Hands-free parking

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Hands-free parking

Introduction

As indicated by the arrows 1, the ultrasonic detectors installed in the vehicle bumpers help to find accessible parking spaces and assist the parking manoeuvre.
Remove your hands from the steering wheel, you only control:
  • the accelerator pedal;
  • the brake pedal;
  • the gear lever.
At any time, you can regain control by using the steering wheel.
WARNING
This function is an additional driving aid.
Under no circumstances should it replace the driver's care or responsibility whilst reversing.
The driver should always be ready for sudden incidents while driving: always ensure that there are no small, narrow moving obstacles (such as a child, animal, pushchair, bicycle, stone, post, etc.) in the blind spot when manoeuvring.
WARNING
An impact to the underside of the vehicle while manoeuvring (e.g. striking a post, raised kerb or other street furniture) may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g. deformation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved Dealer.

Location of the ultrasonic sensors 1

Ensure that the area around the ultrasonic sensors indicated by the arrows 1 is not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, a badly fitted/attached number plate, etc.), impacted, modified (including paintwork) or obstructed by any accessory fitted to the rear and, depending on the vehicle, to the front or sides of your vehicle.

Switching on

With the vehicle stationary or driving at less than approximately 19 mph (30 km/h), there are several ways to access the function:
  • from the multimedia screen 4, "Vehicle" world 2, press the "Driving assistance" menu 3 then the "Parking" tab to access the parking aids menu;
  • via the "Hands-free parking" widget (if previously configured);
  • via the "Favourites" button on the steering wheel (if previously configured).
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for more information.

Choice of manoeuvre

The system can perform three types of manoeuvre:
  • parking the vehicle in a parallel or perpendicular parking space;
  • moving out of a parallel parking space.
From the multimedia screen 4, select the manoeuvre to carry out using the display.
Note: when starting the vehicle, or after having successfully completed parallel parking using the system, the default manoeuvre proposed by the system is assistance in exiting a parallel parking space.
In other cases, the default manoeuvre can be set from the multimedia screen 4.
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.
Tip
The system start up is accompanied by activation of the parking distance control and, on those vehicles equipped, the reversing camera or 360° camera to help the driver visualise the manoeuvre PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL, REVERSING CAMERA, 360° CAMERA.

Operation

WARNING
This function is an additional driving aid.
Therefore, it can under no circumstances replace the driver's vigilance and responsibility during manoeuvres (the driver must always be ready to brake).
WARNING
When manoeuvring, the steering wheel may turn quickly: do not put your hands inside and make sure that nothing is caught inside.
Parking the vehicle in a parallel or perpendicular parking space
As long as the vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h), the system looks for available parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
Once a space has been found, it is displayed on the multimedia screen 4, indicated by the letter "P". Drive slowly until the "STOP" message appears, accompanied by a beep. If several spaces are detected on either side of the vehicle, you must select the desired space by activating the direction indicator. If the spaces are on the same side of the vehicle, only the last space detected by the system will be taken into account.
The space turns to grey on the multimedia screen 4 and is marked by the letter "P".
  • Stop the vehicle;
  • select reverse gear.
The warning light is displayed on the instrument panel and a beep sounds.
  • Let go of the steering wheel;
  • follow the system instructions on the multimedia screen 4.
Your speed should not exceed around 4 mph (7 km/h).
Once the warning light on the instrument panel goes off and a beep sounds, the manoeuvre has been completed.
Exiting a parallel parking space
  • Activate the "Hands-free parking" function;
  • select the "Exit parallel parking space" mode;
  • activate the direction indicator lights on the side on which you wish to exit the vehicle;
If all conditions are met, a message will appear on the multimedia screen 4 to start the manoeuvre.
  • press "OK" to start.
The indicator light lights up on the instrument panel and a beep sounds.
  • Let go of the steering wheel;
  • carry out forward and backward manoeuvres following the instructions shown on the multimedia screen 4 and using the alerts provided by the Park Assist system.
Your speed should not exceed around 4 mph (7 km/h).
Once the vehicle is in a position to exit the parking space, the warning light disappears from the instrument panel accompanied by a beep and a message appears on the multimedia screen 4 to confirm that the manoeuvre is complete.

Suspending/Resuming the manoeuvre

The manoeuvre is suspended in the following cases:
  • the vehicle is stationary for too long;
  • an obstacle in the direction of movement prevents the manoeuvre from being completed;
  • the engine stops;
  • a door or the luggage compartment is opened.
The warning light disappears from the instrument panel accompanied by a beep to inform you that the manoeuvre has been suspended. The "Park manoeuvre suspended" message and the reason for interrupting the manoeuvre will be displayed on the multimedia screen 4.
Make sure:
  • you have let go of the steering wheel;
and
  • that all doors and the luggage compartment are closed;
and
  • that no obstacles are in the way of the direction of movement;
and
  • that the engine is started.
If the warning light flashes, this indicates that the system is once again available to resume the manoeuvre.
To resume the manoeuvre, press the "Parking aids" menu. Warning light comes on the instrument panel.
Follow the instructions shown on the multifunction screen 4.

Cancelling the manoeuvre

The manoeuvre is cancelled in the following cases:
  • you take control of the wheel;
  • the vehicle is stationary for too long;
  • the parking brake is applied;
  • the vehicle speed has exceeded 4 mph (7 km/h);
  • the vehicle wheels have skidded;
  • the engine start/stop button is pressed;
  • via the multimedia screen;
  • the instructions given on the multimedia screen are not followed;
  • the driver's seat belt is unfastened;
  • the driver's door is opened;
  • you have performed more than ten forwards/backwards movements in one manoeuvre;
  • the parking distance control sensors are dirty or obscured.
The warning light disappears from the instrument panel accompanied by a beep to warn you that the manoeuvre has been aborted. The reason for cancelling the manoeuvre will be displayed on the multimedia screen 4.

Function unavailable

When you select one of the system activation methods, if the operating conditions are not met, the "Hands-free parking unavailable" message is displayed on the instrument panel to warn you that the function is unavailable.

Operating faults

When the function detects an operating fault, the following messages are displayed on the instrument panel:
  • "Check Park Assist", accompanied by the warning light ;
or
  • "Check parking sensors";
or
  • "Check Parking Aids".
Clean the ultrasonic sensors. If there is still a problem, contact an approved dealer.
Note: if there is a fault with the function, the vehicle is not immobilised.
Take control of the vehicle again immediately.

Warnings

WARNING
This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle. Make sure that the manoeuvre complies with the applicable traffic regulations in your location.
The driver should always be ready for sudden incidents while driving: always ensure that there are no small, narrow moving obstacles (such as a child, animal, pushchair, bicycle, stone, post, towing equipment, etc.) in the blind spot when manoeuvring.
System servicing/repairs
  • In the event of an impact, the operation of the sensors may be affected. Deactivate the function and consult an authorised dealer.
  • Any work in the area where the sensors are located (repairs, replacements, exterior trim modifications, etc.) must be carried out by a qualified professional.
Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.
In the event of system disturbance
Certain conditions may disrupt or impair operation of the system, such as poor weather conditions (snow, hail, ice, etc.).
In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and consult an authorised dealer.
Risk of erroneous false alarms.
Limitations of the system operation
  • The system cannot detect objects located in the sensor blind spots.
  • Always look to check that the parking space suggested by the system is actually still available and free from obstacles before and during the entire manoeuvre.
  • The system must not be used when towing a trailer or when there is a towing or load carrying system on the vehicle or on surrounding vehicles.

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