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Lights and Visibility
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The turn signal 
  and main beam lever 
The parking lights and headlight flas
her are also switched on and off  
using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam le 
ver perform the following functions:
Right 
 and left 
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards 
⇒fig. 50
. 
– If you only wish to flash three times* (the 
 so-called convenience turn signal), push  
the lever briefly up to the upper or lower pr 
essure point and release it. This function  
can be activated/deactivated in the information display*  
⇒page 24. 
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to 
 only flash briefly, move the lever up or  
down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam 
– Switch on the low beam. – Push the lever forwards.– Pull the lever back into the initial positi 
on in order to switch the main beam off  
again.
Headlight flasher 
– Pull on the lever of the steering whee 
l (sprung position) - 
the main beam and  
warning light in the instrument cluster come on.
Parking light 
– Switch off the ignition. – Push the lever up or down - the right-hand 
 or left-hand parking light is switched  
on. 
Information concerning the function of the lights•
The  
turn signal system
 only operates when the ignition is switched on. The corre- 
sponding indicator light 
 or  in the instrument cluster also flashes.
•
The turn signal is automatically cancelled after negotiating a curve.
•
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal 
 rate if a bulb of the turn signal light  
fails.•
The side light and rear light on the appropriate side of the vehicle are switched on 
when the  
parking light
 is selected. The parking light only operates if the ignition is  
switched off.
Caution
Use main beam or the headlight flasher only  
if this does not risk dazzling other road  
users.
Note
•
If you have switched on the right or left turn signal light and you switch off the igni- 
tion, the parking light is not automatically switched on.•
Use only in accordance with the legal  
requirements the described lighting and  
signal systems.
Fig. 50  Turn signal and main beam lever
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64The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is switched on  and the bonnet is closed 
9). 
If the intermittent wipe is switched on, the intervals are also controlled depending on  speed. The rain sensor* automatically regulates  
the break between the individual wiper  
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain. The rear window will be wiped again if the front window wipers are on when reverse  gear is selected. The windscreen washer nozzles are heated* when the ignition is switched on.Top up with wash liquid  
⇒page 214. 
Winter position If the windscreen wipers are in rest positi 
on, they cannot be folded out from the wind- 
screen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wipers in winter so  that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily. You can set this rest position as  follows:•
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
•
Switch off the ignition. The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they 
were when switching off the ignition. You can also use the service position  
⇒page 65 as a winter position.
WARNING
•
Properly maintained wind
screen wiper blades are essential for clear visi- 
bility and safe driving  
⇒page 65.
•
Do not use the windscreen washer sy
stem at low temperatures, without  
heating the windscreen beforehand.  
Otherwise the window cleaner could  
freeze on the windscreen and re 
strict the view to the front.
•
The rain sensor only operates as a support. The driver is not released from  
the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers manually  depending on the visibility conditions.
Caution
In frosty weather, please firs 
t of all check whether the windscreen wiper blades are not  
frozen to the windscreen before switching them on. Switching on windscreen wipers when the blades are frozen to the windscreen may result in damage both to the blades  and the motor of the windscreen wipers!
Note
•
If the slower   or the faster   wiper setting is switched on  
⇒page 63, fig. 57
 and  
the vehicle speed decreases to below 4 km/h, the lower wiper step is switched on automatically. At a speed increase of more  
than 8 km/h the previous wiper setting is  
established again.•
If there is an obstacle on the windscre 
en, the wiper will try to push away the  
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block  
the wiper, the wiper stops after 5 cycles, in  
order to avoid a damage to the wiper. Re 
move the obstacle and and switch on the  
wiper again.Automatic rear window wiper*If the windshield wiper lever is in the posi 
tion   or  , the rear window wiper carries  
out a wiping process every 30 seconds or 
 10 seconds at a speed above 5 km/h. 
When the rain sensor* is active (the lever  
is in the position  ) the function is only  
active if the front window wipers continue 
 to operate (no break between each wiping  
process). Activation/deactivation The function of the automatic rear window wiper is activated/deactivated in the infor- mation display* in the menu: „
Setup „
Lights & Vision (Lights & Vision) „
Rear wiper
Note
The function of the automatic rear window  
wiper is only valid for vehicles which are  
equipped with the information display*. The function is activated in the factory.
9)On vehicles which do not have  
a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and wash 
system operates also when 
 the bonnet is opened.
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•
outside temperature above approx. +2°C,
•
 switched on. 
