential of approx. 10 km/h (6
mph). If the vehicle is passing at a considerably
higher speed, no indication will be displayed.

The faster the vehicle approaches, the sooner
an indication will be displayed in the control
lamp, because the lane departure warning
takes into account the speed differential with
other vehicles. Thus even though the distance
from the other vehicle is identical, the indication
will appear sooner in some cases and later in
others.

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Park the vehicle

Parking and manoeu-
vring

Park the vehicle

Parking

When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.

1. Connect the electronic parking brake

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Automatic transmission:

move the selector

lever to position

3. Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.

Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage
the steering lock.

Manual gearbox:

engage first gear on flat

ground and slopes, or even reverse gear on
hills, and release the clutch pedal.

5. On slopes, turn the steering wheel so that if

the parked vehicle were to start moving, it
would steer toward the kerb.

6. Exit the vehicle

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. Watch out for other

road users!

7. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock it.

To avoid damage or hazardous situations, al-
ways park the vehicle on a suitable parking sur-
face

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WARNING

If the vehicle is parked incorrectly, it could
roll away, even on gentle slopes. This can
cause accidents and serious injuries.

●

When parking, always carry out the opera-

tions in the stipulated order.

●

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that

the electronic parking brake is engaged.

WARNING

If children, people who may need assistance
or animals are left unattended in the vehicle,
accidents and serious injuries can occur.

●

Never leave children, people who may

need assistance or animals unattended in
the vehicle. They could operate the gear
selector and release the electronic parking
brake. The vehicle could be set in motion.

●

Never leave children, people who may

need assistance, or animals in the vehicle.
Depending on the season, very high or low
temperatures can be reached inside a closed
vehicle.

●

Always take all vehicle keys with you when

leaving the vehicle.

NOTICE

The presence of irregularities on the ground,
sand or mud can cause damage to the vehi-
cle and mean that it cannot be parked prop-
erly.

●

Always park the vehicle on firm and flat

ground.

NOTICE

Components on the underside of the vehicle,
such as bumpers, spoilers and running gear
components, can be damaged when running
over objects protruding from the ground.

●

Drive carefully when entering buildings, on

ramps, driving over kerbs or fixed markings,
and on descents.

NOTICE

Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot ex-
haust system could ignite inflammable mate-
rials, such as dry grass, low bushes, spilt fuel
or flammable materials.

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Electronic parking brake

Using the electronic parking brake

Fig. 131

Centre console, lower part: electronic

parking brake button.

Connecting

The electronic parking brake can be activated
whenever the vehicle is at a standstill, even
when the ignition is switched off. Activate it
whenever you leave or park the vehicle.

●

Pull and hold the

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Fig. 131

button.

The parking brake is on when the red indicator
lamp turns on on the instrument cluster and
the button indicator lamp turns on.

●

Release the button.

Switching off

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

Press the button

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Fig. 131

. At the same

time step hard on the brake pedal or, if the
engine is running, press the accelerator pedal
slightly.

●

The indicator lamp on button and the red

indicator lamp on the instrument cluster turn
off.

Automatic disconnection when moving off

The electronic parking brake automatically dis-
connects when moving off in any of the follow-
ing situations, if the driver's door is closed and
the driver's seatbelt is buckled:

●

Vehicles with automatic gearboxes:

a gear is

engaged or changed to another and the accel-
erator is pressed gently.

Vehicles with manual gearboxes:

the clutch

pedal is pressed fully before starting off and the
accelerator is pressed gently.

●

To facilitate certain manoeuvres, there are ex-

ceptions that allow the parking brake to discon-
nect automatically without the driver's seatbelt
being buckled.
The parking brake can be prevented from being
automatically released by continuously pulling
up the switch when moving off.

The electronic parking brake is not disconnec-
ted until the button is released. This can fa-
cilitate starting off when a heavy load is towed

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Automatic application when leaving the ve-
hicle improperly

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
electronic parking brake is activated automat-
ically when exiting the vehicle incorrectly if:

●

The gear selector is in the

D/S

or is in

tiptronic mode.

●

AND:

the vehicle is stationary.

●

AND:

the driver door is open.

Emergency brake function

Only use the emergency brake function in an
emergency, if the vehicle cannot be stopped by
pressing the brake pedal

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●

Pull and hold the button. The vehicle will

brake sharply. At the same time, an acoustic
warning can be heard.

●

To stop the braking process, release the but-

ton or press the accelerator.

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Electronic parking brake

Not valid for the 1.4L 110 kW engine with 8-speed automatic transmission.

WARNING

If the vehicle is left improperly, it could roll
away. This could lead to accidents, serious
injury and property damage.

●

When parking the vehicle, always perform

the appropriate operations in the indicated
order

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Parking

●

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that

the electronic parking brake is applied and
that the control lamp next to the gear se-
lector is red on the instrument cluster.

WARNING

The improper use of the electronic parking
brake can cause accidents and serious in-
jury.

