138 Driving and operatingA brief vibration in the steering wheelafter engaging reverse gear indicatesthat the steering is controlled by thesystem. Then the vehicle is steeredinto the slot automatically by givingthe driver detailed instructions forbraking, accelerating and gearshifting. The driver must keep handsaway from the steering wheel.Pay always attention on the sound ofthe front-rear parking assist.Continuous sound means that thedistance to an obstacle is less thanapprox. 30 cm.If, for any reason, the driver must takeover control of the steering, hold thesteering wheel only at the outer edge.Automatic steering is cancelled in thisevent.Display indicationThe instructions in the display show:■ general hints and warningmessages■ a hint when driving faster than18 mph during parking slotsearching mode, or 5 mph inguiding mode,■ the demand to stop the vehicle,when a parking slot is detected,■ the direction of driving during theparking manoeuvre,■ the demand to shift rearwards orforwards,■ the demand to accelerate or brake,■ for some of the instructions aprogress bar is shown in the DriverInformation Centre,■ the successful parking indicated bya pop-up symbol and a chime,■ the cancelling of a parkingmanoeuvre.Selecting of parallel or perpendicularparkingWhen searching for a parking slot,select parallel or perpendicularparking slot by pressing SET/CLRbutton on the turn signal lever.