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Optical parking system* (OPS)
Fig. 143 On-screen OPS
display: A an obstacle
has been detected in the
collision zone. B
an ob-
stacle has been detected
in the segment C
zone
recorded behind the vehi-
cle
Fig. 144 On-screen OPS
display: A an obstacle
has been detected in the
segment B
zone recor-
ded behind the vehicle
The optical parking system is an accessory to the Parking sensor system
⇒ page 200 and the park assist system ⇒ page 203. The zone recorded by the sensors in front of and behind the vehicle is dis-
played on the factory-fitted radio or navigation system screen. Any obsta-
cles are display in relation to the vehicle
⇒ 
.
FunctionNecessary operations
Switching the display
on:Switch on the parking sensor system ⇒ page 200
or the park assist system ⇒ page 203. The OPS
switches on automatically.
Switching the display
off manually:Press a zone selection button on the factory-fit-
ted radio or navigation system
OR: Briefly press the function button 
or RVCon the screen.
Switching the display
off manually:
Drive forwards at more than about 10-15 km/h (6
to 10 mph).
Select the reverse gear on vehicles with rear as-
sist
⇒ page 208. The display changes to the im-
age of the camera.
Zones explored
The zone in which obstacles are recognised runs to a distance of around
120 cm from the front of the vehicle and up to 60 cm to the side
⇒ Fig. 144 B
. Behind the vehicle, the zone analysed reaches a distance of
up to 160 cm and around 60 cm to the sides ⇒ Fig. 143 C.
Screen display
The image displayed represents the supervised zones in several segments.
As the vehicle moves closer to an obstacle, the segment moves closer to the
vehicle displayed B
and ⇒ Fig. 144 A. When the penultimate segment is
displayed, this means that the vehicle has reached the collision zone. Stop
the vehicle! 
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Distance from the vehicle to the
obstacleAudible warn-
ingDisplayed in colour on
the screen: colour of the
segment if an obstacle is recognised
in front: approx. 31 - 120 cm
behind: approx. 31 - 160 cmbeepingsoundYellow
approx. 0 – 30 cm in front or be-
hind a)permanent
soundRed
a) The permanent sound starts at a somewhat greater distance on vehicles with a factory-fit-
ted towing bracket.
With towing bracket
A specific image is displayed on the screen of vehicles with a factory-fitted
towing bracket and an electrically connected trailer. In this case, the distan-
ces behind the vehicle are not indicated.
Switching the parking sensor system sound on and off
If the 
button on the radio or navigation system screen may mute the
sound of OPS warnings. To switch the warnings back on, press the button
again briefly.
When the OPS is switched off and back on again, muting is cancelled. Error
messages cannot be switched off.
WARNING
Do not be distracted from the traffic when looking at the screen.
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Park Assist system* Introduction
The Park Assist system helps the driver to find a suitable place to park, to
insert the vehicle into parallel and perpendicular parking places and to
leave parallel parking places.
The Park Assist system is limited to the system abilities and requires that
the driver is especially attentive ⇒ 
.
The parking sensor system is a component of the Park Assist system that
helps to park the vehicle.
For vehicles with the optical parking system, the radio navigation systems
screen displays the detected zones in front of and behind the vehicle, indi-
cating - within the limits of the system - the position of obstacles compared
to the vehicle.
The park assist system cannot be switched on if the factory-fitted towing
bracket is electrically connected to a trailer.
Additional information and warnings:
● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ page 184
● Parking sensor system ⇒ page 199
● Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior ⇒ page 245
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 260
WARNING
Despite the assistance provided by the park assist system, do not run
any risks when parking. The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.
● Unintentional movements of the vehicle could cause serious injury.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
● The surface of certain objects and items of clothing and external
sound sources may have a negative affect on the park assist signals or on
the system sensors or may not reflect its signals.
● The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles and people are not
registered.
● Always observe the area around the vehicle, as the sensors do not al-
ways detect small children, animals or objects.
CAUTION
● The park assist system aims exclusively at other parked vehicles, with-
out taking curbs or other circumstances into account. Make sure you do not
damage the tyres and wheel rims when parking. Where necessary, stop ma-
noeuvring to avoid damaging the vehicle.
● The sensors may not always be able to detect objects such as trailer
draw bars, thin rails, fences, posts and trees, etc. This could result in dam-
age to your car.
● Although the parking sensor system detects and warns of the presence
of an obstacle, the obstacle could disappear from the angle of measure-
ment of the sensors if it is too high or low and the system would no longer
indicate it. Therefore, it will not warn you of these objects. Ignoring the
warnings of the parking sensor system could cause considerable damage to
the vehicle. This is also valid when using the park assist (e.g. to park be-
hind a truck or motorcycle). Therefore, always keep a close watch on the
area in front of and behind the vehicle while parking, and intervene prompt-
ly if necessary. 
