2021 AUDI Q2 ESP

Driver assist systems
Setting the steering input time and
vibration warning
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

You
can change the Audi active lane assist
set­

tings on the infotainment system to
suit
your in­
dividual preferences.

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Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
> Driver assist
>
Audi active lane assist.
Steering
input1'

early: If this setting is selected, a continuous
steering input assists the driver to keep the
vehi­

cle in the middle of the lane.

late:
If this setting is selected, the steering is not
corrected until just before a wheel crosses a de­
tected Lane marking.
Vibration warning
You can switch the additional steering wheel vi­
bration warning on/off.
A WARNING
When the vibration warning is switched off,
no visual warnings are given in the instrument
cluster display if
you
cross a lane marking.
Your personal settings are stored automati­
cally and assigned to the remote control key
which is being used
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Emergency assist
Applies to: vehicles with emergency assist
The emergency assist takes over controL of the
vehicle in certain situations and can help to pre­
vent accidents. It is an extension of the active
lane assist and can use the functions of the adap­
tive cruise control system
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The emergency
assist is activated when it detects that the driver
has stopped steering the vehicle.
Functions of the emergency assist
The emergency assist monitors the steering ac­
tivity of the driver. It detects if the driver is inac­
tive and gives repeated visual and audible warn­
ings as well as brake jolts prompting the driver to
take proactive control of the vehicle again. The
hazard warning lights are also switched on when
the first sharp brake jolt is given below
a
speed of
80
km/h15.

If the driver does not take over, the system inter­
venes by steering the vehicle (within the limita­
tions of the system) to keep it in lane, and by ap­
plying the brakes until the vehicle has stopped*.
In addition, the warning lamp || and a message
are displayed.
Requirements for using the emergency assist
- The active lane assist must be switched on and
ready to warn
^>page
124.
-The adaptive cruise controL must be switched
on and activated
^>page
113.
If any of the requirements for the active lane as­
sist
^>page
123 or adaptive cruise control

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112 are not met, the functionality of the
system may be restricted or it may be deactiva­
ted automatically.
Interrupting the emergency assist
You can interrupt the emergency assist if it reacts
when it shouldn't
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- Move the steering wheel. Or:
- Press the brake/accelerator. Or:
- Switch off the active lane assist via the button

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page 117, Fig. 110.
WARNING
- As the driver you are always responsible for
controlling the vehicle. Do not let the emer­
gency assist tempt you into taking any risks
when driving - this can cause accidents.

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This function is not available on all export versions.
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Driver assist systems
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist

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Fig.
119 Driving situations

Fig.
120 Rear of
vehicle:
Location of the sensors
The side assist is active above a speed of
about 15 km/h.

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Vehicles approaching from behind
In certain cases, a vehicle
is
judged to be critical
in the event of
a
lane change even if it is still
some distance away. The faster a vehicle ap­
proaches, the earlier the warning will appear on
the exterior mirror.
(2) Vehicles moving at a similar speed
The warning lamp in the relevant exterior mirror
will warn you of vehicles that are moving with the
flow of traffic at about the same speed as you if
they are judged to be critical in the event of
a

lane change. In all cases, the side assist will give
a warning for the vehicles it has detected at the
latest when they enter the "blind spot".

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Other vehicles being overtaken
When you are overtaking another vehicle slowly,
with a speed differential of Less than about
15 km/h, the warning lamp in the exterior mirror
will light up as soon as the other vehicle enters
your blind spot.
If
you
are overtaking another vehicle quickly,
with a speed differential of more than about
15 km/h, the warning lamp will not light up.
System limitations
The radar sensors are designed for normal lane
widths and monitor the lanes immediately to the
left and right of your vehicle. In certain situations
the warning lamp on one of the exterior mirrors
may light up even if no vehicle is travelling in an
area that could be critical in the event of
a
lane
change. For example:
- When you are travelling in a narrow Lane or
when you are not travelling in the centre of the