●

Never use the electronic parking brake to

stop the vehicle, unless it is an emergency.
The braking distance is considerably longer.
Always use the brake pedal.

●

Never accelerate from the engine when a

gear range or a gear is engaged and the en-
gine is running. The vehicle could move, even
if the electronic parking brake is activated.

NOTICE

To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally
moving when parking it, first apply the elec-
tronic parking brake and then remove your
foot from the brake pedal.

Troubleshooting

The electronic parking brake does not re-
lease.

The 12-volt battery is discharged.

●

Use the jump start

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The electronic parking brake makes noises

●

When the electronic parking brake is applied

and released, noises may be heard.

●

The system performs automatic and audible

checks sporadically in the parked vehicle if
some time elapses without the electronic park-
ing brake being used.

Auto-Hold function

Fig. 132

In the lower part of the centre

console: Auto Hold function button.

The Auto-Hold function holds the vehicle at a
standstill and prevents it from moving without
it being necessary to keep the brake pedal de-
pressed.

When the Auto-Hold function is active, the
control lamp on the instrument cluster
lights up green. The control light of the

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Fig. 132

button remains on when the

Auto Hold function is connected.

Requirements

●

The driver's door is closed.

●

The driver’s seatbelt is buckled.

●

The engine is running.

Connecting and disconnecting

Press the Auto Hold button

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. The control

lamp on the button turns on when the Auto Hold
function is switched on. The function is now
available to be activated. The control lamp on
the button goes out when the Auto Hold func-
tion is switched off.

Switching on and off automatically

If the Auto Hold function was switched on via
the Auto Hold button before switching the igni-
tion off, the function will remain on the following
time the ignition is switched on.

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If the Auto Hold function was not switched on, it
will remain off next time the ignition is switched
on.
The Auto Hold function disconnects automati-
cally if the following conditions are met:
1. If any of the requirements of the function

are no longer met.

2. If the engine runs erratically or has any

anomaly.

3. If the engine stalls.
4.

Automatic gearbox:

If any of the tyres have

only minimal contact with the ground, e.g.
For example, if the axles are crossed.

Activation and deactivation

The Auto Hold function activates automatically
if the following conditions are met (all points
must be met

at the same time

1. The function is switched on
2. The vehicle is brought to a complete stand-

still with the brake pedal on a flat surface or
on a slope.

3. The engine rotates “correctly”.
The Auto Hold function deactivates automati-
cally if the following conditions are met:
1. The car moves off again:

Automatic gearbox:

by pressing the accel-

erator.

Manual gearbox:

by lifting your foot off the

clutch pedal and pressing the accelerator.

2. The function is switched off with the actions

seen in the previous sections.

WARNING

The smart technology of the Auto-Hold can-
not overcome the limits imposed by the laws
of physics and it only operates within the lim-
its of the system. Never allow the enhanced
convenience of the Auto-Hold function to in-
duce you to take any risk that compromises
safety.

●

Never leave the vehicle running with the

Auto Hold function switched on.

●

The Auto-Hold cannot always keep the ve-

hicle stopped on an uphill, or brake it suffi-
ciently on a downhill, e.g. on slippery or icy
surfaces.

NOTICE

Always deactivate the Auto-Hold function
before entering an automatic car wash fa-
cility. Failure to do so could cause damage
due to the automatic application of the park-
ing brake.

Note

After connecting the 12-volt battery, drive for
a short distance to reset the Auto Hold func-
tion to operate correctly.

General information on
parking systems

Automatic brake operation

The automatic braking feature of a parking sys-
tem is used to reduce the danger of collision
when an obstacle is detected during a parking
manoeuvre.

Braking functions

Depending on the equipment, the following
systems are available:

●

Park assist plus manoeuvre braking function

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●

Rear cross traffic alert emergency brake

function

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page 208

●

Assisted parking assistant emergency brake

function

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page 193

●

Trailer Assist manoeuvre braking function

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page 206

Requirements

●

The vehicle is moving between approx.

3 km/h and 8 km/h when manoeuvring

●

A parking system is switched on.

The brakes are not automatically operated
when park assist is switched on automatically
while moving forward.

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What happens in the event of automatic
braking?

If there is an obstacle, the system brakes the
vehicle to a standstill and keeps it stationary for
approx. 2 seconds.

Press the brake!

Activate

●

Automatic braking is activated when the

driver switches a parking system on.

Deactivating

●

The automatic brake operation function de-

activates when a park assist system is switched
off.

●

OR:

to temporarily deactivate the manoeuvre

braking function, press the function button
on the park assist screen and change the set-
ting.

WARNING

Never allow the automatic braking opera-
tions of park assist systems to lead you to
take any risk that compromises safety. In
certain situations, the automatic braking in-
tervention may only work in a limited way
or not work at all. Collisions with obstacles
can injure people and damage the vehicle.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.

●

Pay attention and do not rely solely on

park assist systems.

●

Always be prepared to brake and control

the steering yourself.

●

Do not take any risks that compromise

safety.