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the  vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the  
car is enhanced as a result of this partic- 
ularly at high outside temperatures and a  
high air humidity. The system prevents the  
windows misting up during the cold season of the year. The heating effect is dependent upon the c 
oolant temperature, thus
 full heat output  
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature. It is possible to briefly activate recirculat 
ed air mode in order to enhance the cooling  
effect  
⇒page 104. 
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must  
be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to  
ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly. The AC compressor is switched off at a hi 
gh coolant temperature in order to provide  
cooling at a high load of the engine. After switching on the cooling  
Condensation
 from the evaporator of the air condi- 
tioning may drip down and form a puddle be 
low the vehicle. This is quite normal and  
not an indication of a leak! Recommended setting for all periods of the year:•
Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
•
Press the button    
⇒page 103, fig. 110
.
•
Move the air outlet vents 
3 and 
4, so that the air flow is 
directed slightly upwards.
WARNING
•
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the  
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin 
g. Please familiarize yourself about  
how to correctly operate th 
e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist  
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.•
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,  
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident  increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin  misting up.
Note
•
If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may 
be produced at the evaporator because of  
deposits. Switch the cooling system on at  
least once a month for approximately 5 minut 
es at the highest blower stage - also  
during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a  window for a short time.•
We recommend that you do not smoke in  
the vehicle when the recirculating air  
mode is operating since the smoke which is  
drawn at the evaporator from the interior  
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor 
ator of the air conditioning system. This  
produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through considerable 
 effort and expense (replacement of  
compressor).•
The used air streams out through the air  
removal openings in the luggage compart- 
ment.•
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted 
 radio* or navigation*, the information  
of the Climatronic is also shown on the display. This function can be switched off, see  operating instructions of the ra 
dio* or the navigation system*.
•
Using the cooling economically 
⇒page 101.
•
Operational problems 
⇒page 101.
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General Maintenance
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Technical Data 
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident  increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
If the windscreen mists up, press the button      
⇒page 103, fig. 110
. After the  
windscreen has been demisted, press the button  .•
The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside temperature is  
higher than approx. 2°C.Controlling blower There are a total of seven blower stages available.The Climatronic system controls the blower st 
ages automatically in line with the inte- 
rior temperature. You can also 
, howev er, a dapt the  bl ower stage s ma nua lly to sui t y our  
particular needs. – Press again the button   on the left side (reduce blower speed) or on the right  
side (increase blower speed). 
If you switch off the blower, the Climatronic is switched off. The set blower speed is displayed above the button   when the respective number  of warning lights come on.
WARNING
•
“Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce atten-
tion levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident  increases.•
Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
•
Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
Defrosting windscreenDefrosting windscreen - switching on– Press the button    
⇒page 103, fig. 110
.
Defrosting windscreen - switching off– Once again press the button   or the button  . The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air outlet  vents  
1 and
2.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*Description and important information The auxiliary heating (auxiliary he 
ating and ventilation) heats or  
supplies the interior of the vehicl 
e with fresh air independent of the  
engine.Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) functions in connection with the Climatic or  Climatronic. It can be used when stationary, when engi 
ne is switched off for preheating of the  
vehicle as well as while driving (only during the heating phase of the engine). The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) wa 
rms up the coolant during the combustion  
of fuel from the vehicle tank. The coolant warms up the air, which (if the blower speed  is not set to zero) flows into the occupant compartment. Auxiliary ventilation The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by switching  off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively decreased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun). 
WARNING (continued)
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WARNING
•
The auxiliary heating must never be op
erated in closed rooms - risk of  
poisoning!•
The auxiliary heating must not be runn 
ing during refueling - risk of fire.
•
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of the  
vehicle. Therefore do not place the vehicl 
e, if you wish to operate the auxiliary  
heating, in such a way that the exhaust  
gases of the auxiliary heating can come  
easily into contact with inflammable materi 
als (e.g. dry grass) or easily inflam- 
mable substances (e.g. fuel run out).
Note
If the auxiliary heating runs, the fuel co 
nsumption comes from the vehicle tank. The  
auxiliary heating automatically controls the filling level in the fuel tank. If only a low  quantity of fuel is present in the fuel tank, the function of the auxiliary heating is  blocked.•
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside of the 
vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.•
If the auxiliary heating and ventilation is  
running, the vehicle ba
ttery discharges. If  
the auxiliary heating and ventilation has be 
en operated several times over a longer  
period, the vehicle must be driven a few ki 
lometers in order to recharge the vehicle  
battery.•
The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant  
temperature of approx. 50 °C.•
At low outside temperatures, this can result 
 in a formation of water vapour in the  
area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.•
After switching off the auxiliary heating,  
the coolant pump runs for a short period.
