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DRIVER SUPPORT
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - limitations
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It is not always possible to find parking
IMPORTANT
spaces on narrow streets since there is not
The PAP sequence is stopped:
Under certain circumstances, PAP is unable
enough space for manoeuvring. In such park-
to find parking spaces - one reason for this
ing situations, it helps the system to drive as
• if the car is driven too quickly - above 7 km/h
may be the fact that there is interference with
close to the side of the road as possible
(4 mph)
the sensors from external sound sources
where you intend to park.
• if the driver touches the steering wheel
which emit the same ultrasound frequencies
•
Bear in mind that the front of the car may
as those with which the system works.
• if the ABS41 or ESC42 function is engaged -
swing out towards oncoming traffic while
e.g. if a wheel loses grip on a slippery road
Examples of such sources include horns, wet
being parked.
surface.
tyres on asphalt, pneumatic brakes and
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Objects situated higher than the detection
A text message indicates where the PAP
exhaust noises from motorcycles etc.
areas of the sensors are not included when
sequence was stopped.
calculations are made for the parking
To bear in mind
manoeuvre. This may cause PAP to swing
NOTE
The driver should bear in mind that the Park
into the parking space too early, and hence
Assist Pilot is an aid - not an infallible, fully-auto-
such parking spaces should be avoided.
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors will
matic function. The driver must therefore be pre-
reduce their function and may prevent meas-
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The driver is responsible for determining
pared to intervene. There are also a few details to
whether the space selected by PAP is suita-
urement.
bear in mind while parking, e.g.:
ble for parking.
• PAP starts out from the current location of
Use approved tyres43 with the correct tyre
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the parked vehicles - if they are inappropri-
pressure - this affects the ability of PAP to
ately parked then the car's tyres and wheel
park the car.
rims may be damaged against kerbs.
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Heavy rain or snow may cause the system to
• PAP is designed for parking on straight
measure the parking space incorrectly.
streets - not sharp curves or bends. For this
•
Do not use PAP if snow chains or a spare
reason, make sure the car is parallel to the
wheel are fitted.
parking space when PAP measures the
space.
•
Do not use PAP if loaded objects are pro-
truding from the car.
41
(Anti-lock Braking System) - Anti-lock braking system.
42
(Electronic Stability Control) - Stability and traction control system.
43 "Approved tyres" refers to tyres of the same type and make as those fitted new on delivery from the factory.
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* Option/accessory.
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