●

Act in accordance with the warnings and

driving recommendations of the parking sys-
tems.

Note

●

Switch off the parking system if the auto-

matic brakes operate excessively, e.g. when
driving off-road.

●

After the park assist’s manoeuvre braking

function has braked the vehicle, driving in the
same direction for 5 metres is deactivated,
and becomes active again after changing
gear or changing the position of the gear se-
lector.

Troubleshooting

The parking system behaves differently than
expected

There can be several causes:

●

The system requirements are not met.

●

The sensors or the camera are dirty or have

ice on them

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●

The camera lens is not clean and the camera

image is not clear

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●

Some noise sources, such as a jackhammer

or a cobblestone surface can interfere with the
ultrasound signal.

●

The vehicle has some type of damage in the

sensor or camera area, e.g. due to a parking
impact.

●

The sensor detection zone or field of view of

the camera are blocked by an accessory, e.g. a
bike rack.

●

Changes have been made to the paintwork

or structural modifications in the sensor or
camera area, e.g. at the front of the vehicle or
to the running gear.
Also take into account the messages displayed
on the infotainment system screen.

Sensor or camera without visibility, or the
parking system has been switched off

If a sensor fails, that sensor zone is permanently
switched off. The affected sensor zone may be
displayed on the infotainment system with a
symbol and a greyed-out graphic segment. If
necessary, the parking system switches off the
affected zone.
If the park assist is not working properly, a con-
tinuous audio signal sounds for a few seconds
when it is switched on. If applicable, a message
to this effect is displayed on the instrument
cluster screen

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●

Check if one of the causes indicated above

has occurred.

●

Once the source of the problem has been

eliminated, the system may be reconnected.

●

If the problem persists, consult a specialised

workshop.

Parking aid Plus

Description

Fig. 133

Parking aid view on the Infotainment

system display.

Parking aid plus

assists the driver by giving

visual and audio warnings about obstacles de-
tected in front of and behind the vehicle.
The bumpers are fitted with sensors. When
an obstacle is detected, it is indicated by au-
dible signals and in the Infotainment system

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Fig. 133

When moving close to an obstacle, it is possible
to know if the obstacle is in front of the vehicle
or behind it according to the sound frequency.

The approximate measurement range of the
sensors is:

1.20 m
1.60 m
0.90 m

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency of
the audible signals will increase. The signal will
sound continuously at around 0.30 m: Stop the
vehicle!
If the separation is maintained, the warning vol-
ume is reduced after about 4 seconds.

In order to view the entire periphery of the vehi-
cle, the vehicle must be moved a few metres
forwards or backwards. Therefore, the missing
areas are screened and obstacles at the sides
of the vehicle are displayed

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Fig. 133

Special features of ParkPilot with Area View

In the following situations the screened area on
the side of the vehicle is automatically hidden:

●

When a vehicle door is opened.

●

When the TCS is switched off.

●

When there is TCS or ESC regulation.

●

If the vehicle remains stationary for more than

approximately 3 minutes.

Error messages

If a an error or fault message is displayed on
the instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a
fault.
If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-
necting the ignition, it will not be indicated next
time the parking aid is connected.
If a rear sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in
the front area are detected. If a front sensor is
faulty, only the obstacles in the rear area are
displayed. The symbol is displayed.
We recommend taking the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop to have the fault repaired.

Trailer mode

Fig. 134

Parking assist display on the screen

with trailer attached.

On vehicles with a factory-fitted trailer hitch,
when the trailer is connected, the rear sensors
will not activate when reverse gear is engaged
or button is pressed. Therefore, any objects

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behind or to the side of the vehicle will not be
indicated on the screen and no audio signals
will sound.
The screen will only display objects detected
at the front, and the vehicle's trajectory will be
hidden.

Parking assist settings

The audio indications and signals are set in the
infotainment system

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●

Automatic activation:

On/off

●

Front volume:

Volume in the front and rear

area.

●

Rear volume:

Volume in the rear area.

●

Reduce volume:

When the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of the audio source will
be reduced, depending on the selected option.

●

Front sound settings/treble:

Sound

tone in the front area.

●

Rear sound settings/treble:

Sound

tone in the rear area.

WARNING

●

Always pay attention, by looking directly,

to traffic and the area around the vehicle. As-
sistance systems are not a replacement for
driver awareness. Responsibility always lies
with the driver.

●

The sensors have blind spots in which ob-

stacles and people are not detected. Pay
special attention to children and animals.

●

Always keep visual control of the surround-

ings: use the mirrors for additional help.

NOTICE

Park assist plus functions can be affected by
various factors which may cause damage:

●

Under certain circumstances, the system

does not detect or display certain objects:

–

Chains, trailer draw bars, bars, fences,

posts and thin trees.

–

Objects that are located above the sen-

sors, such as protrusions in a wall.

–

Objects with certain surfaces or struc-

tures, such as wire mesh fences or powder
snow.

●

Certain surfaces of objects and garments

do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect these ob-
jects or people wearing such clothes cor-
rectly.