•
The auxiliary heating and ventilation does no
t switch on or comes on, if the vehicle  
battery indicates a low loading state.•
The auxiliary heating (auxilia 
ry heating) does not switch on, if the following was  
shown in the information display or before switching off the ignition:  
Please refuel!.
.
•
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must 
be free of ice, snow or leaves in order  
to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.
•
So that warm air can flow in 
to the vehicle after switching on the auxiliary heating,  
you must maintain the temperature normally selected by you (we recommend 22°C  for Climatic, Climatronic and for the heat 
ing turn the regulator A to the right  
⇒ page 96, fig. 108
). It is recommended to put the air flow in the position 
.
•
On vehicles with DPF (diesel particle filt
er) the warm coolant heats up the engine.
Direct switching on/offThe auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and vent
ilation) can be switched on or off at any  
time  
directly
 using the button   on the operating part of the Climatic, Climatronic or  
heating  
⇒fig. 111
. 
If the auxiliary heating and ventilation is not  
switched off earlier, it switches off auto- 
matically after the expiration of the set operating period, in the menu  
Running time
.
Note
A radio remote control for the auxiliary heating can be obtained from Škoda original  accessories.
Fig. 111  Button for direct switching  on/off of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) on the operating part of the Climatic
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Using the system So that the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) func- tions according to your expectations, it is necessary to carry out the basic setting before its programming.Basic setting– On the information display, select from the  
Main menu
 the menu point  
Aux. heating 
. 
– In the menu  
Aux. heating (auxiliary heating)
 ⇒fig. 112
 select the menu point  
Weekday 
 and set the current day. 
– By selecting the menu point  
Back
, you will reach in the menu 
Aux. Heating  
(auxiliary heating) 
. 
– In the menu  
Aux. Heating 
 select the menu point 
Running time
 and set the  
desired operating period in steps of 5 min 
utes. The operating period can be 10 to  
60 minutes. 
– By selecting the menu point  
Back
, you will reach in the menu 
Aux. Heating  
(auxiliary heating) 
. 
– In the menu  
Aux. heating (auxiliary heating)
 select the menu point 
Mode
. 
– In the menu  
Mode
 select the desired mode 
Heating
 or Ventilation
.
ProgrammingFor the programming of the auxiliary heating 
(auxiliary heating and ventilation) in the  
menu  
Aux. heating (Aux. heating)
 there are three pre-set times:
•
Pre-set time 1 
•
Pre-set time 2 
•
Pre-set time 3  
In each pre-set time, the day and the time  
(hour and minute) can be set for switching  
on the auxiliary heating and/or ventilation. An empty position can be found between Su 
nday and Monday when selecting the day.  
If this empty position is selected, the activation is performed without taking into  account the day. If you leave the pre-set menu by selecting the menu  
Back
 or do not make changes on  
the display for longer than 10 seconds, the set values are stored, but the pre-set time  is not active. Both other pre-set times can be prog 
rammed and stored in the same way. 
If you select the menu  
Activate
 after setting the desired values, appears on the display  
Pre-set time (weekday, hours, minute) activated!  
 and the set pre-set time is active. 
Only one programmed pre-set time can be active.The last programmed pre-set time remains active.After the auxiliary heating activates at the set time, it is necessary to pre-set a time  again. Changing the active pre-set time is carried out after selecting the menu point  
Activate
  
in the menu  
Aux. heating (auxiliary heating)
 by selecting a pre-set time. 
The prerequisite for the correct switching on of the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating  and ventilation) according to the programmed  
pre-set time is the correct setting of the  
current time and the weekday  
⇒page 107. 
If the system is running, a warning light in th 
e button for direct switching on/off of the  
auxiliary heating   lights up. The running system deactivates after expirati 
on of the operating period or is deacti- 
vated earlier by pressing the button for direct switching on/off of the auxiliary heating    ⇒page 106.
Fig. 112  Information display:  Aux. Heating (auxiliary heating)
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Releasing the handbrake– Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and 
at the same time
 press in the locking  
button  
⇒fig. 116
. 
– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully  
⇒
. 
