Seat Leon - Parking

Driving
Parking
T
o park the v
ehicl
e
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
Al
ways note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
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Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
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Connect the electronic parking brake
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For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor le
ver to position P.
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Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the
steering lock.
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With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
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When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with
you.
Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines
Before switching off the engine, rotate the
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should
move, it will be held by the kerb.
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On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are against the edge of the kerb.
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Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre of
the road.
WARNING
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Avoid parking the vehicl
e where the hot
exhaust system could ignite inflammable
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,
spilt fuel or flammable materials.
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Do not leave passengers inside a closed
vehicle, they may not be able to open
doors or windows. Locked doors hinder the
possibility of a rescue.
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Children should not be left alone in the
vehicle. They could tamper with the hand-
brake or the gears, which could cause the
vehicle to move without control.
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Depending on weather conditions, it may
become extremely hot or cold inside the
vehicle. This can be fatal.
Help with parking and ma-
noeuvring
Assist
ed parking syst
em
(P
ark Assist)*
Introduction
The parking assist system is an additional
function of the ParkPilot
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helps the driver find a suitable parking space
from among the following types:
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park driving in reverse in suitable perpen-
dicular and parall
el spaces,
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park driving forwards in suitable perpendic-
ular spaces,
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exit a parking space driving forwards from a
parallel space,
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park in a suitable space driving forward on
angle partially entering into the selected
parking space. The system will centre the ve-
hicle in said parking space.
In vehicles with a Park Assist system and fac-
tory infotainment system, the front, rear and
side areas are represented, and the position
of obstacles is shown relative to the vehicle.
The Park Assist system is subject to certain
limitations inherent to the system and its use
requires special attention by the driver
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