●

Sensor signals may be affected by exter-

nal sound sources. This may prevent them
from detecting people or objects.

●

If the system warns you of the proximity

of a low obstacle, please note that after be-
ing detected by the system, the obstacle in
question may disappear from the measure-
ment sensors as the vehicle moves closer,
and the system will no longer warn of its
presence. In certain circumstances, objects
such as high kerbs that could damage the
underside of the vehicle are not detected.

●

If the parking distance warning system is

ignored, the vehicle could suffer considera-
ble damage.

●

Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,

wheel arch and vehicle underbody can mod-
ify the orientation of the sensors. This can
affect the parking aid function.
Have the function checked by a specialised
workshop.

●

A number plate or number plate holder

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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Note

●

The display on the Infotainment system

screen shows a slight time delay.

●

In certain situations, the system can give a

warning even though there is no obstacle in
the detected area:

–

Rough or cobbled surfaces or surfaces

with long grass.

–

External ultrasound sources, such as

other vehicles equipped with ultrasound
systems.

–

Heavy rain or snow, hail or dense exhaust

gases.

–

If the number plate is not properly se-

cured to the surface of the bumper.

–

Gradient changes.

●

In order to guarantee good operation, keep

the sensors clean, free of snow and ice, and
do not cover them with stickers or other ob-
jects.

●

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.

●

Fitting certain accessories to the front of

the vehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-
vertising, may interfere with the operation of
the Park Assist.

●

We recommend that you practice parking

in an area without traffic.

●

The volume and tone of the signals and

indications can be changed.

●

Please observe information on towing a

trailer.

Operating Park Assist Plus

Fig. 135

Centre console: parking aid button

(depending on the version).

Switching on and off manually

●

Press the button once.

Automatic activation

●

Select reverse gear.

●

EITHER:

if you drive forward at a speed of less

than 15 km/h (9 mph) and an obstacle is en-
countered, it is detected when it is approx. less
than 95 cm. away. If the automatic connection
is activated, a reduced view is shown.

●

OR:

if the vehicle moves backwards.

When the

Plus Parking Aid

connects automat-

ically, a diagram of the vehicle and the seg-
ments will appear on screen.
It only operates every time the speed drops be-
low 15 km/h (9 mph) for the first time.
Automatic activation of park assist can be
switched on and off in the infotainment system:

●

Switch the ignition on.

●

In the infotainment system, select

> Set-

tings > Parking and manoeuvring

●

Check the

Automatic activation

box.

●

, in the parking assistance function, select

Settings > Automatic activation

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.
If it is switched off using the button, one of
the following actions must be taken for it to re-
activate automatically:

●

Switch off the ignition and switch it on again.

●

EITHER:

drive forward at over approx. 15 km/h

(9 mph).

●

OR:

move the lever into position

and back

again.

●

OR:

switch the automatic activation on and

off in the Infotainment system.

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Rear parking aid

The RVC button will only be displayed when reverse gear is engaged.

Automatic disconnection

●

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

●

OR:

move the selector lever to position

Temporary sound suppression

●

Press the function button on the infotain-

ment screen.

Change from reduced view to full view

●

Select reverse gear.

●

Press the car icon on the reduced view

Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear
View Camera “RVC”)

●

Select reverse gear.

●

press the

RVC

function button

A short confirmation signal will be heard and
the button symbol will light up when the system
is switched on.

NOTICE

Park assist plus only connects automatically
when driving very slowly. If driving style is
not adapted to the circumstances, an acci-
dent and serious injury or damage may be
caused.

Visual indication segments

Fig. 136

Parking aid view on the Infotainment

system display.

The optical indication of the segments works as
follows:

●

White segments

: the obstacle is more than

approx. 30 cm away from the path or in the
direction opposite to travel. They are also dis-
played when the electronic parking brake is ac-
tivated.

●

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 ap-

prox. 30 cm away.
A guiding track will indicate the anticipated for-
ward or backward trajectory, depending on the
gear that is engaged.

If an obstacle is located in the vehicle’s way, the
corresponding audible warning will sound.
When the penultimate segment is displayed,
the vehicle has reached the collision zone. In
the collision zone, the obstacles are represen-
ted in red (including those out of the path). Stop
the vehicle!

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Description

on page 189

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.

Rear parking aid

Description

The rear park assist is an optical and audible
assistant that warns of obstacles located be-
hind the vehicle.

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.
If the Top View Camera system 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 infotainment screen, giving a real image
of the objects around the car.

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Make particularly sure that the sensors are not
covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and the
like, as this could affect the system's operation.
Cleaning instructions

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page 338

The approximate measurement range of the
rear sensors is:

●

Side area: 0.60 m

●

Central area: 1.60 m

As you approach the obstacle, the frequency of
the audible signals will increase. The signal will
sound continuously at around 0.30 m: Stop the
vehicle!

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on page 189

If the separation is maintained, the warning vol-
ume is reduced after about 4 seconds.