lane.
In this case the system may monitor an­
other lane and register a vehicle that is nor in
fact travelling in an adjacent lane.
- When you are driving into a bend. The side as­
sist may react to a vehicle two lanes away.
- If the system detects other objects (such as
crash barriers, etc).
- In poor weather conditions. The functionality of
the side assist is then restricted.
The radar sensors
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120 must not be ob­
structed by stickers, bicycle racks, deposits or any
other substances which could impair the function
of the system. The side assist must not be used
when towing a trailer. For notes on cleaning,
please refer to
^>page
312.
WARNING
- Always watch the road and the area sur­
rounding the vehicle. The side assist feature
is not
a
substitute for the full concentration
of the driver. The driver is always responsi­
ble for the safety of Lane changes and other
manoeuvres.
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Driver assist systems
Rear cross-traffic assist
Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist

Fig.
121 Example diagram

Fig.
122 Infotainment: Rear cross-traffic assist display
While you are reversing, the rear cross-traffic as­
sist can warn against a potential collision with
traffic approaching perpendicular to the rear of
the vehicle. The system uses the radar sensors

^page
128, Fig. 120 to monitor the area behind
and to the side of the vehicle when you are leav­
ing a parking space. Where possible, it detects
objects, such as cars, as they approach the
vehi­

cle
of/g.
121.
If critical cross-traffic is detected when reversing
out of a parking space, the system reacts as
fol­

lows:

- Graphic display: A graphic with a red arrow
symbol appears on the infotainment display.
The arrow indicates the direction from which
the object is approaching
^>Fig.
122.
- Warning tone: A tone may sound continuously
as an additional signal when you are reversing.
-Automatic
brake
jolt: A short sharp application
of the brakes may also warn against a potential
collision with an approaching object.
Requirements for the use of the rear cross-
traffic assist:
-The parking aid must be switched on

^>page
134.
- Reverse gear must be engaged.
- The speed must not be higher than approxi­
mately 12 km/h.

A
WARNING
- The purpose of the rear cross-traffic assist is
to assist the driver; it cannot prevent a
colli­

sion on its own. The driver must always in­
tervene personally. As the driver you are al­
ways responsible for braking in good time.
- Please note that the rear cross-traffic assist
may apply the brakes unexpectedly. Always
secure your luggage to prevent damage and
possible injury.
-After an automatic brake jolt, no further
brake jolt will occur within 10 seconds.
- If the rear cross-traffic assist gives an
acoustic warning signal, the parking aid may
no Longer be able to warn you against obsta­
cles it has detected.
- The radar sensor vision can be impaired, e.g.
by leaves, snow, heavy road spray or dirt.
Clean the area in front of the sensors

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128, Fig. 120.

A
WARNING
The rear cross-traffic assist has certain inher­
ent limitations and cannot warn against an
impending collision in every situation:
- It cannot give a warning if the vehicle is so
far into a parking space that it is hidden by
the vehicles in front and behind.
- People such as cyclists, joggers, inline skat­
ers and pedestrians may not be detected in
certain situations.
- It cannot give a warning when you are
parked at an angle or parallel to the
road­

side.

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CAUTION
Please also observe the notes
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General
notes on page 129.
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-The automatic brake application with in­
creasing brake force can be cancelled by ap­
plying the brakes yourself or by pressing the
accelerator firmly.
- In certain situations, a warning may be giv­
en by the rear cross-traffic assist even if
there is no traffic in the critical zone, for in­
stance when parking or manoeuvring the ve­
hicle in reverse.
- The rear cross-traffic assist is deactivated
automatically if you deactivate the
ESC.

-The rear cross-traffic assist is switched on/
off via the parking aid
^>page
134.
-The system is not available in towing mode.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
Should the side assist be deactivated automati­
cally, a driver message will appear in the instru­
ment cluster display.

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Audi side assist: system fault!
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and
will be deactivated. The sensors are out of align­
ment or defective. Have the system checked by a
qualified workshop soon.

