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Jun 28, 2016

How Does Toyota Intelligent Park Assist Work?

Innovative and cutting-edge, the next-generation 2016 Toyota Prius takes innovation and technology to new heights with an arsenal of new features. Available features like Toyota Safety Sense collision-prevention systems will upgrade your everyday drive while amplifying safety and convenience. When many car shoppers see Toyota Intelligent Park Assist (IPA) on a spec sheet at Toyota of Greensburg they want to know — how does Toyota Intelligent Park Assist work? Delve deeper into this innovative feature at Toyota of Greensburg.

When equipped with the Toyota Intelligent Park Assist system, you can sit back and let this innovative system take over and maneuver your way into tight parking spots. An array of sensors incorporated into the front and rear bumpers will measure parking spots and help navigate your Toyota Prius into parking spots with an intelligent steering system. Another important element of this system is an Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) system that will ensure you do not dent or ding your new Toyota. Take a closer look at how to use Toyota Intelligent Park Assist below.

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How to Park with Toyota Intelligent Park Assist

When you activate Toyota Intelligent Park Assist, you will benefit from intelligent and carefree parking. Intelligent Park Assist can be used to parallel park your new Toyota Prius or to back into tight parking places. At the touch of a button, the Intelligent Park Assist sensors will take over to measure potential parking spaces, provide step-by-step instructions on the Multi-Information Display (MID) and will steer for you — all you have to do is control the brakes. To activate the Intelligent Park Assist system, you must be in Ready On Mode and must be at a speed under 19 mph.

If you need to parallel park your Toyota Prius with Intelligent Park Assist, it is as easy as 1-2-3. Activate the Intelligent Park Assist system by pulling up next to the vehicle behind your parking spot and pressing the button located to the left of the steering column. At this point, the Intelligent Park Assist screen will appear in the Multi-Information Display and give you detailed instructions.


Pulling up alongside the parking space allows the system to ensure that it is a good fit and it will beep when you find the right spot. Shift the vehicle into reverse and let the system take over steering — remember you are still in control of the brakes. When you are ready to leave, Intelligent Park Assist will help you exit the parking spot safely.

Back-in parking is another asset of the Intelligent Park Assist system that will amplify driving convenience. Stop your Toyota Prius in front of the desired parking spot and press the Intelligent Park Assist button twice. At this point, a back-in parking assist screen will appear on the Multi-Information Display, providing step-by-step instructions for you to follow. Remember to keep your foot on the brake and this system makes navigating tight spots a breeze.

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An arsenal of innovative Toyota features are available to car shoppers at Toyota of Greensburg, regardless of which model you select. Toyota Tacoma models employ an available Multi-Terrain Select system that will amplify performance and the Toyota Kinetic Dynamic Suspension will make you feel like you are riding on Cloud 9. Armed with an understanding of how Toyota Intelligent Park Assist works, you can brighten your everyday driving experience. Stop in and explore the Toyota of Greensburg inventory to find a Toyota model equipped with all your favorite features.