Parking Aid connection

●

Select reverse gear.

Parking Aid disconnection

●

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

●

OR:

place the selector level in position

(for automatic gearboxes) or disengage

reverse (for manual gearboxes).

Set the lever to the

position to maintain

the system active for approximately 8 seconds
before switching off. During this time, the Park-
ing aid will be deactivated if the selector lever is
set to

If the Top View Camera system is installed, rear
parking aid will be automatically deactivated
when disengaging reverse gear.

Temporary sound suppression

●

Press the function button on the infotain-

ment screen.
If you have the Top View Camera system instal-
led, you cannot use the temporary Parking Aid
sound suppression.

Change from reduced view to full view

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR:

on vehicles fitted with reverse assist

(Rear View Camera “RVC”) press on the car
icon of the reduced display.

Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear
View Camera “RVC”)

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR:

press the “RVC” function button.

Parking assist settings

The audio indications and signals are set in the
infotainment system

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●

Rear volume:

Volume in the rear area.

●

Reduce volume:

When the parking aid is

switched on, the volume of the audio source will
be reduced, depending on the selected option.

●

Rear sound settings/treble:

Sound

tone in the rear area.

Error messages

If a an error or fault message appears on the in-
strument panel in Parking assist, there is a fault.
If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-
necting the ignition, it will not be indicated next
time the parking aid is connected.
If there is a fault in a sensor, the symbol is
displayed on the infotainment system display.
We recommend taking the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop to have the fault repaired.

Towing device

In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket de-
vice from the factory, when the trailer is con-
nected, the parking aid will not be activated
when reverse gear is engaged.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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Visual indication segments

Fig. 137

Parking aid view on the Infotainment

system display.

The distance to the obstacles can be estimated
with the help of the segments at the rear of the
vehicle.
The optical indication of the segments works as
follows:

●

White segments

: the obstacle is more than

approx. 30 cm away from the path or in the
direction opposite to travel. They are also dis-
played when the electronic parking brake is ac-
tivated.

●

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 ap-

prox. 30 cm away.

Whenever the obstacle is located in the vehi-
cle’s direction of travel, the corresponding audi-
ble warning will sound.
When the penultimate segment is displayed,
the vehicle has reached the collision zone. In
the collision zone, the obstacles are represen-
ted in red (including those out of the path). Stop
the vehicle!

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Description

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If fitted with Top View Camera, the segment
display is not shown. The Parking assist system
will issue an audible warning for objects that
are near the rear of the vehicle, and the Top
View Camera image will be shown on the info-
tainment system display, giving a real image of
the objects around the car.

Parking aid system (Park
Assist)

Introduction

The assisted parking system is an additional
function of ParkPilot

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and helps

the driver find a suitable parking space from
among the following types:

●

park driving in reverse in suitable perpendic-

ular and parallel spaces,

●

park driving forwards in suitable perpendicu-

lar spaces,

●

exit a parking space driving forwards from a

parallel space.

In vehicles with a Park Assist system and factory
infotainment system, the front, rear and side
areas are represented, and the position of ob-
stacles is shown relative to the vehicle.
The assisted parking system is subject to cer-
tain limitations inherent to the system and
its use requires special attention by the
driver

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WARNING

The technology used in the park assist sys-
tem involves a series of limitations inherent in
the actual system and in the use of ultrasonic
sensors. The use of Park Assist should never
tempt you to take any risk that may compro-
mise safety. The system is not a replacement
for driver awareness.

●

Any accidental movement of the vehicle

could result in serious injury.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

●

Certain surfaces of objects and garments

do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-
nals. The system cannot detect, at least cor-
rectly, these objects or people wearing such
clothes.

●

Ultrasound sensor signals may be affected

by external sound sources. In certain circum-
stances this may prevent them from detect-
ing people or objects.

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●

The ultrasound sensors may have blind

spots in which obstacles and people are not
detected.

●

Monitor the area around the vehicle at all

times, since the ultrasound sensors do not
detect small children, animals or certain ob-
jects in all situations.

WARNING

Quick turns of the steering wheel when park-
ing or exiting a parking space with Park As-
sist can cause serious injury.

●

Do not hold the steering wheel during ma-

noeuvres to park or exit a parking space un-
til the system requests it. Doing so disables
the system during the manoeuvre, resulting
in the parking being cancelled.

NOTICE

●

In certain circumstances, the ultrasonic

sensors do not detect objects such as trailer
tongues, bars, fences, posts or thin trees, or
an open (or opening) rear lid, which could
damage the vehicle.

●

Retrofitting of certain accessories to the

vehicle, such as a bicycle rack, may interfere
with the operation of the Park Assist system
and cause damage.

●

The Park Assist system uses as a reference

parked vehicles, curbs and other objects.
Make sure that the tyres and wheels are not

damaged while parking. If necessary, oppor-
tunely interrupt the parking manoeuvre to
avoid damaging the vehicle.

●

The ultrasound sensors on the bumper may

be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space.