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● To ensure that the system works properly, the bumper sensors must be
kept clean, free of ice and snow and uncovered.
● The bumper sensors may become damaged or misaligned, for example,
when parking.
● When cleaning the sensors with high-pressure or steam cleaning equip-
ment, spray the sensors briefly at a distance of no less than 10 cm.
Note
Contact a specialised workshop with any system faults. SEAT recommends
visiting a Technical Service. 
Parking using the park assist system
Fig. 145 Detailed view of
the centre console: but-
ton to switch the park as-
sist system on manually
Fig. 146 Gap detected: Engage the reverse gear to park (parallel or nose/tail to the
kerb) Preparing to park
● The Traction control system ASR must be turned on ⇒ page 184.
● Parallel parking: press the button 
at speeds up to 50 km/h (30 mph)
once. When the function is enabled, the button ⇒ Fig. 145 will light up.
● Perpendicular parking: press the button 
at speeds up to 50 km/h
(30 mph) twice. When the function is enabled, the button ⇒ Fig. 145 will
light up.
● If necessary, press the 
button once more to change parking mode.
● Apply the turn signal for the side on which a gap is to be detected for
parking. The instrument panel displays the side corresponding to the road. 

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Parking
● Parking parallel to the road: Drive next to the gap at a speed of no more
than 40 km/h (25 mph) and at a distance of between 0.5 m and 2 m.
● Parking perpendicular to the road: Drive next to the gap at a speed of no
more than 20 km/h (12 mph) and at a distance of between 0.5 m and 2 m.
● The best parking results will be achieved if you position the vehicle as
parallel as possible to the line of parked cars or the kerb.
● When a suitable parking place is displayed on the instrument panel,
stop and select reverse gear.
● Follow the instructions given on the instrument panel display
● Then, release the steering wheel when the warning signal sounds ⇒ 
:
The system will move the steering wheel! Observe the surrounding area.
● Observe the surrounding area and accelerate carefully at a maximum of
up to 7 km/h (4 mph).
● The park assist system is only responsible for moving the steering wheel
during the manoeuvre. The driver applies the accelerator, the clutch, the
gears and the brake.
● Follow the instructions given by the park assist system until the ma-
noeuvre is completed.
● The park assist system steers the vehicle forwards and backwards until
it is in a straight position in the parking space.
● The manoeuvre is complete when the corresponding indication is given
on the instrument panel display.
Stopping the parking manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre in the event of one of the fol-
lowing:
● Press button 
.
● Driving faster than 7 km/h (4 mph).
● The driver moves the steering wheel.
● The parking manoeuvre has not been completed after six minutes since
the park assist system was activated. ●
A sliding door is opened. To restart the manoeuvre, close the sliding
door and press the button 
again.
● There is a system malfunction (system temporarily unavailable).
● The ASR system is switched off or the ASR or ESC is working.
WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly by itself when parking using the park
assist system. Placing your hand between the steering wheel spokes
could lead to injuries.
Note
● The park assist system has its limitations. For example, it is not possible
to park on tight bends using the park assist system.
● Even if the park assist system recognises that there is not enough space
for parking the vehicle, the instrument panel display will still show this
place. In this case, the parking manoeuvre should not be requested.
● Changing gears between forward and reverse gears before indicated
(that is, before the signal from the parking sensor system) the parking re-
sults may not be ideal.
● For parallel parking (parallel to the road), a sound will tell the driver
when they must change from forward gears to reverse; the signal from the
parking sensor system does not indicate changes of direction.
● The park assist can also be activated afterwards, if you pass close to a
parallel parking space at a maximum of 40 km an hour (25 mph) or close to
be perpendicular parking space at about 20 km an hour (12 mph) then
press the button 
.
● The progress bar on the screen of the instrument panel shows a display
of the relative distance to be covered.
● When the Park Assist system is turning the steering wheel of the stop-
ped vehicle the symbol  is also displayed. Press on the brake pedal so
that the steering can turn with the vehicle at a standstill and thus reduce
the number of manoeuvres. 
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Rear Assist system*
Introduction
The camera fitted to the rear lid helps drivers during parking or reversing
manoeuvres. The camera image and certain orientation points generated by
the system are indicated on the factory-fitted radio or navigation system
screen.
Two types of location point (modes) can be selected:
● Mode 1: reverse parking perpendicular to the road (e.g. in a car park).
● Mode 2: reverse parking parallel to the curb.
The mode can be changed by pressing the button on the radio or navigation
system screen. Only the mode to which the points can be changed will be
displayed.
