Parking Aid - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Only use footmats from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories, which are fitted
to two attachment points.
WARNING
No objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – risk of obstruction or limita-
tion in operating the pedal!

Parking aid

Fig. 99 Parking aid: Range of the sensors/activating the parking aid
The parking aid determines the distance between the front or rear bumper and
an obstacle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the
front/rear bumper.
The signal tones for the front parking aid sound higher than for the rear parking
aid. The tones of the parking aid can be adapted in the menu of the Information
display » page 19.
Range of sensors
The distance warning begins at a distance of about 160°cm from the obstacle at
the rear of the vehicle and about 120 cm from the obstacle in front of the vehicle
» Fig. 99. The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the
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clearance is reduced.
A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm
area. From this moment on do not continue driving!
On vehicles with a factory-fitted radio or navigation system, the distance to the
obstacle is simultaneously graphically illustrated on the display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions for the radio or navigation system.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the border of the danger area
starts (continuous tone) 5 cm further away from the vehicle. The length of the ve-
hicle can be increased with an installed detachable towing device.
On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing device, the rear sensors are deactivated
when towing a trailer.
Activating/deactivating the rear parking aid
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The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the
ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief audible signal.
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.
Activating/deactivating the front and rear parking aid
The parking aid is activated when the ignition is turned on and reverse gear is en-
gaged and or by pressing the button
button. This is confirmed by a brief audible signal.
The parking aid is deactivated by pressing the button
than 10 km/h (the symbol  in the button is no longer illuminated).
WARNING
The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and
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it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the vehicle
or carrying out similar manoeuvres. Pay particular attention to small children
and animals as they are not recognised by the parking aid sensors.
Before reversing or parking, check that there is no small obstacle, such as a
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rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front of or behind the vehicle. Such ob-
stacles may not be recognised by the parking aid sensors.
Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of cloth-
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ing cannot reflect the signals from the parking aid. Thus, these objects or peo-
ple who wear such clothing are not recognised by the parking aid sensors.
External sound sources can have a detrimental effect on the parking aid.
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Under unfavourable conditions, objects or people may not be recognised.
» Fig. 99 - danger
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» Fig. 99 - the symbol  lights up in the

or at a speed of more

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