●

If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-

ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, do not
apply it directly unless very briefly and al-
ways from a distance of more than 10 cm.

●

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:

–

False detections.

–

The sensors to lose visibility.

–

Cancellation of the parking manoeuvre

or defective parking.

●

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 correc-
ted. However, you can still use the sensors
of the other bumper as per usual. If there
is a fault in the system, consult a specialist
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this.

Note

●

In order to guarantee good system oper-

ation, keep the ultrasound sensors of the
bumper clean, free of snow or ice, and do not
cover them with adhesives or other objects.

●

Certain sources of noise, such as rough as-

phalt or paving stones and the noise of other
vehicles can induce the Park Assist system
or ParkPilot to give erroneous warnings. The
presence of metal objects can also affect
the manoeuvre.

●

In order to become familiar with the system

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.

Description of the parking assist sys-
tem

Fig. 138

In the centre console, top section:

button to switch on the Park Assist system.

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The components of the Park Assist system are
the ultrasonic sensors located in the front and
rear bumpers, the button to switch the sys-
tem on and off and the messages on the instru-
ment panel display.

Prerequisites for parking

●

The traction control (TCS) must be switched

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●

Speed when passing next to the parking

space (parallel parking): do not exceed approx.

40 km/h (25 mph)

●

Speed when passing next to the parking

space (angle parking): do not exceed approx.

20 km/h (12 mph)

●

Keep a distance between

0.5 and 2.0 me-

tres

when driving past the parking space.

●

Space length (parallel parking):

vehicle

length + 0.8 metres

●

Space width (parking bay):

vehicle width

+ 0.8 meters

●

Do not exceed approximately

7 km/h

(4 mph)

when parking.

Requirements for leaving the parking space
(only for parallel parking)

●

The traction control (TCS) must be switched

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●

Space length:

length of the vehicle

+ 0.5 metres

●

Do not exceed approximately

7 km/h

(4 mph)

when exiting the parking space.

Prematurely stopping or automatically in-
terrupting the manoeuvres for parking or ex-
iting a parking space

Park Assist interrupts the manoeuvres for park-
ing or exiting a parking space in any of the fol-
lowing cases:

●

Press the button.

●

When exceeding a speed of approximately 7

km/h (4 mph) more than once.

●

The driver takes control of the steering wheel.

●

The parking manoeuvre does not end within 6

minutes after activation of the automatic steer-
ing.

●

There is a fault in the system (the system is

temporarily unavailable).

●

The TCS is disconnected.

●

TCS or ESC intervene with regulation.

●

The

Offroad

Snow

driving profile is selec-

ted.

●

The driver door is opened.

To restart the manoeuvre it is necessary that
none of these things occur and that the but-
ton is pressed again.

Automatic braking intervention to avoid ex-
ceeding the speed limit

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 park-
ing space may continue.
The brakes are only automatically activated
once for each attempt to enter or exit a parking
space. If the speed of approximately 7 km/h
(4 mph) is exceeded again, the corresponding
operation is halted.

Special characteristics

The Park Assist system is subject to certain limi-
tations inherent to the system. For example, it is
therefore not possible to use it to enter or exit a
parking space on sharp bends or on very steep
hills.
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 continu-
ous audible signal is given (object present at a
distance of ≤30 cm) by Park Pilot.

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When the Park Assist system turns the steer-
ing wheel with the vehicle stationary, the instru-
ment 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 manoeuvres to com-
plete the parking action.

Trailer mode

The Park Assist system cannot be switched on if
the factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically
connected to a trailer.

After changing a wheel

If, after changing a wheel, the vehicle stops
entering and exiting parking spaces correctly,
the circumference of the new wheel may be
different and the system may need to adapt to
it. The adaptation is automatic and takes place
during driving. Making turns slowly and in both
directions (20 km/h [12 mph]) for a few minutes
may contribute to this adaptation process .

Selecting a parking type

Fig. 139

On the instrument panel display:

display of the assisted parking system with
decreased visibility.

Fig. 140

On the instrument cluster display:

parking modes indication.

Park assist has the following 3 parking types:

Reverse parallel parking.
Reverse angle parking.
Forward angle parking.

Selecting a parking type after passing in
front of the space

After activating the Park Assist system and
after detecting a parking space, the display
on the instrument panel proposes a parking
mode. The Park Assist system selects the park-
ing mode automatically. The selected mode
is shown on the instrument panel display

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Fig. 139

. The reduced display of other possi-

ble parking modes is also shown

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Fig. 140

. If

the mode selected by the system does not cor-
respond to the desired mode, you can select
another mode by pressing the button.

●

The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met

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●

Press the button.

●

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 dis-
play shows another parking mode it can be
changed to.

●

Turn on the corresponding turn signal to-

wards the side of the road where you are park-
ing. The instrument panel displays the side cor-
responding to the road. By default, if the turn
signal is not on, it parks on the right in the direc-
tion of traffic.

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●

If necessary, press the button again to

change to the next parking mode.