The handbrake warning light 
 lights up when the handbrak 
e is applied, provided the  
ignition is on. A warning signal sounds and the following text  
appears in the display* if you have inad- 
vertently driven off with the handbrake applied: 
Handbrake on
The handbrake warning is acti 
vated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for  
more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
•
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which 
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating which will  have a negative effect on the operation of 
 the brake system - risk of accident! In  
addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.•
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for  
example, release the handbrake or take 
 the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle  
might then move off - risk of accident!
Caution
After the car has come to a stop, always firs 
t of all apply the handbrake firmly before  
then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever into  position  
P (automatic gearbox).
Rear parking aid*The parking aid provides a warning 
of obstacles behind the vehicle.
The audible parking aid determines the di
stance between the rear bumper and an  
obstacle located behind the ve 
hicle with the aid of ultras
ound sensors. The tones of  
the parking aid can be adapted in th 
e menu of the information display* 
⇒page 27.  
The sensors are integrated in the rear bumper. Range of sensors The clearance warning begins at a distance  
of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area    
⇒ fig. 117
). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the clear- 
ance is reduced. A continuous tone sounds from 
 a distance of approx. 30 
cm (area  ) - danger area.  
You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds! 
 If the vehicle is  
equipped with a factory-fitted  
towing device*, the border of the danger area starts,  
continuous tone, 5 cm furt 
her behind the vehicle. Th
e vehicle can be extended  
through an installed deta 
chable towing device. 
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted  
radio* or navigation system*, the distance  
to the obstruction is shown graphically in the display. On vehicles with a factory-fitted  towing device, the sensors are deactivated when towing a trailer. The driver is informed about this by a graphic display (vehicle towing 
 a trailer) in the radio* or the navigation*  
display. The radio* or navigation system*, which is factory-fitted, can be set so that the  play function volume decreases when acti 
vating the parking ai
d, see Owner's Manual  
radio* or navigation system*. This impr 
oves the audibility of the parking aid.
Fig. 117  Parking aid: Detection range of  rear sensors
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Activating The parking aid is activated automatically when  
reverse gear
 is engaged and the igni- 
tion is turned on. This is confirme 
d by a brief acknowledgement signal. 
Deactivating The parking aid is deactivated  
by removing the reverse gear.
WARNING
•
The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and  
it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehicle or  carrying out similar manoeuvres.•
You should therefore satisfy yourself, befo 
re reversing, that there is no small  
obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., behind your vehicle.  Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the sensors.•
Under certain circumstances, surfaces 
 of certain objects and types of  
clothing cannot reflect the signal of  
the parking aid. Thus, these objects or  
people who wear such clothing are not re 
cognised by the sensors of the parking  
aid.
Note
•
The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models  
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).•
If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after switching the ignition on and  
engaging reverse gear, and there is no obstac 
le close to your vehicle, this indicates a  
system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.•
The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to operate 
properly.
Front and rear parking aid*The parking aid provides a warning of 
 obstacles in front and behind the  
vehicle.Fig. 118  Activating the  
parking aid / detection range of the front sensors
The audible parking aid determines the distan
ce between the front or rear bumper and  
an obstacle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the front  and rear bumper. The signal tones for the fr 
ont parking aid sound higher as standard  
than for the rear parking aid. The tones of the parking aid can be adapted in the menu  of the information display*  
⇒page 27. 
Range of sensors The distance warning begins at a distance  
of about 120°cm from the obstacle in front  
of the vehicle (area    
⇒fig. 118
) and about 160 cm from the obstacle behind the  
vehicle (area  )  
⇒page 113, fig. 117
. The interval between the warning signals  
becomes shorter as the clearance is reduced. A continuous tone sounds from 
 a distance of approx. 30 
cm (area  ) - danger area.  
From this moment on do not continue driving! 
 If the vehicle is equipped with a  
factory-fitted towing device*, the border of  
the danger area starts - continuous tone -  
5 cm further behind the vehicle. The vehi 
cle can be extended through an installed  
detachable towing device. On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted  
radio* or navigation system*, the distance  
to the obstruction is shown graphically in the  
display. On vehicles with a factory-fitted  
towing device, the rear sensors are deactivated when towing a trailer. The driver is  informed about this by a graphic display (vehic 
le towing a trailer) in the radio* or the  
navigation* display. The radio* or navigation 
 system*, which is factory-fitted, can be 
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•
The external sound source of the park
 assist and the parking aid can be  
disruptively influenced and under unfavourable conditions, objects or people  cannot be recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.
