What does it mean when parking assist is turned off?
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Parking assist being turned off means it is temporarily unavailable and needs to be activated for use. Below is additional information: 1. Parking assist: Parking assist is a safety auxiliary device used when parking or reversing a car. The mainstream systems currently consist of a rearview camera and an onboard display. When reversing, the front display shows real-time video from the rearview camera, making reversing safer. Secondary systems are composed of ultrasonic sensors (commonly known as probes), a controller, and a display (or buzzer). 2. Function: It helps drivers park accurately and easily in crowded parking lots, avoiding scratches or collisions. It is an extremely important active collision prevention system for cars in low-speed and complex urban environments.
I was driving my new car when I saw the parking assist disabled warning light on the dashboard, and I was a bit confused. It means you either manually or due to a system error turned off the parking assistance function, so the reverse sensors or automatic braking won't work anymore, and you have to rely solely on checking the rearview mirror. Back then, I wasn't paying attention while parking in my neighborhood and almost hit a pillar—luckily, I reacted quickly. Now, I'm extra careful; every time I start the car, I glance at the control panel to check the switch status—there's a button or settings menu to turn it back on. Having parking assist turned off is no good—it's super helpful for beginners or in tight spaces, and without it, you're more likely to scrape the bumper. I recommend making it a habit to check regularly and always keep the manual in the car to look up how to operate it, so you don't end up like me, spending money on repairs after a minor accident.