●

Once you have switched to all possible park-

ing modes, if the button is pressed again, the
system switches off.

●

Press the button again to switch the system

back on.

●

Follow the instructions displayed on the in-

strument panel while paying attention to traffic
and drive the vehicle past the parking space.

Parking in a parking bay without driving past
first

Special case of perpendicular parking space to
park forwards without driving past first:

●

The necessary conditions to park with Park

Assist have to be met

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●

Move forward towards the parking space

while paying attention to traffic and stop the
vehicle with the front part partially inside the
parking space.

●

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 without reduced dis-
play.

●

Let go of the steering wheel.

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Parking with the parking assist system

Fig. 141

On the instrument cluster display: parallel

parking. : Finding a parking space : Parking
position. : Manoeuvring.

Fig. 142

On the instrument cluster display: angle

parking. : Finding a parking space : Parking
position. : Manoeuvring.

Message to move forwards
Your vehicle
Parking space detected
Message to park
Message to press the brake pedal
Progress bar

The prerequisites have to be met to park with
the parking assist system

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and the

parking mode has to be selected

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Parking

●

Look at the instrument cluster screen to see if

the space has been detected as “appropriate”
and if the correct position for parking has been
reached

. The

space is considered “appropriate” if the instru-
ment cluster display shows the parking indica-
tion

●

Stop the vehicle and, after a brief pause, en-

gage the reverse gear.

●

Let go of the steering wheel.

●

Please note the following message:

Intervention in active steering.
Watch your surroundings!

While keeping 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,

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as the driver, have to accelerate, engage
the clutch if necessary, change gears and
brake.

●

Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot signal

sounds;

OR:

reverse until the indication to move

forward appears on the instrument panel dis-
play

;

OR:

reverse

until the

Park Assist finished

message

appears on the instrument cluster display. The
progress bar

indicates the distance to cover.

●

Press the brake pedal until the parking assist

system completes the steering wheel turns;

OR:

until the symbol goes out on the instrument
panel screen.

●

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 in the
space

●

For best results, wait at the end of each

manoeuvre until the Park Assist system has fin-
ished turning the steering wheel. The parking
manoeuvre ends when a corresponding mes-
sage is displayed on the instrument panel and,
in some cases, an acoustic signal sounds.

Progress bars

The progress bar

on the instrument cluster display shows the

relative distance to be covered as a symbol.
The greater the distance, the fuller the progress

bar. When driving forward, the content of the
progress bar decreases upwards, and when re-
versing, it decreases downwards.

Note

If the manoeuvre is terminated prematurely
during parking, the result may not be the
best.

Leaving a parking space with the
parking assist system (only for par-
allel parking)

Fig. 143

On the instrument panel display:

driving off from perpendicular parking.

Your vehicle in reverse gear
Message giving the proposed manoeuvre
to exit the parking space
Progress bar to indicate the distance left to
cover

Leaving a parking space (parallel parking)

The necessary conditions to exit a parking
space with Park Assist have to be met

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●

Press the button. A control lamp on the

button lights up when the system is switched
on.

●

Turn on the corresponding turn signal towards

the road you will enter when exiting the parking
space.

●

Select reverse gear.

●

Let go of the steering wheel. Please note the

following message:

Automatic steering enabled Pay at-
tention to your surroundings.

While keeping watch around you, carefully
start accelerating up to no more than 7 km/h
(4 mph). When exiting the parking space, the
system

only

takes charge of the steering.

You,

as the driver, have to accelerate, engage
the clutch if necessary, change gears and
brake.

●

Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot signal

sounds;

OR:

reverse until the instrument panel

display shows the forward indication. The pro-
gress bar

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indicates the distance

to cover.

●

Press the brake pedal until the parking assist

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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●

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 can exit the
space.

●

The vehicle can exit the space when a cor-

responding message is displayed on the instru-
ment panel and, in some cases, an acoustic
signal sounds. Take charge of the steering with
the turning angle set by the Park Assist system.

●

Paying attention to the traffic, exit the parking

space.

Reverse Assist (Rear View
Camera)

Introduction

A camera installed in the rear lid handle assists
the driver with reverse parking or manoeuvring

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The camera image is viewed together with ori-
entation lines projected on the Infotainment
system screen. Part of the bumper can be seen
at the bottom, which can be used by the driver
as a reference point.

Reverse assist settings

Reverse assist offers the user the possibility to
change the image's brightness, contrast and
colour settings. To change these settings:

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place without

switching off the ignition or the infotainment
system.

●

Apply the parking brake.

●

Select reverse gear.

●

Press the

function button displayed on

the screen.

●

Make the desired adjustments on the menu

by pressing the –/+ function buttons or by mov-
ing the scroll button.

Requirements for parking and manoeuvring
with the rear assist

The system should not be used in the following
cases:

●

If the image displayed is not very reliable or is

distorted, or if the lens is dirty.

●

If the area behind the vehicle is incomplete.