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable. No
sensor vision

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
Sen­

sor view restricted due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
The radar sensors are blocked. The area in front
of the sensors must not be obstructed by bicycle

racks,
stickers, deposits or any other substances.
If necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
^>page
128, Fig. 120.

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable
The side assist is temporarily inoperative and
cannot be switched on (for instance if the battery
is not sufficiently charged).

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Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode

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Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode
The side assist function will be switched off auto­
matically after a short time when the electrical
connector for the trailer socket is plugged in on
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket. If
the towing bracket is not factory-fitted the side
assist function may not be switched off automat­
ically. The side assist must not be used when
towing a trailer.

O Rear
parking aid: obstacle detection limited
The rear cross-traffic assist is not available. Ei­
ther the ESC is switched off or the radar sensors
may be obstructed by a bicycle rack, stickers,
leaves, snow or similar objects. Switch on the ESC
or, if necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
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128, Fig. 120. If this message re­
mains displayed, drive to a qualified workshop
soon and have the fault rectified.
Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Audi drive select alLows you to use different set­
ups on your vehicle. The modes efficiency*, com­
fort, auto and dynamic allow the driver, for ex­

ample,
to change from a sporty mode to a more
comfortable one via the
&&
button in the centre
console or via the infotainment system. In
addi­

tion,
the individual* mode allows you to adapt
the vehicle set-up to
suit
your personal driving

style.
For example, you might choose to combine
a more dynamic engine set-up with a lighter
steering response.
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The possible vehicle set-up in each mode de­
pends on which equipment is installed on your
vehicle. The engine and steering are basic parts
of your vehicle which are always included in the

set-up.

Engine and automatic gearbox*
The response of the engine and automatic
gear­

box* to accelerator pedal movements will be
more spontaneous or balanced, depending on
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Driver assist systems
which mode you select. In the performance-
oriented dynamic mode, the automatic gearbox
changes gear at higher engine speeds.
By contrast, in efficiency* mode, the automatic
gearbox* selects the next gear at lower engine
speeds and the coasting mode is activated

^>page
91. This helps to reduce fuel consump­

tion.

Suspension control (Audi magnetic
ride)*

The suspension control uses sensors to collect in­
formation on steering movements, braking and
acceleration input by the driver, road surface
quality, road speed and vehicle Loading. With
Audi drive select you can choose between dynam­
ic and comfort-oriented suspension set-ups (dy­
namic and comfort modes), or opt for
a
more
balanced set-up (auto mode).
Steering
The degree of power assistance can be varied.
Various modes are possible
^>page
133. The
light, indirect steering response in comfort mode
is particularly suitable on long motorway trips,
for instance. The steering has a tighter, more di­
rect feel in dynamic mode.
The steering response is even more agile on
vehicles with progressive steering*.
Audi adaptive light*
The adaptive light system adjusts the light distri­
bution according to the mode selected.
Air conditioner*
The air conditioner runs in a particularly econom­
ical mode when the efficiency* setting is selec­

ted.
When this function is selected, eco* is shown
in the display of the automatic air conditioner.
Cruise control system*
The acceleration response is particularly econom­
ical in efficiency* mode.
Audi adaptive cruise control*
The acceleration mode can be varied from com­
fort to sport by changing the setting in drive se­
lect. The setting also determines whether the re­
sponse of the adaptive cruise control to the driv­
ing style of the driver in front is more balanced or
spontaneous. The efficiency* mode chooses a set­
up for maximum economy.
© Note
- On some models the vehicle's maximum
speed can only be obtained in the auto and
dynamic modes.
- Applies to vehicles with manual gearbox: An
E appears in the gear-change indicator when
efficiency* mode is activated.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
Selector lever position
S
is automatically se­
lected when dynamic mode is activated.
E
is
selected in efficiency* mode.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
If
you
select efficiency* mode when the se­
lector Lever is in position D,
E
will automati­
cally appear in the instrument cluster dis­
play.
- Applies to vehicles with manual gearbox: If
you press the accelerator right down past
the point of resistance in efficiency* mode,
the engine power is automatically control­
led to give your vehicle maximum accelera­

tion.