Caution
•
If other vehicles are parked behind or on 
 the kurb, the park assist guides your  
ve hicle be yond the kurb or onto it. Make s ure that the whee ls  or the whe el rims  of yo ur  vehicle are not damaged and if necessary intervene in time.•
You should satisfy yourself before parking that there is no small obstacle, such as a  
rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front  
or behind your vehicle. Such an obstacle  
might not be within the range detected by the sensors.•
Under certain circumstances, surfaces or st 
ructures of certain objects such as wire  
mesh fences, powder snow etc..., ca 
nnot be recognised by the system.
•
The evaluation of the parking space and the parking procedure depends on the  
circumference of the wheels. The system does not function correctly if your vehicle is  mounted with wheels of non-permissible  
size, snow chains or a temporary spare  
wheel (in order to reach the nearest workshop). If the tyres other than those excepted by the manufacturer are mounted, the resulting position of the vehicle in the parking  space can differ slightly. The parking assistant system automatically performs the  correction of the wheel circumference when driving.•
The accuracy of the evaluation for the parking space can be influenced by the 
incorrectly determined outside temperature if 
 the later is influenced by the thermal  
radiation of the engine i.e for stop and go in a traffic jam.•
In order to avoid damaging th 
e sensors while cleaning wi
th high-pressure cleaners  
or steam jets, the sensors must only be  
directly sprayed for short periods while a  
minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
Note
•
A component of the park assist is the front and rear parking aid*.
•
The electronic stability programme (ESP*) 
 must always be switched on for the  
parking procedure.
•
Only the front parking aid operates if yo 
u are towing a trailer (applies only to  
models which feature a factory-fitted towing de 
vice*). This is why it is not possible to  
park backwards with the help of the  
park assist when towing a trailer.
•
The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to operate  
properly.Switch on display of the park a 
ssist in the information display*
Fig. 119  Switching on the park assist / information display: Finding a suitable parking spaceSwitch on display of the park assist in the information display*– Press the button 
⇒fig. 119
. 
– Drive past the parking row up to maximum 30 km/h and with a distance of 0.5 m to  
1.5 m  
⇒fig. 119
. 
Operate the turn signal for the driver's side if 
 you wish to park on this side of the road.  
In the information display* the search area  
for the parking space is indicated on the  
driver's side. If you press the button at a speed greate 
r than 30 km/h and less than 50 km/h, the  
message indicating that the speed for detecting the space is exceeded will be  displayed in the information display of the in 
strument cluster. If the speed drops below  
30 km/h, the condition of the parking assistant is automatically displayed in the infor-mation display of the instrument cluster. When exceeding the speed of 50 km/h, it is  required to activate the displa 
y again by pressing the button 
⇒fig. 119
.
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Note
•
If the park assist is switched on, a yell
ow warning light lights up in the button.
•
The search for suitable parking spaces is 
automatic after switching on the ignition  
at speeds of more than 30 km/h. Searching for a parking space is performed at the same time on the driver and front passenger side.•
If the sensors find a suitable parking space, they store its parameters until another  
suitable parking space has been found or until 
 a distance of 10 m had been driven after  
finding the parking space. This is why it is  
possible to switch on the park assist after  
driving past the parking space, the information on whether this parking space is suit- able for parking appears in the information display*.Parking with the help of the park assist and concluding the parking procedureFig. 120  Information display: the determined pa 
rking space with the information to drive on  
 and for engaging the reverse gear  
Fig. 121  Information display: Information for  
engaging the forward gear   or the reverse  
gear The time limit for the parking procedure with the help of the park assist lasts 180  seconds. – If the park assist has recognised a suitable parking space, it is shown in the infor- 
mation display*  
⇒fig. 120
 . 
– Drive on further until the display  
⇒fig. 120
  appears. 
– Bring the vehicle to a stop for at least 1 second.– Engage the reverse gear or set the selector lever* in the position  
R. 
– As soon as the following message is shown in the information display*:  
Steering  
interv. active. Monitor area around veh.! 
 , let go of the steering wheel, the  
steering will be taken over by the system. 
– Observe the surroundings and drive backwards with a speed of maximum 7 km/h,  
at the same time operate the pedal. 
– In the event that the parking procedure cannot be carried out in one go, proceed  
to parking in further stages. If the forward arrow flashes in the information display*  ⇒ fig. 121
  , engage the forward gear. 
– Observe the surroundings and drive forw 
ards with a speed of maximum 7 km/h. 
–If the backward arrow  
⇒fig. 121
   flashes in the information display*, once again  
engage the reverse gear or move the selector lever* into the position  
R and care- 
fully drive backwards. You can repeat these steps several times.
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