●

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

●

If the position of the camera has changed

after a rear-end collision. Have the system
checked by a specialised workshop.

Familiarising yourself with the system

To familiarise yourself with the system, the ori-
entation lines and their function, SEAT recom-
mends practising in a place without too much
traffic or in a car park when there are good
weather and visibility conditions

WARNING

●

The reverse assist does not make it possi-

ble to precisely calculate the distance from
obstacles and nor can it overcome the sys-
tem's own limits, hence its negligent use may
cause serious accidents and injuries if used
without due care. The driver should be aware
of his/her surroundings at all times to ensure
safe driving.

●

The camera lens expands and distorts the

field of view and displays the objects on the
screen in a way that is different from reality.
Distance perception is also distorted.

●

Due to the screen resolution or light con-

ditions, some items may be blurry or not dis-
played at all. Take care with thin posts, fen-
ces, railings or trees that might not be seen
on the screen and could damage the vehicle.

●

The reverse assist has blind spots where

it cannot see people or objects. Monitor the
vehicle's surrounding area at all times.

●

The system is not a replacement for driver

awareness. Supervise the parking manoeu-
vre and the vehicle's surrounding area at all
times.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

●

The images are only two-dimensional. Pro-

truding objects or holes in the road, for ex-
ample, are more difficult to detect or may not
be seen at all.

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The RVC button will only be displayed when reverse gear is engaged.

●

Vehicle load modifies the representation of

the guide lines. The width represented by the
lines decreases with vehicle load. Pay spe-
cial attention to the surroundings when the
inside of the vehicle of the luggage compart-
ment are loaded.

●

In the following situations, objects or other

vehicles appear to be further away or closer
than they actually are. Pay special attention:

–

If moving from a flat surface to a slope

and vice-versa.

–

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 out-
side the camera angle when reversing.

Note

●

It is important to take great care and pay

special attention if the driver is not familiar
with the system.

●

The reverse assist reference lines disap-

pear when the rear lid is open.

Shown on the display

Fig. 144

Infotainment system display:

guidance lines.

Lateral lines:

extension of the vehicle (ap-

proximately in its total width) on the road.

End of the side lines:

approx. 2 m behind

the vehicle on the road.

Intermediate line:

approx. 1 m behind the

vehicle on the road.

Horizontal red line:

a safe distance of ap-

prox. 40 cm at the rear of the vehicle on the
road.

Switching the system on and off

●

Reverse assist is connected by a contact

when engaging reverse gear.

●

The system switches off 8 seconds after dis-

engaging reverse gear and immediately after
removing the contact.

●

The camera will stop transmitting images

above the speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) with re-
verse engaged.
In combination with the parking aid plus system

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, the camera image will no longer

be displayed when reverse gear is disengaged,
and the system will display the optical informa-
tion provided by the parking aid system.
It is also possible to hide the reverse assist im-
age:

●

By pressing one of the Infotainment system

buttons on the display.

●

OR:

by pressing on the miniature vehicle

shown on the screen.
If you wish to display the rear assist image
again:

●

Disengage and re-engage reverse gear.

●

OR:

Press the RVC function button

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Parking manoeuvre

●

Stop the vehicle in front of a space and select

reverse gear.

●

Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel

so that the side lines lead towards the parking
space.

●

Guide the vehicle into the parking space so

that the side lines run parallel to it.

Peripheral view system
(Top View Camera)

Introduction

Using 4 cameras, the system generates a rep-
resentation that is shown on the infotainment
system display. The cameras are located on
the radiator grille, the exterior mirrors and the
rear lid.
The functions and representations of the Area
View system may vary depending on whether
or not the vehicle has ParkPilot.

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 serious accidents
and injury.

●

The camera lenses augment and distort

the visual field and the objects on the screen
are seen differently and imprecisely.

●

Certain objects may not be shown or may

not be shown very clearly, for example, posts
or thin rails, due to the screen resolution or if
light conditions are insufficient.

●

The cameras have blind spots in which ob-

stacles and people are not registered.

WARNING

The smart technology incorporated into the
Top View Camera system cannot overcome
the limits imposed by the laws of physics
and it only works within the limits of the sys-
tem. The greater convenience provided by
the Area View system should never tempt
you to take any risk that may compromise
safety. If used negligently or involuntarily,
it may cause serious accidents and injuries.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style to

suit visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-
tions.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

●

Monitor the area around the vehicle at

all times, since the cameras do not capture
small children, animals and certain objects in
all situations.

●

The system will probably be unable to rep-

resent all areas clearly.

NOTICE

●

The camera images are only two-dimen-

sional. Due to a lack of spatial depth, objects
that jut out or holes on the road, for example,
are more difficult to detect or may not be
seen at all.

●

In certain circumstances, the camera does

not capture objects such as beams, fences,
posts or thin trees, which could damage the
vehicle.

●

The system displays the auxiliary lines and

boxes regardless of the vehicle's environ-
ment, no objects are detected. The driver is
responsible for determining that the vehicle
will fit in the parking space.

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