Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – operation
1: Searching and measuring
PAP searches for a potential parking space and measures it to see if there is sufficient space for your vehicle. To start this procedure:
1. Activate PAP by pressing this button on the center console and if necessary slowing down to a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h).
2. Keep an eye on the instrument panel and be prepared to stop the vehicle when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
Note
PAP normally searches for available parking spaces along the curb on the right (passenger's) side of the vehicle. However, it can also assist in finding and parking in spaces on the driver's side. To do so:
- Activate the left turn signal. PAP will then search for a parking space on the left side of the vehicle.
2: Backing into the parking space
When the vehicle is backing up, PAP will steer it into the parking space.
- Check that the area behind the vehicle is clear and put the gear selector in R.
- Back up slowly without moving the steering wheel. The vehicle's speed must be below approximately 4 mph 7 km/h.
- Keep an eye on the instrument panel and be prepared to stop the vehicle when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
Note
- Release the wheel while PAP is steering the vehicle.
- The steering wheel must be able to turn freely.
- For PAP to function optimally, wait until the steering wheel is no longer turning before beginning the next phase of the parking procedure.
3: Adjusting the vehicle's position
After the vehicle has backed into the parking space, its position in the space has to be adjusted by driving slightly forward and backing up.
- Put the gear selector in D, wait until the steering wheel has turned and drive forward slowly.
- Stop the vehicle when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
- Put the gear selector in R, back up slowly and stop when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
When the parking procedure is finished (this will be indicated by a text message and a graphic image in the instrument panel) , PAP switches off automatically. If necessary, the driver may need to make minor adjustments to ensure that the vehicle is parked correctly.