- Please note that the efficiency* mode is not
available in towing mode.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select

You
can choose between efficiency*, comfort, au­

to,
dynamic and individual*.

Fig.
123 Centre console: Button for drive select

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Press the
ism
button
^>Fig.
123 repeatedly until
the desired mode appears on the instrument
cluster/infotainment display. Or: •
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Parking aids
Parking aids
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system
plus/reversing camera/park assist
Various systems are available to help you when
parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces, depend­
ing on the equipment fitted on your vehicLe.
The rear parking aid gives an acoustic warning if
there are any obstacles behind the car

cépage
135.
When you are parking, the parking system plus
warns you acoustically and optically about obsta­
cles detected in front of and behind the vehicLe

^page
135.
The reversing camera uses the infotainment sys­
tem display to show a picture of the area behind
the vehicle captured by the camera. This picture
helps you to park the vehicle parallel or perpen­
dicular to the roadside. In addition, you are assis­
ted by the functions of the parking system plus

^>page
137.
The park assist helps you to find suitable parking
spaces, to manoeuvre the vehicLe into spaces par­
allel or perpendicular to the roadside and to drive
out of spaces parallel to the kerb
^>page
139. It
also includes the functions of the parking system
plus
^page
135 and additionally monitors the
area at the side of the vehicle
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135,
Fig. 124.

A
WARNING
- Always watch the road and the area sur­
rounding the vehicLe. The electronic systems
cannot replace the full concentration of the
driver. The driver is always responsible for
safety during parking and all other manoeu­

vres.

- Please note that certain surfaces, such as
clothing fabrics, cannot be detected or dis­
played by the system - risk of accident!
- The sensors and cameras have bLind spots in
which neither people nor objects are regis­

tered.
It is particularly important to ensure
that there are no small children or animals
near the vehicLe - risk of accident!
- Always keep a close watch on the area
around the vehicLe and make full use of the
rear-view mirrors.
- Impacts or damage to the radiator grille,
bumper, wheel arches or underbody can
cause misalignment of the sensors. This can
impair the effectiveness of the parking aids.
Have the systems checked by a qualified
workshop.

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CAUTION
- The system may not always be able to de­
tect objects such as the following:
- Chains, trailer draw bars, posts or fences
- Objects above the sensors, such as wall
protrusions, etc.
- Objects with certain surfaces or struc­

tures,
such as wire fences or powder snow
- As your car moves closer to low obstacles,
they may disappear from the sensors' field
of vision. Please note
that
you will no longer
be warned about these obstacles.
- Remember to maintain sufficient clearance
from the kerb to avoid damaging the wheel

rims.

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Note
- In certain situations, a warning may be giv­
en by the system even if there is no obstacle
within range of the sensors. This can be
caused by the following, for instance:
- Certain road surfaces or long grass
- External ultrasound sources, e.g. from
street cleaning vehicles
- Heavy rain or snow or dense exhaust
fumes
-To familiarise yourself with the system, we
recommend
that
you practise parking in a
quiet location or a car park. The weather
and light conditions should be good.
- You can change the display and adjust the
volume and pitch of the beeps
^>page
143.
- Please refer to the notes on the use of a
towing bracket
^page
144.
- There is a slight delay in the picture dis­
played on the infotainment display. •
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Parking aids
- Please note that the park assist only
han­

dles the steering. As the driver you are al­
ways responsible for braking and accelerat­

ing.

- It is the driver's responsibility to decide
whether a parking space shown in the dis­
play is suitable for the vehicLe.
- The front of the vehicle swings out during
the parking manoeuvre. Please take all nec­
essary measures to ensure that other road
users are not endangered.
- The steering wheel turns rapidly on its own
when parking the vehicle and leaving the

space.
Injury may result if
a
person reaches
between the spokes on the steering wheel
when it is turning.

