[LEGENDMAC]

Hi
Anyone on here been brave enough to use the auto parking button? I almost plucked up the courage yesterday but whimper out. If so is it easy to use? I'm obviously too old fashioned!
Thanks

 

[Jimfixit]

Took me a few attempts to fully commit but love it now. Go on live a little

 

[ans]

really simple to use but not fool proof ,

 

[DutCHR]

Works great but its not foolproof. I still keep my foot near the brake pedal when i use it.

When using parallel parking it is possible your wheels can rub the kerbstones.. happens me with the demo-car i drove.
And auto-parking the other way i ended up the kerbstones with the rear wheels. :shock:

 

[Mills699]

Takes getting used to but awesome bit of kit. Love the way it gets you out of parallel park too!

 

[asinrute]

I use it sometimes, just need to keep an eye on what's going on around you, but has always worked well

 

[david63]

Not been brave enough yet, but in fairness I don't think that I have been in any situations where I would have been able to use it.

 

[Alexr]

Tried to use it a couple of times but it does not register the space in the heat of the moment and did not have time to experiment due to other cars pressing me. Need to practice I think.

 

[We Le]

Treid it too, have mentioned it before.
According to the manual it says to keep An eye on your surroundings, but not to keep your foot on the brake...
Will it brake on it s OWN?
I just keept foot on the brake.
But when parking my CHRist did good...

 

[Karmalakas]

Will it brake on it s OWN?

You must've missed the part where it says:

Stop the vehicle when the buzzer sounds.
<...>
reverse the vehicle slowly by operating the accelerator and brake pedals. During automatic steering, maintain a vehicle speed of 7 km/h (4 mph) or less.
<...>
When the multi-information display changes, reduce the vehicle speed.
<...>
When the buzzer sounds, completely stop the vehicle immediately.

There're plenty of notes that you must adjust the speed and brake yourself. The car won't do it for you. Also it's not possible to switch gear from D to R or vice versa without depressing the brake pedal.

 

[MerlyWerly]

I have used it three or four times when the space has been tight. It always parked perfectly and aligned itself well with the Kerb.
The biggest issue I have is with it scanning for a space. Very hit and miss.