While driving

Using the Park Assist system to get out of a parking space

~2min read
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Getting out of a parking space

  • Start the engine.
  • Press button. When the function is switched on, a lamp lights up in the button .
  • Press the turn signal lever for the side of the street where the parking space is that you want to get out of.
  • Select the reverse gear.
  • Follow the instructions of the Park Assist system.
  • Release the steering wheel when the following message is shown : Steering intervent. active! Monitor the area around vehicle.
  • Check the area around the vehicle and carefully depress the accelerator pedal – do not exceed 7 km/h.
  • The Park Assist system will operate only the steering wheel while getting out of the parking space. The driver operates the accelerator, clutch, gear shift and brake.
  • If it is possible to pull out of the parking space, the Park Assist system is ended automatically. Take over steering and, if the traffic situation allows it, pull out of the parking space.

Automatic cancellation for getting out of a parking space

The Park Assist system will cancel the procedure of getting out of the parking space if one of the following happens:

  • The vehicle speed when getting out of the parking space is higher than approx. 7 km/h.
  • The driver operates the steering wheel.
  • There is a system malfunction (system is temporarily unavailable).
  • The TCS is switched off or the TCS or ESP starts to regulate.
When getting out of a parking space using the Park Assist system, the steering wheel will turn quickly automatically. You could be injured if you attempt to touch the steering wheel spokes.

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