Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – limitations
The Park Assist Pilot provides assistance when parallel parking by measuring the parking space and turning the steering wheel.
The PAP parking procedure will be cancelled if.
- The vehicle's speed goes above approximately 4 mph 7 km/h
- The driver moves the steering wheel
- If the stability or ABS systems are activated (e.g., if a wheel starts to spin because of a slippery road surface
If the system has been switched off, this will be indicated by a text message in the instrument panel.
Note
- PAP will not function correctly if its sensors are obstructed by dirt, snow, etc.
- In certain situations, PAP may not be able to measure a parking space. This could be due to external sources of sound (e.g., a vehicle's horn, tires on wet asphalt, pneumatic brakes, noise from a motorcycle's exhaust, etc.) emitting ultrasound using approximately the same frequencies as PAP.
Information to keep in mind
PAP is only intended to provide parallel parking assistance but may not be able to function fully in all situations.
- PAP's function is based on the way that the vehicles are parked behind and in front of your parking space. If they are, for example, parked too close to the curb, there is a risk that your vehicle's tires or wheel rims could be damaged by the curb during the parking procedure.
- PAP is intended to provide parking assistance on straight streets, not sections of street with curved or irregular curbs. Be sure that your vehicle is parallel to the curb when PAP measures the parking space.
- PAP may not be able to provide parking assistance on narrow streets due to lack of space to maneuver the vehicle. In situations like this, it may help to drive as close to the side of the road as possible where the parking space is located.
- Use only approved tires with the correct inflation pressure because this affects PAP's capacity to provide parking assistance. Changing to a different approved tire size may affect PAP's parameters. Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
- Heavy rain or snow may inhibit PAP's capacity to correctly measure a parking space.
- Do not use PAP if snow chains or a temporary spare tire is being used.
- Do not use PAP if there are any objects protruding from the vehicle.
Warning
- The front end of your vehicle may turn out toward oncoming traffic during the parking procedure.
- Objects located above the parking sensors' field of vision are not included when PAP measures a parking space. For this reason, PAP may turn into the parking space too soon. Avoid parking spaces of this type.
- The driver is always responsible for determining if PAP has selected a suitable parking space.
Maintenance
PAP uses the same sensors as the Park assist system, see Park assist – limitations).
The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. Clean them with water and a suitable car washing detergent.