Additional information and warnings:
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 260
WARNING
Use of the camera to calculate the distance from obstacles (people, vehi-
cles, etc.) is inaccurate and may cause accidents and severe injuries.
● The camera lens expands and distorts the field of vision and displays
the objects on the screen in a different, vague manner.
● Some objects may not be displayed or may not be very clear (e.g. very
thin posts or fences), due to the resolution of the monitor or if the light is
dim.
● The camera has blind spots in which obstacles and people are not
registered.
● Keep the camera lens clean and clear of snow and ice. Do not cover it.
WARNING
The intelligent technology in the rear assist system cannot change the
limits imposed by the laws of physics and by the system itself. Careless
or uncontrolled use of the rear assist system may result in severe injuries
and accidents. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
● Always keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and always
look towards where you are parking. The display shows the path of the
rear end of the vehicle using the current steering angle. The front of the
vehicle turns more in comparison with the rear.
● Do not be distracted from the traffic when looking at the screen.
● Always observe the area around the vehicle, as the cameras do not al-
ways detect children, animals or objects.
● The system might not show all areas clearly.
● Only use the rear assist system when the rear lid is completely
closed.
CAUTION
● The camera only displays 2D images on the screen. Due to the lack of
depth, it might be difficult or impossible to recognise protruding objects or
cracks in the road.
● The cameras may not always be able to detect objects such as thin rails,
fences, posts and trees, etc. This could result in damage to your car. 

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User instructions
Fig. 147 On the rear lid:
location of the rear assist
camera
Fig. 148 Rear assist dis-
play: mode 2 connected
Function buttons on the screen:  display the menu;  hide the menu.
 Turning off the reversing camera images
1
2
Display help. The help list explains the surfaces and lines on the cam-
era image. Press
 to exit help.
Mute the sound.
Adjust the display: brightness, contrast, colour.
Switching on the orientation points for rear parking perpendicular to
the road (mode 1).
Displaying the optical parking system.
FunctionOperations in vehicles with
no optical parking system
(OPS)Operations in vehicles with
the optical parking system
(OPS)
Switching the
display on auto-
matically:select reverse gear with the ignition switched on or the engine running. Mode 1 will be displayed.
Switching the
display off man-
ually:
Press a button to select the area on the radio or the navi-gation system ⇒  Booklet Radio or ⇒ Booklet Navigation
system.
OR: Press the button  on the screen.OR: After switching off the ignition, the rear assist image
remains on the screen for a short period.
Press button .Switching off
the display by
disengaging re-
verse gear:The image will switch off af-
ter around 10 seconds.The OPS display will imme-
diately be shown.
Switching off
the display by
driving for-
wards:Drive forwards at more than
approx. 15 km/h (10 mph).Drive forwards at more than
approx. 10 km/h (6 mph).
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Things to note
1) Do not use the rear assist system in the following cases:– If there is a fault in the dynamic chassis control (DCC).– If the image displayed is not very clear or reliable (low visibility or dirty
lens).
– If the space behind the vehicle cannot be clearly or completely recog-
nised.
– If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.– If the driver is not familiar with the system.– If the rear lid is open.– If the position and installation angle of the camera have been changed,
e.g. in a rear-end collision. Have a specialised workshop check the system.
2) Optical illusions of the camera (examples)The rear assist camera produces two-dimensional images. Any cracks in or
objects protruding from the ground or from other vehicles are more diffi-
cult to spot or cannot be seen due to a lack of depth in the image dis-
played.
Objects or other vehicles may seem to be closer or further away than what
they really are:
– On changing from a flat surface to a slope or gradient.– On changing from a slope or gradient to a flat surface.– If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.– On approaching protruding objects. These objects may be outside the
angle of vision of the camera when reversing.
Cleaning the camera lens
Keep the camera lens clean and clear of snow and ice:
● Moisten the lens using a commercially available, alcohol-based glass
cleaning agent and clean the lens with a dry cloth ⇒ 
.
● Remove snow using a small brush.
● Use de-icing spray to remove any ice ⇒ 
.
CAUTION
● Never use abrasive cleaners to clean the camera lens.
● Never remove snow or ice from the camera lens using warm or hot water.
This could damage the lens.
Note
● SEAT recommends that you practise parking with the rear assist system
in a quiet location or in a car park to become familiar with the system, in-
cluding the orientation lines and their function.
● The orientation lines will not be displayed on the screen if the rear lid is
open or the factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically connected to a trailer. 
Parking perpendicular to the road (mode 1)
Fig. 149 Display: orien-
tation lines for the park-
ing space behind the ve-
hicle 