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CAUTION
- Please observe the safety warnings
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in
General notes on page 134.
- In certain situations, the park assist will
guide the vehicLe onto or across the kerb,
for instance if other vehicles are parked on
the kerb. You should always be ready to
take over the steering wheel in order to pre­
vent damage to the tyres and/or wheel

rims.

- Certain conditions in and around the park­
ing space can cause unexpected results
when parking.
- Pillars, posts, etc.
- Loose gravel, snow, ice, etc.
© Note
-The electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
must not be switched off during the parking
manoeuvre
^>page
146.
- The park assist cannot be used to park the
vehicle on tight bends.
- The park assist cannot be used to park the
vehicle if
a
trailer is attached and the elec­
trical connector for the trailer socket is
plugged in.
Switching on and off
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

Fig.
135 Centre console: Button for park assist

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Fig.
136 Infotainment system: Looking for
a
parking
space

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Press the
P@
button
^>Fig.
135 to switch on the
park assist. The LED in the button will light up
and the infotainment display will show the ve­
hicle looking for
a
parking space
^>Fig.
136.
• To switch off the park assist, press the
P@
but­

ton.
The LED in the button will go out.
© Note
When a parking space is detected, the system
automatically suggests a particular parking

mode.
You can change the suggested selec­

tion.

Looking for a parking space
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
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Fig.
137 Infotainment display: Parking space detected •

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Important: For the best parking result, you
should maintain a distance of approx. 1 metre to
the row of parked cars.

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To switch between parallel
(Â)
perpendicular
forwards
(B)
and perpendicular in reverse (?)
parking modes, turn the rotary pushbutton to
select the desired mode. The system only
shows parking modes that are currently possi­

ble.

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Operate the turn signal. The desired side of the
road will be scanned.

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To park parallel to the roadside, drive forwards
at not more than 30 km/h. Or:

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To park perpendicular to the roadside, drive
forwards at not more than 20 km/h.

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The system will display
a
parking space when it
finds one
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137. Please check that the
parking space is suitable for your vehicle.

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To park using the system, follow the instruc­
tions on the display.
If
you
exceed a speed of about 50 km/h, the park
assist will be switched off.
The park assist will display
a
parking space only if
it is Long and wide enough for the vehicLe.
© Note
-You can select any one of the parking op­
tions found. The potential parking space is
displayed until you have driven too far away
from it.
- You can activate the park assist after you
have already driven past a parking space (as
long as you were driving slowly enough). To
do so, press the
P©
button and operate the
turn signal.
- The system displays the right or left side of
the
road,
depending on which turn signals
you operate.
- The best parking results will be achieved if
you position the vehicle as parallel as possi­
ble to the line of parked cars or the kerb be­
fore you start the actual parking manoeu­

vre.

- If there are suitable parking spaces on both
sides of the road (for instance on a one-way
street), you can change the direction of the
turn signals to park on the other side, even
if
you
have already activated the park assist.
Starting a parking manoeuvre
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

The
driver is responsible for parking the vehicle.

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138 Infotainment system: Prompt to continue revers­
ing (example: parking parallel to the roadside)

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Drive forwards until the instructions for the au­
tomatic parking manoeuvre appear on the info­
tainment display
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page 140. A
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will appear in the intended park­
ing space as soon as the vehicle reaches the
correct position.

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If necessary, you can use the rotary pushbutton
to change the parking mode in order to take a
different approach to the parking space.

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The park assist is ready when the message
Please select reverse gear and let go of the
steering wheel appears on the infotainment
display.

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After stopping for
a
moment, select reverse
gear.

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Take your hands off the steering wheel.

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Watch the
road.
When the road is clear, press
the accelerator gently
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Follow the instructions on the display

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142 and the acoustic warning tones
until the parking manoeuvre is complete. The
arrows on the vehicLe show the required direc­
tion of travel.
The park assist automatically steers the vehicle
into the parking space while the driver operates
the pedals. The maximum parking speed is 7 km/
h. The park assist will be deactivated if
you
drive
too fast or move the steering wheel by hand. To •
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